2000 Ford Focus
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 3,738 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 19 Focus model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 252 involved a crash and 127 involved a fire. 158 people were injured and 9 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
EquipmentFeb 24, 2012
RIDE CONTROL, LLC (RIDE CONTROL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES, P/N 746641MT AND 746646MT, WITH CORRESPONDING AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER PART NUMBERS: GABRIEL G56944 AND GABRIEL G56945, AND PRIVATELY BRANDED PARTSMASTER WITH PART NUMBERS G68944 AND G68945. THE READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2000 THROUGH 2005 FORD FOCUS VEHICLES. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A NUT WITHOUT THE NECESSARY WASHER. THE ABSENCE OF THE WASHER CAN ALLOW THE READYMOUNT ASSEMBLY TO PULL APART THE TOP MOUNT.
IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES DURING INSTALLATION, IT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE INSTALLER. IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT IN SECONDARY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL SET UP PROCEDURES TO INSPECT, REPAIR, AND/OR REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-800-999-3903.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
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Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchFeb 1, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, A BUILD-UP OF CORROSION AT THE PAWL PIVOT AREA OF THE REAR DOOR LATCH CAN CAUSE A BINDING CONDITION OF THE PAWL THAT MAY AFFECT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PAWL INTO THE CATCH. THE OCCUPANT MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY OPENING OR CLOSING A REAR DOOR, AND EVENTUALLY THE REAR DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
IF NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, THE DOOR MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL HAVE A LOWER ROCKER SEAL ADDED TO THE DOOR AND HAVE THE REAR DOOR LATCHES EVALUATED FREE OF CHARGE. A LATCH THAT PASSES THE EVALUATION WILL BE LUBRICATED TO PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION. A LATCH THAT DOES NOT PASS THE EVALUATION WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A STICKER WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE REAR DOORS ADVISING THE OWNERS TO USE THE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Fuel system, gasolineNov 19, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) CAN REDUCE, AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE.
THIS MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS. OVER TIME, THE FILTER MAY BECOME SUFFICIENTLY BLOCKED TO CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT. ALL OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FDM WITH A NEW DESIGN AT NO CHARGE IF THE OWNER REPORTS THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS ANY OF THE IDENTIFIED SYMPTOMS. THE FREE REPLACEMENT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE, WITH NO MILEAGE LIMIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Steering, linkagesNov 6, 2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
LOOSE PINCH BOLTS COULD EXHIBIT NOISE, VIBRATION AND, IN EXTREME CASES IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, SEPARATION OF THE JOINT OR FRACTURE OF THE BALL JOINT STUD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING KNUCKLE PINCH BOLT FOR TIGHTNESS AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Electrical system, 12v/24v/48v battery, cablesNov 6, 2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ZETEC ENGINES, LOOSE OR BROKEN ATTACHMENTS AND MISROUTED BATTERY CABLES COULD LEAD TO CABLE INSULATION DAMAGE.
THIS, IN TURN, COULD CAUSE THE BATTERY CABLES TO SHORT RESULTING IN HEAT DAMAGE TO THE CABLES. BESIDES HEAT DAMAGE, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE, THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO START, OR SMOKE, MELTING, OR FIRE COULD ALSO OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY CABLES FOR THE CONDITION OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND PROPER TIGHTENING OF THE TERMINAL ENDS. AS NECESSARY, CABLES WILL BE REROUTED, RETAINING CLIPS INSTALLED, AND DAMAGED BATTERY CABLES REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Wheels, lugs/nuts/bolts/studsNov 29, 2001
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2000-2001 FORD FOCUS PASSENGER VEHICLES, ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIOM, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS, WHERE SALT IS USED ON ROADWAYS IN THE WINTER, THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEAL RACE CAN EXPERIENCE SURFACE CORROSION. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE WHEEL BEARING SEALS COULD BECOME DAMAGED AND ALLOW CONTAMINATION TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARINGS.
THE WHEEL BEARINGS COULD PREMATURELY WEAR AND CAUSE A NOTICEABLE NOISE. IF NOT REPAIRED, THIS CONDITION COULD PROGRESS TO THE POINT WHERE THE WHEEL BEGINS TO WOBBLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. ADDITIONAL BEARING SEALS WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO ENSURE A SMOOTH RIDE. THIS PROGRAM WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2002, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. EVEN IF THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN SERVICED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 00S31, FORD HAS TAKEN ADDITIONAL STEPS TO KEEP THE WHEEL BEARINGS IN TOP SHAPE. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
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Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, motorAug 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.
LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Seats, front assembly, reclinerDec 14, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A FOLDING 60/40 SECOND SEAT THAT BECOMES A LOAD FLOOR IN THE FOLDED POSITION. WHEN THE 60% PORTION OF THE SEAT IS FOLDED DOWN AND A LOAD IS APPLIED TO THE FRONT EDGE OF THE LOAD FLOOR, THE OUTBOARD HINGE PIVOT COULD DISENGAGE FROM THE HINGE.
IF THE SEAT IS THEN RETURNED TO THE UPRIGHT POSITION WITHOUT RE-ENGAGING THE HINGE PIVOT, THE SEAT AND SEAT BELTS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SEAT BACK HINGE PIVOT.
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Electrical system, wiringDec 6, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DECKLID WIRE HARNESS CAN FATIGUE AND DEVELOP BROKEN WIRES IN THE BEND AREA OF THE WIRE HARNESS.
THIS COULD RESULT IN EITHER A LOSS OF INDIVIDUAL LAMP FUNCTIONS, OR IN THE CASE OF A SHORT OF THE BROKEN WIRES THAT CAUSES A FUSE TO OPEN, IN THE LOSS OF STOP LAMP OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION. LOSS OF STOP LAMP OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DECKLID WIRE HARNESS.
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Wheels, lugs/nuts/bolts/studsOct 12, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR WHEEL HUB RETAINING NUTS CAN LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND INSTALL A REAR WHEEL RETENTION CAP TO PREVENT LEFT REAR WHEEL SEPARATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Vehicle speed control, cablesOct 12, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. A SPEED CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE A CORE WIRE THAT IS LONG ENOUGH TO CATCH ON THE SLEEVE AT THE THROTTLE BODY END OF THE CABLE DURING WIDE-OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION.
A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL AND, POTENTIALLY, A VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 12, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Structure, frame and membersAug 11, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE RESULTANT HIC(D) VALUE AT ONE TARGET LOCATION AP1, LOCATED ON THE TRIM PANEL AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE A-PILLAR AND ROOF SIDE RAIL, MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN INTENT.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT CONTACTING THAT LOCATION MAY NOT BE PROVIDED THE INTERIOR IMPACT PROTECTION INTENDED.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE B-PILLAR AND A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS, REVISE THE HEADLINER EDGE NEAR THE TOPS OF THE A-PILLARS TO ACCEPT THE NEW A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS WITH THEIR ENERGY ABSORBING TUBES, AND INSTALL THE NEW A-PILLAR AND THE OLD B-PILLAR TRIM PANELS.
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Vehicle speed controlDec 3, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE END FITTING CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO ASSEMBLY. IF THIS OCCURS, CORROSION IN THE SERVO ASSEMBLY COULD DEVELOP AND CAUSE INTERMITTENT SPEED CONTROL OPERATION OR PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE.
A THROTTLE THAT DOES NOT RETURN TO IDLE COULD RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE (WITH A NEW CABLE THAT INCORPORATES A GLASS-FILLED END CAP) AND INSPECT THE ASSEMBLY FOR INTERNAL CORROSION. SERVOS WITH EVIDENCE OF CORROSION WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. OWNERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL UNTIL THE VEHICLES ARE REPAIRED.
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Representative owner complaints: engine and engine cooling
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Engine and engine cooling, Dec 18, 2006, fire
TL* - THE CONTACT'S CAR WAS MARKED AS A TOTAL LOSS AS A RESULT OF A FIRE. THERE WAS AN ENGINE FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED. CONTACT HEARD OF SOME OTHER INSTANCES OF THAT HAPPENING. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED.
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 7, 2006
WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 FORD FOCUS ZX3 MY CAR LOST ALL HORSEPOWER AND WOULD BARELY DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD. I HAD THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED AND NOW IT IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE IF YOU TRY TO EXCELERATE. WITH THIS OCCURING I AM LEFT WITH NOTHING TO DO BUT, SPEND "MORE" MONEY ON PROBLEMS EVERYONE IS HAVING WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL OF CAR. WHAT DOES IT TAKE FOR THE FORD CORPORATION TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT...SOMEONES LIFE COULD BE TAKEN WITH ALL THESE DEFECTS AND REOCCURING PROBLEMS. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 2, 2006
THE ENGINE BLEW ON MY 2000 FORD FOCUS. A CONNECTING ROD BROKE AND CRACKED THE OIL PAN. ENGINE FLUIDS, INCLUDING OIL AND ANTI-FREEZE POURED OUT OF THE ENGINE. WHILE THERE ARE 130,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, IT WAS WELL-MAINTAINED. WE DID NOT EXPECT IT TO FAIL AFTER 6 YEARS. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 23, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE READINGS ON THE GAUGES SPIKED, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED BRIEFLY, THEN THE RPMS SEEMED TO SLOW AND THE VEHICLE STALLED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO A PARKING LOT, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER.
Engine and engine cooling, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 28, 2006
VIN: [XXX] NUMBER OF ITEMS: 2 ITEM ID: [XXX] RECALL DATE: TITLE: PINCH BOLT TORQUE AND ZETEC ENGINE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING ITEM ID: [XXX] RECALL DATE: TITLE: REAR DOOR LATCH CORROSION. *NM UPDATED 07/12/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 20, 2006
AT 88,000 MILES MY FOCUS STARTED LOSING POWER AND CUTTING OFF COMPLETELY. IT WOULD START BACK UP WHEN CRANKED. THE DEALERSHIP (WAY BROTHERS) WOULD ALWAYS SAY ITS NOT DOING IT NOW OR WE CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. AFTER TAKING IT BACK SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME RESULTS IT STARTED KNOCKING AND CUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WOULD COST 3500-4000 TO FIX (THAT'S WITHOUT KNOWING EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE ENGINE) I HAD ANOTHER ENGINE INSTALLED AND IT DROVE FINE FOR A YEAR AND STARTED DOING THE SAME THING (LOSING POWER AND CUTTING OFF) THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE SAME THING (CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG) NOW IT IS KNOCKING AND SMOKING FROM THE PIPE LEADING TO THE MANIFOLD. THIS IS MY SECOND ENGINE WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH 2000 FOCUS OR IS IT ALL FOCUS. *NM
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Aug 19, 2006
EARLY ON I HAD ISSUES WITH STALLING BUT JUST THOUGHT IT TO BE WEIRD FOR THE CAR WOULD TURN BACK ON..WOULD POWER DOWN WHILE DRIVING THEN I COULD START IT OVER AGAIN. WASN'T UNTIL RECENTLY IT BECAME AN ISSUE THAT WORRIED ME WHEN I WAS ON A TRIP AND IT DID IT 3 TIMES IN A ROW AND IT WOULDN'T START ON THE SECOND TIME BUT THEN DID ON THE THIRD TRY. I HAD BEEN PULLING OUT INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN CAR JUST DIED.. EVERYTHING WENT DEAD. TONIGHT MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I STARTED SEARCHING THE NET LOOKING FOR REASONS WHY WHEN I CAME ACROSS THE STALLING ISSUES WITH THE FORD FOCUS 2000. I HAVE ALSO ENCOUNTERED MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR OVER THE YEARS AND UNTIL RECENTLY HAVE STAYED UNDER 50,000 MILES. I ALSO HAD THE LOCKING OF THE IGNITION WHICH WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALING BUT LAST TIME I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR THE REAR BEARINGS THEY TOLD ME MY CAR WAS NOT ONE OF THE 21 STATES IT HAD ISSUES WITH. I SEE THEY HAVE NOW INCLUDED THAT TO GO INTO ALL 50 STATES. AT THIS POINT I AM REALLY SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR ANYMORE AND WAS JUST GETTING READY TO DO AN OUT OF STATE DRIVE WHICH I AM PUTTING ON HOLD. I'VE HAD OTHER ISSUES THAT ARE NOTHING COMPARED TO THE CAR STALLING OUT IN TRAFFIC.. IT JUST STOPS.. STEERING FREEZES BRAKES LOCK.. ITS A MESS AND A DANGER TO MY CHILD'S LIFE AND MINE. THE LATEST PROBLEM OF STALLING PLUS THE GAS PRESSURE SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE.. I PRESS ON THE GAS AND IT SEEMS TO SPUTTER AS IF THE CAR WASN'T GETTING ENOUGH GAS AND ALMOST DIES.. I THOUGHT MAYBE MY CLUTCH WAS GOING OUT BUT THAT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE THE CASE. IT HAS NOT BEEN A CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT THANK GOODNESS BUT HAVE COME VERY CLOSE. THIS IS A DANGER TO OTHER DRIVERS AND TO MYSELF. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 4, 2006
I WAS RETURNING TO FLORIDA FROM NEW ORLEANS IN MID FEBRUARY, 2006 WHEN MY CAR STALLED. IT WAS EXTREMELY HOT OUTSIDE AND THE ENGINE SEEMED EXTREMELY HOT, BUT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOWED NO PROBLEM. I WAITED A HALF HOUR AND THE CAR RESTARTED ONLY TO STALL AGAIN AFTER 20 MINUTES OR SO OF DRIVING. THIS HAPPENED THE WHOLE WAY DOWN TO FLORIDA. I SPENT 5 NIGHTS IN MOTELS AND HAD A FORD DEALER IN NORTH FLORIDA SUPPOSEDLY FIX THE PROBLEM FOR $200.00 ONLY TO HAVE IT STALL AGAIN ABOUT AN HOUR OR TWO FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I WAITED UNTIL NIGHTFALL WHEN IT WOULD BE COOLER AND MADE IT ALL THE WAY TO TAMPA BEFORE IT STALLED AGAIN. I CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR LONG DISTANCES (100 MILES OR SO) IN THE FLORIDA SUMMER HEAT. *NM
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Other, Power train, Electrical system, Jul 20, 2006
I WAS DRIVING MY FORD FOCUS & THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE FRONT END OF THE CAR COLLAPSED ON THE FRONT TIRE. I WAS DRIVING 65 MILES AND HOUR SECONDS BEFORE I FORTUNATELY SLOWED DOWN TO A STOP...NOTICED A NOISE LIKE A FLAT TIRE, SOMETHING DID NOT FEEL RIGHT JUST BEFORE IT COLLAPSED ON THE ROAD, I AGAIN THANK GOD, I DECIDED TO TURN AROUND TO GO BACK HOME & IMMEDIATELY UPON THAT TURN AROUND THE CAR COLLAPSED. THESE RECALLS SAFETY CAMPAIGNS ARE RISKING MY LIFE, BUT TERRIFIES ME FOR MY NEWLY DRIVING SON BEHIND THE WHEEL. AS IF THAT IS NOT BAD ENOUGH, I NOW HAVE TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT ALSO. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IGNITION---UNABLE TO REMOVE KEY....CAR WAS UNABLE TO BE TOWED CAR LOCKED UP..STEERING EVERYTHING. COST OF REPAIR WAS QUOTED FROM $382.00 FROM FORD SERVICE DEALER...MEANWHILE THE HUGE INCONVENIENCE CAR PARKING FEES..FOR BEING IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT.
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Visibility, Equipment, May 19, 2006
I OWN A 2000 FORD FOCUS AND AMONG ALL THE RECALLED PARTS I'VE FIXED THE CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE PROBLEMS. THE CAR JUMPS EITHER WHEN I PRESS THE GAS OR IF THE CAR IS IN IDLE. I'VE BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY THOUGHT IT HAD TO DO WITH THE OIL LEAKING IN MY SPARK PLUGS WHICH THEY FIXED AND GAVE ME A TUNE UP WITH ALL FORD PARTS. OF COURSE NOW THEY SUGGEST BRINGING IT TO THE DEALER AND HAVE FORD RUN TESTS. I'VE PROBABLY HAVE GOTTEN SOMETHING FIXED ON MY CAR EVERY 6 MONTHS FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS. ALSO I'VE HAD TO REPLACE 3 WINDOWS DUE TO THE DEVICE THAT PULLS IT UP AND DOWN BROKE. AND NOW MY KEY WON'T START THE CAR. I CAN'T START MY IGNITION BECAUSE OF THE KEY LOCK/PIN IS DEFECTIVE. WHAT MORE DO I HAVE TO GO THROUGH FOR FORD TO RECALL OR FIX THIS CAR, GET IN AN ACCIDENT AND GET HURT MYSELF. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Air bags, Latches/locks/linkages, May 7, 2006
PROBLEMS WITH CAR STALLING, OVERHEATING, AND THE OIL DIP STICK DISLODGING, CAR DOORS DO NOT OPEN PROPERLY FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE, POSSESSING AIRBAG WAS EJECTED. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 20, 2006
FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, WHEN I WOULD GO TO START MY FORD FOCUS (2000 SE), I WOULD FEEL A SMALL AMOUNT OF TURBULENCE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. TODAY, AS I DELIVERED MY NEWSPAPER ROUTE, THE ENGINE HAD A LOUD UNRYTHMIC TICK TO IT. BY THE AFTERNOON, WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE CAR, THE ENGINE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND MADE A TERRIBLE 'CLANKING' SOUND THAT ECHOED LOUDLY FROM WITHIN THE CHAMBERS OF THE ENGINE. I HAVE NOT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART MY VEHICLE, BECAUSE MY MECHANIC WARNED THAT HE HAS WORKED ON THREE OTHER FOCUS MODELS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. TWO OF THOSE VEHICLES EXPERIENCED AN EXPLODING OF THEIR ENGINES. MY VEHICLE WILL COST ANYWHERE BETWEEN 500$ AND 1000$ TO REPAIR, BUT EVEN THEN THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT IT WILL BE REMEDIED. THE MECHANIC BELIEVES THAT THE PROBLEM EXISTS WITHIN THE FOURTH CHAMBER'S BEARINGS, WHICH - IF OUT OF ALIGNMENT - CAUSES THE SHAFT TO LOSE CENTRIFUGAL FORCE (HENCE THE VIOLENT SHAKING). *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment, Other or unspecified, Jan 7, 2006
THERE IS A LEAK IN THE RESEVOIR FOR THE RADIATOR, ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE RADIO. THE RADIO KEEPS LOSING POWER WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD. THE MASTER SWITCH FOR THE PASSENGER WINDOW DOES NOT WORK, THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW ASSEMBLY IS BROKE LEAVING THE WINDOW NOT ABLE TO STAY UP. THERE IS A FUNNY NOISE WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT SOUNDS LIKE A CRACKLY NOISE. HALF OF THE TIME THE HEAT WILL NOT WORK. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 6, 2006
(1) NOTHING REMARKABLE HAPPENED LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. THE TRUCK WAS IDLING WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. (2) THE FAILURE WAS THE #3 SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT OF THE HEAD WHICH ALSO DAMAGED THE COIL IN MY 2000 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L ENGINE, WHICH HAD 82000 MILES. (3) THE HEAD WAS REPAIRED WITH AN AFTERMARKET KIT THAT ALLOWED A NEW SPARK PLUG TO BE INSTALLED. OLD SPARK PLUG HAS BEEN DISCARDED. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 6, 2006
2000 FORD FOCUS SUFFERS FROM DEFECTIVE MOTOR MOUNTS THAT COULD CAUSE DRIVE SHAFT DAMAGE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM IN SOME AREAS ACCORDING TO MY FORD DEALER, MY CAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT TO DOCUMENT THAT MY CAR AND OTHERS FALLING IN THAT PARAMETER SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR RIGHT MOTOR MOUNT. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 2, 2006
2000 FORD FOCUS SE, ENGINE WILL STALL WITH NO WARNING CAUSING A COMPLETE STOP OF THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. SINCE THE PROBLEM DIDN'T SHOW ANY PRIOR SYMPTOMS I CONSIDER THIS A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM DUE TO THAT WHEN IT HAPPENED TO ME IN A 5 LINE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC ONLY LUCK HELPED ME AVOIDING A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM FORD BACK ON 2004 RELATED TO A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM AND A REPLACEMENT PROGRAM TO VEHICLES HAVING SYMPTOMS LISTED ON THE LETTER. AT THAT TIME MY VEHICLE WAS WORKING FINE SO I FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED ACTION THAT WAS TO TAKE NO ACTION AND SAFE THE LETTER IN CASE OF SOMETHING HAPPENING IN THE FUTURE. HOW GOOD IS THE LETTER IF THIS PROBLEM NO GIVE ANY WARNING SIGNS IT HAPPEN AT ANY GIVEN TIME. PLEASE FOLLOW UP ON THIS PROBLEM THAT HAD BEEN REPORTED BY MANY OWNERS. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 30, 2005
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER FOR 2000 FOCUS FUEL PUMP AND WAS REFUSED SERVICE. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED THE FIRST TIME WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS FROM THE DEALER, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER RECEIVED ANOTHER LETTER WHICH STATED THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN RE-DESIGNED AND IT WOULD BE REPLACED WITHOUT ANY CHARGE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP STATING IT WAS FOR SOME MODELS NOT ALL, EVEN THOUGH THE CONSUMER WAS EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS AT THAT TIME. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE 3RD CYLINDER IN THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 19, 2005
BURN OIL FUMES/SMELL COMING OUT THE VENTS AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 6, 2005
PURCHASED A 2000 FORD FOCUS ON07/23/2005, WITH OPTIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT AND ON 09/16/2002, HAD ENGINE PROBLEMS TOOK IT BACK TO DEALER, INSURANCE DOES NOT WANT TO COVER ALL REPAIRS I'M LIABLE FOR1,900 AND THEY WIL PAY THE REST WHICH THE VEHICLE NEEDS AN ENGINE OVERHAUL, BUT ITS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND I'M LIABLE ONLY FOR MY DEDUCTIBLE OF 100.00 THROUGH SOME INVESTIGATING I'VE BEEN DOING THIS VEHICLE IS "LEMON LAW BUY BACK".ALSO A DEALER ROLL BACK VEHICLE, MY CONTRACT ALSO WAS TO COVER ALL RENTAL GOT ONE ON 09/16/05 RETURNED ON IT 10/3/05,STILL LEFT WITHOUT A VEHICLE,CURRENTLY STILL AT DEALER SERVICE CENTER. THE WORST CAR I HAD ONLY 2 MONTHS WITH IT, OBVIOUSLY THERE ARE MORE DEFECTS. WHAT KIND OF PRODUCTS IS FORD PUTTING OUT ON THE ROAD SO MANY COMPLAINTS I MEAN WE DO NOT HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHETHER REPURCHASED VEHICLES ENCOUNTER A FREQUENCY OF REPAIRS THAT IS GREATER THAN THE EQUAL VALUE ,SO FAR NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE I HAVE SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT LETTER TO THE FORD CORPORATION REQUESTING THAT THEY LOOK INTO THIS SITUATION ALSO MADE CLAIMS TO TH ,BBB,DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS, DEPT. OF INS. HAVE NOT HEARD RESPONSE FROM FORD CORP. MOREOVER FORD HAS BEEN AWARE THAT THIS CLASS VEHICLE MADE INORDINATELY PROVE TO BE A FAILURE. WHAT ABOUT THAT EXTRA SERVICE CONTRACT? WHAT ABOUT THE COSTS INCURRED DURING THIS 50 DAY LENGTHY-REPAIRS? SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE WHICH WAS FOR 2MONTHS ONLY THIS IS THE FIST FAILURE AND THE LAST. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Visibility, Tires, Oct 20, 2005, crash
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED THREE TIMES WITHIN A YEAR AND A HALF. THE FIRST TIME, SHE WENT TO START THE CAR, THE IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN OVER. THE CAR WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED. THE SECOND FAILURE WAS APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE THIRD FAILURE HAPPENED THIS WEEK, WENT TO START THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN. IT IS BEING REPAIRED NOW. THE DEALERSHIP STATED IT COULD POSSIBLY BE THE STARTER ALONG WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK IN DEC 2001 THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES AND THE REAR AXLE. THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES WERE REPLACED. THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEATER DID NOT WORK. THE EGR TUBE WAS REPLACED. THE WIPER ARM WAS BROKEN. THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON ALL TIME. THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 01/11/06. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 12, 2005
AT APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES THE VEHICLE STARTED LEAKING COOLANT. SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE CAR WAS BROUGHT IN ON EXTENDED WARRANTY WORK. THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING WAS REPLACED. SINCE THEN THE CAR WILL OVERHEAT WHEN STOPPED OR IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT HAVING THE CLIMATE CONTROLS ON AND IN RECIRCULATION MODE. *JB
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Oct 6, 2005
1) REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.. BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON CAR WITH LESS THAN 62,000 MILES. FORD SAID NOT THEIR PROBLEM. 2) THERMOSTAT HOUSING MADE OUT OF PLASTIC, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CRACKING (FORD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WILL NOT DO A RECALL). ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON EVERY 3 MONTHS. WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD AGAIN. TIRED OF PUTTING MONEY INTO WHAT WE THOUGHT WAS GOING TO BE A GOOD CAR. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Aug 30, 2005
I HAVE A FORD FOCUS 2000, MY COMPLAINT IS I HAVE PUT NEW PARTS ON THIS CAR , A NEW ENGINE, FUEL PUMP, PARTS ON THE FRONT END AND A LOT MORE. PLUS MAKING A CAR PAYMENT. WHEN I TAKE IT TO THE FORD SHOP I DON'T LIKE THE WAY I AM TREADED. I STILL HAVE ALL MY RECEIPTS FOR MY CAR I FEEL FORD SHOULD CARE ABOUT THEIR CARS AND THE BUYERS. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 22, 2005
DT: CALLER SAID THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A CLANKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT START. VEHICLE WAS ON A ROAD THAT HAD NO EMERGENCY LANE TO PULL OVER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CALLER'S HOUSE, AND WAS STILL LEAKING OIL. A MECHANIC SAID THE ENGINE BLEW OUT. MANUFACTURER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALLS, AND CALLER'S WARRANTY EXPIRED. DEALER SAID TO BRING TO BRING VEHICLE BUT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY REPAIRS HERSELF. CALLER HAD A TUNE UP 2 WEEKS AGO. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 16, 2005
2000 FORD FOCUS DIED WHILE DRIVING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. *MR *SC CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT POSSIBLY THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TT