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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Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Sep 7, 2004
WHEN DRIVING MORE THAN 20 MPH THE WHOLE FRONT END SHOOK VIOLENTLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB ALTENATOR REPLACED STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. ENGINE WILL ONLY ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE 20 MPH. *TC
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 20, 2004
AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL LETTER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, AND WAS TOLD THE SERVICE COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE OF A BRANDED TITLE. PREVIOUS RECALL SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 17, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 16, 2004
WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 FORD FOCUS ONE DAY I NOTICED A RATCHETING SOUND IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ANTIFREEZE SMELL INSIDE THE CAR. ALL OF WHICH RESULTED IN A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER UMP, BULLEY AND GASKET. MY CAR ONLY HAD 38,000 MILES.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 2, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. BUT ON ONE OCCASION WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 29, 2004, crash
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY, RESULTING ONCE IN A CRASH. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jul 28, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE MOTOR GOING FAST THEN SLOWING DOWN. *MR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THERE WAS THUMP IN THE REAR UNDER THE SEAT AS IF IT WERE STOPPING AND OR LOSING POWER, THE EMISSION LIGHT HAD COME ON THE DASH BOARD AND WOULD GO OFF AND ON AGAIN, THE FLOOR WOULD VIBRATE AND RATTLE, THE ENGINE WOULD CUT OFF WHEN AT STOP LIGHTS, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION/STUCK IN CYLINDER. THE STALLING WOULD OCCUR ESPECIALLY WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS BELOW 1/2. *SC *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 23, 2004
RECALL 03 V 482 000 CONCERNING STALLING. VEHICLE STALLED AND HESITATED WHILE IN MOTION. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THIS RECALL BY THE DEALER, AND PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 23, 2004
2000 FORD FOCUS SE, CAR WAS PULLING. FELT LIKE A JERKING. CAR SEEMED TO IDLE OUT. IF I WAS TO SIT AT A LIGHT FOR MORE THAN 30 SECS IT CUT OFF. MAYBE 2-3 TIMES IN ONE DAY.I THOUGHT IT WAS MY TRANSMISSION AGAIN. BUT MY ENGINE WAS FAILING . THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN. THE MECHANIC SAID IT'S FROM THE CAR OVER HEATING. I DON'T KNOW HOW THAT IS POSSIBLE WHEN I LITERALLY FILL THE COOLANT TO MAX EVERY WEEK TO MAYBE TWO WEEKS. I HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG. SEEMS LIKE SINCE I BOUGHT IT. NOW MY CAR IS THE STOP FOR AND WILL BE THERE FOR A WEEK. COST OVER $900! I THINK EVERYONE ON THIS SITE NEEDS TO START A CLASS ACTION SUITE AGAINTS FORD. THIS CAR WAS NOT READY FOR RELEASE AT ALL. THEY ARE PLAYING GAMES WITH OUR LIVES LIKE WE ARE TEST DUMMIES!*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 7, 2004
CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE 1/4 TANK. FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT NOTICE. A RECALL WAS ISSUED BY MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WAS TURNED AWAY BY THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT SHE WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR TOWING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE SAFE FOR DRIVING. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, May 14, 2004
WHEN THE HEAT IS ON (MAINLY) I GET A BURNING SMELL INSIDE MY CAR AND LOOKS LIKE SMOKE IS INSIDE ALSO. WAS CHARGED FOR THE ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC AT ONE PLACE WHO SAID IT MIGHT BE UNDER WARRANTY, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS CHARGED $120 FOR THEM TO SAY MY EMISSIONS CAN OR SOMETHING WAS CLOGGED. STILL WASNT THE PROBLEM AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHERE THE BURNING IS COMING FROM.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, May 11, 2004
WHILE DRIVING EMISSION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, May 11, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING CONSUMER TO DRIFT OFF THE ROAD. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE ENGINE FAILED.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 23, 2004
CAR CUT OFF AT INTERSECTION IN PHILADELPHIA, IT WOULDN'T ACCELERATE AND ACTED AS IF IT HAD RUN OUT OF GAS. WHEN I RESTARTED IT, IT WOULD GO ABOUT 4 BLOCKS AND SHUT OFF AGAIN. I DID THIS 5X BEFORE I ACTUALLY GOT HOME. ALSO, THE INTERIOR DASH AREA WAS VERY HOT. I ALMOST CALLED THE FIRE DEPT., BUT THERE WASN'T A FIRE. INVESTIGATION DATE CLOSED 1/16/04 PER NHTSA AND VEHICLE WAS SOLD TO ME 2/16/04. I WAS NOT TOLD OF ANY SUCH PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO PURCHASE. DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. MY 2D PAYMENT IS DUE MAY 1ST TO AMERICREDIT.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 13, 2004, fire
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, OPENED THE HOOD, AND SAW THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 6, 2004
AFTER RESEARCHING DIFFERENT COMPLAINT SITES ON THE INTERNET I REALIZED I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE A 2000 FORD FOCUS SE. MY CAR OFTEN SHUTTERS WHEN I APPROACH A STOP. I TOOK IT TO MY DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT IS A SERIOUS ENGINE PROBLEM, THAT THERE IS A SMALL WHOLE IN MY CYLINDER GASKET, AND THE WHOLE CYLINDER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THEY QUOTED ME $1,700 PLUS TAX FOR THIS WORK. *LA
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 31, 2004
WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 21, 2004
VEHICLE ENGINE ON A 2000 FORD FOCUS ZX3 W/ 2.0L DOHC ZETEC ENGINE ROUTINELY STALLS WHEN GOING AROUND CORNERS. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TRAVEL ON HIGHWAY ON/OFF RAMPS. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CURVE WHICH CAUSED A TEMPORARY LOST OF CONTROL ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER A FEW SECONDS, THE ENGINE WILL RESUME NORMAL OPERATION AND CONTINUE. IN BOTH CIRCUMSTANCES, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY AND ACCELERATE OUT OF A TURN. THE ENGINE WAS CHECKED OUT AND IS IN NORMAL OPERATING ORDER. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 12, 2004
NHTSA RECAL 03V482000 CONCERNING INTERMITTENT STALLING. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Equipment, Mar 11, 2004
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY 2000 FORD FOCUS WITH ALL THE RECALLS - I HAVE HAD MY BRAKES REDONE AND HERE UNDER A YEAR THEY ARE NEEDING DONE AGAIN - NOT ENOUGH MILEAGE - WINDOW MECHANISM NOT WORKING ON TWO WINDOWS - ENGINE AND AIRBAG LIGHT ON - CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH A CAR THAT EVERYONE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME THINGS. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 10, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 8, 2004
ENGINE STALLS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE, LAST TIME NEW UPDATED FUEL PUMP PUT IN AS PER RECALL. STILL STALLS EVEN AFTER THAT.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 27, 2004
TOOK MY 2000 FORD FOCUS TO DEALER FOR 30,000 MILE SERVICE, AND TO HAVE THEM FIX WHATEVER WAS CAUSING THE ENGINE LIGHT TO BLINK AND THE CAR TO IDLE ROUGHLY, AND TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR ENGINE TURNING OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE SERVICE WAS DONE AND THE FUEL FILTER "RECALL" WOULD FIX THE ENGINE PROBLEM. WAS TOLD THE COMPUTER DID NOT REGISTER AN ERROR CODE AND THAT THE ROUGH IDLEENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM WAS LIKELY FIXED AS A RESULT OF THE FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT. THE NEXT MORNING, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON AND THE CAR WAS STILL IDLING ROUGH. DROVE STRAIGHT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT MY CAR HAD EXCESSIVE CARBON IN THE CYLINDER HEAD AND THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD MIGHT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THEY WOULD TRY TO CLEAN THE CARBON, WHICH THEY DID AND BILLED ME $205. DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY SUCH A PROBLEM WASN'T NOTICED THE DAY BEFORE WHEN I SPENT OVER $500. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THIS CAR HAS LESS THAN 30,000 MILES ON IT AND IT MAKES NO SENSE THAT NOT ONLY DO I POSSIBLY FACE HAVING AN EXPENSIVE CYLINDER HEAD REPAIR, BUT I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS (AT 25,000 MILES) AND HAVE HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS. I HAVE CONSISTENTLY FOLLOWED THE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PLAN AND AM CONCERNED THAT NOT ONLY IS THIS CAR DEFECTIVE, BUT THAT IT IS UNSAFE. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO ENSURE FOCUS OWNERS THAT THE CAR IS SAFE? IS THERE SOME WAY TO MAKE THIS CAR RELIABLE? IT HAS SOME REALLY GREAT FEATURES (LIKE THE INTERIOR ROOMINESS), BUT IT IS PROVING TO BE A MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 26, 2004, fire
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER, OPENED THE HOOD, AND NOTICED THAT ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO PUT OUT THE FLAMES. *AK CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 25 MPH WHEN SMOKE WAS NOTICED. *LA
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 25, 2004
FORD AS A TSB ON A PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING WITH MY TSB. I JUST FOUND OUT THAT ON MY FOCUS THE VALVES ARE STICKING IN THE GUIDES ON THE CYLINDER HEAD AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. FORD HAS ADMITTED TO ME AND THE CAR DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR THAT THIS IS A DEFAULT ON THEIR PART BUT THEY REFUSE TO BE OF ANY ASSISTANCE TO ME. THERE IS MUCH MORE TO THIS STORY AND I AM DESPARATELY SEEKING ASSISTANCE FROM SOMEONE TO GUIDE ME AS TO WHAT TO DO NEXT. WHEN I SPOKE TO THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT FORD THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO AND EVENTUALLY HUNG UP ON ME.*AK