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: power train
220 reports, newest first. Show all
Power train, Visibility, Structure, Interior lighting, Dec 7, 2001
NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. FIRST NOTICED LEAK IN THE FLOORBOARD ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AS THE DEALER DETAILED CAR. INTERIOR DOME LIGHT FELL OFF SOON AFTER, FOLLOWED BY THE FUEL GATE DOOR AND THE LEFT DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR. NOW MY TRANSMISSION HAS BLOWN UP, ALL WHILE GOING 25 MPH OR UNDER, AND ALL UNDER 21,000 MILES! WE'VE HAD A MAJOR RECALL ON AVERAGE EVERY OTHER MONTH TOO. WHAT A LEMMON! *AK (TIRESIZE: P195/60R15)
Power train, Nov 27, 2001
WHILE DRIVING COULD HEAR NOISE ON THE MOVEMENT OF VEHICLE HAD SEEN RECALLS ON AXLE OF VEHICLE. DECIDED TO TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY FOUND OUT THAT PROBLEM WAS REFFERRED TO REAR AXLE OF VEHICLE. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN RECALL BECAUSETHEY COULD NOT FIXED PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGING CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
Power train, Nov 26, 2001
VEHICLE SHIFTS IMPROPERLY. CONSUMER HAS BEEN IN VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ONCE WHEN COMING OFF A RAMP AND DOWN SHIFTING, GEARS WOULD NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. VEHICLE WON'T GO INTO GEAR. CONSUMER STATED IT DIDN'T HAPPEN ALL THE TIME, BUT IT WAS DANGEROUS WHEN IT DID. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Power train, Nov 26, 2001
AFTER TAKING VEHICLE INTO DEALER TO GET RECALL OOF001000 REPAIRS DONE ON POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER FOR CONTROL PROBLEMS. VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE WHEN SLOWING DOWN. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK
Power train, Electrical system, Oct 24, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 40MPH IT WOULD SUDDENLY DIE OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. WOULD LOSE ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP EACH TIME AND HAD SPEEDOMETER REPAIRED/ WIRING HARNESS REPLACED, AND BRAIN BOX OF COMPUTER REPAIRED. AFTER EACH REPAIR PROBLEM WOULD REAPPEAR. MANUFACTURER IS BUYING BACK VEHICLE. *AK
Power train, Electrical system, Sep 4, 2001, fire
ON AUG 31, 2001 AT APPROXAMETLY 1:40PM, WHILE ON MY WAY TO WORK MY SPEEDOMETER, AND TACHOMETER TOPPED OUT. AND ALL DASH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS BEGAN FLASHING. MY CAR BEGAN EXCELERATING AND STOPPING ON ITS OWN, AND I IMEDEIATELY NOTICED SMOKE POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND FROM THE VENTS. I PULLED INTO PARKING LOT AT WORK, I POPED THE HOOD AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, BECUASE THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE BATTERY AREA. THE FIRE DEPR'T CAME AND PUT OUT THE FIRE, THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER (PURVIS FORD, FREDERICKSBURG VA). I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR 28 DAYS AND HAVE NOT PAID A PAYMENT AS YET WHEN THIS OCCURED. IF YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT WORK PERFERABLY, OR HOME, PLEASE ENTER THE FOLLOWING CODE WHEN CALLING OUR HOUSE ([XXX]). ANY THING YOU CAN DO TO HELP IS APPRECIATED AS NO ONE WILL LOOK AT MY VECHILE (INDLUCING FORD AND THE DEALER WHERE PURCHASED.) THANK YOU.*AK PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Power train, Structure, Aug 22, 2001
VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP AS OF 21 AUG 01 FOR WATER LEAK UNDER DASHBOARD? TRUNK WILL NOT LOCK, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIFFICULT TO GET OUT OF PARK WORST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOT HELPING AT ALL. MY WARRANTY WILL BE UP IN A FEW, THAT MEANS ALL DEFECTS WILL COME OUT OF POCKET FOR REPAIR.
Power train, Exterior lighting, Aug 17, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY AND NOTICED THAT HEADLIGHTS STARTED BLINKING. ALSO, OVERDRIVE GEAR WILL GO ON AND OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK
Power train, Aug 15, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Jul 13, 2001
AT 45MPH WHILE GOING UP HILL BRAKES AND CLUTCH WENT TO FLOOR, CAUSING DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Structure, Wheels, Seats, Jul 12, 2001
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALLS, 00V303, 00V218, 00V418, RECALL REGARDING INJECTOR PRESSURE SWITCH, AND CLUTCH PEDAL RETURN SPRING AND CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER, HOWEVER HAS NOT HAD ANY OF THEM COMPLETED, DEALER STATES THEY ARE WAITING FOR PARTS AND IT HAS BEEN OVER 6 MONTHS SINCE CONSUMER HAS HEARD FROM THE DEALER. *SLC
Power train, Jun 27, 2001
CONSUMER STATED WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR WHEN DOWNSHIFTING VEHICLE WILL STALL/ LOSE POWER STEERING. ALSO, HAS TO KEEP VEHICLE ROLLING IN ORDER TO START VEHICLE BACK UP WHICH TAKES AWHILE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER REPROGRAMMED PCM TO SET BASE THE IDLE.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Tires, Equipment, Jun 19, 2001
7 NEW STEREOS, 2 IGNITION CYLINDERS, A FEW TRUNK LATCHES, TRANSMISSION TROUBLE(DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE), 20,000 MILES I HAVE TO REPLACE 4 TIRES AND 4 BRAKE PADS, HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE WHEN STOPPING, SHAKES ON THE FREEWAY WHEN BRAKING, MISASSEMBLED INTERIOR RAILS, AND MANY OTHERS. I AM COMPLETELY DISSATISFIED WITH THIS VEHICLE, I WILL NEVER, EVER BUY ANOTHER FORD VEHICLE AND I WILL CERTAINLY NEVER RECCOMEND A FORD TO ANYONE.
Power train, Jun 14, 2001
CAR WOULD ONLY GO INTO REVERSE, WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE OR OTHER FORWARD GEAR IT WAS AS IF THE AUTO WAS IN NEUTRAL. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, May 28, 2001
THIS VEHICLE IS CLEARLY ONE OF MULTIPLE PROBLEMS AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. ENGINE COOLING, TRANSMISSION BRAKING AND STARTER ISSUES. FORD PROTECTING SELF AS USUAL.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Exterior lighting, Structure, May 20, 2001
BRAKES NOISE RESULTING FROM LARGER THAN NORMAL CHUNK OF METAL IN PAD GROOVING THE LEFT FRONT ROTOR. TRANSMISSION- LEAK AT TRANSMISSION COOLER. SUSPENSION NOISE FRONT- THUMPING WHILE GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS, REAR SQUEEKING. WINDOW TRIM- COMING OFF OR SQUEEKING WHEN ROLLED UP. HEAD LAMP- DROPPING BLACK SILICON INTO SEALED UNIT (VISIBLE). ENGINE- STALLING, DYING WHILE COMING TO A STOP OR SITTING AT STOP. NO HELP FROM DEALER SERVICE DEPT. ONLY ARGUES WITH ME!. *AK (TIRESIZE: P205R70/15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205R70/15 )
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Visibility, Structure, Equipment, May 16, 2001
WINDSHIELD HAD CRACKED AND WAS REPLACED, APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AGAIN IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT, NOTHING HAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD ON EITHER TIMES THAT IT HAD CRACKED. AIR CONDITIONER DRAINS INSIDE THE CAR TO THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR. BRAKES SQUEAK, DEALER REPLACED REAR BRAKE SHOES, HOWEVER NOISE IS STILL THERE. STEERING WHEEL WAS PEELING, DEALER REPLACED IT. VEHICLE WILL NOT START AT TIMES, DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE PCM AND REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. TRANSMISSION SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING, IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE UNTIL AFTER ABOUT 10 SECONDS, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE MLP SENSOR AND TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR TO ATTEMPT TO CORRECT PROBLEM YET IT STILL CONTINUES, TRANSMISSION LINES LEAKING AND DEALER REPLACED LINES. NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. HOOD RATTLED, DEALER ADJUSTED AND LUBED THE HOOD STOPS. ENGINE RACES AT TIMES, VEHICLE HESITATES AND FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL. *SLC
Power train, Wheels, May 11, 2001
RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL COLLASPED ,PULLING CV JOINT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL SIDEWAYS AND INTO CURB, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *AK
Power train, May 11, 2001
MY VEHICLE JERKS VERY BADLY WHEN SHIFT GEARS SPECIALLY FROM PARKING TO REVERSE IT JERKS VERY MUCH AND THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN THERE FOR A WHILE THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN IN VISTA FORD OF OXNARD AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Tires, Wheels, May 4, 2001
BRAKE SYSTEM HAS HAD SHOES/BEARINGS/ DRUMS REPLACED DUE TO OVERHEATING OF WHEEL. REAR DRIVE'S SIDE TIRE IS BECOMING TOO HOT TO TOUCH AFTER NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Power train, Tires, Apr 29, 2001
REAR TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOUR TIMES WITH 60000 MILE TIRES AND IT IS EATING THE TIRES IN LESS THAN 20000 MILES. THE REAR OF THE CAR IS VIBRATING AND BOUNCING AT ALL SPEEDS BUT IS WORST AT 55 TO 65 MPH. I HAVE TRIED TO GET IT FIXED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE DEALERSHIPS KEEP SAYING IT IS THE ALIGNMENT. ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN CORRECTED AND VERIFIED SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO RESULT. ALL RECALL WORK TO DATE HAS BEEN COMPLETED BY DEALERSHIPS.*AK
Power train, Apr 26, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ANY MPH TRANSMISSION SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED.*AK
Power train, Tires, Apr 21, 2001
TIRES WORE OUT AND STARTED TO SEPARATE AT THIS MILAGE, DEALER WON'T HELP , ALSO WHEEL BEARING REPLACED DUE TO FAILURES. DEALER AND FORD ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBLITY FOR DEFECTIVE EQUIP. BEARING NOISE NOTICED AT 7K MILES DEALER FINALLY REPLACED BEARINGS AT 23750 MILES. CUST IS GOING THRU ARBITRATION TO LEMON THE CAR. RUNNING INTO PROBS WITH THIS ALSO FORD WON'T TAKE IT BACK . 8 RECALLS IS ENOUGH (TIRESIZE: P19570R15)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P19570R15 )
Power train, Apr 7, 2001
WIFE WAS DRIVING CAR AT LOW SPEED WHEN IT STARTED VIBRATING AND DIED. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IS THIS USUAL FOR A ONE YEAR OLD CAR WITH 8400 MILES? ONE WEEK EARLIER, HAD TO HAVE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACED. ARE TWO EVENTS LINKED? *AK
Power train, Mar 27, 2001, crash
HAD JUST SHIFTED INTO 1ST GEAR AND GOT OUT OF VEHICLE. IT STARTED TO ROLL FORWARD, DOWN A HILL, AND HIT A SIGN. DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS DAMAGED. THEN, WENT ACROSS HIGHWAY AND THROUGH A BARBED WIRE FENCE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AFTER BEING AT BODY SHOP. HAVING MECHANIC CHECK THE TRANSMISSION. FELT IT HAD SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. *AK