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: suspension
386 reports, newest first. Show all
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Visibility, Apr 3, 2003
THE SEAL ON WINDSHIELD CAME OFF AND THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. *AK THE ENGINE STALLED, AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM. *JB
Steering, Suspension, Electrical system, Mar 31, 2003
THE STEERING WHEEL HAD A KNOCKING SOUND. *JB THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BATTERY CABLE, AND THE PINCH BOLT HAS CAUSED A LOT OF PROBLEMS. (THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS) THE VEHICLE WILL KNOCK WHEN TURNED TO THE LEFT. THE FRONT AXLE BEARINGS WERE DAMAGED ALONG WITH THE SEAL. THE BATTERY CABLES HAD A SHORT CIRCUIT AND THE CABLES STILL HAVE A CORROSION PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF, IT WON'T START, YOU MUST ALLOW TO COOL DOWN. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD/RECALL #02V288000 SCC
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel system, Other, Electrical system, Mar 26, 2003
IGNITION SWITCH WILL NOT TURN. I NOTICED IN RESEARCHING THE INTERNET THAT MANY OTHERS HAD THE SAME FAILURE. I DID NOT SEE A RECALL. THIS IS THE LATEST FAILURE OF MANY: BRAKES, FUEL GAUGE, BAD STRUTS. NOW AT 39000, I AM 3000 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB
Suspension, Mar 21, 2003
SPRING/STRUT FAILURE OF LEFT FRONT WHEEL IN DRIVEWAY AT SLOW SPEED (DIDN'T TRAVEL >10 FT..); SPRING OUT OF STRUT HOUSING WITH POINTED EDGE OF BROKEN SPRING ON TOP AND READY TO PUNCTURE TIRE!; HAD THIS OCCURRED DURING EXPECTED TRIP OF THIS DAY ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEED WOULD HAVE BEEN MAJOR CATASTROPHIC OR FATAL ACCIDENT!; WHY DID THIS SPRING FAIL AT 35,000 MILES AND VEHICLE NOT EVEN 3 YEARS OLD? SUSPECT FAULTY SPRING METAL FATIGUE; HAVE NOTICED THAT SIMILAR COMPLAINTS OF SAME INCIDENT "ON LEFT SIDE" WHEEL ONLY; WHAT IS GOING ON HERE, FORD? FOR AN OTHERWISE "MORE THAN SATISFIED" EXPERIENCE WITH THIS VEHICLE,IN SPITE OF NUMEROUS RECALLS FOR "SMALL ITEMS" THAT I WAS NOT WORRIED ABOUT GIVEN THE "INITIAL 2000 MODEL" STATUS.....I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN COMPROMISED BY THIS APPARENT SPRING/STRUT PROBLEM AND COULD CAUSE FATALITIES; THIS WILL SERVE TO DOCUMENT THAT YOU HAVE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS AND NEED TO INVESTIGATE FOR POSSIBLE RECALL. WHY DID THIS SPRING/STRUT FATIGUE AND FAIL AT LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD (35016 MILES) ? *NLM
Suspension, Mar 18, 2003
NHTSA#00-V-303-000 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. CONSUMER STATES DEALER REPLACED THREE TIMES BUT RECALL REPAIR FAILED. *NLM
Suspension, Mar 14, 2003
THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL FOR THE WHEEL BEARING 0 I 0017 000, BECAUSE THE CAMPAIGNS ENDED IN DEC 2002, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL FEB 2003. *JB
Suspension, Mar 14, 2003
CLICKING NOISE IN FRONT LEFT SIDE WHEEL AREA. *JB
Suspension, Mar 12, 2003
PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT IS BROKEN AT 48,000 MILES. APPEARS THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL, BUT FORD DEALERSHIP WILL NOT REPLACE PART WITHOUT CHARGING ME. *JB
Suspension, Mar 7, 2003
THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED, CONSUMER HAD THEM REPLACED. RECEIVED RECENT RECALL 01 I 01 7000 ON THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND CONSUMER BELIEVED THE FRONT BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE AS WELL.*JB
Suspension, Mar 6, 2003
THE FRONT SWAY BARS WERE LOOSE. *JB
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 5, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE EQUIPMENT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST 4 TIMES FOR A CRUNCHING SOUND WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS.. THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHEN THEY WERE APPLIED, THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THEY WERE FIXED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. *JB
Suspension, Mar 4, 2003
NAR 04/07/2003 MR. THE CONSUMER STATED WITH 20,000 MILES ON THE TIRES THEY WERE ALREADY BALD. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER ONLY THE REAR TIRES WERE BALD BECAUSE THEY HAD NOT BEEN ROTATED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER MECHANIC AND HAD THE TIRES ROTATED AND HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON THE FRONT, HOWEVER 10,000 MILES LATER THE REAR TIRES WERE BALD, THEY WERE REPLACED AGAIN AND LESS THAN A YEAR LATER THEY WERE BALD AGAIN. THE CONSUMER LEARNED THAT THE PROBLEM WITH TIRES WAS DUE TO A RECALL WITH THE WHEEL BEARINGS WHICH WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE BEEN REPLACED A LONG TIME AGO. *JB
Suspension, Mar 4, 2003
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR WHEEL BARRIERS. A RECALL WAS ISSUED BUT THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *NLM
Suspension, Mar 4, 2003, crash
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE THERE WAS A SWAY/SHIFT IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE AS SHE WAS CROSSING A BRIDGE, WHICH CAUSED A LOSS OF CONTROL. *NLM SCC
Suspension, Feb 27, 2003
CONSUMER WAS INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE RECALL FOR WHEEL BEARING RECALL # 01I017000, THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SENT ANY PARTS.*JB
Suspension, Tires, Feb 21, 2003
THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER TIRES, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF VIBRATION OR EXCESSIVE WEAR ON TIRES.*JB
Suspension, Feb 21, 2003
2000 FORD FOCUS ZX3
Suspension, Service brakes, Air, Electrical system, Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Tires, Feb 16, 2003, crash
IGNITION FAILED, HAD TO BE REPLACED, TIRES WEAR INCREDIBLY FAST (4 SETS OF TIRES AT 45000 MILES), RADIO CUT OUT, HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE, BRAKES FAILED AT LEAST THREE TIMES CAUSING TWO ACCIDENTS, DEALERSHIP SAID THEY REPLACED THEM, BUT LIED AND NEVER DID, WAS FORCED TO SPEND $500 HAVING THEM REPLACED, TRUNK DOESN'T CLOSE, BAD SUSPENSION, SPUN OUT ON AN EXIT RAMP
Suspension, Feb 14, 2003
THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED WHILE DRIVING.*JB
Suspension, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Feb 12, 2003, crash
MY COMPLAINT DEALS WITH THE 2000 FORD FOCUS . I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 2001 WITH 100 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD TO BRING MY CAR BACK FOR A FEW RECALS. ONE OF THE RECALS WAS THE REAR SUSPENSION WHERE MY CAR LOST CONTROL AND I VEERED OFF THE ROAD....LUCKILY NOONE WAS HURT. THE REASON WHY I AM WRITING THIS COMPLAINT IS BECAUSE I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A INVESTIGATION ON THE FOCUS FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS. I WANTED TO ADD TO THE INVESTIGATION BY SAYING THAT I JUST SPENT 340 BUCKS ON MY IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE IT WOULDN'T TURN WHICH I UNDERSTAND IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND I ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE THRUWAY. I ALMOST CRASHED INTO AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER! I HAVE HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND MY CAR STILL IDOLS VERY ROUGH AND OCCASIONALY STALLS OUT WHEN I AM STOPPED. FORD SHOULD BE EMBARRASED BY THIS AND SHOULD TAKE ALL FOCUS'S OFF THE ROAD! I READ THAT THERE WERE HUNDREDS OF FORD FOCUS' WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM BUT NO RECAL WAS ISSUED
Suspension, Feb 3, 2003
THE VEHICLE HAD A SUSPENSION PROBLEM, (POSSIBLY A LOOSE BOLT) WHICH CAUSED THE WHEEL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TO BECOME OUT OF ALIGNMENT.*JB
Suspension, Jan 29, 2003
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SUSPENSION DEFECT. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
Suspension, Jan 20, 2003, crash
DRIVER FELT A VIBRATION AND HEARD A LOUD POP THEN THE VEHICLE SWEREVED TO THE RIGHT AND HIT A BRIDGE. AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND SHOWED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
Suspension, Jan 17, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED A DISTRACTION TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Vehicle speed control, Tires, Jan 6, 2003, crash
CONSUMER WAS EXITING A PARKING GARAGE AND PLACED VEHICLE IN REVERSE. WITHOUT WARNING, CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND REAR TAIL SPUN AROUND 2 TIMES THEN HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. CONSUMER DID APPLY BRAKES WITH NO SUCCESS. PH INSURANCE COMPANY INFORMED DEALERSHIP THAT THERE WERE TWO RECALLS THAT DEALT WITH A DEFECTIVE THROTTLE AND SPEED CONTROL WHICH WAS NOT PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. OTHER PROBLEMS INCLUDED WEEZING NOISE WHILE TURNING. POWER STEERING RACKED FAILED AND REPLACED. LACK OF POWER STEERING IN STEERING WHEEL. REAR BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT. REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE. DEFECTIVE WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. TIRE PUNCTURED AND REPLACED. HESITATION ON ACCELERATION. FUEL PUMP AND GASKET REPLACED. TIRES ROTTED OUT. KEY STUCK IN IGNITION. REPLACED MALFUNCTIONED SHIFTER ASSEMBLY. TRUNK LID WOULDN'T LATCH. LATCH REPLACED. *TT