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, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Apr 7, 2004
IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS THE TRANSMISSION HAS STARTED TO LEAK FLUID (PAID TO FIX THAT), I GET A LETTER ABOUT A RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP TAKE IT IN AND GET THAT FIXED ON THE WAY TO WORK STRAIGHT FROM THE DEALERSHIP ONE OF THE GUYS I WORK WITH COMMENTS ON MY BRAKE LIGHTS STAYING ON, MY BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOW NOT GO OFF AND MY CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT GO ON (PAID TO FIX THAT), THEN A FEW WEEKS LATER THE FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF! I WAS PULLING INTO MY PARENTS DRIVEWAY AND THE WHEEL JUST FELL OFF THEN SPENT THE ENTIRE DAY GETTING IT ON A TOW TRUCK AND GETTING IT OFF AT THE DEALERSHIP. THEN THE TECHNICIAN KEPT ASKING ME WHAT I HIT. REPEATEDLY I TOLD HIM WHAT HAPPENED AND HE FINALLY SAID THAT THAT COULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED UNLESS I HIT SOMETHING (PAID TO FIX THAT), NOW I GET IN MY CAR TO GET ME SOMETHING TO EAT AND MY KEY WILL NOT TURN. *AK
Suspension, Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Apr 1, 2004, crash
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THERE WERE NO BRAKES OR STEERING. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. DRIVER DISLOCATED HER SHOULDER AND SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY. *AK THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WAS REPLACED, THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED *JB
Suspension, Mar 4, 2004
WHILE DRIVING A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM REAR WHEELS. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER BOTH SIDE OF THE WHEEL BEARING NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO WORN PARTS. A RECALL WAS ISSUED (NHTSA)01-I-017-000)REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR WHEEL BEARING. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER A RECALL. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Suspension, Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 3, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V482000 CONCERNING FUEL PUMP FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONSUMER FELT A HESITATION IN THE ENGINE, AND THEN VEHICLE STALLED. EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE, THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT HONOR IT BECAUSE IT WAS A SALVAGED VEHICLE.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE COIL SPRINGS FAILED. UPDATED 05/11/09. *JB
Suspension, Mar 1, 2004
FAIL OF FRONT COIL SPINGS AND SWAY BAR LINK.
Suspension, Mar 1, 2004
HEARD A THUNKING NOISE DRIVING TO WORK LASTED A FEW SECONDS-DROVE TO NEARBY PARKING LOT AND PARKED THER TILL AFTER WORK--STARTED TO DRIVE OUT OF LOT AND DROVE APPX. 50 YDS AND HEARD IT AGAIN THIS TIME A PIECE OF METAL HIT THE GROUND-STOPPED AND UPON CHECKING FOUND A LARGE PIECE OF METAL RING -TOOK IT TO CAR DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS A SPRING -FORD HAS A CONSUMER COMPLAINT ON THE SPRINGS OF 2000 FOCUS AND THEY FIX SOME FOR NO CHARGE-MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ASSEMBLED IN THE RIGHT PLACE FOR IT TO BE COVERED-ALTHOUGH IT MET ALL CRITERIA (YEAR, MAKE AND PROBLEM). *AK
Suspension, Feb 24, 2004
LEFT FRONT WHEEL MAKES NOISE OVER BUMPS. STEERING IS OFF BECAUSE OF IT AND IT FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO BREAK ANY SECOND. *AK
Suspension, Feb 19, 2004
WHILE DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO WORN OUT WHEEL BEARINGS. *AK THE REAR WHEEL BEARING WERE RECALLED AND REPLACED PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. *NM
Suspension, Jan 22, 2004
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH RIGHT FRONT SPRING BROKE. *AK
Suspension, Jan 20, 2004
LEFT REAR WHEEL DETACHED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY WHEEL BEARINGS. DEALER WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE WHEEL. *AK
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Fuel system, Other, Jan 16, 2004
MY CAR HAS A CONSTANT BAD VIBRATION THAT INTENSIFIES ON RIGHT TURNS, GOING UP GRADES, AND OVER BUMPS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO JIM CLICK FORD IN TUCSON, AZ FOR A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. EACH TIME THEY COME UP WITH A DIFFERENT EXCUSE AND IT NEVER FIXES THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN TOLD AT FIRST IT WAS, MY TIRES, I REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES WITH TOP OF THE LINE MICHELINS, THEN I WAS TOLD THAT MY FUEL PUMP WAS GOING OUT AND THAT IS THE CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION, NOW IT IS THE COILS. NOT ONE OF THESE HAS FIXED THE PROBLEM, I AM STILL WAITING ON THE PUMP TO GET IN STOCK AT JIM CLICK, AND THEY DID REPLACE THE COILS AT A CHARGE OF $370.88. IN ADDITION TO THE VIBRATION IT SPORADICALLY TRIES TO STALL AND HESITATES WHEN TURNING. I ALSO HAVE MY TAILLIGHTS, AND BACK UP LIGHTS CONSTANTLY BURNING OUT, I HAVE REPLACED THEM 3 TIMES AND THE LAST TIME I HAD JIM CLICK REPLACE THEM. (THE BACK UP LIGHT, PASSENGER SIDE IS OUT AGAIN) I WAS ALSO TOLD THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IN MY CAR TO JIM CLICK FORD (BEFORE THE FUEL PUMP RECALL), I NEEDED TO REPLACE A FAILING FUEL PUMP AND THAT WOULD COST $680.00 TO REPLACE. (PARTS AND LABOR) I COULD NOT AFFORD IT AND TOOK IT OUT OF THEIR SHOP, I THEN BROUGHT IT IN AFTER THE RECALL AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT THE PROBLEM THAT IT WAS THE COIL AND THEY COULD NOT REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP SINCE IT WAS NOT FAILING. I THEN FOUGHT IT OUT WITH THEM AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WHEN IT CAME IN STOCK LATE JANUARY 2004. THEY DID REPLACE THE COILS AND THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS ON WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN AND THAT IS HOW THEY DETERMINED THAT IT WAS THE COILS. THEY FIXED THAT PROBLEM AND I GOT MY CAR BACK AND GUESS AGAIN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE VERY NEXT DAY AND THE VIBRATIONS ARE GETTING WORSE. I AM STARTING TO FEEL THAT THIS CAR IS A LEMON MY CAR ONLY HAS 64,000 MILES AND HAS SO MANY RECALLS AND SERVICE BULLETINS IT IS SCARY. *CB
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Visibility, Tires, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
I PURCHASED MY 2000 FORD FOCUS SE FROM MERLIN MOTORS IN SASKATOON. PRODUCTION DATE - MAY 2/2000, STOCK NO. PP24941, R.O. NO. 155631. I BELIEVE THIS CAR WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY SOMEONE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA. HERE IS A CHRONOLOGICAL BREAKDOWN OF REPAIRS. APRIL 17/01 - TOOK CAR IN BECAUSE DRIVER MIRROR VIBRATED BADLY WHEN DRIVING - SO BADLY THAT I COULD NOT LOOK INTO IT, IT WAS SHAKING THAT MUCH. ALSO, THE TRUNK WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THE RELEASE INSIDE THE CAR. PARTS WERE ORDERED AT THIS TIME. VEHICLE KILOMETERS- 32854. JUNE 19/01 - THEY CHECKED FOR DRIVER MIRROR VIBRATING WHEN DRIVING AND REPLACED DRIVER SIDE EXTERIOR MIRROR. THE ALSO CHECKED FOR TRUNK NOT OPENING FROM THE RELEASE INSIDE THE CAR, THEY REPLACED THE TRUNK STOP AND ADJUSTED. VEHICLE KILOMETERS- 35222 JUNE 20/01 - THEY CHECKED FOR POWER STEERING LEAK AND REPLACED STEERING RACK AND SET TOE. VEHICLE KILOMETERS- 37782?? (THIS IS OBVIOUSLY AN ERROR - I KNOW I DID NOT DRIVE 2, 560 KM IN ONE DAY!) I ALSO DID NOT COMPLAIN ABOUT THE POWER STEERING AND DON'T RECALL WHY MY CAR WAS IN THERE AT THE TIME. SEPT 21/01 - THEY REPAIRED RATTLE IN RIGHT FRONT GOING OVER BUMPS, TIGHTENED ALL ASSEMBLE BOLTS IN FRONT END, REMOVED RIGHT CALIPER AND ROTOR, LUBED ALL BUSHING, ADJUSTED FRONT SPLASH SHIELDS, FOUND TIE ROD BOLT LOOSE AND TIGHTENED. THEY ALSO FIXED MOLDING ON WINDOW BELT, WHICH WAS LOOSE AND CHECKED INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND FOUND IT FLAWED - PART ON ORDER. VEHICLE KILOMETERS- 43170. NOV 3/01 - WE WERE DRIVING IN SASKATOON WHEN ENGINE STARTED TO BOIL. WE KNEW THIS BECAUSE OF STEAM COMING FROM THE HOOD, ALL GAUGES IN THE CAR READ NORMAL! WE TOOK CAR TO MERLIN - THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR AFTER THEIR CHECKS, AND TOLD US TO BRING IT BACK IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN! WORK ORDER FOR THIS DATE STATES: CUSTOMER SAW STEAM COMING FROM UNDER HOOD, ANTIFREEZE POOLED ON ENGINE, GAUGE READ NORMAL, STEAM COMING FROM OVERFLOW TANK - FILL WITH A/FREEZE, PRESSURE TEST FOR LEAKS, NO LEAKS FOUND.
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel system, Gasoline, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
I HAVE NOTHING BUT GRIEF WITH MY 2000 FOCUS. 1) MOST RECENTLY I HAD WAS TRAVELING AT 50 KM/H WHEN MY FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING DROPPED OUT OF THE FRONT END. I PHONED FORD REPEATEDLY AND EVEN THOUGH I DISCOVERED A PROGRAM COVERING MY THE COIL SPRINGS ON I WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND SAYING THAT I WAS OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM RECALL DATE BY A FEW MONTHS EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS MADE AT THE WAYNE ASSEMBLY PLANT; WHERE OTHER PROGRAM RECALLS WERE COMING FROM. I ENDED UP IN A FIELD WHEN THE COIL SPRING BROKE, NARROWING MISSING THE CAR NEXT TO ME. I WAS THANKFUL THAT I HAD ESCAPED WITH MY LIFE BUT NOT TO BE COVERED BY FORD WAS A SLAP TO THE FACE. I AM VERY UPSET ABOUT THE WAY THEY HANDLED THIS SITUATION AND I AM DETERMINED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW ABOUT THIS SITUATION. MY ALIGNMENT IS ALSO OUT BECAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT BUT CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT RIGHT NOW. 2) FOUR TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, THE CAR HAS STALLED. TWICE ROUNDING A CORNER GOING ONTO A HIGHWAY AND 2 TWICE ON A STRAIGHT AWAY HIGHWAY. IT ALWAYS HAPPENED WHEN THE GAS GAUGE WAS BELOW 1/8 OF A TANK AND SO I THOUGHT IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE I WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS. OF COURSE I BLAMED MYSELF. BUT FOUR TIMES ? I BEGAN TO BECOME SUSPICIOUS WHEN THE CAR BEGAN CHUGGING UPHILL ON A RECENT LONG DISTANCE TRIP. I BARELY MADE IT TO MY DESTINATION. WHEN I TOOK INTO A FORD DEALERSHIP IN SUDBURY ONTARIO THE SERVICEMAN TOLD ME THAT KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM THOUGH MOST OF THEM CAME IN UNDER WARRANTY. OF COURSE THE PROBLEM AT FIRST ONLY PRESENTED ITSELF WHEN THE TANK WAS NEAR EMPTY AND SO I ALWAYS OR NEARLY ALWAYS MADE SURE TO HAVE AT LEAST HALF A TANK FULL OF GAS WHEN DRIVING. TODAY THE PROBLEM IS PRESENT REGARDLESS OF HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE CAR. VERY CONVENIENT FOR FORD SEEING AS THOUGH I AM OUTSIDE THE 60,000 KM WARRANTY PLAN. AGAIN I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAYS ANYMORE. I AM HOPING THAT FORD WILL HEAR ME OUT A PAY FOR THE REPAIR.
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Tires, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
PURCHASED FORD FOCUS SE IN MAY OF 2002 WITH 13,260 MILES. WE DID NOT BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BECAUSE WE COULD NOT AFFORD. SOON AFTER BRINGING THE CAR HOME, WE NOTICED THE TIRE WAS VERY WOBBLY, AND THE BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING--TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND THEY TOLD US THESE CARS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR BRAKE NOISE, AS FOR THE TIRE NOTHING IS WRONG-THE SERVICE DEPT. TEST DROVE AND DIDN'T NOTICE A THING. HAVE TAKEN IT IN SEVERAL OTHER TIMES AFTER THAT FOR WOBBLY TIRE-STILL SAME ANSWER NOTHING IS WRONG. HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN FOR SEVERAL RECALLS. KEY WAS STUCK IN IGNITION AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP-BUT THE NEXT TIME MY TEENAGED DAUGHTER DROVE THE CAR THE STEERING WHEEL WAS STUCK WHEN SHE WAS TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION-HAD IT TOWED AGAIN, THERE WAS A PIECE OF MATERIAL (FROM THEM FIXING THE IGNITION PROBLEM) THAT WAS STUCK IN THE STEERING COLUMN. OUR LATEST EPISODE WITH THIS CAR IS OUR TRIP FROM WA-VIRGINIA. THE CAR WAS FINE ON THE WAY THERE, EXCEPT FOR THE WOBBLE IN THE TIRE IN WHICH WE HAD THE TIRES ROTATED YET AGAIN. BUT ON OUR WAY BACK WE STARTED EXPERIENCING SPUTTERING AND SURGING OF THE CAR, WE WOULD PULL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD EVERY 20 MILES (THINKING IT WAS FROM THE HOT WEATHER), WE WOULD GET ANOTHER 20 MILES IN AND SAME THING UNTIL FINALLY WE DROVE THROUGH CHICAGO, IL AND IT WAS WORSE, SO WE PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AND ON TO AN ON RAMP--WALKED ACROSS THE HIGHWAY TO USE A BUSINESS'S TELEPHONE TO CALL FOR A TOW TRUCK. THEY FOUND US A TOW TRUCK BUT UNFORTUNATELY IT WASN'T A KING CAB, SO OUR INSURANCE CO., CALLED US A CAB. THE TOW TRUCK TOOK US TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER--THE CAR HOWEVER SEEMED TO RUNNING FINE, SO WE DECIDED TO DRIVE SOME MORE. WE GOT ABOUT 15 MILES DOWN THE ROAD AND SPUTTERING AGAIN, SO WE CALLED FOR ANOTHER TOW--AND IN THE MEANTIME WE CALLED FIRESTONE, WE DROVE IT THERE, THE SERVICEMAN DROVE THE CAR AND FELT WHAT IT WAS DOING AND SAID HE DIDN'T NEED TO HOOK IT UP TO ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC THAT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION.
Suspension, Power train, Wheels, Equipment, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
I NOW HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE MECHANIC THINKS IT IS A FILTER OR SWITCH THAT KEEPS THE OIL LEVEL IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN TURNING RIGHT. MY CAR SHUTS OFF WHEN I MAKE RIGHT TURNS. I HAVE SPENT WAY TOO MUCH MONEY AND STILL OWE ON THIS CAR..FRANKLY I WOULD LIKE TO TURN IT IN! HAS LOT OF REPAIR NEEDS TOO MUCH MONEY. I HAD ALL OF THE RECALL WORK DONE ALSO
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Tires, Jan 15, 2004
I DRIVE 25000 MILES A YEAR TO AND FROM WORK APPROXIMTLY 115 MILES A DAY AND 70% OF THAT IS ON OPEN INTERSTATE HIWAY. STOP AND GO IS LESS THAN 20 MILES A DAY. TIRES COMPLETELY WORE OUT AT 41000 MILES. TIRES STARTED HUMMING AT 10 TO 15000 MILES. I CONSTLY COMPLAINED ABOUT FRONT END AND TIRE NOISE. I PUT A SET OF GOODYEAR AQUATRED TIRES ON AT 41476 MILES. THEY ALSO STARTED HUMMING, SO THE FRONT END WAS LINED UP. THIS DID NOT STOP THE TIRES FROM HUMMING. NOW CAR HAS 80000 MILES, TIRES ARE SCARMING GO DOWN THE ROAD FAST OR SLOW. FRONTEND SUSPENSION HAS BEEN MAKING CLANKING OR THUD TYPE NOISE. JUST RECENTLY TURING LEFT GETING OFF INTERSTATE IT FELLES LIKE THE RIGHT FRONT IS CHANGING GEOMITRY. CAR TURNS LEFT VILENTLY - MUST CORECT STERING. THIS WILL HAPPENS WITHOUT NOTICE. THIS CAR IS EXTMLY DANGERAS. WHEN DRIVEN ON ICE AND SNOW, IT WILL BRAKE LOSE WHEN GOING STARIGHT FOR NO REASON AND START TO SPIN OUT. BRAKES WORE OUT AT 45000 MILES. $400 TO FIX FRONT BRAKES ONLY. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO PUT BRAKES AND TIRES ON A CAR AT LESS THAN 50000 MILES. MORE LIKE 65 TO 75000 MILES.
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Tires, Equipment, Jan 15, 2004
CAR IS ONLY 2YRS,8MO. HAVE CURRENTLY EXPENDED OVER $4000.00 ON REPAIRS. PROBLEM WITH SEALS ALLOWING FUMES IN CAR FROM OTHER VEHICLES RUNNING BESIDE MINE. THE NOISE AND WIND SHEAR LEVEL IS VERY UNSATISFACTORY. SQUEAL NOISE AND THUMPING FEELING FROM PRESSING ON BRAKE PEDAL. HESITATION ON ACCELERATING INTO TRAFFIC FLOW. POOR QUALITY ON PARTS AND WORKMANSHIP FROM MANUFACTURER
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, Tires, Equipment, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004, crash
BAD BRAKES, LEAKING TRANSMISSION X 2 REPAIRS, NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBS, ONE "ACCIDENT", DAMAGE REPAIRED AT FORD EXPENSE, BAD TIRE, NOISE FROM FRONT RT SIDE, "SURGE" PROB, CAR SEEMED TO "STICK" IN A GEAR. I DON'T HAVE MY FILE WITH ME BUT I KNOW THERE IS MORE.
Suspension, Power train, Electrical system, Seat belts, Tires, Wheels, Jan 15, 2004
MY COMPLAINT IS ALL THE PROBLEMS WE HAVE HAD WITH THE FOCUS. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS AND WORK DONE FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSING, WIRING HARNESS REPLACED, BEARINGS IN FRONT, AND REAR, BRAKE ASSEMBLY, SWAY BAR, AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 SETS OF TIRES, AND LINE UP 3 TIMES BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT MAKE GOOD AND THE CAR EATS TIRES. NOW WE HAVE 52,000 MILES ON THE CAR, AND A PIN HAS COME LOOSE AND GONE THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION, AND CASE. ALTOUGH THE DEALER HAS BEEN VERY GOOD, WE BOUGHT A NEW CAR SO WE WOULD NOT HAVE THIS HASSLE, AND THAT IS ALL WE HAVE HAD.
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Visibility, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
TAKES OFF REAL HARD LIKE IT WANTS TO DIE BUT WON'T, THEN STOPS. WHEN CAR IS RAN FOR A WHILE IT STARTS DOING. WE ARE NOT THE ONLY FOCUS WITH THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE OTHERS ALONG WITH THEIR REVERSE GOING OUT OR FIRST GEAR. EVERY ONE WHO TAKES IT IN DOESN'T GET IT FIXED
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Tires, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS HORRIBLE. THEY MAKE NOISES ALL THE TIME. I HAVE REPLACED THE CYLINDERS AND THE SHOES AND IT STILL DOES NOT SOUND RIGHT. THE SUSPENSION IS BAD AND NEEDS REPLACING, BUT I CAN NOT AFFORD IT. I AM A TEACHER. CRUISE CONTROL HAS GONE BAD, BECAUSE OF A FAULTY WIRE.
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 15, 2004, crash
BRAKES REPLACED BUT CONTINUE TO SQUEAL FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED CAUSING CRASH.
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Tires, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
I STARTED TO REPLACE TIRES AS EARLY AS 5,000 MILES JUST ABOUT 7 TIMES BY NOW. REPLACED IGNITION 5/03 FOR $667.00 THE KEY WOULD GO IN AND WOULDN'T TURN. SPRING COIL DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE WHILE IN TRAFFIC REPLACED 4/03 FOR $158.50. NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS COMPLETLY GONE THE CAR WOULD NOT BACK UP. PLEASE HELP ME, I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT PAUL CLARK IS SO POOR THAT I WOULD NOT GO THERE ANYMORE.
Suspension, Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 15, 2004
CAR STALLS, HESITATES, GETTING WORSE VERY DANGEROUS!! FUEL SYSTEM SEEMS BAD
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 15, 2004
LOUD RUMBLING SOUNDS COMMING FROM UNDERNEATH RUBBING NOISE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE REAR BRAKES, HAD THE DRUMS CUT AND CLEANED AND THE BRAKES STILL ARE RUBBING AND IT SOUNDS LIKE THE BRAKES WILL FAIL SOON IF THEY DON'T FIX THEM I TOOK MY CAR BACK THREE TIMES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM,AND THE INSIST THEY FIXED IT AND THE SAME THING IS STILL WRONG I HOPE SOMEBODY CAN HELP I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO GO TO GET THE PROPER HELP. I NEED MY CAR.