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.
Campaign 12E007000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E049000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 03V482000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 02V289000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 01V258000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 00V411000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 00V303000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 00V302000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 00V218000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 99V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
3,738 reports, newest first.
Power train, Aug 27, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 45MPH FRONT AXLE CRACKED.*AK
Electrical system, Aug 27, 2002
CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO TURN KEY IN IGNITION, IT HAD STUCK.CONTACTED DEALER. IGNITION SWITCH CYLINDER HAD BROKEN. REPLACED PART.BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED.*AK
Air bags, Aug 27, 2002, crash
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON, BUT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Electrical system, Aug 27, 2002
THE PROBLEM WITH MY IGNITION HAPPEN TWICE A YEAR APART. I WAS NOT COMPENSATED FOR THE REPAIR BECAUSE MY CAR WAS NOT UNDER WARRANT; HOWEVER THE FORD RELATIOIN DEPARTMETN AND THE DEALERSHIP AGREED THAT THIS IS A DEFECT. I WAS COMPENSATED THE A YEAR AGO THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPEN. I AM REQUESTING THAT I BE REFUNDED THE AMONUT OF 368.65. THIS WAS THE FEE FOR THE REPAIR. I ALSO WANT FOR FORD TO BUY THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THERE ARE MANNY REPORTED DEFECTS.
Air bags, Aug 26, 2002, crash
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN MINOR IMPACT OF FRONT WHICH DIDN'T CAUSE ANY DAMAGE TO EITHER VEHICLE. BOTH DUAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, SHATTERING WINDSHIELD AND SPEWING GLASS OVER ENTIRE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Electrical system, Aug 26, 2002
CONSUMER UNABLE TO TURN KEY IN IGNITION SWITCH AS A RESULT OF KEY CYLINDER LOCKING UP. CONTACTED DEALER.REPLACED PARTS 3 TIMES; BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 26, 2002
OWNER NOTICED A PUDDLE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE AFTER PARKING FOR SEVERAL HOURS. GAS TANK WAS LEAKING. FUEL HAD LEAKED ALL OVER THE EXHAUST PIPE, AND OTHER AREAS UNDERNEATH. *AK THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THREE TIMES. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND REPLACED FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ,THE ENTIRE GAS TANK AND FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *YH
Vehicle speed control, Aug 26, 2002
WHEN DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD GAIN SPEED. CONSUMER REALLY NOTICED IT WHEN AIR CONDITIONER WAS RUNNING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Aug 26, 2002
IN APRIL OF 2000 THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS ENCOUNTERED WHEN THE CAR LOST ELECTRICAL POWER AND WENT ON AUXILLARY POWER- I WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS FOUND TO BE THE CAUSE OF THE POWER FAILURE - BOTH ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY WERE REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS TO REPORT AS OF YET. SECOND PROBLEM ENCOUNTERED WHILE IDLING I NOTICED THE FAN WAS NOT TURNING ON TO COOL THE ENGINE DOWN- I BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER IN JANUARY OF 2002 WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FAN RELAY SWITCH WHICH WAS REPLACED TO MY SATISFACTION. NO FURTHER PROBLEMS HAVE SURFACED WITH COOLING SYSTEM. THIRDLY AND MOST TROUBLING IS MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. I HAD NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING IN EARLY 2002 (JAN) AND HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT IT- THEY TOLD ME THE FLUID LEVEL WAS LOW AND ADDED A QUART AND TEST DROVE - IMMEDIATE AFTERWARDS CHANGED GEARS GREAT - AS TIME WENT ON I NOTICED IT AGAIN- I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER- BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT THE CAR STARTED WORSENING UNTIL COMPLETE TRANSMISIION FAILURE OCCURED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHER IT WAS WORKED ON FOR ABOUT 3-5 DAYS - A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS SUPPOSED TO BE INSTALLED (4/2002). 2000 MILES LATER AND 4 MONTHS SAME PROBLEM SURFACING AGAIN!! I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT IN THE MORNING HOPEFULLY THE PROBLEM WILL BE ADDRESSED. I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN- SO FAR I HAVE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO ESCAPE INJURY OR DEATH. THERE ARE OVER 60 INCIDENT REPORTS LISTED ON NHTSA 'S WEB SITE FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURES AND I BELIEVE SOMEONE NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER FURTHER. I AM CONSIDERING LEGAL OPTIONS AS WELL AS A SIMPLE YET EFFECTIVE WAY OF VOICING MY OPINIONS THROUGH NEVER PURCHASING A FORD AGAIN!!!
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Aug 26, 2002
CONTROL ARM FAILURE RESULTED IN TIRES NEEDING TO BE REPLACED, THOUGH THEY HAD LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. FORD WOULD NOT WARRANTY THEM AND FIRESTONE WOULD NOT HONOR WARRANTY DUE TO DAMAGE BEING CAUSED BY DEFECT IN THE CAR. THE PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE STARTING AND/OR DYING HAS JUST BEGUN IN RECENT MONTHS AND SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE.*AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 26, 2002
FUEL PUMP HAS BEEN GOING BAD. BAD DESIGN.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 23, 2002
AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WILL STALL. VEHICLE WILL STAY OFF UNTIL IT IS PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Electrical system, Aug 23, 2002
IGNITION LOCKED UP, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT TURN THE KEY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 23, 2002
I HAVE NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE FREQUENT STALLING OF MY FORD FOUCS (AT VARRYING RATES OF SPEED). HOWEVER, IT IS A HAZARD TO ALL FOCUS OWNER'S AND ALL THOSE WHO USE THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. I FOUND NO OTHER FORUM TOO COMPLAIN OR FOREWARN.*AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Aug 23, 2002
WHEN I GET CLOSE TO 1/4 OF A TANK OF GASOLINE, MY CAR BEGINS TO DIE OR SPUTTER. IT HAS DIED SEVERAL TIMES AND WONT RESTART. THE OTHER DAY I WAS COMING OFF AN EXIT RAMP FROM THE HIGHWAY AND IT DIED COMING AROUND THE SHARP TURN. I WAS ALMOST HIT BY SEVERAL CARS WHILE TRYING TO GET THE CAR STARTED LONG ENOUGH TO MOVE IT OFF THE RAMP. AFTER ABOUT 20 OR SO TIMES OF TURNING THE IGNITION AND GUNNING THE PEDAL, I GOT IT MOVED INTO A SAFE AREA OFF THE HIGHWAY. IT TOOK ABOUT 45 MINUTES AND A LOT OF CONK OUTS TO GET IT MOVED. I WAS STRANDED AND VERY ANGRY. I WAS EVEN MORE ANGRY WHEN I GOT HOME AND DID A LITTLE RESEARCH TO FIND THAT THIS SAME COMPLAINT HAS BEEN MADE TO FORD/NHTSA AND NEVER REPORTED TO THE PUBLIC. I HAVE HAD 6 RECALLS THIS YEAR ON THIS [XXX] CAR AND I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY NOW. I GOT THE CAR BECAUSE OF ITS GREAT RATINGS FOR SAFETY- NOW I AM AFRAID EVERYTIME I PUT MY SON IN THE CAR OF IT BLOWING UP ON ME. I WANT TO GET RID OF IT BUT I CANT BECAUSE I OWE MORE ON THE LOAN THEN I CAN GET FOR TRADE IN (MY GUESS IS THE VALUE OF THE CAR HAS TOTALLY FALLEN BECAUSE OF ALL THESE RECALLS). I AM SO ANGRY WITH FORD AND I AM AFRAID FOR MY SAFETY WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS! THANK YOU. OH AND THE GAS GAUGE NEVER READS CORRECTLY. I HAVE TO COUNT MY MILES TO MAKE SURE I AM OKAY ON GAS BETWEEN FILL UPS. THE GAUGE WILL JUST DROP TO BELOW E AND THE LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON. THEN AFTER A BIT OF DRIVING IT WILL GO BACK TO NORMAL. VERY ODD.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Air bags, Aug 23, 2002, crash
I RECEIVED SEVERE 2ND DEGREE BURNS TO MY LEFT ARM AND HAND WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG DEPLOYED DURING A 35 MPH COLLISION IN WHICH MY FRONT RIGHT STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNING IN FRONT OF ME IN HIS REAR RIGHT. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Aug 22, 2002
ENGINE REVVED AND VEHICLE JERKED 4 TIMES, VEHICLE IS AT DEALERSHIP AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Fuel system, Other, Other or unspecified, Aug 22, 2002
1. JULY 26,2000 WAS THE FIRST INCIDENT WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE LIGHT CAME ON AND EVEN THOUGH THE TANK WAS FULL, THE GAUGE REGISTERED EMPTY. DEALER REPLACED SENDER AND PUMP ASSEMBLY. 2. OCT.11,2000 FUEL GAUGE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE GAUGE REGISTERED THE TANK AS EMPTY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS FULL. DEALER REPLACED THE SENDER AND PUMP ASSEMBLY. 3. FEB. 6, 2002, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON, RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED FUEL FILLER CAP. 4. AUG. 19, 2002, SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, RETURNED TO DEALER WHO REPLACED THE GASKET-FUEL TANK SENDER.*AK
Suspension, Other or unspecified, Aug 22, 2002
LAST MONTH, I REPLACED THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING ON MY FORD FOCUS WHEN IT FAILED. I HAVE HEARD REPORTS THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS, AND I BELIEVE THIS PROBLEM IS RELATED TO A FLAW IN DESIGN. MORE DANGEROUS THAN THAT, THOUGH, IS THE PROBLEM I HAD WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE CAR LOST POWER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AFTER RIGHT-HAND TURNS OR GOING UPHILL. IT DID NOT STALL, SIMPLY SPUTTERED AND LOST POWER FOR BETWEEN 2-5 SECONDS. ONE OF THE MOST FRIGHTENING INCIDENTS HAPPENED WHEN MY HUSBAND AND I WERE MERGING ONTO THE CAPITAL BELTWAY ON OUR WAY TO VISIT FRIENDS, AND THE CAR LOST POWER, NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE QUITE FAMILIAR WITH THE PROBLEM, AS FORD HAS ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT IT. THE REPAIRS COST OVER $425, AND INVOLVED REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PUMP AND COMPLETE FLUSH OF THE FUEL TANK. I WAS TOLD THAT FORD CLAIMS THE PROBLEM IS CREATED BY CONTAMINATED GASOLINE, WHICH MEANS THAT AT ANY TIME, THIS PROBLEM COULD RESURFACE. I AM FRIGHTENED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC OR ON THE HIGHWAY, BECAUSE MY CONFIDENCE IN ITS SAFETY HAS BEEN SHATTERED BY THIS PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL ON THE FAULTY SYSTEM.*AK
Electrical system, Aug 21, 2002, fire
VEHICLE WAS GOING 40MPH AND SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER VEHICLE PULLED OVER CONSUMER HEARD A BOOM EXPLOSION NOISE, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE BATTERY/ ALTERNATOR, AND CABLE WIRES WERE BURNED. THE DEALER GAVE NO EXPLANATION TO WHAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 21, 2002
VEHICLE STALLED AT 20 MPH, ALL GAUGES WENT HAYWIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Suspension, Aug 21, 2002
REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS MAKING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT REAR BEARING NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT AND WAS REPLACED. *YH
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 21, 2002
BRAKE PADS HAVE WARPED AT 14000 MILES. CONSUMER HAS TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER FIVE DIFFERENT TIMES TO GET BRAKES FIXED, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. ALSO, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE AND NOISE WHEN BRAKING. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Visibility, Aug 19, 2002
PARTS TO RECALL O1F156000 FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER ARE ON BACK ORDER.*AK
Suspension, Aug 19, 2002
DEALERSHIP SAD PARTS TO RECALL 01I017000 CONCERNING REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE ARE ON BACK ORDER.*AK