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
3,738 reports, newest first.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 21, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS REPLACED FUEL PUMP THREE TIMES, AND INJECTOR PRESSURE SENSOR. HOWEVER , PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER REINSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS DETERMINED THAT SOMETHING IN FUEL TANK WAS CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 20, 2001
VEHICLE NOT ACCELERATING WHILE STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL IN HOT DAYS. FUEL PUMP FAILS AFTER BEING USED FOR 30,000 MILES, HESTITATE TO SPEED UP AT 3,000 RPM AT 4TH GEAR; COULD BE DANGEROUS WHILE TRAVELING UPHILL ON A HIGHWAY AND MIGHT CAUSE A CRASH FROM VEHICLES BEHIND. *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.
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 18, 2001
VEHICLE HAS STALLED 4 TIMES AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 45 - 75 MPH IN HOT/ DRY WEATHER. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 3 TIMES SO FAR, AND DEALER COULD NOT REMEDY PROBLEM. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 14, 2001
CONSUMER TRAVELED ON HIGHWAY ALOT AND VEHICLE STARTED MAKING GRINDING NOISE. BRAKE ROTORS AND DRUMS ON THE LEFT WERE CRUMBLING. MANUFACTURER'S RECALLS 00S20 AND 00S31 DID NOT AFFECT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DUE TO VIN. *AK
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
Visibility, Jun 13, 2001
WHEN RUNNING AIR CONDITIONER OR HEATER THERE'S A MILDEW SMELL. CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO DEALER, AND DEALER SPRAYED LYSOL INTO VENTING SYSTEM. DEALER STATED THAT SOMETIMES CONDENSATION CLOGS UP IN VENTS, AND DO NOT DRAIN COMPLETELY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 12, 2001
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE STALLS OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER FOURTEEN TIMES SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 11, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED RADIATOR FLUID LEAKING. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICED. TECHNICIAN STATED RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A HOLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Steering, Jun 7, 2001
WAS MAKING A TURN AFTER SLOWING DOWN AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. VEHICLE CONTINUED IN SAME DIRECTION. THEN, APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE LATER STEERING WOULD UNFREEZE. HAVE BEEN HAVING SAME PROBLEM SINCE VEHICLE BOUGHT NEW. IT WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC CAUSE OF STEERING LOCK UP COULD NOT BE FOUND.*AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 7, 2001
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE DIES OUT. ALSO, VEHICLE FAILS TO RESTART. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER DETERMINED CAUSE WAS DUE TO DIRT BUILD UP IN FUEL PUMP. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHUR DETAILS.*AK
Air bags, Jun 6, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT LESS THAN 1 MPH, LIGHTLY STRUCK THE REAR OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
Seats, Jun 6, 2001, crash
MY FOCUS WAS STRUCK FROM THE REAR ON I-75 BY A LARGE PICKUP TRUCK. AT THE INSTANT OF COLLISION, THE DRIVERS SEAT COLLAPSED. THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WORKED PERFECTLY, BUT THE COLLAPSE OF THE SEAT RESULT IN WHIPLASH AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Structure, Jun 6, 2001
THE DOOR PANEL FAILED. NLM
Wheels, Jun 4, 2001
THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, AFTER THE ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THREE RECALLS ONE OF WHICH (OOS31) WAS FOR INSUFFICIENT WHEEL BEARING CLAMP LOAD, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS DEFECT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT, THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED SOME BRUISING FROM THE ACCIDENT.
Equipment, Jun 3, 2001
FORD BLUE OVAL CERTIFIED DEALER MADE TWO ATTEMPS TO FIX CASSETTE PLAYER AND STILL DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. TAPE DECK WILL TURN ON BY ITSELF WHEN KEY IS THE OFF POSTION OR NOT EVEN IN THE SWITCH. DEALER INSTALLED RECONDITION UNIT , OWNER UPON PICKING CAR UP NOTICE IT DID THE SAME THING DEALER TOOK ANOTHER LOOK AT UNIT. OWNER ASKED DEALER TO NOT INSTALL ANOTHER UNLESS IT WOULD SOVLE PROBLEM , OWNER HAS NO CONFIDENCE IN DEALER TO WORK NEATLY WITH OUT CAUSING MORE PROBLEMS. DEALER LEFT SECOND UNIT IN PLACE . OWNER WILL ACCEPT THIS IS A PROBLEM FORD DOES NOT HAVE A ANSWER TO
Visibility, Jun 3, 2001
FORD BLUE OVAL CERTIFIED DEALER MADE TWO ATTEMPS TO STOP LEAK THROUGH HEAT/AC AIR DUCT. AFTER SECOND ATTEMP OWNER WAS DRIVING HOME AND NOTICE COWLING AT BASE OF WINDSHIELD HAD COME LOSE. OWNER PAID NON FORD DEALER TO MAKE REPAIR AFTER THIS BECAUSE OF LACK OF CONFIDENCE IN FORD DEALER. PARTS DAMAGE FROM BEING INSTALL INCORRECTLY AND DEALER MADE A MESS WITH STICKY NON DRYING SEALER WHICH WAS USED BETWEEN WINDSHIELD AND COWLING. OWNER NOW HAS NO CONFIDENCE IN THIS FORD FOCUS , FORD OR IT'S DEALERS .*AK
Structure, Jun 3, 2001
FORD BLUE OVAL CERTIFIED DEALER PERFORMED SAFETY RECALL # 00V218000. SINCE RECALL SEVERAL INTERIOR TRIM PIECES HAVE COME OFF AND NOTICE OTHERS INSTALL INCORRECTLY. OWNER PAID NON FORD DEALER TO REINTALL PARTS BECAUSE OF LACK OF CONFIDENCE IN DEALER.SOME PARTS BECAUSE OF BEING INSTALL INCORRECTLY ARE NOW DAMAGED.
Electrical system, Jun 3, 2001
FORD BLUE OVAL CERTIFIED DEALER PERFORMED RECALL 00V41100 . ONWER NOTICE RATTLE IN TRUNK LID WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING , MECHANIC HAD LEFT BOTH TAG LIGHT BULBS OUT AND THEY WHERE MOVING AROUND IN TRUNK LID. OWNER MADE REPAIR AND NOTIFY DEALER WHEN TAKING VEHICLE BACK FOR OTHER REPAIRS.
Seats, Jun 1, 2001
THE REAR SEAT IS STAINED EACH TIME YOU PUT IT DOWN- THERE ARE SOME BLACK BRACKETS THAT SLIDE UP ONTO THE SEAT AND THEY LEAVE HIDEOUS BLACK MARKS ON THE FABRIC IN 8 PLACES AS WELL AS ON THE CLOTHES OF THE NEXT PERSON TO SIT THERE. MY DEALER REPLACED MY BACK SEAT FABRIC BUT FAILED TO REPAIR THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. IT MAKES ME ESPECIALLY ANGRY THAT I PAID $17,000+ FOR A CAR AND I HAVE TO PUT A SHEET DOWN TO HAVE ANYONE SIT IN THE BACK SEAT. I WANT FORD TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND REPLACE THE FABRIC ONE LAST TIME. ALSO, MY FRIEND MARGARET HAS THE EXACT EXACT SAME CAR AND HERS DOES IT AS WELL. WE HAVE SPOKEN TO OTHER FOCUS OWNERS THAT HAVE GOTTEN NO RESOLUTION FROM THEIR DEALER. THANK YOU. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 31, 2001
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, BRAKE PEDAL WAS NORMAL AND BRAKES DID NOT CATCH, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE; BUT, BRAKES GRIND WHEN APPLIED. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 30, 2001
WHILE DRIVING WOULD STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL, AND THE BRAKES WILL MAKE NOISE. PADS HAD WORN OUT AND WERE REPLACED. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 30, 2001
BRAKES SEEM SOFT AND THERE IS SQUEAKING. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED BRAKE SHOES. PROBLEM RETURNED 1 DAY LATER AND IS WORSE THEN WHEN I TOOK IN FOR SERVICE. I CALLED DEALER AGAIN AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK IN. SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT HE HAD 3 CARS IN THERE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. HE SAID THAT "FORD WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, THEY WERE WORKING ON WHY THIS WAS HAPPENING AND IT WAS ONLY A SHORT TERM PROBLEM."*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, May 30, 2001
ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING, DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHY THIS HAS HAPPENED AND DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO CORRECT IT, POSSIBLY ENGINE OR COMPUTER RELATED. *SLC
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.