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.
Electrical system, Aug 27, 2004
IGNITION KEY LOCKING UP, DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
Electrical system, Aug 27, 2004
MORE THAN 1 PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM AS A WHOLE, THE LATEST ONE BEING A FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT. NOW MY IGNITION IS BROKEN AND IN THE SHOP. I'VE HAD TO HAVE MY BRAKES REPLACED EARLY ALONG WITH ALL OF THE OTHER RECALLS ON THE FOCUS. *AK
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Equipment, Aug 27, 2004
I HAVE SEVERAL DEFECTS IN MY 2000 FORD FOCUS 4 DOOR. FIRST ONE IS MY LEFT PASSINGER DOOR DOES NOT LATCH CLOSED, 2ND IS MY CYLINDER LOCK IN THE IGNITION FAILED AND I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED , 3RD WHEN IT RAINS THE FRONT PASSINGER FLOOR FILLS TO TOP WITH WATER, 4TH THE CD PLAYER TURNS OFF AND BLINKS BUY ITSELF, 5TH MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AFTER REPETEDLY TAKING IT TO MACHINIC TO SEE WHY AND HAVING IT RESET EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO REASON IT SHOULD BE ON AND LAST THE ONLY WAY I HAVE HEAT OR AC IS ON LEVEL 4 -1, 2 AND 3 DO NOT WORK . *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 27, 2004
CAR STALLS OUT AND TOOK IN FOR FUEL DELIVERY MODULE PROBLEM WITH 2000 FOCUS AND THEY DIDN'T EVEN HOOK UP TO COMPUTER TO FIND PROBLEM AS THEY SAID IT WAS CHEAPER TO JUST REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. STILL STALLING AND HARD TO START AND FORD CLAIMS ALOT OF TIME IT IS NOT THE FUEL PUMP BUT IN THE ELECTRONICS AND FORD IS NOT COVERING THIS PROBLEM AT THIS TIME. *AK
Steering, Aug 26, 2004
WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT OF PLAY, THE STEERING IS VERY LOOSE, WHICH MADE IT HARD TO KEEP VEHICLE IN ITS LANE UPON MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. ALSO, WHEN MAKING LEFT OR RIGHT TURNS VEHICLE MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE. CONTACTED THE DEALER ALONG WITH THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
Electrical system, Aug 26, 2004
KEY WILL NOT TURN IN IGNITION. WELL KNOWN TROUBLE BY DEALER. WANTED $500 TO REPAIR. *AK
Suspension, Aug 26, 2004
LEFT REAR BEARINGS ARE HOWLING, THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON CARS MADE AT THE WAYNE STAMPING PLANT WHERE MY CAR WAS MADE, AND IN THE TIME FRAME MY CAR WAS MADE. I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALER AND THERE ARE UNWILLING TO REPAIR AT THEIR COST. IN MANY OTHER STATES FORD REPLACES THE WHEEL BEARINGS. THE RESULT OF A NON-REPAIR IS THE WHEEL SEPARATING FROM THE CAR. I AM PETITIONING TO HAVE MY CAR INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. 2000 FORD FOCUS VIN #[XXX]. *AK UPDATED 07/25/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 25, 2004
REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR CAME OPEN ON IT'S OWN (WITH A CHILD IN THE BACK), SAFETY LOCKS WERE ENGAGED AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION FROM THE SENSOR LIGHT THAT THE DOOR WAS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY. SOON AFTERWARDS I BEGAN HAVING MORE FREQUENT DIFFICULTY GETTING SAME DOOR TO STAY LATCHED. DOOR IS NOW INOPERABLE AS IT WILL NOT LATCH ONCE OPENED. THE OTHER THREE DOORS DO NOT LATCH SMOOTHLY AND I OFTEN HAVE PROBLEMS GETTING THE TRUNK TO LATCH PROPERLY. ON ONE OF MY NUMEROUS RECALL TRIPS TO THE SERVICE CENTER, I ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS ON THE DOORS AND WAS TOLD NO. SINCE THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, I CANNOT AFFORD TO GET IT FIXED BUT NEITHER CAN I SAFELY TRANSPORT ANYONE IN THE REAR SEAT. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. THE ENTIRE CAR SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED!*AK
Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 25, 2004
MY 2000 FORD FOCUS HAS A DEFECTIVE LEFT REAR DOOR LATCH. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. MY DEALER, LIGHTHOUSE FORD IN FALMOUTH, MA, EXAMINED THE LATCH AND ADVISED THAT IT WAS "RUSTED" BEYOND REPAIR AND THAT A REPLACEMENT LATCH, COSTING OVER $200, WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. SINCE THE DOOR SOMEHOW SEEMS TO SECURE ITSELF (WITHOUT THE FUNCTION OF THE LATCH), I OPTED NOT TO INSTALL A NEW LATCH AT MY EXPENSE. IS THE DOOR A HAZARD? PLEASE ADVISE. *AK
Electrical system, Aug 24, 2004
CAR STALLS AT LOW AND HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO WARNING. FUEL PUMP HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED UNDER RECALL PROGRAM. THIS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS AND PRIOR TO THE FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT. FOLLOWING PUMP REPLACEMENT IT STOPPED FOR A WHILE, BUT NOW IS OCCURING AGAIN WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY.*AK
Electrical system, Aug 23, 2004
IGNITION PROBLEM. TRIED TO START CAR WITH KEY BUT WILL NOT START. AT FIRST, THE KEY WOULD NOT GO IN BUT FINALLY GOT KEY IN BUT CAR DIDN'T START. MY KEY WAS DAMAGED ALITTLE FROM THE IGNITION. SINCE MECHANICS ARE ON STRIKE IN ST. LOUIS, MAYBE HARD TO GET FIXED. CALLED SUNTRUP FORD AND THEY SAID NOT COVERED AND NOT RECALLED SO I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE COST TO FIX.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 20, 2004
AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL LETTER VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE, AND WAS TOLD THE SERVICE COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE OF A BRANDED TITLE. PREVIOUS RECALL SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED.*AK
Air bags, Aug 19, 2004
CONSUMER WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS. CONSUMER HAD THIS PROBLEM REPAIRED AT 45,000 MILES. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE AT 76,000 MILES THE SIGNALS NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET. *AK THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAULTY CLOCKSPRING. *NM
Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 18, 2004
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OPENED ON ITS OWN. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER CLOSED THE DOOR, AND THE DOOR REOPENED ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Aug 18, 2004
AFTER PURCHASING MY CAR IN JAN OF 2000. I HAD TO TAKE IT INTO THE SHOP 3 DAYS AFTER FOR A LINKAGE PROBLEM. I WAS DRIVING IN REVERSE AND REVERSING IN DRIVE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN QUITE A FEW TIMES SINCE THEN FOR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, FOR IT NOT ACCELERATING WHEN ENTERING THE FREEWAY, AND FOR IT ACCELERATING FOR NO REASON AT ALL. EACH TIME I TOOK IT IN THEY SAID THAT WAS NORMAL. WHICH I KNOW IT WAS NOT BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN IN OTHER 2000 FORD FOCUS' AND THEY ARE ANY WHERE AS LOUD AS MINE IS AND THEY DO NOT TAKE OFF LIKE MINE DOES, AND THE PICK UP SPEED IS WONDERFUL. I AM AWARE THAT THERE ARE OTHER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED NEAR THAT DATE THAT ARE OR WERE ON RECALL. I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU COULD LOOK INTO THIS, SO I CAN GET IT FIXED BEFORE ANY ONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED. *JB
Electrical system, Aug 17, 2004
CONSUMER WENT OUT TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION AND LOCKED IN PLACE. NO MATTER HOW MUCH CONSUMER TRIED THE KEY WOULD NOT MOVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE CYLINDER AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 17, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Electrical system, Aug 16, 2004
WHEN GETTING INTO MY CAR TO GO TO WORK ONE DAY THE KEY WOULDN'T GO INTO THE IGNITION ALL THE WAY. MY VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP IN ORDER TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE IGNITION ASSEMBLY. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 16, 2004
WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 FORD FOCUS ONE DAY I NOTICED A RATCHETING SOUND IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ANTIFREEZE SMELL INSIDE THE CAR. ALL OF WHICH RESULTED IN A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER UMP, BULLEY AND GASKET. MY CAR ONLY HAD 38,000 MILES.*AK
Electrical system, Aug 16, 2004
IGNITION LOCKS ON FOCUS ARE FAULTY. I HAVE HAD MINE REPLACED EVERY 25 MONTHS SINCE I HAVE OWNED MY VEHICLE. FORD REFUSES TO COVER THE IGNITION LOCK EVEN THOUGH THE SERVICE MANAGERS ALL KNOW ABOUT THIS BEING FAULTY. FORD CLAIMS IGNORANCE, THAT THEY ARE UNAWARE OF THIS BEING A COMMON PROBLEM, I HAVE PERFORMED THE MOST RUDIMENTARY RESEARCH THAT SHOWS OTHERWISE AND IF I REALLY SPEND TIME, I ONLY IMAGINE WHAT I WILL FIND. <HTTP://WWW.TALKABOUTAUTOS.COM/GROUP/ALT.AUTOS.FORD.FOCUS/MESSAGES/29566.HTML> <HTTP://WWW.FOCALJET.COM/UBBTHREADS/SHOWFLAT.PHP?CAT=&NUMBER=635761&PAGE=0&VIEW=COLLAPSED&SB=5&O=&FPART=1> <HTTP://WWW.TALKABOUTAUTOS.COM/GROUP/ALT.AUTOS.FORD.FOCUS/MESSAGES/27215.HTML> THANKS!*AK
Electrical system, Aug 16, 2004
REAR PASSENGER DOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE LOCKED AND WILL NOT OPEN, EITHER FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LOCKS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY, AND IT WILL COST IN EXCESS OF 500.00 FOR REPAIRS. *AK THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS WORKING WITH THE LEFT REAR DOOR. THE SWITCH HAD COME LOOSE AND THE LEFT DOOR WAS CURRENTLY WORKING. THE RIGHT DOOR WAS STILL FAILING. NO ELECTRICAL POWER SWITCHES WERE WORKING ON THE DOORS. SIX FUSES WERE REPLACED. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WERE STILL NOT REPAIRED. THE DOOR PROBLEM OCCURRED TWO DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. *SC *JB
Suspension, Service brakes, Air, Aug 13, 2004
PURCHASED 2000 FORD FOCUS 7/2000 2/00 SAFETY RECALL ON REAR WHEEL BEARINGS INDICATES LOUD GRINDING CLUNKING NOISE. 1/01 RECALL ON THE A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS COMPLAINED ABOUT MY REAR BRAKES SQUEAKING CAUSEWAY FORD MANAHAWKIN NJ FOUND NOTHING HOWEVER THEY REPLACED REAR BRAKES AND ROTATED TIRES 10/01 RECALL WIPER MOTOR PACK I COMPLAINED ABOUT FRONT BRAKES SQUEAKING FORD CLEANED AND DEGLAZED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DID ANOTHER TIRE ROTATION 12/01 RECALL REAR WHEEL BEARINGS CONSTANT WOBBLE AND GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR TIRES SQEAK CONTINUES ON BRAKES 6/02 HUMMING NOISE FROM TIRES ROAD TEST CONFIRMS NOISE COMING FROM FRONT LEFT TIRE THEY ROTATED MY TIRES NOISE CONTINUES FORD SAY I NEED NEW TIRES I AM AT 31,000 MILES 7/02 GOT A FLAT FIRESTONE REPAIRED PATCHED TIRE WAS "OK" 8/02 POWER STEERING PUMP TO BE REPLACED 10/02 CONTINUING LOUD NOISE IN REAR TRACED TO FAILED BEARING FORD SAYS THEY DID SERVICE ON A PREVIOUS RECALL. 10/02 LOUD HUMMING NOISE IN FRONT FORD INSPECTION REVEALED A CHOPPY TIRE THEY ROTATED TIRES FRONT TO BACK 10/02 AT 38,400 MILES PURCHASED 4 FIRESTONE TIRES 3/03 RECALL PINCH BOLT 5/03 BRAKES CONTINUE TO SQUEAK, GRIND, TURNS OUT FRONT ROTORS ARE SHOT AT 48,000 MILES REPLACED FRONT ROTORS COMPLETE FRONT DISC BRAKE JOB BENDIX BY TRANZ CONNECTION 8/03 ALTERNATOR TO BE REPLACED CAR DIES WHILE DRIVING, STUCK IN MASS. FOR 4 DAYS PRECISION AUTO BODY. 12/03 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON DOESNT GO OUT BROUGHT TO FIRESTONE NEED TO RESET COMPUTER 12/03-12/04 CAR IS STALLING CLOSE TO 1/4 OF A TANK OF GAS, I ATTRIBUTE THIS TO NOT HAVING ENOUGH GAS IN CAR AND TRY TO AVOID 12/04 RECALL ON FUEL PUMP 2/04 LOWER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP TO BE REPLACED 7/04 LOUD HUMMING GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVINGBRING TO FIRESTONE FIND A CRAKED COIL SPRING CAN LEAD TO THE TIRE SEPERATING FROM THE CAR FRONT RIGHT WHEEL NEEDS STRUT ASSEMBLY WITH COIL SPRING MOUNT BEARING BELLOW WITH ALINGMENT BACK BREAKS LEAKING WHEEL CYLINDER. *AK
Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 12, 2004
BOTH REAR DOOR LATCHES FAILED. AS A RESULT, WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR FLEW OPEN. *AK CHILDREN WERE IN THE BACK SEAT WHEN THE DOORS FLEW OPEN. THE DOOR WOULD NOT RE-LATCH. *SC *JB
Electrical system, Aug 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY CABLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK RECALL# 02V288000. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT APART OF THIS RECALL. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WAS FOUND ROUTED IMPROPERLY. *SC *JB
Equipment, Aug 10, 2004
HESITATION WITH ACCELERATION, STALLING.