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.
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Visibility, Seat belts, Jan 15, 2004
ENGINE STARTS TO STALLS WHEN COMMING TO A STOP. THEY CLAIM IT NEEDS A NEW CYLINDER HEAD.
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Air bags, Seat belts, Wheels, Equipment, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN LOOKED AT THREE TIME BECAUSE OF NOISE AND IT'S BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES. IT'S IN SERVICE RIGHT NOW AND HAS BEEN THERE FOR TWO WEEKS. I DON'T KNOW IF THEY ARE WORKING ON IT OR IF THEY ARE REPAIRING OTHER THINGS OR WHAT. I HAVEN'T HAD HEAT THROUGHOUT THE COLDEST PART OF THE WINTER. THE SEAT BELTS DON'T WORK AND THE PAINT IS PEELING. THE CAR HAS LOCKED UP NOT LETTING ME START THE ENGINE TWICE, THEN JUST OUT OF THE BLUE IT DECIDED TO START. I TRIED TO TURN IN AND THE CAR DEALER AT FORD SAID HE WOULDN'T TOUCH IT, DIDN'T WANT IT. WE BOUGHT IT AUG. 9 2000-FORD CREDIT, SIMPLE INTEREST 6.5 --FIRST PAYMENT SEPTEMBER $456.99 A MONTH THEY SAY WE OWE TOO MUCH TO TRADE IN ???THIS MADE NO SINCE. NOW I KNOW WHAT'S BEEN GOING ON. MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN OUT TO SEA USNAVY FOR ALMOST A YEAR AND I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT I'M A NERVOUS WRECK ABOUT THIS CAR AND I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. THERE HAS BEEN IS SO MANY RECALLS ON THIS CAR I DON'T KNOW IF THEY HAVE FIXED THEM OR NOT
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Jan 15, 2004
MY CAR STARTED BY LOSING POWER AND THE THE ENGINE WOULD RACE UP IN ANY GEAR. THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH WOULD DIM ALONG WITH THE RADIO AND THE HEADLIGHTS. THEN ON OCT 31 2002, THE GAGES WENT CRAZY. I PARKED THE CAR AND CALLED FORD AND ASKED IF THEY WOULD RUN A TEST TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG. THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE TEST AND I TOLD THEM I COULD NOT AFFORD IT. SINCE THEN I ONLY DRIVE THE CAR TO THE STORE ABOUT 5 MILES FROM MY HOUSE AND BACK. NOW THE ENGINE IS STALLING AGAIN IN ANY GEAR. THE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I AGAIN ASKED THE DEALERSHIP AND FORD IF THEY COULD RUN THE TEST TO SEE WHAT IS WRONG WITH CAR AGAIN THEY REFUSED. I JUST NOW WROTE A E-MAIL TO FORD. I JUST WANT MY CAR THAT ONLY HAS ABOUT 49000 MILES TO RUN. FORD IS OFFERING A LONGER WARRANTY ON THE NEWER FOCUS WHY NOT OFFER IT TO US THAT OWNER THE PIECE OF JUNK OLDER FOCUS.
Engine and engine cooling, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
I PURCHASED A FORD FOCUS IN APRIL 2000. AT THAT TIME I OPTED FOR THE 3 YEAR/36000 COVERAGE. LATER IN THAT YEAR I WAS INVOLVED IN THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RECALL AND BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR REPAIRS. LAST WEEK MY LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING WENT-AND AS THE MECHANIC SAID "I'M SUPRISED YOUR WHEEL DIDN'T COME OFF". I CONTACTED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED THAT SINCE I WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY PROTECTION (VEHICLE HAS 40,000 MILES) I WAS NO LONGER COVERED, AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDED IN TRYING TO OFFER ME EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR MY CAR. I FEEL THAT SINCE THEY "TRIED" TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND DIDN'T -THAT THEY SHOULD STILL BE RESPOSNSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THERE IS NO REASON A WHEEL BEARING SHOULD FAIL AFTER ONLY 40,000-ESPECIALLY WHEN I HAD BETWEEN 12-15,000 MILES ON THE CAR AT THE TIME OF INITIAL RECALL/REPAIR.
Visibility, Jan 15, 2004
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY WIFE'S FORD FOCOUS WINDOWS THE WINDOWS FALL OFF TRACK OR JUST FALL DOWN AND WILL NOT ROLL UP FOR NO REASON. OUT OF 4 WINDOWS RIGHT NOW THE DRIVERS SIDE IS DOWN INTO THE DOOR WILL NOT ROLL UP AND THE PASSENGER REAR IS ALSO THE SAME. THE DRIVERS REAR WINDOW WE ARE AFRAID TO TOUCH IT BECAUSE WE HAVE HAD TO CATCH IT FROM FALLING AND NOW WE HAVE BEEN USING TAPE. THAT IS 3 WINDOWS OUT OF 4 GIVING US PROBLEMS. WE DO NOT WANT TO TRY THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WINDOW. WE ARE HAVING A THOUGH TIME AND IT SEEMS ABNORMAL FOR THE WINDOWS TO GIVE US PROBLEMS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Seat belts, Jan 15, 2004
I HAVE BEEN IN THE SHOP ABOUT 7 TIMES DURING THE LAST 3 YEARS DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH MY NEW FOCUS. THE CLUTCH FAILED AT 6700 MILES, ALONG WITH THE BRAKES, AND THINGS GOT WORSE FROM THERE. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD LEAKED WATER INTO THE ROOF, THE FUSE ON THE FAN/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MELTED, AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. ALSO, THE FABRIC ON THE SEATS CAUSED ME TO GET SHOCKED EVERY TIME I GOT OUT OF THE CAR. FORD'S LACK OF CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS PAINFULLY OBVIOUS AS WELL DURING THESE REPAIRS. I ULTIMATELY TRADED IN MY CAR FOR A COMPETITOR'S CAR AND I'M FEELING MUCH BETTER NOW.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Wheels, Jan 15, 2004
WE PURCHASED THIS 2000 FORD FOCUS ON 11/13/00. WE BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION FOR THE FIRST TIME IN JANUARY 2001 AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 1/25/01 FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 4 ADDITIONAL TIMES FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS ON 8/01/01, 1/11/02,7/09/02, AND 2/13/03. THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INTO 1ST AND 2ND GEAR, GRINDING WHEN SHIFTING INTO 3RD GEAR. ONE OF THE TIMES IT WAS TAKEN IN WE HAD COMPLETELY LOST THE ABILITY TO SHIFT INTO 2ND OR 4TH GEAR. EACH TIME THEY HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM ONLY TO HAVE MORE PROBLEMS OCCUR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 1/30/03 FOR ROAD NOISE AND WOBBLING IN THE WHEEL. THE TIRE ALMOST FELL OFF ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP. AT THAT TIME WE WERE ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE WHEEL BEARINGS. WE HAD NEVER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THIS AND IN FACT THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT HE WAS UNAWARE OF THE RECALL UNTIL HE LOOKED UP OUR VEHICLE IN THE COMPUTER. THEY SUBSEQUENTLY PERFORMED THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS: FOUND RELATED DAMAGE BECAUSE OF RECALL AS FOLLOWS, LEFT DRUM, SPINDLE AND BEARINGS REFACED RIGHT DRUM R & R RIGHT SPINDLE. REAR SHOES REPLACED PARTS FOR RELATED DAMAGE. THIS IS THE INFORMATION STATED ON THE INVOICE. AT THIS TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD ALSO BEEN ON SO WE ASKED THEM TO ALSO FIND OUT WHAT THAT PROBLEM WAS. THEY FOUND GROSS LEAK FOUND AT EVAP MANIFOLD LINE. REPLACED LINE. THIS VEHICLE HAS ALSO BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SEVERAL RECALLS INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF A BATTERY CABLE ON 1/30/03 AND ANOTHER UNSPECIFIED RECALL ON 10/02/01. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES FOR A TOTAL OF 67 DAYS IN THE 27 MONTHS THAT WE HAVE OWNED IT. IT NOW HAS 35,800 MILES AND THE WARRANTY IS ABOUT TO EXPIRE. WE HAVE MADE SEVERAL CALLS TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TO FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE. THEY HAVE OFFERED TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THE DRIVE TRAIN AND CHARGE US A $50 DEDUCTIBLE EACH TIME THAT THE VEHICLE REQUIRES SERVICE ON THIS SYSTEM.
Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004, fire
DAUGHTER'S FORD FOCUS STARTED SPEWING SMOKE VIA THE HEATING VENTS. THEN SMOKE CAME OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. HOOD WAS OPENED AND SMOKE AND FIRE WAS COMING OUT FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE BEHIND BATTERY. I CAN SAY THAT FORD NOR THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP HERE IN CLARKSVILLE, TN HAVE DONE A [XXX] THING TO HELP. STATE FARM INSURANCE SENT A SUBROGATION CLAIM TO FORD SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. I HAVE HEARD NOTHING. I BEGGED JENKINS AND WYNN (DEALERSHIP) TO ALLOW US TO TRADE THE CAR BACK IN FOR A DECENT CAR....THEY REFUSED. THEY KNOW WHAT A PIECE OF CRAP THE CAR IS. I ACTUALLY LEFT THE CAR ON THEIR DOORSTEP WITH THE KEY AND TOLD THEM I DID NOT WANT THE CAR...FOR ABOUT 2-3 WEEKS. NO HELP. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
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.
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Visibility, Jan 15, 2004
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR IT GOES INTO NEUTRAL THEN BACK INTO GEAR WHEN BACKING UP THE CAR IT GRINDS THE NON-DRIVERS SIDE FLOODS EVERYTIME IT RAINS WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NO GOOD BOTH BACK DOORS MAKE LOUD NOISES WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THERE ARE DENTS ON THE NON-DRIVERS SIDE BELOW THE DOORS ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN DRIVING CAR SOMETIMES JUMPS INTO GEAR.. (SCARY) AND OTHERS I ASKED THE CAR DEALER BEFORE BUYING THE CAR IF THIS CAR HAD BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS.. HE SAID.. MICHELE, WE DO NOT SELL CARS THAT HAVE BEEN IN ACCIDENT. AFTER SOME OF THESE PROBLEM HAD OCCURED I CHECKED THE VIN# AND IT SAID THAT THIS CAR HAD ATLEAST 12 PROBLEMS BEFORE I BOUGHT IT
Visibility, Structure, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
MY FOCUS (MANUFACTURED OCTOBER 1999) HAS HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH RUSTING PAINT. THE FIRST, REPORTED IN JULY WAS COVERED UNDER THE 36K BUMPER-2-BUMPER WARRANTY. THE LATEST (REPORTED JANUARY '03), WILL NOT BE. MY ZTS SEDAN IS RUSTING ON THE REAR TWO DOORS ON THE INSIDE ABOUT 1 1/2 INCHES UP FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR (WHERE THE METAL IS CRIMPED). WITH LESS THAN 3-4LBS OF FORCE, I CAN TAKE OFF PORTIONS OF METAL. THIS IS NOT GOOD BUSINESS OR ENGINEERING! IN TWO YEARS, I WILL HAVE A HOLE IN MY DOOR AND I WILL BE SENDING FORD THE REPAIR BILL AND IT WILL BE PAID FOR BY FORD.
Engine and engine cooling, Visibility, Wheels, Equipment, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
THE MAIN CONCERN I HAVE IS THAT I HAVE HAD THIS CAR IN 4 TIMES NOW FOR REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. MY OTHER ISSUE IS THAT WHEN THE ACTUATOR IN THE REAR DRIVERS DOOR WENT OUT THAT ALL THE LOCKS AND WINDOWS FREEZE UP IN THE LOCKED POSITION IT THAT IS WHERE THEY WERE AT WHEN IT DIES. NOT THE KEY, MANUALLY OR REMOTE WILL WOR. THIS TO ME IS A SAFTEY ISSUE, YOU COULD POTENTIALLY BE LOCKED INTO YOUR VEHICLE WITH NO WAY OUT.
Wheels, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004, crash
I LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR; THE BACK TIRES WERE UNCONTROLLABLE, I WAS UNABLE TO KEEP MY VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL BECAUSE OF THIS GREAT SHAKING/SWAYING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR. AFTER THE ACCIDENT I NOTICED THAT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL WAS LOOSE AND ASKEW. BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE, MY CAR ROLLED TWICE DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AND I RECEIVED A QUITE SUBSTANTIAL BURN ON MY LEFT WRIST.
Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
I LEASED A 2000 FORD FOCUS FEBRUARY 16, 2002 THINKING THAT THIS WAS A GOOD INVESTMENT. I WAS WRONG. I HAVE HAD 3 RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND YES FORD FIXED THEM FOR FREE. NOW MY KEY IS STUCK IN MY IGNITION AND WILL NOT COME OUT NOR TURN TO START THE CAR. I DO NOT HAVE $500 TO FIX THE VEHICLE AS I AM A SINGLE PARENT BARELY MAKING ENDS MEET. I WAS TOLD THAT MY WARRANTY EXPIRED, THEREFORE I WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE EXPENSE. I DO NOT HAVE A CAR AND BECAUSE OF THIS, I WAS FORCED TO LEAVE MY JOB. I ALSO HAVE TO FIND A RIDE FOR MY 4 YEAR OLD SON TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY. BAD INVESTMENT, I THINK SO.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Visibility, Structure, Equipment, Jan 15, 2004
MY 2000 FORD FOCUS HAS HAD PROBLEMS STARTING 2 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED IT. IT'S BEEN IN 6 TIMES FOR EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE AND OR SQUEALING. THE DOOR HINGES WERE SQUEEKING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO MISALIGNMENT..IT TOOK 5 TIMES TO DETERMINE THIS. WEATHER STRIP MOLDING HAS BEEN REPLACED DUE TO FALLING APART AROUND THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CD PLAYER/STEREO WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW FACTORY MODEL WHEN CD PLAYER WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE "NEW" MODEL WAS REPLACED YET AGAIN DUE TO CODING SEEN AND NO NUMBERS IN THE WINDOW DIGITAL AREA. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AFTER STALLING MORE THAN 50 MILES FROM HOME...STILL DOES NOT RUN UP TO PERFORMANCE. FUEL AREA REWORKED AGAIN. WOULD NOT START DUE TO BATTERY CABLE. FORD NEEDS TO DISCONTINUE THIS MODEL UNTIL THEY CAN FIX THE PROBLEMS IT HAS WITH IT. THEY ALSO NEED TO GET ALL FOCUS MODELS OFF THE ROAD, THEY ARE SAFETY HAZZARDS.
Wheels, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
THE IGNITION SWITCH BROKE. THE KEY WOULD ONLY GO IN HALF WAY. THIS HAPPENED ALL OF A SUDDEN, NO WARNING. WE DROVE THE CAR TO MY WIFES APARTMENT AT SCHOOL TO CHANGE FOR OUR DAUGHTERS PRE-GRADUATION DINNER AND WHEN WE WENT BACK OUT TO LEAVE THE KEY WOULD NOT GO INTO THE IGNITION. THIS WAS ON A FRIDAY NIGHT AND GRADUATION WAS THE NEXT DAY AT 10:30. WE CONTACTED THE LOCAL MARQUETTE, FORD DEALER CROWN MOTORS AND THEY HAD TO TOW THE CAR IN. THE CAR WAS LOCKED IN PARK AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. WE WERE NOT THERE WHEN THEY TOWED IT AWAY BUT MY WIFE WAS STUCK IN MARQUETTE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING THURSDAY WAITING TO GET THE IGNITION REPLACED. THE DEALER SAID THEY HAD TO DRILL OUT THE OLD SWITCH TO REMOVE IT. THE NEW SWITCH WAS CODED TO OUR OLD KEY SO THAT WAS GOOD AND THE CROWN FORD DEALER WAS VERY NICE AND ACCOMODATING TO MY WIFE. WE WERE TOLD WHEN WE BOUGHT THE CAR FROM BESSEMER AUTO THAT THIS WAS A "PROGRAM CAR" BUT FOUND OUT THROUGH THE INTERNET THAT IT WAS A RENTAL CAR. I DON\\'T THINK A RENTAL CAR IS THE SAME AS A PROGRAM CAR. I AM 67 YEARS OLD AND HAVE OWNED MANY CARS OVER THE YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER HAD AN IGNITION SWITCH BREAK TO THE POINT THE KEY WOULD NOT GO IN. AT 37000 MILES NOT GOOD DEPENDABILITY. MY JEEP HAS 143,000 AND THE IGNITION WORKS FINE AND I STOP AND START A LOT. I AM ALMOST AFRAID TO KNOW ANY MORE ABOUT THE FOCUS PROBLEMS. MY WIFE REALLY LOVES THIS CAR BUT IS NOW VERY UNSURE OF ITS DEPENDABILITY. SHE DRIVES HOME FROM SCHOOL AT NIGHT SOMETIMES AND STOPS AT A VERY REMOTE STATION FOR A BREAK AND TEA. HAD THIS HAPPENED THERE SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A REAL FIX SINCE THE CLOSEST DEALER EITHER WAY IS 80 MILES.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Visibility, Equipment, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
CURRENT MALFUNCTION IS HESITATION AND ENGINE STALL AND BRAKE FAILURE. MY CAR IS ALMOST 2 YEARS OLD AND WITHIN THAT TIME PERIOD I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING MALFUNCTIONS: WINDSHIELD WIPER, AIR CONDITION, ELECTRIC WINDOW, BRAKES, STRUTS, RUSTED ROTOR, IGNITION SWITCH, ELECTRICAL SHORTS(FLASHING DASH), ENGINE HESITATION/STALL, BLOWN FUSES WHERE CAR WOULD NOT START.
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 15, 2004
AIR HAS NOT WORKED PROPERLY FROM PURCHASING THE CAR NEW. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN WA STATE AND HAVE MOVED TO OHIO. I AM NOW TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEMS STARTED PRIOR TO THE WARRANTY EXPIRING, SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM ANOTHER DEALER, I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR ANY FUTURE PROLEMS MYSELF. FUEL, FORD KNOW THIS IS A PROBLEM, AND REFUSES TO TELL ME IF THE NEW FUEL PUMP I HAD THEM PUT IN IS AN OLD PUMP OR A NEW ONE WITHOUT THE PROBLEMS. OTHER, EXHAUST LEAK, I WAS TOLD I HAD AN EXHAUST LEAK, BUT THE ENGINE STILL SOUNDS VERY KNOCKY. I AM 4TH GENERATION FORD, MY SISTER WAS ALSO AND NOW BUYS ANYTHING BUT FORD, THIS WILL ALSO BE MY LAST FORD, BUT ANY CASH BACK WOULD BE GREAT AFTER BUYING THE MOST EXPENSIVE PIECE OF JUNK I HAVE EVER HAD.
Steering, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004, crash
HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH MY FOCUS THE BRAKES WORE DOWN WHILE I WAS ON VACATION AND I WAS STUCK DRIVING FOR A BIT ON METAL TO METAL....WHICH RUINED MY ROTOR.....THEN THE BATTERY AFTER ALMOST 3YRS. HAS CAUSED MY CAR TO NOT WANT TO START TWICE......EACH TIME I HAVE HAD TO CLEAN OFF THE BUILT UP ACID ON THE BATTERY SO THAT A CLEAN CONNECTION CAN BE MADE.....THE PAINT KEEPS ON CHIPPING, MY ANTEENA HAS BECOME FRAYED, JUST RECENTLY MY CAR'S STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP ON ME AND THE KEY WOULDN'T TURN IN THE IGNITION......IT IS IN THE SHOP AS I WRITE THIS.....AND FROM WHAT I HAVE HEARD I AM NOT THE FIRST PERSON TO HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE CYLINDER.......THE CAR SEEMS TO BE SLUGISH WHEN ON THE INERSTATE.......THE FOCUS IS A DANGEROUS CAR AND FORD CO. NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT..... JEREMY
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Jan 15, 2004
CAR HAS HAD THE BRAKES SERVICED A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES AND THE CAR IS STALLING DURING ACCELERATION. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN SHOPS FOR SEVERAL RECALLS AS WELL AS TWICE FOR IGNITION LOCK FAILURE. ONE OF OUR CHILDREN WAS TRAPPED IN REAR SEAT BY DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT & HAD TO BE CUT OUT WITH A KNIFE. CAR STALLS AFTER IT WARMS UP. DEALER SAYS IT'S FUEL PUMP BUT IF THAT WERE SO, WOULDN'T IT STALL WAARM OR COLD. I SPOKE TO AN EMPLOYEE AT ANOTHER DEALER WHO SAID FORD WAS FINDING PROBLEMS WITH SENSOR CONNECTED WITH COOLING SYSTEM. WHO DO I BELIEVE? THEY WANT TO CHARGE US $700 TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP THAT PROBABLY WORKS FINE.
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.
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 15, 2004
ENGINE STALLS UNDER VARIOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. FORD ACKNOWLEDGED THEY HAVE REDESIGNED THE CYLINDER HEAD TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICAL WAS THREE YEARS OLD AS OF SEPTEMBER 30,2002. STALLING STARTED IN OCTOBER OF 2002. REPAIR IS NOT COVERED BY WARRENTEE, EXTENDED WARRENTEE DISALOWED BY THIRD PARTY INSURER WHO CLAIMED IT WAS A FORD PROBLEM. COST OF REPAIR TO FIX THE PROBLEM +$2,000. ALTERNATE PROCEDURE INVOLVES CHEMICAL CLEANING, RECOMMENDED BY DEALER WITHOUT GUARENTEE OR WARRENTEE.
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Jan 15, 2004
I HAVE BEEN HEARING FUNNY CLUNKING NOISES FROM THE MOTOR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND MORE RECENTLY THE ENGINE CUTS OUT WHEN DRIVING, ALMOST LIKE IT SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR. PEOPLE HAVE LOOKED AT IT BUT THEY SAYS ITS FINE, ITS DONE IT 4 TIMES ALREADY AND ITS KIND OF GETTING OLD.
Visibility, Jan 15, 2004
IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR, MY POWER LOCKS STOPED WORKING SO I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE FORD SHOP WHERE THEY REPLACED THE LATCH ASSEMBLY, HANDLE, CABLE, AND FUSE IN THE BACK DRIVER SIDE DOOR. $350 ALL TOGETHER. THE LOCKS WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS WHEN THEY SUDDENLY WENT OUT AGAIN. AT THAT TIME I COULDN'T OPEN THE BACK DOOR AT ALL. NOT EVEN MANUALLY. I LIVED WITH IT FOR A WHILE BUT THEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR DID THE SAME THING SO WITH ONLY TWO DOORS OPENING, I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE FORD SHOP. THEY FIXED THE BACK DOOR AGAIN FOR FREE SINCE THE PREVIOUS WORK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE FRONT DOOR HOWEVER NEEDED THE SAME AS THE BACK AND THE TRUNK BUTTON ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE QUOTE WAS FOR $475. I COULDN'T AFFORD THAT AT THE TIME AND DECIDED TO WAIT A LITTLE LONGER. IN THE MEANTIME, THE WINDOW ON THE SAME BACK DOOR SUDDENLY FELL INTO THE DOOR AND HAD TO BE HELD UP WITH SOME FOLDED PAPER UNTIL I COULD BRING IT IN. THE QUOTE FOR THE FRONT DOOR AS WELL AS THE WINDOW WAS OVER $700.00! THEY SAID THE REGULATOR BROKE SO THE WINDOW WOULDN'T STAY UP. APPARENTLY THAT IS IN SOME OTHER PART OF THE DOOR BECAUSE THEY SAID IT WAS NOTHING THEY DID EVEN THOUGH THEY HAD TAKEN THAT DOOR APART 2 PREVIOUS TIMES. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I GOT THE FRONT DOOR FIXED AND THE WINDOW IS STILL BEING HELD UP WITH PAPER! I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH MY FOCUS AND AM ANXIOUS TO TRADE IT IN. I AM WORRIED HOWEVER, THAT SOMETHING ELSE WILL HAPPEN BEFORE I GET THE CHANCE! THE DEALERSHIP EVEN OFFERED TO LET ME TRADE IN THE CAR WITHOUT FIXING IT- NOT FOR THE PAYOFF AMOUNT- IF I GOT ANOTHER FORD. AT THIS POINT I AM HESSITANT ABOUT PURCHASING ANOTHER CAR FROM FORD. IF ANYONE ELSE IS HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEIR FORD FOCUS, I ENCOURAGE THEM TO WRITE A COMPLAINT.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Jan 15, 2004
I DRIVE A 200O FORD FOCUS LX. I HAVE HAD IT STALL OUT SEVERAL TIMES ON ME UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE ME LEAVING IT OUT OF GEAR OR SOMETHING, BUT THEN I READ A ARTICLE IN THE NEWSPAPER STATING THAT FORD FOCUS'S HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD THEM LOOK AT IT AND THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PORBLEM? I DONT REMEBER WHERE I WAS THE ARTICLE BUT I WISH THAT I DID... I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL RELATED ARTICLES ABOUT FORD CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS, BUT MINE WAS NOT LISTED. I AM TRYING MY BEST TO GET IT FIXED BUT WHEN I TAKE IT IN, THERES NO PROBLEM SO THEY CANT FIX IT! I WILL GO AND DO ANYTHING IN MY POWERS, GOTO LOCAL PAPERS, NEWS STATIONS, ECT... IF I HAVE TO! PLEASE HELP... DO YOU HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS? LETS TALK...