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, Dec 19, 2003
WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SINCE WE PURCHASED IT.OUR BATTERY DIED AT 25000 MILES, HAD TO BE REPLACED NO EXPLANATION GIVEN. THE IGNITION TUMBLER HAD TO BE REPLACED BE CAUSE IT BROKE, WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY GAVE NO EXPLANATION FOR IT. *AKALSO WE HAVE HAD OUR BRAKES REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 1 YEAR AND NEED TO HAVE THEM DONE AGAIN(LAST DONE IN JULY 2003).AND WE HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR STALLING WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 16, 2003
THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY 2000 FORD FOCUS HAVE MADE A SQUEEKING AND GRINDING NOISE INTERMITTENTLY SINCE THE SECOND OR THIRD DAY AFTER I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THEY TOLD ME THEY SANDED THE BREAK PADS AND THAT WOULD REDUCE THE NOISE AND THAT IT WAS NORMAL. OF COURSE, THAT DIDN'T HELP. AT 22,000 MILES I HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE ROTORS AND PADS. THE MECHANIC NOTED THAT THE ROTORS AND SHOES WERE WARPED FROM THE HEAT OF APPLYING THE BREAKS AND THERE WAS STILL PLENTY OF LIFE IN THE BREAK PADS. HE STATED THAT HE HAD SEEN THIS BEFORE IN THE FOCUS. I CHECKED YOUR COMPLAINTS SITE AND SAW 48 OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT SIMILAR PROBLEMS SO I DECIDED TO FILE A COMPLAINT. *AK
Electrical system, Dec 15, 2003
IGNITION LOCK HAS BROKEN.*AK
Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 15, 2003
KEY LOCK MECHANISM ON STEERING COLUMN FAILS (WON'T ACCEPT THE KEY). THIS LEAVES THE MOTORIST AND HIS (HER) PASSANGERS STRANDED. I'VE SEEN MANY IDENTICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED IN NUMEROUS POSTS ON THE INTERNET. PROBABLY A MANUFACTURING REFECT.*AK
Air bags, Dec 12, 2003, crash
WHEN MY AIRBAG ON MY 2000 FORD FOCUS DEPLOYED, IT BURNT MY HAND. HAD I NOT BEEN WEARING GLOVES, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH MORE SEVERE.*AK
Electrical system, Dec 12, 2003
200 FORD FOCUS ZX3: IGNITION IS LOCKED IN POSITION. KEY WILL NOT TURN. STEERING IS LOCKED UP ALSO. THIS HAS HAPPEND 2 TIMES BEFORE. THERE IS A WEBSITE DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE. THIS NEEDS TO BA A RECALL BECAUSE IT IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT IS AFFECTING THE FORD FOCUS. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 11, 2003
I OWN A 200O FORD FOCUS AND RECENTLY SAW A MEDIA STORY REGARDING FUEL PUMP FAILURES. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INCIDENTS WHERE MY CAR FAILED TO ACCELURATE OR STALLED OUT. THE LOCAL FORD DELERSHIP REPORTS I HAVE A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. I BELEIVE THESE SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM. *AK
Electrical system, Dec 10, 2003
ALONG WITH THE ON GOING PROBLEMS I HAVE WITH MY 2000 FORD FOCUS, I RECENTLY STALLED WHILE SITTING AT THE LIGHT, I CAME TO FIND THAT MY POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WAS SO CORRODED AND BURT. CAUSING ME TO STALL. I HAD TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER IN AUGUST OF 2003 THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE INSPECTED AND REROUTED THE BATTERY CABLE AND TORQUED THE PINCH BOLT. THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW BATTERY AND OFFERED TO DO THIS FOR ME FOR 190.00 I DECLINED THE OFFER, NEVER DID THEY MENTION THE CABLES, I HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED THAT SAME DAY. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER MY BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON, I TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY TELL ME IT'S MY FAULT AND NOW THE ALTERNATOR WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THE FRAYED POSITIVE CABLE WHICH IS BURNT COMPLETELY IS NOT THEIR FAULT. THEY TELL ME THAT THEY WILL NOT FIX THE BATTERY CABLES UNLESS I PAY 390.00 TO HAVE THE ALTERNATOR FIXED. THESE ISSUES WITH MY CAR ARE AS A DIRECT RESULT FROM THIS BATTERY CABLE ISSUE. THERE ARE ALSO STILL MANY OTHER ISSUES WITH THIS CAR INCLUDING A LEAK WHICH THEY THINK MEANS THE CAR IS ACTUALLY CRACKED IN HALF. THE SERVICE ADVISOR VERBALLY ATTACKS ME AND GIVES ME THE FINGER AND TELLS ME TO TALK TO THE HAND. THE SERVICE MANAGER STEPS IN AND DOES NOTHING TO HELP ME. IN THE MEANTIME I ALL I WANTED WAS THE CABLES REPLACED AS IT IS STATED IN THE RECALL. SO I CAN DUMP THE PIECE OF CRAP. *LA
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 10, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A HARD START. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED THE TO DEALER. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS DIRTY AND BY CLEANING IT WOULD REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SCC THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AND THE CONSUMER WAS THEN TOLD THE FUEL PUMP OR THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB
Electrical system, Dec 10, 2003
THE OWNER WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE REAR DOORS FROM THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES. *AK THE ENTIRE AUTOMATIC SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. THE REAR DOOR BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT WAS UNABLE TO BE UNLOCKED OR OPENED FROM EITHER THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BECAME JAMMED. THE LOCK(S) WERE ALL REPLACED AND FAILED TWICE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW'S WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. *SCC *JB
Air bags, Dec 8, 2003, crash
AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH SO MUCH FORCE DURING A CRASH THAT THEY BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. *AK
Electrical system, Dec 8, 2003
ON OCT. 11, 2003, I DROVE TO MY SISTER'S PLACE OF BUSINESS TO PICK UP MY NIECE AND WHEN I CAME BACK TO THE CAR MY KEY WOULD NOT GO IN THE IGNITION. MY BROTHER IN LAW TRIED AND HE WAS ABLE TO GET IT IN HALF WAY BUT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED. WE EVEN TRIED THE SPARE KEY AND IT DID NOT WORK. WE CALLED A FORD DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THERE WAS SOMETHING ELSE WE COULD DO EXCEPT TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO UNLOCK IT. THE SERVICE REP. ASKED FOR THE YEAR AND MODEL OF THE CAR AND HE SAID HE HAD OTHER FORD CUSTOMERS COME IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT IS THE IGNITION CYLINDER. HE SAID IT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AND WOULD COST ABOUT $300.00. I ASKED IF FORD HAD ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM AND HE SAID NO. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL BECAUSE SOONER OR LATER A FORD FOCUS OWNER WILL BE FACED WITH THIS PROBLEM AND HOPEFULLY THEY WILL HAVE $300.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Dec 6, 2003
FORD FOCUS 2000. SQUEAKY BRAKES, IGNITION PROBLEMS - LOCKED UP -? CAN'T TURN KEY. *LA
Electrical system, Dec 5, 2003, fire
A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 5, 2003
ENGINE STALLED ON INTERSTATE. *JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 4, 2003
ON THE 2 FORD FOCUS ZX3S I OWNED BOTH EXHIBITED A HESITATION PROBLEM WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE READ 1/4 TANK OF GAS OR LESS. ONE FOCUS WAS SOLD, WHILE THE OTHER FOCUS HAD THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED (BOTH VEHICLES' WARRANTIES HAD EXPIRED). THERE WERE NEVER ANY ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE PROBLEM, FORTUNATELY THE PROBLEMS AROSE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OR ON THE OPEN HIGHWAY. *NLM
Wheels, Dec 3, 2003
WHILE DRIVING BACK DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DISENGAGED AND CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. LUGS/NUTS AND BOLTS WERE STILL ATTACHED TO THE WHEEL. *AK
Electrical system, Dec 3, 2003
THE KEY IGNITION CYLINDER WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. FORD WAS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST IN THE REPAIRS OF THIS PROBLEM. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED THREE MONTHS AGO. *AK *SCC *JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Vehicle speed control, Dec 2, 2003
AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE HESITATED/SURGED FORWARD AND STALLED. RECALL 03V482000 WAS ISSUED FOR THIS MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. ALSO, THIS VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 00V302000 CONCERNING THROTTLE STICKING PROBLEM DUE TO VIN. *AK
Steering, Dec 2, 2003
STEERING PINCH BOLT POPPED OUT, AND THE FRONT TIRE ROLLED INTO THE FRONT FENDER WELD. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE LOST STEERING. NO CRASH OCCURRED BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. STEERING PINCH BOLT RECALL 02V28900 WAS ISSUED, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 1, 2003
WHILE DRIVING FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL IN TRAFFIC. *AK
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 28, 2003
CAR STALLED FORD FOCUS AND FUEL PUMP REPLACED. SIX MONTHS LATER SMELLED LEAKING FUEL AND PUMP AGAIN WAS REPLACED. THIS AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ,IT HASN'T BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. WE WERE INFORMED WE WEREN'T PART OF THE EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM(03N01) AS OUR VIN. NUMBER WASN'T INCLUDED. EVEN THOUGH OUR CAR WAS MANUFACTURED IN THE WAYNE ASS. PLANT AND IS A 2000 FOCUS AND HAS HAD IT FUEL PUMP REPAIRED TWICE ALREADY. WHO'S SIDE ARE YOU ON?OUR SAFETY SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST CONCERN. DO WE HAVE TO WAIT TILL THERE IS A SERIOUS INJURY. *AK
Fuel system, Other, Nov 28, 2003
FUEL GAUGE LIGHT CAME ON AND TANK INDICATED EMPTY EVEN THOUGH TANK HAD JUST BEEN FILLED. DEALER CHECKED SYSTEM AND FOUND NO FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM BUT SAID THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY LEAVING THE KEY ON (LISTENING TO RADIO) WHILE FILLING THE TANK. WITHIN 1 WEEK OF DEALER VISIT THE SAME PROBLEM REOCCURRED AT LEAST 10 TIMES. HOWEVER, KEY HAS BEEN IN OFF POSITION DURING REFUELING. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF LATEST INCIDENT. *AK
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Nov 22, 2003
MY 2000 FORD FOCUS KONA EDITION HAS BEEN SUBJECT OF AT LEAST FIVE RECALLS AND OTHER NUMEROUS PROBLEMS THAT HAVE REQUIRED ME TO TAKE THE CAR IN TO BE REPAIRED. I WAS ALSO SOLD THIS CAR WAY ABOVE STICKER PRICE AND CURRENTLY THIS FORD FOCUS IS WORTH 5000 DOLLARS YET I STILL OWE 11,000. I AM NOW HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES AND THE REAR AXLE, THAT I WILL ONCE AGAIN HAVE TO TAKE MY CAR IN TO GET REPAIRED. ALL OF THE INCIDENTS HAVE TAKEN PLACE BETWEEN THE YEARS OF NOVEMBER 2001 (WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR) AND THE PRESENT DATE OF NOVEMBER 2003... BUT THE PROBLEMS ARE STILL ONGOING. *LA
Air bags, Nov 21, 2003, crash
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE DUAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, HOWEVER DUE TO IMPACT WITH THE AIR BAGS THE DRIVER DIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM CONSUMER STATE THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS HIS MOTHER IN LAW HAD A HEART CONDITION WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED THE DRIVER TO PASS OUT AND HUNCH OVER THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. THE DRIVER WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT. THE DRIVER VEERED INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE AND RAN INTO A PARKED CAR. AN EYE WITNESS SAW THE DRIVER HUNCHED OVER THE WHEEL PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INTO THE CHEST OF THE DRIVER RESULTING IN BLUNT FORCE CHEST INJURIES TO THE CHEST AND SUBSEQUENTLY DIED OF INTERNAL BLEEDING. THE DRIVER DID NOT HAVE ANY BROKEN BONES. CW