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.
Structure, Feb 24, 2003
THE FRONT AND BACK FLOORS WERE FLOODED, THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. *JB
Suspension, Tires, Feb 21, 2003
THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER TIRES, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF VIBRATION OR EXCESSIVE WEAR ON TIRES.*JB
Electrical system, Feb 21, 2003
THE LIGHTS ON THE CONSOLE FLICKERED ON AND OFF, AND ALSO THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING.*JB
Tires, Feb 21, 2003
THE LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE RIM.*JB
Other or unspecified, Feb 21, 2003
I PURCHASED A 2000 (4DR) FORD FOCUS WAGON SE ON 06/17/00 AND I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE EVER SINCE. HERE IS A LIST OF MY COMPLAINTS CONSTANT CLICKING AND SCREECHING NOISE WHEN I TURN OR GO OVER A BUMP SOUNDS AS IF THE CAR HAS ARTHITIS PROBLEMS SOMETIMES MY CAR WILL NOT START UNTIL AFTER 3 OR 4 ATTEMPTS LEFT BACK WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN & ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT HEARD IT SINCE SUMMER THE WINDOWS MAKE NOISE WHEN OPERATED LIKE GLASS RUBBING AGAINST METAL LUBERICATE ALL OF THE CAR DOORS ONCE A MONTH BECAUSE THEY SCREECH EXTREMELY LOUD WHEN OPENED OR SHUT I HAVE BEEN IN ALMOST 4 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THE ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF SEVERE BLIND SPOTS ON BOTH THE L & R SIDES OF THE CAR NIGHT DRIVING BAD - THE CAR SITS AT A DOWNWARD ANGLE WHICH ALLOWS REAR VEHICLES HEADLIGHTS TO BLIND YOU WITH YOUR OWN REARVIEW AND SIDE MIRRORS - THIS MAKES VISIBILITY IMPOSSIBLE & VERY DANGEROUS A SOUR-VINEGAR LIKE SMELL APPEARS SOMETIMES ON 02/23/02 @ SEARS AUTO CENTER I HAD TO REPLACE MY TIRES DUE TO BOWED/BUCKLED - ODOMETER WAS AT 22114 - PAID OUT OF MY POCKET TO REPLACE TIRES $508.46 MECHANIC COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY THIS HAPPENED BUT INSTRUCTED ME TO CALL FORD & GET REIMBURSED FOR THE TIRES - I WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR NO REIMBURSEMENT. I DO NOT FEEL THIS IS A DIRECT TIRE ISSUE BUT A CAUSE ISSUE FROM THE CAR ITSELF SAFTEY RECALL 00S31 EVERYTIME I HIT A PUDDLE AFTER RAIN THE ENGINE MAKES A SCREAMING SOUND & LOSES SOME POWER. AFTER TAKE THE CAR HESITATES LIKE IT SLIPS INTO NEUTRAL GEAR? WHAT IS GOING ON? WHY IS FORD NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR A BAD PRODUCT AND A TOTAL RECALL ON THE CAR ITSELF? THIS CAR HAS NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS, FORD DOES NOT GIVE YOU A LOANER FOR ITS BAD PRODUCT & THE MOST THEY WILL SAY IS WE ARE SORRY TO INCONVENIENCE YOU OR WE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS SITUATION. I DO NOT WANT THEIR SYMPATHY I WANT A CAR NOT JUST PRICED AT 19,750.97 BUT VALUED AT $19,750.97. I WANT A CAR THAT IS SAFE & RELIABLE!
Electrical system, Feb 21, 2003
2000 FOCUS WITH IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. CAR IS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY (39000 MILES). FORD WILL NOT COVER REPAIR. ALSO FRONT SWAY BARS LOOSE.
Suspension, Feb 21, 2003
2000 FORD FOCUS ZX3
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 20, 2003
THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE.*JB
Electrical system, Feb 20, 2003
THE IGNITION SWITCH/ STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES.*JB *TS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 20, 2003
THE ROTORS WERE REPLACED ON 3 OCCASIONS.*JB
Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 20, 2003
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS DID NOT UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 20, 2003
WHEN GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVVED UP, BUT THE SPEED WAS NOT INCREASED, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 20, 2003
WHILE ACCELERATING ON HIGHWAY, ENGINE AND OIL LIGHT CAME ON; ENGINE BEGAN MAKING KNOCKING NOISE. PULLED CAR OVER. FORD DEALERSHIP STATED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO INPROPER MAINTENANCE. OIL CHANGED ACCORDING TO MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE -- DO NOT HAVE EVIDENCE BECAUSE IT WAS DONE BY HUSBAND. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 60K MILES.
Fuel system, Other, Feb 20, 2003
CAR CAME TO A FULL STOP
Power train, Feb 19, 2003
THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WHILE ON A HILL, THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. DEALER WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM.*JB
Electrical system, Feb 19, 2003
THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT GIVE THE DEALER THE CODE TO PERFORM THE BATTERY CABLE RECALL 02 V 288 000. *JB *SCC
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 19, 2003
LOSS OF POWER. OCCURS AFTER THE FOLLOWING COMBINATION OF CONDITIONS: 1. FUEL LEVEL BELOW 1/4 TANK 2. ACCELERATING ONTO HIGHWAY WITH CIRCULAR APPROACH (RAMP) GOING CLOCKWISE. 3. VEHICLE SPEED ON CIRCULAR RAMP ABOVE 30 MPH. VEHICLE LOSES POWER UPON ENTERING HIGHWAY. PRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL GIVES ERRATIC RESULTS. VEHICLE WILL RESET AND OPERATE PROPERLY WHEN PULLED OFF ON SHOULDER AND VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 19, 2003
FORD FOCUS BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR PROBLEMS SINCE 11,500 MILES ON VEHICLE, INSPECTED AND TOLD NOTHING WRONG, NORMAL SQUEEKING AND GRINDING. MY DAUGHTER FEELS THAT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE BRAKES ARE GRINDING AND GIVING UNDER HER. WE TAKE IT IN FOR THE 15K SERVICE AND THEY TELL US THE BRAKES ARE FINE AT 15,600 MILES INSPECTED AND TOLD NOTHING WRONG, NORMAL WITH CHANGE OF WEATHER. YESTERDAY MY DAUGHTER SAID THE BRAKES WERE NOT HOLDING AND WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR A WHEEL BEARING RECALL FOR THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM AND AT 18,000 MILES, DEALERSHIP SAYS BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE COMPLETELY GONE! I HAVE TALKED TO THE DEALER AND FORD WHO SAY THEY WILL "COVER" THIS $400 REPAIR. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THIS SHOULD HAVE NEVER OCCURRED AND COULD HAVE COST MY DAUGHTER, MY SON WHO RIDES IN THE CAR OR ME OUR LIVES. I FEEL THEY ARE VERY AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND CHOSE TO OVERLOOK THEIR RESPONSIBILITY THAT COULD HAVE COST MY FAMILY OUR LIVES. SOMEONE NEEDS TO MAKE THEM ACCOUNTABLE INCLUDING THE DEALERSHIP WHO "INSPECTED" THE BRAKES AND CHOSE TO LIE TO US ON 2 OTHER OCCASSIONS. IF FORD HAS A PROBLEM THEN THE DEALERSHIPS ARE ONLY COMPOUNDING THE PROBLEM WITH THE POSSIBLITY OF LOSS OF LIFE.
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 17, 2003
MY 2000 FORD FOCUS STALLED ON THREE SEPERATE OCCASSIONS. TWO TIMES OCCURING ON 2/13/03. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS FIXED THAT DAY. SAME EXACT PROBLEM OCCURED NEXT DAYON WAY TO WORK.(ONLY DROVE CAR HOME FROM DEALERSHIP DAY BEFORE) DROVE STRAIGHT TO DEALERSHIP AND TOLD SAME PROBLEM OCCURED.(7AM IN MORNING) THEY CALLED AT 5:30PM TO TELL ME THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM AND WANTED TO KEEP CAR OVER WEEKEND. ON MONDAY THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, HAD TEST DROVE IT 83 MILES, AND RETURNED VEHICLE WITH NO REPAIR MADE.(OTHER THAN UPCOMING RECALL I HADN'T BEEN NOTIFIED OF YET)
Suspension, Service brakes, Air, Electrical system, Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Tires, Feb 16, 2003, crash
IGNITION FAILED, HAD TO BE REPLACED, TIRES WEAR INCREDIBLY FAST (4 SETS OF TIRES AT 45000 MILES), RADIO CUT OUT, HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE, BRAKES FAILED AT LEAST THREE TIMES CAUSING TWO ACCIDENTS, DEALERSHIP SAID THEY REPLACED THEM, BUT LIED AND NEVER DID, WAS FORCED TO SPEND $500 HAVING THEM REPLACED, TRUNK DOESN'T CLOSE, BAD SUSPENSION, SPUN OUT ON AN EXIT RAMP
Service brakes, Air, Feb 16, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH FORD FOCUS BRAKES. IT STARTED SQUEAKING AFTER 10,000 MILES. I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL AND TO CHECK BACK AROUND 36,000 MILES. WELL, IT'S ALREADY AT 36,000 AND IT IS ALREADY GRINDING AND SQEAKING ALL THE TIME, EVEN WHEN IT'S NOT RAINING. I TOOK IT IN TO A PROFESSIONAL BRAKE SPECIALIST AND THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ALMOST $ 500 TO REPLACE THE ROTARS, BRAKE PADS AND SHOES. THEY SAID IT VERY UNUSUAL FOR A CAR WITH LOW MILES TO HAVE THE ROTARS REPLACED. I WAS NOT ABOUT TO DISH OUT THAT AMOUNT OF MONEY TO REPLACE THEM WHEN THEY SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 15, 2003
FRONT BRAKES GRINDING. AFTER TAKING FOR A BRAKE INSPECTION WAS TOLD THE CAR NEEDS FRONT ROTORS AND PADS AND NEW CYLINDERS ON THE BACK AS IT IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. PH
Wheels, Feb 15, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE APPROX. 45 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL SEIZED AFTER WOBBLING HARSHLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 1/3 MILE. THE LEAD UP EVENTS TO THIS FAILURE WAS TWO DAYS OF INCREASING VIBRATION AND CLANGING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN IN MOTION.
Wheels, Feb 14, 2003
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE REAR WHEEL HUB RETAINING NUTS WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LOOSEN, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATED THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO TENNESSEE RESIDENTS.*JB
Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 14, 2003
THE REAR DOOR LATCHES WOULD NOT KEEP THE DOORS SHUT; THEY FLEW OPEN WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE. THE DOORS HAD TO BE HELD WITH BUNGEE CORDS. NOW ONE OF THE REAR DOOR SEIZED AND WOULDN'T OPEN. A FORD DEALER WANTS $400 PER DOOR TO FIX THE LATCH.