Major Problems with 2000 Ford Focus Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Ford Focus

2000 Ford Focus FRONTAL Victims: 4

2000 Ford Focus AXLE ASSEMBLY Victims: 4

2000 Ford Focus VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 3

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Problems with IGNITION, SWITCH and FUEL PUMP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Focus owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle shut down and would not operate. yh ...	536 ~ 36789 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the trunk lock will not release. *mjs...	476 ~ 40038 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE leak at fuel tank hose caused check engine light to illuminate. nlm...	181 ~ 25982 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING fumes coming from vehicle's engine caused breathing problem to the driver. yh...	163 ~ 2610 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the ac evaporator case failed causing leakage. *cj...	157 ~ 56546 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my motor mounts went out while i was driving down the highway making the engine hop. my seatbelts are locking...	147 ~ 31333 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle has a tendency to stall or hesitate without warning. the vehicle has been in the dealership (5) times...	121 ~ 40185 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL no parts available to perform recall 99v-346m for the speed control fitting. nlm ...	116 ~ 25426 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES air conditioning stopped working. nlm...	114 ~ 36894 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the ac evaporator case failed causing leakage. *cj...	112 ~ 10591 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	99 ~ 17487 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC there was noise in the front and cargo area of the vehicle the trunk did not close easily the doors	94 ~ 22064 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 occurrences: vehicle receives no fuel and stalls to almost a stop when entering interstate highways from entrance ramps. occurs...	92 ~ 47750 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN prior to recall speed control cable failed (99v-346). yh...	91 ~ 8922 miles
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT front coil spring broke also cutting the abs sensor wire. *jg ...	90 ~ 49533 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states brakes squeak when stopping consumer was advised that front brakes are needed. *jb...	82 ~ 1184 miles
SUSPENSION passenger side front tire made a thud noise over bumps due to inadequate suspension in the front end. yh ...	75 ~ 31968 miles
TIRES vehicle pulls to the right and is making noise the consumer feels it isn't the tires due to having rotations...	75 ~ 13434 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes make noise took to dealer 6 times then they said ford told them not to do anything. still unfixed.	72 ~ 5625 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tires/ shocks/ wheel bearings/ transmission struts and rotors all bad and worn out. dealer unresponsive and so is ford long...	62 ~ 35320 miles
AIR BAGS while attempting to back into a parking space the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration and hit a tree there was no	62 ~ 33325 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION passenger side front tire made a thud noise over bumps due to inadequate suspension in the front end. yh ...	62 ~ 30153 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer was in an automobile accident car was towed into dealership where she was advised that tires did not cause...	61 ~ 9498 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the driver and passenger doors did not unlock from the outside. *jb...	52 ~ 66038 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS the brakes continue to make noise the vehicle has been taken to the dealership 3 times for the brakes the	52 ~ 16252 miles
WHEELS the dealer told me that my right rear wheel assembly was completely shot even though the car only has 46000...	49 ~ 41629 miles
STEERING while driving could feel left side of vehicle is pulling to side where sometimes ir could lose control of vehicle	49 ~ 59048 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM positive battery cable is burning off insulation.*ak consumer states that the positive battery cable harness has gotten so hot that...	46 ~ 28276 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the black window paneling on the passenger side came loose and inhibits the passenger side door from closing properly panel	46 ~ 10612 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes making squeaking noise dealer repaired but consumer still experiencing brake noise. nlm...	46
POWER TRAIN consumers vehicle jerks and surged while being driven and the check engine light illuminates the dealer has replaced the trans...	44 ~ 20552 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY rear hatchback window shattered no outside cause rear defrost was on at time and rear window wiper was on. dealer	43 ~ 33570 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING i bought my ford focus 2000 brand new in july of 2000. since then i've had the wheel bearings replaced...	39 ~ 37353 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION the driver side tie rod and axle collapsed while driving the vehicle loss of control resulted in accident. yh...	39 ~ 15498 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	37 ~ 29506 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT plastic ash tray burned hole thru bottom hot ashes drop behind dash....	37 ~ 30931 miles
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION the consumers right wheel drum assembly began to make grinding and clunking noises and the vehicle is beginning to vibrate	37
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the car was taken in on 07/17/00 for making a load squeaking noise everytime you come to a complete stop....	36 ~ 12106 miles
EQUIPMENT there is a very bad squeaking noise when braking and when consumer lets off the brake there is a grinding...	34 ~ 36928 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM received recall notice (00v-303) october 2000 part(s) not available to correct campaign received recall notices (00v-218) & (00v-411) december 2000...	33 ~ 28353 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT passenger side front tire made a thud noise over bumps due to inadequate suspension in the front end. yh ...	33 ~ 4468 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the consumer reported to the dealer that the gas pedal was sticking but the delaer was unable to duplicate the	32 ~ 3236 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE leak at fuel tank hose caused check engine light to illuminate. nlm...	29 ~ 10884 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer stated the battery leaked and burned the wiring from the battery to the starter which caused the vehicle to	29 ~ 16425 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the trunk lock will not release. *mjs...	29 ~ 14615 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT radio failed. *slc...	27 ~ 5451 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE consumer has experienced numerous problems with the interior molding and the window moldings. *mjs...	26 ~ 32767 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY vehicle shut down and would not operate. yh ...	25 ~ 5240 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine stalls while driving dealer does not know why this has happened and does not know how to correct it	24 ~ 32874 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the throtle would stick momentarly when you would let off the gas. *ak...	23 ~ 26511 miles
STRUCTURE the brakes continue to make noise the vehicle has been taken to the dealership 3 times for the brakes the	22 ~ 22152 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving check engine light came on and vehicle died consumer noticed flames and smoke coming from battery fire department	22 ~ 7158 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the rear passenger side tire blew out while driving causing damage to the vehicle (firestone tire). nlm...	21 ~ 952 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer received recalls 00v303 00v218 00v418 recall regarding injector pressure switch and clutch pedal return spring and clutch master cylinder...	21 ~ 20533 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN prior to recall speed control cable failed (99v-346). yh...	21 ~ 15778 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE owner is expressing concerns about number of recalls on vehicle four recalls in less than a year. *cj...	21 ~ 2905 miles
COLUMN > STEERING the consumer has experienced the following: the replacement of the left dash board cluster (temperature gauge inop from the time...	21 ~ 25616 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the brakes continue to make noise the vehicle has been taken to the dealership 3 times for the brakes the	20 ~ 17449 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM radio failed. *slc...	19 ~ 11146 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brakes noise resulting from larger than normal chunk of metal in pad grooving the left front rotor. transmission- leak at...	17 ~ 10882 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING windshield had cracked and was replaced approximately one month later the windshield cracked again in the exact same spot nothing...	17 ~ 4499 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN a faulty axle assembly caused consumer to hear a whining noise from the right front of the vehicle while driving.	17 ~ 11117 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we drove off the lot without having the pdi performed on the car whcich resulted in low fluids in the...	16 ~ 8905 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING fumes coming from vehicle's engine caused breathing problem to the driver. yh...	16 ~ 12928 miles
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL rear seat belt so tight would not work or release finally the seat belt assembly pulled out of bolt frame....	16 ~ 28048 miles
ENGINE we were driving the car and it started stalling/sputtering. we just purchased the car from a dealer and less then...	15 ~ 120265 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE vehicle shut down and would not operate. yh ...	15 ~ 7255 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING no parts were available regarding the recall for the steering pinch bolt recall number 02 v 289 000.jb ts...	15 ~ 24898 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER continued problems with ford 200 focus zts. bearings electircal system brake and paint issues among others....	14 ~ 23216 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i suspect window wash bottle leak leaking on ground connect on fender...	14 ~ 2291 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING overheating/ transmission slipping/ vibration. *ak...	14 ~ 26915 miles
SEATS the rear seat is stained each time you put it down- there are some black brackets that slide up onto...	14 ~ 13894 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS ford focus 2000. facts about this accident include that the impact was head on with the damage to left front...	13 ~ 14946 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING while consumer was driving gas tank cover blew off the tank and gas was spilling every where.*ak consumer states vehicle...	13 ~ 60563 miles
SEAT BELTS a truck turned in front of consumer who hit the truck in the right front tire area the seatbelt strap...	13 ~ 15303 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on four occasions since purchare vehicle completely stopped with dashboard lights flashing while driving in traffic. dealer replaced the battery	13 ~ 13913 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING on four occasions since purchare vehicle completely stopped with dashboard lights flashing while driving in traffic. dealer replaced the battery	13 ~ 4977 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the bushing broke on the drivers side back seat causing the seat not to lock into the upright position after	13 ~ 9143 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS moulding on the right rear passenger door fell off. *mjs...	13
TREAD/BELT > TIRES consumer was in an automobile accident car was towed into dealership where she was advised that tires did not cause...	12 ~ 2083 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER leak at fuel tank hose caused check engine light to illuminate. nlm...	11 ~ 24296 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL rear seat belt so tight would not work or release finally the seat belt assembly pulled out of bolt frame....	11 ~ 682 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the consumer has experienced the following: the replacement of the left dash board cluster (temperature gauge inop from the time...	10 ~ 20670 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT on sunday august 29 2004 my son & i were traveling in the city of madison wisconsin in a speed...	9 ~ 30444 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS we were involved in an automobile accident inwhich someone tried to cross infront of me to the other side of...	9 ~ 19333 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION strut was replaced tires were replaced 6 times because of the strut failure which caused excessive wear the vehicle had	9 ~ 41893 miles
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS rear brake drums squeeking when brakes are applied. three dealer trips-finally fixed. also water on front passenger's floor from airconditioning.	9 ~ 5570 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING within the first year of purchase the vehicle needed a new transmission because of a leak and a whirring sound	9 ~ 19015 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the air bag light illuminated on the dash board for the past 3 months due to a faulty sensor. *jb...	8 ~ 27965 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING front disc brakes - excessive squeal upon braking...took car to dealer. determined front brake pads & rotors needed replacement. only...	8 ~ 7893 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i work for a goodyear co. and everytime there is a problem i have one of our techs. check it...	8
RACK AND PINION > STEERING nationwide insurance has ruled a manufacturing defect auto body shop invovled also agreed ford motor company has yet to review	8
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL intermittently engine revvs up to 700 rpm when coming to a stop. this could cause a crash. problem was reported	8 ~ 21125 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT after about 10 days of buying my 2000 ford focus the problem. started and one year later the problems are...	7 ~ 4386 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS my motor mounts went out while i was driving down the highway making the engine hop. my seatbelts are locking...	7 ~ 8857 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ford has replaced master cylinder twice and all rotors and pads. still no brakes when first used after setting. *ak...	7 ~ 23779 miles
REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ford blue oval certified dealer performed recall 00v41100 . onwer notice rattle in trunk lid when opening or closing mechanic...	7 ~ 14714 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the consumer reported to the dealer that the gas pedal was sticking but the delaer was unable to duplicate the	7
HUB > WHEELS consumer contacted dealer for recall 00v303000 and parts were not available for a month. consumer felt unsafe driving vehicle. *ak...	7 ~ 16429 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR when brakes are applied they make a very loud continuous squealing noise until the car comes to a complete stop....	7 ~ 12143 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY nothing but problems with the car. first noticed leak in the floorboard on the front passenger side as the dealer...	7 ~ 15065 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING the driver side tie rod and axle collapsed while driving the vehicle loss of control resulted in accident. yh...	7 ~ 18926 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my wife and i purchased a new ford focus back in 2000. we loved the look and i have had...	6 ~ 24233 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION i bought my ford focus 2000 brand new in july of 2000. since then i've had the wheel bearings replaced...	6 ~ 44091 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS rear folding seat could not be placed back up because lap belt locked up and would not unfasten. dealer was	6 ~ 22263 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this is the second failure of the same parts. these studs failed in february of 2001. this is not exactly...	6 ~ 29179 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this vehicle is clearly one of multiple problems and should be investigated. engine cooling transmission braking and starter issues. ford	6 ~ 29513 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN within the first year of purchase the vehicle needed a new transmission because of a leak and a whirring sound	6 ~ 16024 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING these problems have all happened at different times and seem to be completely unrelated. the rotors had to be replaced...	5 ~ 86655 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES this spring my daughter had two tires blow with sidewall problems. the first time she hit a pothole going about...	5 ~ 30839 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE ignition and steering locked up key would not turn vehicle was parked. *ak there was noise in the right side...	5 ~ 11000 miles
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the consumer reported to the dealer that the gas pedal was sticking but the delaer was unable to duplicate the	5
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM when applying brake pedal it would go to the floor also brakes will grind. rotors had to be turned and...	5 ~ 27360 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving this vehicle will stall unexpectedly at any given speed without warning. dealer has attempted to fix problem for...	5 ~ 21920 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the clutch pedal spring split in half while at a stop light on a road with a posted speed limit...	5 ~ 13600 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving turn signal and hazard lights are intermittently inoperative which may cause a rear end crash. currently vehicle is	5 ~ 15512 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY was traveling approximately 65mph when vehicle went out of control. wheels had felt wobblely and loose. had to swerve to...	5 ~ 6416 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the clutch master cylinder failed. *mjs...	5 ~ 39040 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE vehicle shut down and would not operate. yh ...	5 ~ 9800 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY consumer has experienced numerous problems with the interior molding and the window moldings. *mjs...	5
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > REAR broken front and rear coil spring. eeded to replace with new front and rear coil springs.*ak...	4 ~ 65175 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer states that rear brake cylinder is leaking fluid. the brake pads have large metal deposits in them and the	4 ~ 51425 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE pe 02-040/engine stalling: vehicle stalls while driving vehicle taken to dealer and they replaced a fuel injector but problem reoccurred.	4 ~ 16177 miles
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE front disc brakes - excessive squeal upon braking...took car to dealer. determined front brake pads & rotors needed replacement. only...	4
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving 35 mph vehicle hit gravel on side of road and slid into guardrail. dealer determined lower control arm	4 ~ 13924 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN brakes noise resulting from larger than normal chunk of metal in pad grooving the left front rotor. transmission- leak at...	4 ~ 8164 miles
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE install an after-market oil rechargable air filter (improves air filtration and traps more dirt than oe filters). tried to start...	4
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS rear drum brake squeal dealer replaced shoes within two days squeal worse than original. dealer called ford tech hotline was	4 ~ 21425 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN third gear would grind and sometimes could not get into third gear. when on highway vehicle will not go into...	4
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY moulding on the right rear passenger door fell off. *mjs...	4
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS faulty front brake calipers caused pads to wear. *yh ...	4 ~ 12580 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION rear seat belt so tight would not work or release finally the seat belt assembly pulled out of bolt frame....	4
RIM > WHEELS tire formed bubble only after a few months of ownership. took car to firestone dealer and dealer ship. both say...	4 ~ 49100 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i have owned this car since december of 2003 and it has been a very large money pit. this time...	3 ~ 64000 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS the rear middle seat belt is jamming for the fourth time. the belt will not retract out which is a...	3 ~ 14758 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i would like to report that my 2000 ford focus has stalled multiple times in intersections and on the road...	3 ~ 81667 miles
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM > SPRINGS > FRONT currently own a 2000 ford focus wagon with approximately 57 000 miles on it. in the last 3 months we...	3 ~ 58233 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER in july i had to have the fuel pump and sensor replaced as the guage would read empty when the...	3 ~ 3333 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY after about 10 days of buying my 2000 ford focus the problem. started and one year later the problems are...	3 ~ 18500 miles
VISIBILITY my focus (manufactured october 1999) has had several problems with rusting paint. the first reported in july was covered under...	3 ~ 26000 miles
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the engine stalls while driving as if it is going to shut down. the signal lights will not stop blinking...	3 ~ 16667 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tires wore out and started to separate at this milage dealer won't help also wheel bearing replaced due to failures....	3
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE while driving on i275 nth i heard what sounded like the noise a flat tire would make.got off motorway to...	3
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle experiences problems with brakes the front rotors front brake pads and rear shoes have been replaced due to vibration	3 ~ 21667 miles
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY vehicle experiences problems with brakes the front rotors front brake pads and rear shoes have been replaced due to vibration	3 ~ 20000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT jack bent trying to change a flat tire. this was first time using it. dealer took jack and would repair	3
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the failure of the seal allowed differiential fluid to leak over the right side brake components causing the vehicle to	3 ~ 48000 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN no summary...	3
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while traveling noticed radiator fluid leaking. consumer had vehicle serviced. technician stated radiator needed to be replaced due to a	3
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION the consumer has experienced the following: the replacement of the left dash board cluster (temperature gauge inop from the time...	3 ~ 28833 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT the recalls on vehicle had failed after mechanic indicated that the recalls were not needed in dry climate and refused...	3 ~ 92 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL this will be our 5th ignition replacement since purchasing this car new in 2000. the first three were covered. since...	2 ~ 103981 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed...	2 ~ 61250 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. the instrument panel indicators and tail lights failed to illuminated. the contact replaced...	2 ~ 102825 miles
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while driving at any speed vehicle stalled without warning also vehicle had problem with the ball joints and arms. *ak	2
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY bought vehicle with a bad fuel pump. dealer replaced it in july 2003. steering column would not work and dealer...	2 ~ 68000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT while driving down the road suddenly there was a loud boom followed by the airbags deploying & the wind shield...	2 ~ 2300 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the horn was inoperative.*jb...	2 ~ 50000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION 2000 ford focus zx3...	2 ~ 138 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR problems with ford focus brakes. it started squeaking after 10 000 miles. i took it in to the dealership and...	2 ~ 25000 miles
TANK VALVE/GAUGE > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER after about 10 days of buying my 2000 ford focus the problem. started and one year later the problems are...	2
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i bought my ford focus 2000 brand new in july of 2000. since then i've had the wheel bearings replaced...	2
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i sent a form in yesterday but did not have the vin number. this car is in the shop right	2 ~ 6850 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING in april of 2000 the first problem was encountered when the car lost electrical power and went on auxillary power-...	2 ~ 20750 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while pulling into the dealer lots a fire had developed in engine compartment. insurance adjuster inspected vehicle and informed consumer...	2
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING beams are not light enough can hardly see other cars.*ak...	2
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN recall 00v303000/ manufacturer's recall 00s31 vehicle has made squeaking noises since purchased. consumer thought it was because it was new.	2
PARKING BRAKE have had very discerning trouble with 2000 ford focus. things previously fixed are still not working properly. i have had...	2 ~ 35000 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving turn signal and hazard lights are intermittently inoperative which may cause a rear end crash. currently vehicle is	2
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heater blower resistor experienced the same defect as stated in recall 01 v 230 000 but this vehicle was not	2 ~ 21750 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while trying to lock hood the latch broke off in consumer's hand. dealer has been contacted . please provide further	2
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT the recalls on vehicle had failed after mechanic indicated that the recalls were not needed in dry climate and refused...	2
SERVICE BRAKES i had turned on my vehicle and the airbag light came on and stayed on. originally the airbag light would...	1
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. while driving 30 mph the contact heard a grinding noise. minutes later the...	1 ~ 90982 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2000 ford focus with 30 000 miles. differential blew up and destroyed the transmission. one year ago the struts had...	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM while on a trip from sebastian florida to jackson ohio to return my car to me at what i hope...	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated the gas tank fell off of the vehicle while driving 10 mph. the gas tank was...	1 ~ 66000 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT ford issued a safety improvement campaign campaign number: 03v482000 in november 2003 which stated that contamination of the filter in...	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt: the contact stated while waiting at a stop light the vehicle in front of put on the brakes this...	1 ~ 28000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR purchased 2000 ford focus vin [xxx] from croft ford on dec. 19 2001 mileage was 12 163 (car was still...	1 ~ 12685 miles
NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR supplemental information reference nhtsa odi # 10134021 the aforementioned odi # is the third in a line of situations where...	1 ~ 69500 miles
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2000 ford focus station wagon. the rear tail gate latch kept popping open-would not close....	1 ~ 76473 miles
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT 1- this specific failure there were no events leading to it it just happened. the ignition switch just locked. previously...	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i have undetermined fuel odors/leaks at the rear of my 2000 ford focus zx3.*ak...	1 ~ 70000 miles
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the key is stuck in the ignition prohibiiting the removal of the key and proper safety of the vehicle. it...	1 ~ 473750 miles
FUEL RAIL > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer received a recall notice for replacement of	1
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY dt: the contact stated the ignition switch failed three times within a year and a half. the first time she...	1 ~ 32079 miles
WATER HEATER > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER multiple problems with 2000 ford focus. (nar) ph cb...	1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE leaking water into passenger foot-compartment. isolated problem to plastic cover that sits beneath windshield and is mostly accessible with hood...	1 ~ 58776 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the consumer was unable to start the vehicle because the key failed to go into the ignition. dealership had to...	1 ~ 23748 miles
FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN front coil spring is fractured. ford motor company's customer satisfaction program 03m02 only covers cars built through december 1999. my...	1 ~ 21200 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY consumer concerned about the amount of recalls on vehicle. *mr the consumer had to replace the cable shifter when the...	1
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION nhtsa#00-v-303-000 vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the rear wheel hub retaining nuts can loosen and allow the left rear wheel and	1
TORSION BAR > SPRINGS > FRONT the front sway bars were loose. *jb...	1 ~ 36000 miles
LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT i have had problems ever since i bought my 2000 ford focus with all the recalls - i have had...	1
DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR continued problems with ford 200 focus zts. bearings electircal system brake and paint issues among others....	1 ~ 27 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY continued problems with ford 200 focus zts. bearings electircal system brake and paint issues among others....	1 ~ 27 miles
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while driving the vehicles c v joint cracked in half. consumer states' vehicle fish tailed landing on a guard rail.	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE front end was falling off. contacted dealer and dealer did not think that there was anything wrong with vehicle. but	1
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR my 2000 ford focus kona edition has been subject of at least five recalls and other numerous problems that have...	1
BEAD > TIRES my motor mounts went out while i was driving down the highway making the engine hop. my seatbelts are locking...	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION control arm failure resulted in tires needing to be replaced though they had less than 20 000 miles. ford would...	1
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR ignition failed had to be replaced tires wear incredibly fast (4 sets of tires at 45000 miles) radio cut out...	1 ~ 25000 miles
CHILD SEAT when applying brake pedal it would go to the floor also brakes will grind. rotors had to be turned and...	1
MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE while driving vehicle cruise control remained in an open position and failed to disengage. in addition emergency brake release handle...	1
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: the consumer stated there were multiple problems with the vehicle. the brakes make noises and pulsated when the pedal...	1 ~ 275 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING dt: the consumer stated there were multiple problems with the vehicle. the brakes make noises and pulsated when the pedal...	1 ~ 275 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING there was noise in the front and cargo area of the vehicle the trunk did not close easily the doors	1
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE the vehicle would not go into gear intermittently. on 01/16/01 the boot around the shifter was torn and the dealer	1
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING brake pads and rotors failed worn out at less than 13000 miles. reported burning smell from brakes at 3700 miles....	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY windshield had cracked and was replaced approximately one month later the windshield cracked again in the exact same spot nothing...	1
VALVE > TIRES rear tires (no brand or size) are chopped poor valve assembly. *slc...	1
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION when shifting in between gears vehicle suddenly accelerated. vehicle had to be shut off to stop. the cause of the	1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seatbelts in rear of vehicle are not latching because they do not reach far enough across to receivers were designed	1
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle stalled while in motion. sometimes vehicle had to get a jump start. *ak...	1
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE consumer attempted to start vehicle but vehicle would not start. driver got out of vehicle and noticed gas on the	1 ~ 36200 miles
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT all of these components listed happens multiple times and at different levels of intensity. the car has been taken to...	1
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer stated vehicle has been service five times in the past two years for poor brake ware under ten thousand	1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the consumer stated that there are no headrests in the back seat of the ford focus he is concerned that...	1
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS wheels or possibly the hubs are making a rumbling noise while being driven. nlm...	1
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS > FRONT consumer experienced extreme difficulty with turning the steering wheel. dealer diagnosed that right front leaf spring was broken.*ak...	1
UNIT > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING blinker and hazard light system intermittently becomes inoperable cause has not been determined. please give any further details.*ak...	1
BASE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT evenflo 5 in 1 infant seat. model number 5751292p1. problems getting base of child seat installed. *mr when using the...	1
U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE > LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY > SPRINGS took vehicle to dealer for suspension defect. cause is unknown. please provide any further information. ph...	1

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