2000 Ford Focus problems and complaints
Owners have filed 3881 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Ford Focus. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (1364), Engine And Engine Cooling (490), Service Brakes (430).
Key takeaways
- 3881 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 254 involve a crash, 139 a fire, 161 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1364 | 35% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 490 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 430 | 11% |
| Fuel System | 424 | 11% |
| Hydraulic | 415 | 11% |
| Suspension | 394 | 10% |
| Gasoline | 372 | 10% |
| Power Train | 243 | 6% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 202 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 196 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 182 | 5% |
| Steering | 169 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Ford Focus 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2000 Ford Focus 2-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Wheels - filed 2024-02-05
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power in the middle of the road. The contact allowed the vehicle to sit for several minutes and then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed ...
Exterior Lighting,service Brakes - filed 2021-08-20
I've been experiencing an electrical issue. I have lost power to my break lights completely. There was no warning lights or signs at all. I was pulled over and made aware by a police officer that my break light were out. I proceeded to try to replace the light itself which did not work, it only continues to blow the du...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2020-11-06
WHEN IN IDLE, THE VEHICLE SHAKES, AND SOMETIMES STALLS. SOMETIMES I'M ABLE TO GET POWER BACK IN IT IF I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TAP THE GAS PEDAL.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.