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2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,000 miles

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2000 Ford Focus drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2000 Ford Focus Owner Comments

problem #3

Apr 012008

Focus 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2000 Ford Focus #1 car has been owned by me since 2001 (bought from a dealer with 13K miles on it), it gets used lightly and never goes on long trips. I use it just for local driving, to and from work. (about 5 miles a day, car has 80K miles on it) this car is a lemon! I have had some of the strangest problems and gone through more recalls then anyone should have to. #2 problems I'm having currently: Suspension car's front passenger side spring has broken, makes very loud crunching noises when turning, needs repair. Electrical car has smelled of burning rubber, and electrical system has started smoking on more then one occasion, have come very close to going up in flames. Turning the car off then disconnecting the battery terminal cures the problem temporarily. Was also told by local mechanic front axles are bad, and need to be replaced soon but do not know much more about it. Problems I've had: Fuel pump recall, door latch recall, and battery cable recall. Have also had problems with the rear bearings of the car, paid out of pocket to fix those, because dealer told me there was no recall on them. After reading NHTSA campaign #01I017000 I have since learned otherwise. #3 all the problems I'm having with the car currently are not fixed. All the other ones were repaired by the dealer with the exception of the rear wheel bearings. The front spring is still available as is still on the car, and he electrical system is still intact. I will have to replace the spring soon but I'll hold on to it. The same goes for the front axle's.

- Cushing, ME, USA

problem #2

Sep 102003

Focus 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 64,000 miles
Engine idles at 3,000 - 4,000rpm's when clutch is pressed in. It does this at a stopping position and while driving. Ford dealer spoke with Ford engineers and were told that it is "a characteristc of the car and is normal!"

- Robesonia, PA, USA

problem #1

May 282000

Focus 4WD

  • miles
The failure of the seal allowed differiential fluid to leak over the right side brake components causing the vehicle to have no brakes on a corner. Nlm

- Barrie, Ontario, Canada, CD, USA

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