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While in motion on a busy highway, driving 70 mph, my 2000 Ford Focus (62,000 orig miles) began downshifting; the engine light illuminated. Replacement of the neutral drive sensor was completed. Now, six months later same thing happening. Driving on a busy highway at speeds of 65 mph the '00 Ford Focus begins downshifting causing a decrease in speed at an alarming rate, rpms increase, engine light illuminates making the vehicle unsafe.
When I hit the brakes the whole car jolts when you go over 40 miles per hour of the steering shakes I've already replaced the safety neutral switch on a transmission now my car will not start it just makes a clicking noise and when it does turn over it immediately stalls out my cigarette lighter also lit a spark in the back of it go off and the brakes sometimes have grate brakes other tines I have to slam the brakes down to get any brakes.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle accelerated without warning several times. The contact called courtesy Ford Lincoln of rome, Inc. At 888-258-1265 (located at 101 us-411, rome, ga 30161) and was informed that there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The vehicle independently accelerated without warning at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence, parked, and then taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for inspection. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 00V302000 (vehicle speed control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
- La Verne, CA, USA
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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While attempting to park the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and the rpms increased. The vehicle independently accelerated over a curb and crashed into a house. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the insurance facility and the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that after shifting into the drive position, the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated to 20 mph. The brake pedal was engaged and was able to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
I was driving and my headlights and interior lights started to flicker and the check engine light came on and then the car just quit running after 10 minutes I was able to start the car and get home I have had this car (2000 Ford Focus) for a little over a year the place I purchased it from did not tell me about any problems but I have had problems for the whole time and they have only gotten worse I have put an alternator on it and changed a couple of wires that were melted but it did not help! I am afraid to drive the car now especially with my 2 year old in it with me this car is not safe to drive!!!
While driving the vehicle the electric dash cluster quit working and the vehicle cut off in the middle of traffic. The alternator was replaced then the vehicle did the same thing a few months later. The battery cables were replaced and the battery and the alternator were replaced as a precaution. The vehicle after 4 days and no driving longer that 35 miles a day the same thing happened again while traveling down the interstate.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 55 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floorboard. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence and a tree. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the arms and body. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle failed to return to an idle position. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 00V302000 (vehicle speed control). The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle independently increased acceleration to 90 mph. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The brake pedal was engaged when shifting into both neutral and park, which caused the vehicle to come to a stop. The vehicle driven cautiously to the dealer, who stated that the throttle body was stuck in an open position. In addition, the speed control cable was frayed. The vehicle was repaired. There were two recalls associated with the failure under NHTSA campaign id numbers: 00V302000 (vehicle speed control) and 99V346000 (vehicle speed control). The contact's VIN was not included in either recall campaign. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 07/16/13
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at any speed, the vehicle would suddenly accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and denied the contact any assistance with repairs because the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 99V346000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 166,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact was driving 5 mph when the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed head on into another vehicle. There were no injuries. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the defect. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 74,999.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and trying to decelerate, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and she was unable to brake. The vehicle was able to come to a stop by her coasting the vehicle. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. The consumer stated a recall was issued for the exact problem. However, her vehicle identification number was not included. Updated 05/04/11
The contact owns 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that when depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal would intermittently become stuck in the open throttle position. When the failure occurred, the contact would shift to neutral in order to release the pedal yet the vehicle would continue to exhibit an unusually high increase in engine rpms. The contacts mechanic informed that there was water entering the vehicle speed control sensor and causing the failure. In addition, the mechanic also advised him of a potential recall for the vehicle (NHTSA campaign id number: 99V346000-vehicle speed control) yet the contact was advised by an authorized dealer that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving 55 mph with the cruise control engaged the vehicle began to accelerate beyond the set speed, up to 80 mph. The contact tried to disengage the cruise control by stepping on the brake pedal and turning the cruise control off but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane and turn the ignition off. The contact opened the hood, pulled the throttle cable back and forth to disengage the cruise control. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the sudden acceleration and the manufacturer informed the contact that there was nothing they could do. The contact noticed that there were two recalls regarding the vehicle speed control and the throttle wire but the VIN was not related to the recall. The contact stated the failure could have caused a crash. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Possible throttle linkage sticking. I have owned a 2000 model year Ford Focus, for approximately 3 yrs. In the past 6 months I have had at least 3 occurrences where the vehicle's acceleration remains after releasing the accelerator completely, I have recurred to place the vehicle in neutral and pump the pedal, this has solved it so far, but I will have the vehicle inspected soon.
"tps/pedal position sensor a circuit malfunction" is what comes up on my actron engine scanner. The engine will rev up while driving sometimes. I checked the connection of the sensor and greased the connection pins for better connection. Rain seems to make it happen more often.
I have a 2000 Ford Focus that the cruise control cable started sticking wide open. After inspection I found the cable had wires in the cable housing broke and was causing the throttle to stick open. The cruise control would open the throttle while accelerating and would not release. I now have the cable disconnected from the cruise control Ford wants over $100 to fix the problem. It is a fault to the cable and should be recalled. Why want they issue a recall on this car. I could of been killed from the sticking throttle cable.
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- Onsted, MI, USA