2000 Ford Focus Equipment Problems
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about equipment problems on the 2000 Ford Focus, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 44,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “air conditioner” (12% of reports).
- 112equipment complaints
- 44,500median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air conditioner: mentioned in 13 of 112 complaints (12%)
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 8 of 112 complaints (7%)
- Wheel bearing: mentioned in 6 of 112 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do equipment problems happen?
Based on 36 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 112 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Focus equipment complaints by model year
| Model year | Equipment complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 1 | 0% | 62,000 |
| 2016 Focus | 4 | 0% | 70,000 |
| 2015 Focus | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2014 Focus | 3 | 0% | 47,585 |
| 2013 Focus | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2012 Focus | 9 | 0% | 32,761 |
| 2010 Focus | 2 | 1% | 28,000 |
| 2008 Focus | 2 | 1% | 32,052 |
| 2007 Focus | 5 | 1% | 59,165 |
| 2006 Focus | 2 | 1% | 58,000 |
| 2005 Focus | 6 | 1% | 71,000 |
| 2004 Focus | 9 | 2% | 30,500 |
| 2003 Focus | 20 | 2% | 32,765 |
| 2002 Focus | 16 | 2% | 21,500 |
| 2001 Focus | 34 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2000 Focus | 112 | 3% | 44,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists equipment for the 2000 Ford Focus. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The key would no longer turn in the ignition, leaving me and my baby niece stranded far away from home. We parked the vehicle and when we returned, we found ourselves stranded, because the ignition lock could no longer be operated. Apparently this is a known problem with ford focus locks! *tr
The key has gotten stuck in the ignition three time now. The first time we could not get the car started in a rough neighborhood, and had to leave it over night. The second time i had to remove the battery cable in order to shut the car off. This last time i also had to remove the battery cable to…
I cannot even begin to explain the issues i have had with my 2000 ford focus zts. This car needs to be taken off the market and ford needs to reimburse all owners... My engine is now cutting off with no warning at any speed and i am afraid for not only my own life but my 7 year old and newborn…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Ford Focuss have equipment problems?
No. NHTSA has 112 owner complaints about equipment for the 2000 Ford Focus (3% of the 3,686 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Focus equipment?
No recall currently lists equipment for this vehicle.
At what mileage do equipment problems start?
The median reported mileage is 44,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about equipment problems on the 2000 Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “air conditioner”, in 13 of 112 complaints, followed by “ignition switch” (8).
Other 2000 Ford Focus problems
See all 2000 Ford Focus problems or equipment problems across all Focus years.