2000 Ford Focus Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 366 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2000 Ford Focus, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (47% of reports).
- 366fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 52,000median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $980typical repair cost reported by owners
- 44%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 172 of 366 complaints (47%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2000 Ford Focus at $980, and half of them between $740 and $1,150.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 183 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 366 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Focus fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 65 | 8% | 67,000 |
| 2017 Focus | 61 | 7% | 60,000 |
| 2016 Focus | 61 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 2015 Focus | 34 | 3% | 77,000 |
| 2014 Focus | 53 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 2013 Focus | 53 | 3% | 99,000 |
| 2012 Focus | 56 | 1% | 95,771 |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% | 44,150 |
| 2010 Focus | 15 | 5% | 51,835 |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% | 58,000 |
| 2008 Focus | 1 | 0% | 32,233 |
| 2007 Focus | 8 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Focus | 7 | 3% | 58,000 |
| 2005 Focus | 17 | 4% | 51,000 |
| 2004 Focus | 8 | 2% | 33,000 |
| 2003 Focus | 12 | 1% | 16,633 |
| 2002 Focus | 58 | 6% | 50,644 |
| 2001 Focus | 277 | 16% | 52,378 |
| 2000 Focus | 366 | 10% | 52,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.
Risk: This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.
Fix: This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. The free replacement will be available for a period of 10 years following the original purchase of the vehicle, with no mileage limit. Owner notification is expected to begin during november 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. Shortly after the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 03v482000 (fuel system, gasoline), the failure indicated in the recall notice recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice for repairs, but the dealer stated that they did…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The vehicle stalled while the contact was driving approximately 40 mph. The contact was able to restart the vehicle however, the failure recurred intermittently whenever the fuel tank was one quarter of a tank fuel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for…
Stalled then would not crank over. Mechanic said they would need to replace the fuel pump. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Ford Focuss have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 366 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2000 Ford Focus (10% 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 fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2000 Ford Focus?
Owners report a typical cost of $980 (half paid between $740 and $1,150), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2000 Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 172 of 366 complaints.
Other 2000 Ford Focus problems
See all 2000 Ford Focus problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Focus years.