2000 Ford Focus Structure Problems
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2000 Ford Focus, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 61,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “side door” (7% of reports).
- 138structure complaints
- 61,500median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 25%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.
- Side door: mentioned in 10 of 138 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 34 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 138 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury.
Ford Focus structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 6 | 1% | 1,715 |
| 2017 Focus | 7 | 1% | 27,500 |
| 2016 Focus | 14 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2015 Focus | 16 | 2% | 17,900 |
| 2014 Focus | 63 | 2% | 37,146 |
| 2013 Focus | 84 | 4% | 50,500 |
| 2012 Focus | 332 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2011 Focus | 14 | 12% | 82,000 |
| 2010 Focus | 24 | 8% | 65,500 |
| 2009 Focus | 12 | 5% | 61,500 |
| 2008 Focus | 41 | 16% | 74,100 |
| 2007 Focus | 24 | 6% | 88,518 |
| 2006 Focus | 15 | 7% | 47,073 |
| 2005 Focus | 43 | 10% | 76,025 |
| 2004 Focus | 14 | 4% | 114,000 |
| 2003 Focus | 40 | 4% | 59,246 |
| 2002 Focus | 51 | 5% | 51,000 |
| 2001 Focus | 60 | 3% | 109,000 |
| 2000 Focus | 138 | 4% | 61,500 |
| 1999 Focus | 1 | 9% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the resultant hic(d) value at one target location ap1, located on the trim panel at the juncture of the a-pillar and roof side rail, may be greater than design intent.
Risk: In the event of a crash, an occupant contacting that location may not be provided the interior impact protection intended.
Fix: Dealers will remove the left and right side b-pillar and a-pillar trim panels, revise the headliner edge near the tops of the a-pillars to accept the new a-pillar trim panels with their energy absorbing tubes, and install the new a-pillar and the old b-pillar trim panels.
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. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance and was informed that the rear control arms and cradles were severely rusted and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for…
The rear door latches on my car have failed. The car's year and make was recalled under recall: 05s27, nhtsa campaign # 05v030000 however my vin number is not covered under this campaign. I now have rear doors tied together using a rope.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle slip on ice and crashed into a boulder. The contact stated that pieces of the dashboard fractured causing injuries to the front passenger's left side of the face, front of neck, chest, abdomen, and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Ford Focuss have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 138 owner complaints about structure for the 2000 Ford Focus (4% 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 61,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2000 Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “side door”, in 10 of 138 complaints.
Other 2000 Ford Focus problems
See all 2000 Ford Focus problems or structure problems across all Focus years.