2000 Ford Focus Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 390 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2000 Ford Focus, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 63,563 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear wheel” (19% of reports).
- 390suspension complaints
- 63,563median miles at failure
- 22mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,150typical repair cost reported by owners
- 32%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.
- Rear wheel: mentioned in 76 of 390 complaints (19%)
- Front coil: mentioned in 58 of 390 complaints (15%)
- Spring broke: mentioned in 39 of 390 complaints (10%)
- Provide further information: mentioned in 20 of 390 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2000 Ford Focus at $1,150, and half of them between $750 and $1,300.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2006), 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 suspension problems happen?
Based on 171 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 390 complaints, 22 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 7 an injury.
Ford Focus suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 3 | 0% | 32,000 |
| 2017 Focus | 3 | 0% | 13 |
| 2016 Focus | 6 | 1% | 96,918 |
| 2015 Focus | 4 | 0% | 29,285 |
| 2014 Focus | 19 | 1% | 44,002 |
| 2013 Focus | 15 | 1% | 36,159 |
| 2012 Focus | 28 | 1% | 43,500 |
| 2011 Focus | 5 | 4% | 35,366 |
| 2010 Focus | 19 | 7% | 24,100 |
| 2009 Focus | 25 | 11% | 25,000 |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% | 32,000 |
| 2007 Focus | 23 | 6% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Focus | 10 | 5% | 23,250 |
| 2005 Focus | 27 | 6% | 39,171 |
| 2004 Focus | 17 | 4% | 26,000 |
| 2003 Focus | 49 | 5% | 41,000 |
| 2002 Focus | 109 | 12% | 52,215 |
| 2001 Focus | 150 | 9% | 72,000 |
| 2000 Focus | 390 | 11% | 63,563 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension 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.
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…
Tl* the contact owns 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed, the contact was made aware that the coil springs had fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician verified the failure and determined that both coil springs needed to be…
Vehicle was accelerating from a traffic stop on a four lane city street. At approximately 200 feet beyond stop the vehicle went out of control and began swerving into oncoming lanes. Breaks and steering were ineffectual. Because of slow speed, vehicle stopped withing twenty to forty feet. Initial…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Ford Focuss have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 390 owner complaints about suspension for the 2000 Ford Focus (11% 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 63,563 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2000 Ford Focus?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,150 (half paid between $750 and $1,300), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2000 Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “rear wheel”, in 76 of 390 complaints, followed by “front coil” (58).
Other 2000 Ford Focus problems
See all 2000 Ford Focus problems or suspension problems across all Focus years.