2000 Ford Focus Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2000 Ford Focus, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 67,750 miles. The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (19% of reports).
- 170vehicle speed control complaints
- 67,750median miles at failure
- 26mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 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.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 32 of 170 complaints (19%)
- Please provide: mentioned in 12 of 170 complaints (7%)
- Suddenly accelerated: mentioned in 9 of 170 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 54 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 170 complaints, 26 mention a crash, 10 an injury.
Ford Focus vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 27 | 3% | 11,500 |
| 2017 Focus | 37 | 4% | 35,728 |
| 2016 Focus | 36 | 3% | 33,707 |
| 2015 Focus | 42 | 4% | 45,000 |
| 2014 Focus | 164 | 6% | 19,500 |
| 2013 Focus | 112 | 5% | 21,277 |
| 2012 Focus | 166 | 4% | 46,000 |
| 2011 Focus | 9 | 8% | 47,000 |
| 2010 Focus | 50 | 17% | 64,000 |
| 2009 Focus | 33 | 14% | 59,000 |
| 2008 Focus | 14 | 6% | 70,000 |
| 2007 Focus | 27 | 7% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Focus | 25 | 12% | 82,000 |
| 2005 Focus | 45 | 10% | 73,000 |
| 2004 Focus | 18 | 5% | 41,500 |
| 2003 Focus | 14 | 1% | 9,250 |
| 2002 Focus | 21 | 2% | 13,040 |
| 2001 Focus | 66 | 4% | 45,000 |
| 2000 Focus | 170 | 5% | 67,750 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Vehicle speed control:cables
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control and automatic transmission. A speed control cable could have a core wire that is long enough to catch on the sleeve at the throttle body end of the cable during wide-open throttle acceleration.
Risk: A throttle that does not return to idle could result in reduced vehicle control and, potentially, a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the speed control cable. Owner notification began october 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control. The speed control cable end fitting can allow water to enter the speed control servo assembly. If this occurs, corrosion in the servo assembly could develop and cause intermittent speed control operation or prevent the throttle from returning to idle.
Risk: A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the speed control cable (with a new cable that incorporates a glass-filled end cap) and inspect the assembly for internal corrosion. Servos with evidence of corrosion will also be replaced. Owners are advised not to use the speed control until the vehicles are repaired.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
TL* 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 [redacted] (LOCATED AT 101 US-411, ROME, GA 30161) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Ford Focuss have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 170 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2000 Ford Focus (5% 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 vehicle speed control?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 67,750 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2000 Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 32 of 170 complaints, followed by “please provide” (12).
Other 2000 Ford Focus problems
See all 2000 Ford Focus problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Focus years.