2000 Ford Focus: airbag warning light

Filed Jul 14, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · CA

I had turned on my vehicle and the airbag light came on and stayed on. Originally, the airbag light would come on when I started the car in the mornings and then shut off when the car had been driven for a short period. I had an independent mechanic that I have used for 8 years investigate the issue and he suggested I file a complaint, as it is difficult for him to pinpoint the fault for the airbag light. This vehicle has over a dozen recalls on it already that have been fixed over the years. Some other issues have not been addressed ever, except for the same vehicle sold in canada. Also, I never received compensation for the brake disc replacement that had occurred after 22,000 miles had been on the vehicle. I never had to replace disc at such short time of driving a vehicle. Lastly, the center console is unstable and detached from the rear at the base of the arm rest, which was poorly secured with three 1/4 inch welds.

Filed Sep 3, 2010 · Airbags · 64,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that the air bag warning light came on. She took the vehicle to a dealer and they said the light would not come on for them so they could not diagnose the failure. The failure continued to occur and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. They stated that the passenger side air bag was defective and needed to be replaced at the owners expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 64,496.

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Airbags · 89,766 miles · IN

Dt: contact stated air bag warning light constantly illuminated. This happened twice on december 19, 2005. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, whom could not find the source of the problem. There were no other symptoms of any problems with the vehicle.

Filed Dec 5, 2005 · Airbags · GA · crash · 2 injuries

Dt: the contact's vehicle was involved in an accident. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The contact and her husband sustained injuries. She had broken ribs, a broken foot, and a cut on her head. The contact's husband had cuts on the head, a broken back, and had to receive a blood transfusion. The air bag light did not appear prior to the accident. The contact's insurance company picked up and impounded the vehicle. No further action has been taken. A police report was taken at the scene. *ak updated 05/04/06.

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 83,451 miles · ID

Within two weeks of purchasing the 2000 ford focus the air bag sensor broke, the brakes began to squeal and less than a month later the ignition locked. The car cannot be started or moved due to the locked ignition. Nothing was done about the brakes. The airbag light was replaced at a cost to me of $280.27. The ignition has not been repaired or addressed by the dealer.

Filed May 30, 2005 · Electrical, Suspension · 86,000 miles · 00 · fire

Events, just normal driving. Sway bar link disconnected causing sharp rightward pull at highway speed. Continued smelling of electrical burning from dash panel with intermittent instrument failure, and airbag lights flashing. Smoke came from the vent systems a couple times, but no fire noticed as of yet. Nothing has been done to correct failure, costs too much for me to have ford diagnose the problem, $500+ for dash labour costs to pull it and inspect.

Filed Dec 15, 2004 · Airbags · FL

The latest in a long line of problems with my 2000 ford focus wagon occurred today. The airbag warning light came on yesterday and stayed on. I took it to my mechanic today who informed me that the restraint system is malfunctioning and my airbags may not work as a result. The cost of repair will be $640. I have had problems with the brakes, rotors, ignition switch, check engine light, etc. I have never experienced so many problems with a car before. The ford focus is a lemon and is unsafe.

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Airbags · NC

Car purchased in dec. 03 in april 04 the air bag light just came on and stays on will not go off. Have to pay $77 just for a diagnostic test to find out what is wrong. Car has not been in any kind of accident therefore, the light shouldn't be on.

Filed May 7, 2004 · Airbags · 57,000 miles · TN

While driving air bag light illuminated and stayed lit the remainder of the time that vehicle was being operated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Engine · TX

I have had problems ever since I bought my 2000 ford focus with all the recalls - I have had my brakes redone and here under a year they are needing done again - not enough mileage - window mechanism not working on two windows - engine and airbag light on - constant problems with a car that everyone is having problems with the same things.

Filed Feb 10, 2004 · Airbags · OH

Airbag warning light has been illumanited for a month. Not under extended warranty will cost nearly $100.to just look at. Other compliants to the nhtsb ignored.

Filed Jan 1, 2004 · Airbags · 50,500 miles · CT

Airbag warning light in 2000 ford focus se came on and stayed on. Diagnostic indicated that restraint control module failed at just over 50,000 miles.