2000 Ford Focus: water leaks into the cabin

Filed Oct 8, 2010 · Acceleration · 67,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that when depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal would intermittently become stuck in the open throttle position. When the failure occurred, the contact would shift to neutral in order to release the pedal yet the vehicle would continue to exhibit an unusually high increase in engine rpms. The contacts mechanic informed that there was water entering the vehicle speed control sensor and causing the failure. In addition, the mechanic also advised him of a potential recall for the vehicle (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v346000-vehicle speed control) yet the contact was advised by an authorized dealer that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 66,000 miles · KY

Brakes will not work when car first driven in morning. Have to stand on the brakes to avoid hitting someone. Ford will not fix this. This car is extremely dangerous along with the water leak, bad ignition key tumbler and poor gas mileage. It has been rotten from the get go. Needs to be recalled!

Filed Oct 16, 2005 · Body · 62,000 miles · UT

Water leaking on to the floorboard of the passenger side of the car. Repair person said it might be the heater core but there is no leaking of anti-freeze.

Filed Feb 6, 2005 · Body · 4,500 miles · GA

Water entering passenger floor. Carpet pad soaked mold smell in car.had it in dealer shop at 4500 miles 16000 miles they replaced carpet and obviously temporarily fixed the leak. Now the warranty is up and the dealer wants me to pay to have the leak fixed. I attempted to repair it myself but cant stop the leak. Ford has service bulletins about this water leak but apparently they don't know how to fix the leak either.now I am stuck with a molded smelling car and a wet carpet.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · OR

I have been in the shop about 7 times during the last 3 years due to problems with my new focus. The clutch failed at 6700 miles, along with the brakes, and things got worse from there. The front windshield leaked water into the roof, the fuse on the fan/air conditioning system melted, and the brake pads were replaced numerous times. Also, the fabric on the seats caused me to get shocked every time I got out of the car. Ford's lack of customer service was painfully obvious as well during these repairs. I ultimately traded in my car for a competitor's car and I'm feeling much better now.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Acceleration, Body · 58,776 miles · NC

Leaking water into passenger foot-compartment. Isolated problem to plastic cover that sits beneath windshield, and is mostly accessible with hood open. The problem is that the plastic comes away from windshield due to some buckling in the plastic. Fixed problem by applying pressure to plastic to bend it back to shape so it snagged-up closer to windshield. Not seen problem since. Mastic to adhere plastic to windshield might be an option to other people. The fuel gauge sometimes refuses to work. Found this to be case when key is put into ignition and key-turned to start engine was done too quickly. If entering key into ignition and then turning key each click, giving each click a half-second, then gauge appears to be more reliable. When engine goes into slow-idling state, engine idles very erratically and is not smooth. Sounds like only some of cylinders are firing. This has only started to occur today and since reading comments on this website, I'm concerned. Have tried adding fuel-injector-cleaner to fuel tank, awaiting results of that. The trunk would not close. The problem here was fixed by removing the locking assembly from the trunk-lid and simply dowsing the mechanisms with wd40 and then bending some spring-loaded components.. There are 2 moving components in the lock. First is shape of a loop that you can easily move with finger/screwdriver. This component locks onto stub that you can see when opening trunk. The other component is hidden within casing and moves in front of other component to hold it in a locked position. Problem was with this component. Problem was component had "somehow" gotten bent and not free to leave casing and block other component. Bending this to a position freeing it of casing fixed problem. Engine lacked power when under load when accelerating, vehicle would shudder and decelerate instead of accelerate. Problem resolved when ford dealer replaced spark-plugs plus leads and a full engine tune-up. $230 plus but fixed problem.

Filed Oct 20, 2003 · Body, Electrical · FL

Water leak in my 2000 ford focus. Upon reading this website I realize the other problems I've had are similar to this car. Car stalling, fuel gauge sticking, radio going out, carpet being replaced,wiper problems etc. When it rains the water can fill the passenger floorboard 2-3 inches. I've had the leak checked at several different places and so far no one can find the leak. According to this website the dealer can't find the problem either. My car is not under warranty any more, and I was informed if the leaking continues it will damage the "brain" computer or electrical system. If that happens and I have to spend a couple thousand to fix, but if the leaking is not found it will just happen again. I feel this car is unsafe and should have a recall. Also, I have not received notice of all the recalls that pertains to this car. I have received only one pertaining to the back real wheel bearing, which was replaced at dealer. But I see that there have been others. Why was I not notified?

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Body · NY

Water leaked in the vehicle through the passenger window.

Filed Apr 4, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · LA

Nar 04/07/2003 mr. While driving, the rear tire disconnected from the vehicle due to a failed wheel bearing.. The air condition repeatedly leaked water in the vehicle. The brakes were worn which required new rotors.

Filed Sep 13, 2002 · Visibility · OH

Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield cracked starting from the driver side bottom all the way to the top of the windshield and during rainy weather water leaks into the vehicle. Dealer notified. Nlm

Filed Apr 21, 2002 · Body, Transmission · PA

Transmission needed to be replaced at 7000 miles. At 25000 miles the car is having the same problems- hesitation, whining noises, and hard shifting. The trunk door must be slammed as hard as possible several times before it closes. Also a passenger compartment water leak had to be repaired four times before it was fixed.

Filed Mar 5, 2002 · Body, Brakes · VA

After 6 months of purchase, the brake system specifically rotors failed. While applying brakes there was a constant grinding noise, resulting in extended stopping distance before vehicle came to a complete stop. Mechanic stated ford focus had these common problems, also experiencing other problems such as erratic speedometer failure, an the interior light fell out from roof of vehicle, and 2 inches of water entering from side of door. *ak