2000 Ford Focus technical service bulletins
298 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2000 Ford Focus.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- For 2000-2005 Focus vehicles built on or before 1/26/2005 Safety Recall 05S27 has been issued for vehicles...
- Ford: rear door latches are experiencing corrosion in pawl pivot area that prevent proper engagement of...
- Ford: on some vehicles, operating for an extended time in high corrosion area, a safety recall 05S27 was...
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0L zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip
- Rear brake squeal
- Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips
- Erratic instrument cluster gauges and/or warning indicators - service tip
- Vent leak
- Harsh transmission engagement and or DTC P0705
- Safety belt web stop button service
- No crank on start charging system warning indicator on driveability concerns and or malfunction indicator...
- Unable to remove ignition key - service tip
- Safety recall 05S27
- Brake and anti-lock brake system lights on after hec (hybrid electronic cluster) replacement
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- Engine vibration at idle
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Additional coverage for front coil springs - supplement #1
- Difficulty changing gears - unable to engage gears
- A/c condenastion leak
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Inoperative speed control system
- Rough idle, low power and / or stall at idle, a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic...
- Grinding when shifting into third gear
- Gear rattle or gear rollover noise from the transaxle at idle, in neutral, with the clutch pedal up (engaged)
- Turn signal cancel concern
- Diagonal wear or cupping on the rear tires
- Belt squeal
- Front end creaking, crunching, grinding and/or rattling noise from the front suspension while driving at...
- Stalling, engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms as a result of...
- Runs rough and/or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on condition with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P402...
- Automatic turn signal cancellation inoperative
- 3-4 shift flare/neutral - service tip
- Excessive front brake pad wear, front brake creep/groan noise, front brake dust and/or rotor wear
- Harsh transmission engagement with possible malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and diagnostic trouble...
- Rear shock noise from the rear of the vehicle over bumps
- Vehicles not equipped with anti-lock brake system (ABS) may have the red brake light and amber ABS light...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Water in climate control heater blower motor case, which CAN be associated with an inoperable heater...
- Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0402 and/or P0403 or runs rough in wet weather conditions
- Front end creaking, crunching, grinding and or rattling noise from the front suspension while driving at...
- Intermediate axle shaft bearing replacement
- Hood release cable breaking/binding in cold weather
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Rear tire inner edge wear
- Clunking noise from the rear of the vehicle over bumps
- Noise from right halfshaft support bearing
- Harsh transmission engagement with possible malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and diagnostic trouble code...
- Coolant leak from a cracked coolant degas bottle
- Check engine light on and diagnostic trouble code P0460 (fuel level sensor circuit malfunction) - service tips
- Squeak and rattle condition from the instrument panel
- Clunking noise from the rear over bumps
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Additional coverage for front coil springs
- Higher than normal idle speed, runs rough at idle and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0171
- Front end creaking, crunching noise at low speeds while turning
- Inoperative horn condition
- Noise from the right halfshaft support bearing
- Electrical - horn inoperative - vehicles equipped with 2.0L engine only
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
- Unable to communicate with/reprogram powertrain control module (PCM)
- Spi engine - oil leak - contract request
- Noise (whine/moan, whistling, humming, drumming or rattling) from the drivetrain which appears to be...
- High decklid closing effort
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Trim-ignition lock cylinder difficult to turn, unable to remove sticking ignition key-ignition lock...
- Some wagons may exhibit the liftgate not staying in the fully upright position in cold climates
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vertical crack in the outside mirror glass with no visible signs of impact,...
- Some vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle and 2.0L zetec engine may exhibit a malfunction...
- Information on north american built vehicles which were not equipped with a perimeter / active anti-theft...
- Some vehicles with 15 inch firestone tires may exhibit signs of diagonal wear or cupping on the rear tires
- Some vehicles equipped with the 2.0L spi engine may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated...
- Some vehicles may exhibit front brake pad linings that exhibit an unacceptable rate of wear
- Concerns with front suspension creak, crunch noise while turning at slow speeds
- Some vehicles equipped with 15 inch firestone tires may exhibit signs of diagnonal wear or cupping on the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Information on vehicles with programmable modules
- Some vehicles may exhibit a locked rear seat belt retractor after moving the rear seat from the fold down...
- Exhibiting inoperative power door locks due to fuse 63 failure
- Some vehicles equipped with 15 inch firestone tires may exhibit signs of diagonal wear or cupping of the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit engine vibration at idle in drive, neutral and reverse
- Some vehicles may exhibit a transmission fluid leak
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an exterior mirror that is loose or shakes when driving
- Some vehicles may exhibit an engine vibration at idle, most noticeable when engaged in reverse
- Information regarding diagnostic trouble code B1300, power door lock circuit failure
- Information regarding diagnostic trouble code B2496 (panic feature does not operate correctly)
- Concerns with delayed shifts after final drive gearset ratio change or transaxle replacement
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Customer satisfaction program 01B85 regarding replacement of the rear wheel bearings which may experience...
- Customer satisfaction program regarding replacement of corroded rear wheel bearings
- Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to turn, unable to remove, or sticking ignition key
- Front brake noise which may be due to premature front brake wear
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel gauge that reads empty when the tank is full
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rear brake squeal noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit a grinding/crunching noise from the front strut area
- Some vehicles may exhibit gauges that sweep condition
- Concerns with premature even tire wear
- Concerns with oil smell in passenger compartment
- Concerns with headlamp moisture/condensation in lens assembly
- Subject regarding ck ground connections
- Subject regarding premature tire wear
- Some vehicles equipped with a 2.0L zetec engine may exhibit a hesitation/surge at cruise or light tip-in,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit premature tire wear
- Some vehicles may exhibit an oil smell in passenger compartment
- Information regarding body side molding replacement
- Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative power door locks due to fuse 63 failure
- Exhibiting higher than normal idle speed, runs rough at idle and / or diagnostic trouble code P0171
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rear brake squeal noise due to the composition of the lining material
- Exhibiting a shifter difficult to shift out of park
- A condition may exist with intermittent stall / hesitation or lack of power
- Some vehicles may exhibit an ignition key that is difficult to remove from the ignition lock cylinder...
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L zetec engine and MTX-75 manual transaxle may exhibit a gear rattle or...
- Some wagons built through 05/02/2001 may exhibit a clunking noise from the rear over bumps
- Some vehicles may have front brake pad linings that exhibit an unacceptable rate of wear
- Owner notification program regarding certain 2000 model year vehicles built with 5-SPEED manual transaxles...
- Some vehices equipped with MTX-75 manual transaxle may exhibit a gear rattle in neutral / neutral gear...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Owner notification program informing onwers that ford and sony electronics have determined that under...
- Information on the removal / installation of fuel line from fuel pump module
- Some 2000 - 2001 vehicles may exhibit an intermittent self-activation of the power door locks
- Some vehicles with 2.0L spi engine only, may exhibita burning oil smell noted from outside or from within...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0300 through P0304...
- Subject regarding printed service manual pinpoint tests incorrect
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light on with diagnostic trouble code P1233, P1235, P1237 (fuel...
- Exhibiting an ignition key that is difficult to remove from the ignition lock cylinder intermittently, but...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a yellow four wheel anti-lock brake (4WABS) lamp on with on eor more diagnostic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a freeze of the pid data during four wheel anti-lock brake (4WABS) activation
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L 2V spi engines only, may exhibit a hot soak restart stall or hesitation...
- Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty turning ignition key
- Some vehicles may exhibit a yellow four wheel anti-lock brake (4WABS) lamp on after system service and...
- Information on using correct drill bits when performing safety recall 00S31 (left rear wheel retention -...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a red and / or amber brake warning lamp(s) on without setting a diagnostic...
- Subject regarding autolock enable/disable procedure
- Exhibiting difficulty turning ignition lock cylinder
- Some vehicles equipped with the 2.0L spi engine may exhibit a check engine light on and diagnostic trouble...
- Some vehicles built before 8/31/2000 may exhibit a squeak noise from the door check strap area while...
- Owner notification program for certain vehicles built with 5-SPEED manual transaxles - clutch master...
- Information on the availability of the MTX-75 transmission shift aligner tool
- Some vehicles may exhibit radio inoperative / radio intermittent operation
- Information on service replacement modules requiring programming
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight engine vibration at idle, most noticeable when engaged in reverse
- Some vehicles may exhibit front or rear seat seams that are splitting / improper sew or thread that may be...
- Some vehicles may exhibit the charging system indicator illuminated at times or constantly
- Some vehicles that were built with powertrain control module (PCM) calibration strategy features may cause...
- Concerns with cruise control cable
- A halfshaft bearing noise (whine / moan, whistling, humming, drumming or rattling) from the drivetrain...
- Information on subwoofer inoperative
- Subject regarding remote keyless entry (RKE) programming procedure
- Subject regarding running change on the drivers side seat belt
- Some vechiles equipped with 4500N cassette radios may exhibit a condition where the radio comes back on...
- Exhibiting door locks that cycle erratically when activated
- Some vehicles may exhibit a clutch pedal that bleeds by slowly with the pedal applied for an extended...
- Some vehicles may exhibit plastic wheel covers that are distored near the lug nut and outer edge area on...
- Concerns with water entering the front right passenger floor pan throught he air handling case
- Information regarding door applique loose
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise from the front struts due to normal suspension travel at full rebound...
- Some vehicles may exhibit transmission fluid weeping from the cooler line fittings at the transmission
- Some vehicles may exhibit erratic door locks or door locks that lock themselves
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise from the rear brakes
- Some vehicles equipped with the fn automatic transaxle may exhibit transmission fluid weeping from the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit noise from the rear brakes
- Erratic door locks or door locks that lock themselves
- Some vehicles may exhibit door appliques that are loose or do not fit flush with the door
- Some vehicles may exhibit a panel/defrost door fluttering noise when the climate control system is in full...
- A whistling noise from the heater plenum near the blower motor resistor
- Experiencing a hot soak restart stall or hesitation upon restart after short hot soak (15-30 minutes)
- Concerns with water entering the front right passenger floor pan through the air handling case
- A condition may exist where the ignition key is difficult to turn
- Subject regarding air bag simulator
- Engineering is investigating vehicles that may exhibit front or rear brake noise
- Information update on programming the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitters
- Engineering is interested in customer concerns related to audio systems to accurately identify audio...
- Some vehicles built 02/23/00 to 04/07/00 may exhibit a DTC B1427 that will not clear from the central...
- Subject on the demonstration/delivery hold,: emission recall 00E09
- Some vehicles may exhibit water entering the front right passenger floor pan through the air handling case
- Concerns with a hard to turn ignition key
- Some vehicles built 02/23/00 to 04/07/00 may exhibit a diagnostic trouble code B1427 that will not clear...
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L spi 2V engine only, may exhibit a hot soak restart stall or hesitation...
- Information on replacing a broken / cracked windsdhield
- Information on vehicles exhibiting a steering pull / drift left or right condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit a yellow four wheel anti-lock brake (4WABS) lamp on with one or more of the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a freeze of the pid data during four wheel anti-lock brake (4WABS) activation
- Some vehicles may exhibit a slight engine vibration
- A stall or run rough condition while slowing to a stop on some vehicles equipped with 2.0L zetec 4V engine...
- Subject regarding request for feedback on windshield
- Exhibiting a steering pull / drift left or right
- Some vehicles may exhibit a yellow four wheel anti-lock brake (4WABS) lamp on with one or more diagnostic...
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L 2V spi engines only may exhibit a hot soak restart stall or hesitation...
- Vehicle may experience a fluttering noise from the pcv valve after engine shutdown on some vehicles
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Diagnostic assistance for anti-lock brake system.
- Noise concern coming from the lower engine splash shield that covers the crank pulley
- An intermittent increase in the radio volume during park to reverse neutral to drive, and abrupt drive to...
- The vehicle may exhibit a MIL on and DTC P1518.
- All vehicles with securilock (PARTS) do not use the same type of ignition key
- The following consistent driveability symptoms: hard starting, rough running, spark knock, missing, and...
- Information regarding the service replacement of the PCM
- Information on diagnostic assistance required for a 2000 focus anti-lock brake concern
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L spi may exhibit a MIL on and DTC P1518
- Some vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following consistent driveability symptoms: hard starting,...
- Information regarding the servicing diagnosis which has LED to the replacement of the powertrain control...
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L spi 2V engine only, may exhibit a hot soak restart stall or hesitation...
- Some vehicles may exhibit door locks that cycle erratically when activated
- Some vehicles built through april 2000 may exhibit a clutch pedal that bleeds by slowly with the pedal...
- Some vehicles built after 02/05/2000 have the drivers side seat belt pretensioner located on the seat belt...
- Information on inpsection of fuse #63
- Information on the replacement of a broken / cracked windshield
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Brief information stating that the orange o-ring on the power steering pulley is for assembly purposes...
- Subject regarding the speed control servo / cable install service tip
- Some vehicles may exhibit a speedometer indicator needle that sticks on 140 mph (220 kph)
- Some vehicles may exhibit gauges that sweep especially after starting the engine
- Information regarding speed control switch voltage readings - service tip
- Some vehicles built before 10/28/99 may exhibit a noise condition described as flutter, tapping, flapping...
- Concerns with noise from the front struts due to normal suspension travel at full rebound while driving...
- Some brief information for vehicles exhibiting a front brake groan / grunt noise
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeal noise from the rear brakes
- Information on installing and removing steel wheel covers
- Service information on installing the 5-SPOKE trend wheel center cap properly
- Some vehicles equipped with 2.0L engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the...
- Sbuect regarding dome lamp issues
- Concerns with inoperative power windows
- Some vehicles may exhibit a trunk lid that is difficult to close
- Some vehicles equipped with the automatic transaxle may exhibit a stall condition or a vibration / shudder...
- Updated information regarding the power steering pump pulley on vehicles built prior to 10/06/1999 and...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel gauge that always indicates empty even after filling the fuel tank.
- Some vehicles may require ignition keys to be reprogrammed after the key codes have been erased
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes P1516, P1518, P1519 or...
- Concerns woth vehicles exhibiting a deck lid that is difficult to close
- Some vehicles equipped with automatic transmission may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on and a...
- Service tip information on installing speed control servo / cable
- Concerns about the dome lamp not operating or on all the time
- Some vehicles may exhibit power windows that are inoperative
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting a trunk lide that is difficult to close
- Some vehicles may require separating or replacing the engine or transmission assemblies in service
- Some customers may report a concern of radio operating with ignition switch off, with or without a key in...
- Information on inoperative exterior door handles
- Some vehicles may exhibit gauges that sweep especially after starting the engine
- Subject regarding the speed control switch voltage readings - service tip
- Some vehicles may exhibit a noise condition described as flutter, tapping, lapping or ticking coming from...
- Experiencing a noise from the front struts due to normal suspension travel at full rebound while driving...
- Experiencing front brake groan / grunt noise which is characterized by a groaning / grunting sound emitted...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a deck lid that is difficult to close
- Subject regarding key programming information
- Experiencing a squeal noise from the rear brakes
- Subject regarding steel wheel cover installation
- Information regarding the 5-SPOKE wheel center cap
- Subject regarding the power steering pulley
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel gauge that always indicates empty even after filling the fuel tank
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Some vehicles may exhibit instrument cluster warning lamps that are inoperative
- Vehicles built prior to 10/06/99 equipped with 2.0L spi engine will have a 7 rib power steering pump...
- Some models may exhibit instrument cluster warning lamps that are inoperative
- Information on programming the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitters on certain vehicles
- Some customer may report a concern with the radio volume going up and down on its own while driving or...
- Vehicles may exhibit a radio that is intermittently inoperative
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- Vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, the ignition key may be difficult to remove in the park...
- Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle may exhibit a harsh transmission engagement with possible...
- Experiencing excessive power steering noise and fluid foaming in the reservoir on initial engine start up
- Subject regarding assembly contact phone line for product concerns
- Information on programming remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitters
- Some customers may report a concern of radio volume going up and down on its own while driving or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a radio that is intermittently inoperative
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color
- On some vehicles equipped with automatic transmission, the ignition key may be difficult to remove in park...
- Some vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle may exhibit a harsh transmission engagement with possible...
- Subject regarding excessive power steering noise and fluid foaming inthe reservoir on initial engine start-up
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Owner notification program to replace the engine fuel pulse damper
- Subject regarding passenger side engine mount assembly manufactured with incorrect hardware prior to...
- Subject regarding bonus edsr award points for ford focus reports
- Exhibiting a squeaking / rattle in the instrument panel, ppor radio fit in instrument panel or excessive...
- Information regarding the new passive anti-theft system named encrypted passive anti theft (EPATS)
- Information regarding the 2000 focus edsr request
- Information regarding focus key programming, anti theft system
- Subject pertaining to vehicles equipped with the 4500N (cassette) or 4600N (CD) radios exhibiting...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4500N (cassette) or 4600N (CD) radios may exibit intermittent and / or...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak / rattle in the instrument panel, poor radio fit in instrument panel or...
- Subject regarding batter disconnect connector action
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