Vehicle is having the same defect with the wire harness as stated in recall number 000 v 411 000, but their VIN number is not included. Ts brake lights inoperative at times also ABS light comes and dash and dome light go off intermittently. Trunk release inoperative. Latch assembly replaced.
2000 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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I went to warm up my ford focus zx3 as usual on tuesday morning, but when I turned on the heater/deforoster nothing happened. I then got it serviced and was told that the heater/defroster switch had melted. My concern is that there could of been/ still can be a fire if the electrical system is faulty enough to melt the switch.
Ignition lock cylinder will not turn. Ford has refused to pay as my 36,000 mile warranty has expired. I am going to contact everyone I can think of to try to get this taken care of. I would appreciate being contacted if any class action law suits are filed against ford for violation of lemon laws.
The battery cable coroded causing the vehicle to shut down at highway speed. Please provide any addition information. Ts
Here's a serious safety defect that needs to be corrected. Since I bought my 2000 focus zts (with less than 45,000 miles on it) it has had all the recall services done (six, if I recall correctly) and two windshields replaced too (due to edge cracks developing). This week a serious new problem surfaced: a wire sheared off within a connector that goes to the ignition coil, part of the main engine harness. I was traveling and all of a sudden the engine simply died. If this happened in traffic or on the highway, a serious accident would have resulted. Luckily, I was on a quiet street. This is a manufacturing defect that ford should acknowledge and correct at no charge to the owner. To make the matter worse, the dealer tells me that the connector that failed is not available from ford as a replacement part -- the whole main engine harness has to be replaced, with more than eight hours of labor required, plus the cost of the harness. It will end up costing close to a thousand dollars. If the connector were available it would cost under three hundred dollars to repair.
Consumer states the ignition switch it is not working properly, key go only half way and it takes longer time to put it inside the switch. Dealer has been notified and wont fix. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer notice once placing vehicle key in the ignition switch consumer was unable to start engine. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer has experienced many problems with this vehicle. There is occasional grinding noises when braking suddenly, the brake pedals squeak, the transmission jumps out of gear, there are problems when accelerating, the vehicle stalls when driving above 55 MPH, the cruise control is inoperative, and various electrical problems. *jg
Consumer states after putting key in ignition switch consumer was unable to turn switch to start the vehicle. Consumer contacted a lock smith. Dealer was notified and notice ignition cole need to be replace. Vehicle is on it's third repair. Please provide further ph information.
Consumer states that the key will not come out of the ignition.dealer notified and repaired, 14,000 miles later problem reoccurred. Ph
Consumer was exiting a parking garage and placed vehicle in reverse. Without warning, car suddenly accelerated and rear tail spun around 2 times then hit a parked vehicle. Consumer did apply brakes with no success. Ph insurance company informed dealership that there were two recalls that dealt with a defective throttle and speed control which was not performed on the vehicle prior to the accident. Other problems included weezing noise while turning. Power steering racked failed and replaced. Lack of power steering in steering wheel. Rear brake pad replacement. Rear wheel bearing noise. Defective wheel bearings replaced. Tire punctured and replaced. Hesitation on acceleration. Fuel pump and gasket replaced. Tires rotted out. Key stuck in ignition. Replaced malfunctioned shifter assembly. Trunk lid wouldn't latch. Latch replaced.
The key would not turn the ignition was locked in place it would not move at all and the steering wheel was locked. I called roadside assistance and they told me it was a common problem, in fact, they told me what kind of car I had before I told them, and they said they no longer come out on that defect. They said there are a lot of problem with these models and they had many calls on the ford focus . I am just out of warranty period which is 36000. I don't feel this is my fault. I feel it is a defect with the product. I have had several other problems for which ford refuses to own up to, and I feel the public is being shammed with their claims that this is the #1 car they sell. The steering wheel is locked and I am stuck without being able to move my car. How could I expect this to happen, I feel this is a ford problem, I don't feel that I should have to pay (note: this happened jan 6, 2003, but your site only goes to 2002, therefore, I had to use dec 31, otherwise I could not continue).
The consumer has experienced the following: the replacement of the left dash board cluster (temperature gauge inop from the time of purchase), reattachment of rubber seal around driver door window, reattachment of fuel pump, reattachment of headliner in rear of vehicle, uncrimping of fuel line, lubrication driver door handle(sticking), lubrication of catch on rear passenger side door(had come open while vehicle was in motion), replacement the turn signal switch in steering column-had to be turned off manually, persistent noises/vibrations in the front end of vehicle starting at 36k miles and was told that the tires had tread that was too narrow/were high performance which wasn't needed/was also told that the vibration was caused by improper tire care and tire cupping, the left rear shock needed replacement, and the radio goes out-sometimes goes out when the heat is turned up high. Scc
The ignition switch on my car is not working. If it has to be replaced, it will be the third time since I bought the car. Which was in febuary of 2002. If a locksmith shop can repair the problem, why is it that a ford dealership can't?
I bought my ford focus 2000, brand new in july of 2000. Since then, I've had the wheel bearings replaced twice, the rear door stopped latching and I had to drive it to the dealer with my son holding the door shut, my alternator had to be replaced and still the lights get dim when I turn on the heater, the plastic and rubber door molding started coming loose and falling off right after I bought the car, the brakes have never stopped squealing, and now my key is stuck in the ignition and it won't come out. Every time I take my car to a dealer, they always say the same thing "oh, that is common with the ford focus". After reading all of the consumer complaints, I guess you could say these problems are common with the ford focus. I've had nothing but problems with this car and expect to experience many more because so far the track record for the ford focus is extremely poor. After reading the numerous complaints, I hope ford is forced into recalling the ignition cynlinder or switch whichever is to blame for the key to becoming stuck in the ignition and the wheel not locking while the car is in park. Ts
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the electrical system on the vehicle. Also stated that the power windows does not work also the power locks on the vehicle do not work. Dealer was contacted and vehicle was taken to the shop on three different times and it was finely fixed but consumer still thinks that the vehicle still has different issues. Ts the brakes squealed, and the vehicle would shut off when the brakes were applied hard, and the vehicle would have to be placed in park in order to restart. A fuse was replaced and had blown again, there was a short ground in the wire on the rear passenger door shorting to the ground, recall 00s50/deck lid wire harness, and two door lock actuators were replaced. Scc
Continued problems with ford 200 focus zts. Bearings, electircal system, brake and paint issues among others.
1 week after purchase took in for brakes and rotors, 3 months later same thing, two months following ignition locked along with A/C not working need another lining, right now ignition is trying to lock again needs calipers brakes rotors car is stalling mechanic just made me aware that the two tires on the right has four lug wheels two tires on the left has five lug wheels. The car sounds horrible no money to repair all these problems fell like I have to pay for something that's not even drivable ford will not do anything or dealer still covered under factory warranty I believe deep in my heart they sold me a lemon I know there's no way a car should have four, five lugs it means that they salvage the car threw it back together and had it sitting waiting for the first sucker! Me but I'm going to try to fight this all the way no matter what it takes. Dt
The vehicle began stalling at every stop light or intersection when braking. The owner managed to turn around and drive back to her house. The vehicle has been towed to the nearest dealership for diagnosis. Please describe details. Ts
Consumer stated there was excessive corrosion on the positive terminal of battery. Consumer had to clean terminal monthly. Ts *tt
Consumer stated there was excessive corrosion on the positive terminal of battery. Consumer hads to clean terminal monthly. Consumer also stated the insulation on positive terminal was starting to melt at the point where it connects to battery. Ts *tt
The battery cable (part #14301) shorted out, causing the car not to start as well as other minor electrical issues. I found the part was recalled for my vehicle(the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v288000), and contacted ford. They had said that the car/part was not covered by the recall since my car was made in nov 99, and the recall only covers cars made after jan 2000. I just wanted to make it know that I experienced (and paid for) the failure and suggest that earlier made cars may be having the same issue. Dt
The consumer place the key inside of the vehicle and it wouldn't start. The vehicle had three ignition switch put on prior. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
This will be the third switch this car has had and a few other people I talked to. The same problem seems to me there must be a problem the dealer said it's only guarnteed 12 months or 12 thousand miles don't seem right to me. Dt
No summary. Dt
Consumer called compliaining about having problems with the wiring harness wich affects the back up lights and the cruise control on the vehicle. Dealer and manufactured were contacted and direct consumer to our hotline. Mr
When consumer starts their vehicle. The ignition switch and steering wheel will lock up, and keys will get stuck in the ignition. Had vehicle towed. Dealership replaced the ignition switch. Ts
On 2 occasions in last week vehicle completely stopped without any warning while driving in heavy rush hour traffic. All electric systems failed. There were no warning lights prior to engine shutting down. First failure, battery replaced; charging system checked but seemed ok. Five days later same thing happened alternator and battery replaced. Afraid to drive the car on highway now, for fear it will shut down without warning at high speed. I was very lucky not to have caused a major accident. Dt
I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle just last month the cable and motor in the rear passenger side door window burned up and now will cost over $600. To fix I can not get the front rack & pinion fixed because it will cost $1800.00. The transmission is going out now it slips out of gear sometimes not at all. I just got the brakes repaired for the third time in may and they are again squeaking. I have all of my receipts for work done to this car. I am now having to put power steering fluid in once or twice a week. The automatic locks on the doors lock and unlock all the time, and the electric instruments turn off by themselves. (radio) the driving lights go out at times and will not come back on. Please help me, I am a single mother and have complained to courtesy ford they want to charge me diagnostic $90.00 for each item I am complaining about and then the amount it will take to fix all of the things wrong. This vehicle I just recently found out has had six different owners before me and one was rental car company. I do not know who the rest of them were. Courtesy ford had said there was only one owner. They will not listen to me and now the focus' have a front suspension recall that may have been the problem the whole time with the brakes and the tire replacements and the power steering problems.!!! Please help me. Dt
The engine on my ford focus has stalled while driving 4 seperate times since purchasing it 2 years ago, it happens when I let off the accelerator and push in the clutch while turning. I haven't had an accident yet only by pure luck on my part. The other problem is my ignition went bad when the keying mechanism in the ignition locked up not allowing my key to enter, after talking to the tow truck driver he said that he gets call all the time about focus ignitions going bad. It cost me almost $500 for the tow and repair work. Dt
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