Consumer was in an automobile accident, car was towed into dealership where she was advised that tires did not cause accident and there was nothing wrong with the brakes, two weeks later consumer went to another mechanic and was told that tires were bald and there was metal coming out of them, also rotors were cracked and had pieces missing out of them, so rotors and all brake pads had to be replaced.
2000 Ford Focus electrical complaints
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00 v 418 000/seat hinge: 00 v 411 000/wire harness: 00 v 303 000/rear wheel hub nuts: 00 v 218 000/fmvss 201: while vehicle was in the dealer shop for is routine check up consumer was informed of four recalls, and ,was unwilling to give a appointment for repairs, consumer called on two other occasions, and still dealer, hertige ford, burington, vt; phone# 802/865-8150 refused to help in these recall repairs. Seeking help from the federal safety agency in these matter.
There were no parts available for recalls oov-218 and 00v‑411. Nlm
Vehicle stalls intermittently at any speed. Before vehicle stalls dash lights come up. Frequency is increasing. Taken vehicle to dealer who cannot remedy situation.
Key could only be inserted half way into the ignition.
Received recall notice (00v‑303) october 2000, part(s) not available to correct campaign, received recall notices (00v‑218) & (00v‑411) december 2000, appointment made for january 2nd to correct all 3 campaigns, waited four hours at dealership, claimed vehicle, invoice showing "parts necessary to correct" recall campaigns (00v‑218) & (00v‑411) not there. Cj
Key failed/could not be inserted into ignition. Key in half way , but could not be released. When finally it was released, it could not be reinserted fully. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Mechanic was ordering new parts for ignition.
Consumer was traveling on highway and vehicle cut off without prior notice. Dealership was aware of problem.
Was pulling into driveway with turn signal on when vehicle shut down. Wheels locked up. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Mechanic could not locate cause of shut down. Contacted manufacturer & was informed it was a "hot ignition switch" problem. *ak making right hand turn into driveway started decrasing speed from 35 MPH to make turn, noticed that the stereo went silent ,lost dash ligh s including signals and steering wheel difficult to turn.
Car stalls repeatedly, and brakes whine loudly. We have had the car in the service center a total of 14 days on four separate occasions with no resolution. Ford tells us that they can not find the problem and we should continue to service the car untill further notice. I am very upset at ford as a company, they are not standing behind their product, and they are endangering the lives of my family members. I at no time feel safe driving this car, it shakes, squeaks, and most importantly stalls at any given time while driving down the road. I have records for all service repairs and documented proof that they attempted to fix the identical problem to no avail. I have already taken further legal action against ford, but I hope this complaint will help me in my legal battle.
While trying to start vehicle it would not start or move. Dealer cannot find cause.
While traveling at 45 a truck pulled in front of consumer's vehicle, and consumer hit the truck. Upon impact, none of airbags deployed.*ak the wire harness, motor mount, front and rear wheel bearings had failed and were replaced.
Iginition switch keeps locking up intermittently. Dealer notified, and replaced two ignition switchs on two separate occasions, but problem still occurs. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Ignition switch went out, causing vehicle not to start. Dealer has been contacted. *ak brakes also failed, consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for soft brakes, however dealer found no problems and one month later brake failure occured.
The AC evaporator case failed causing leakage.
Strut was replaced, tires were replaced 6 times because of the strut failure which caused excessive wear, the vehicle had less than 10,000 miles after all the tire replacements. (attorney for client)
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Also while starting vehicle there is a no start condition. Dealer cannot determine cause and not willing to assist consumer. Please provide further information.
The trunk lock will not release.
Radio failed.
Intermittently vehicle will stall and die without warning. Dealer inspected vehicle .
Brakes do not work and driver uses his clutch to slowdown vehicle. Also, front brake drums, and front shocks broke/ vehicle stalls unexpectedly, and the cv axle broke. Dealer cannot determine cause any of these problems. Please provide further information.
Car had been sitting for about 6 hours when it bursted into flames. Consumer had car towed to impound yard.
The car keeps stalling out. Dealer has said "it's your car, your problem, deal with it."
Vehicle will stop running while driving on highway. Engine and electronics will shut off, causing loss of power brakes and steering. Dealer has attempted to fix defect 3 times, but defect keeps occurring.
On 6 differentt ocassions, in the same day, my car would decelerate while I was trying to accelerate. On the last 3 ocassions, the car shut down and the engine, oil & battery lights came on. This occurred while I was on major roads & the highway; I could have been injuried/killed. My car was towed to the dealership & the tow truck driver informed me that my focus was the fifth one this week he towed with these prblems.
Vehicle stalls on highway without prior warning. Dealership is aware of the problem.
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Brakes to this date continue to be a problem; grinding, squeeling, etc; cruise control sticks, airconditioner leaks, sometimes ignition switch turns sometimes not, car vibrates excessively, car speeds up and slows down on its own, and stalls occassionally...received recall on rear drum axle but nothing from ford on anything else. I do not feel safe in this vehicle.
Radio volume goes up when shifting from park to reverse or reverse to drive or drive to park, after turning off ignition and removing key ,alarm still goes off as if key is still in ignition,you have to reinsert key and remove again to stop alarm outside door handles stay in open position sometimes after closing door
Vehicle stalls intermittently. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing could be found. Please fill free to provide further details.
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