2000 Ford Focus: power window failure

Filed Oct 3, 2009 · Visibility · 118,764 miles · OR

Ford focus electric window motor replacement because of plastic parts. Must replace the motor to get the plastic window parts. This has happen to 3 out of four windows and the price to replace is $200 - $300 each window. This is a common problem with all focus owners all over the nation.

Filed Jul 15, 2008 · Visibility · 34,000 miles · NV

Driving along, rolled down driver side rear window for fresh air, window fell out of track, approx 1 month later same thing happened to passenger rear window same thing.

Filed Sep 8, 2005 · Electrical, Visibility · 35,000 miles · VA

12/03 -- rear driver side window regulator broke on a 2000 ford focus; window not used much 9/7/05 -- rear passenger side window regulator failed on same car as rolling down to clear morning condensation off and on since I've had the car, the driver side window and rear driver's side window have not worked due to a so called "short" the 2 regulators were replaced; the short has never been found or repaired and is a nuisance.

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Locks · TX · 1 injury

Three of the windows from my vehicle fell. The windows fell in three seperate incidents. First the rear passenger widow fell and almost broke and could have caused the glass to break in my two-year-old son's face. Approximately two months later the front driver side window fell, hitting me in my left middle finger. Lastly about two weeks ago the rear passenger side window fell with no incident. I only have one working window and I am affraid that if I have a passenger, the window might break and cause severe damage. At this moment I have not repaired the windows, but I was looking for a recall from ford. I have also noticed several other vehicles with the same problems. Vehicle: 200 ford focus.

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Visibility · 62,500 miles · IN

The front passenger's window began to work off and on and then failed completly. The window will not do anything now. I have not replaced anything yet due to financal difficultlies.

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · NM

I have had this car since 2003 and it has been nothing but trouble. I have had it into the shop for many of the previously stated repairs- ignition lock, revving/ gas line sticking, broken windshield with no outside cause, cracked side mirrors from cold, etc. This week my rear window fell into the door and would not roll up. The estimate is close to $400. I have had other problems, so many I can't recall them all now. I would advise others to avoid ford products in the future- I certainly will.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 40,000 miles · AZ

Since at least april 2003 the back right passagner side window will not rise or lower nor will the lock on the door lock from that seating position. The driver only can do it. While in nm driving from ky to az, my 2000 se began to lose engine power. As I drove at 70 MPH the engine began to stall, as if no gas was getting through the engine and the car began to die. I was able to safely pull to the side of the road; turned the car off for upwards of 2 hours, start the car again and drive. This happened 5 times from nm to az; over and over again. I called the 1800 ford roadside assistance number and was told since my car was out of warranty they would not send a tow for me. A commercial trucker was nice enough to follow me to the next town to a ford dealer. The service advisor at the dealership offered to look at my car the next day around noon, as he had 6 other focus owners in his shop with the same complaint and he had no idea what the problem is. I decided to press on to az while driving under 55 MPH on I-10. The car sat in my garage for 3 weeks before I drove it again. It is still doing it's drive and die and I am concerned now more than ever with the number of recalls on this vehicle what the deal is.

Filed Aug 22, 2003 · Visibility · TX

3 of 4 window regulators are broken in my 2000 ford focus - 2 rear windows and drivers window no longer go up and down. The windows fall into the door. First failure occured 8/02, second 6/03, third 8/03. Windows are currently taped up, which is a safety hazard as the tape obscures my vision.

Filed Apr 21, 2003 · Visibility · CA

While driving the driver side window fell down. The dealer was notified.

Filed Feb 21, 2003 · NC

I purchased a 2000 (4dr) ford focus wagon se on 06/17/00 and I have had nothing but trouble ever since. Here is a list of my complaints constant clicking and screeching noise when I turn or go over a bump sounds as if the car has arthitis problems sometimes my car will not start until after 3 or 4 attempts left back window will not roll down & although I have not heard it since summer the windows make noise when operated like glass rubbing against metal lubericate all of the car doors once a month because they screech extremely loud when opened or shut I have been in almost 4 accidents because of the enormous amount of severe blind spots on both the l & r sides of the car night driving bad - the car sits at a downward angle which allows rear vehicles headlights to blind you with your own rearview and side mirrors - this makes visibility impossible & very dangerous a sour-vinegar like smell appears sometimes on 02/23/02 @ sears auto center I had to replace my tires due to bowed/buckled - odometer was at 22114 - paid out of my pocket to replace tires $508.46 mechanic could not explain why this happened but instructed me to call ford & get reimbursed for the tires - I was told it was normal wear and tear no reimbursement. I do not feel this is a direct tire issue but a cause issue from the car itself saftey recall 00s31 everytime I hit a puddle after rain the engine makes a screaming sound & loses some power. After take the car hesitates like it slips into neutral gear? What is going on? Why is ford not held responsible for a bad product and a total recall on the car itself? This car has numerous complaints, ford does not give you a loaner for its bad product & the most they will say is we are sorry to inconvenience you or we apologize for this situation. I do not want their sympathy I want a car not just priced at 19,750.97 but valued at $19,750.97. I want a car that is safe & reliable!

Filed Apr 26, 2002 · Brakes, Fuel system · CA

I have taken the car back several times when I first purchased it to fix the brakes and hemborg ford told me, "that's just the way ford brakes are, metal on metal".. I've had so many problems with this car it's unbelievable.. I feel unsafe driving this car.. As it has locked me in many times..the windows will not roll down half the time.. The gas gauge only works half the time.. I wish I had never purchased this horrible product.. I will never purchase another ford vehicle again and I encourage friends and family not to buy their product either!