2000 Ford Focus engine problems

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Engine · 45 miles · OK

My car is stalling its jumping when I take off. I get stranded at convient stores, doctors appointments. After I get it up to 60 MPH its ok

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · MD

2000 ford focus se. Consumer writes in regards to engine and electrical problems. *ld *js

Filed Jan 17, 2020 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 135,962 miles · MD

When I hit the brakes the whole car jolts when you go over 40 miles per hour of the steering shakes I've already replaced the safety neutral switch on a transmission now my car will not start it just makes a clicking noise and when it does turn over it immediately stalls out my cigarette lighter also lit a spark in the back of it go off and the brakes sometimes have grate brakes other tines I have to slam the brakes down to get any brakes.

Filed Apr 6, 2017 · Engine · 58,000 miles · CT

2000 ford focus lx sedan - well maintained and cared for. At approximately 58,000 miles and without warning went to start up and heard a loud bang under the hood followed by a lot of metallic sound and then stalled. Attempted to restart and heard more metallic sound. Turned off engine had towed to mechanic. Mechanic diagnosis is #4 valve seat drop failure causing extensive shrapnel damage. Engine would need to be replaced. After internet research see that this is an issue that ford knows about the focus sohc 2l engine valve seat defect and they wont do anything about it.

Filed Dec 16, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 146,000 miles · CA

We purchased a vehicle on 09/03/2016 from grass valley auto wholesale brokers, grass valley, ca. The vehicle was making a ticking noise and seemed to have a power issue, it kept losing it. The next day I called the lot and told them. They said they had it checked out and not to worry. I did. It kept happening sporadically. I had a 3 month/3k miles warranty. After calling the lot again, I relayed the same symptoms the car was having. I wanted to know did they think if it could be a transmission issue, could be, was the answer I got.. In november I took the vehicle into jr's transmission, came recommended. They serviced the transmission, it was good. It was still happening. Two days ago, coming off a stoplight, I put the gas down and it made a loud knock . I hobbled to the corner, approx 100 yards. It was towed to the auto lot suggested mechanic, who probably worked on the vehicle in the beginning. He told me it needs a new engine. When I called grass valley wholesale auto brokers, the owners son, who is also a salesman there, told me we will work something out. Maybe my dad could take care of half of (referring to the anticipated cost of repairs). Today, the owner would not talk to me, nor answer the phone. I left a message with the owners son. I haven't heard back. I sought out help to remedy this issue straight away from the dealer and repair but the dealer brushed me off. That was when my warranty was in effect. Now im two weeks out of warranty. They should had checked the vehicle when I had originally wanted answers about what was causing it. As according to the owner, his mechanic knows his cars inside and out.

Filed May 10, 2016 · Engine · 100,000 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. After restarting, the contact noticed there was an abnormal burning odor and smoke came from the side of the engine where the battery was connected. Afterwards the vehicle ignited into flames. Prior to the failure, the vehicle had its battery replaced. The fire department had to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed totaled. The fire investigator informed the contact that the fire started from the battery cable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were no injuries reported. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Engine · 160,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle caught fire and heavy smoke appeared. The contact stopped the vehicle and jumped out. There were flames under the bottom of the vehicle near the engine. A police report was filed and the fire department extinguished the fire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2015 · Engine · 81,450 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 ford focus. While driving 65 MPH, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood and the engine stalled. The contact stepped out of the vehicle as it filled with smoke and then caught fire. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 81,450.

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Engine · 139,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While driving various speeds, smoke emitted through the vents and the engine caught fire. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that the fire initiated at the engine compartment. A police and a fire report were not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000. Updated 2/24/15*cn updated 9/11/2017

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Body, Engine · 160,000 miles · MI

Key wont go into ignition, wheel locked up, have to get locksmith to fix...barely affordable.