2000 Ford Focus: engine overheating

Filed Feb 25, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 110,123 miles · WA · fire

Plastic insulation of electrical connector that connects right headlight bulb with wiring overheated, melted and caused smoldering fire that LED to damaging smoke deposits in headlight assembly. Fire stayed contained to headlight housing.

Filed May 16, 2011 · Engine · 133,000 miles · OH · fire

Total loss of ford focus 2000 due to the car fire. No signals of overheat prior to the accident, all fluid levels fine. I was driving for 30 min; when returned home and stopped the car, noticed a white smoke coming from the front of the car. I decided to figure out what happens but did not have time to do that - after I left the car, it was already on fire. Used 1 fire dispenser on it, it did not help; called 911, by the time the fire department came (in about 10 min), the car was burned to the ground.

Filed May 30, 2010 · Engine · 147,000 miles · PA

I cannot even begin to explain the issues I have had with my 2000 ford focus zts. This car needs to be taken off the market and ford needs to reimburse all owners... My engine is now cutting off with no warning at any speed and I am afraid for not only my own life but my 7 year old and newborn daughters as well.... Cannot find a problem with the car and after all the problems before this such as overheating, smoking engine, fried fuel system, valves, sensors, resistors, motors, hoses, wires, fuses, cooling/heating, door latches and this car practically speeding up on its own and not stopping... I feel someone needs to help us all.... Please... I am begging!!!!

Filed Oct 13, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · MI

00 ford focus taillights not working. Found that ford has a recall for the wire harness decklid. Took vehicle to a ford dealership was told that my vehicle is not part of the recall. I've numerous recalls on this vehicle already. Vehicle was overheating. Was told by ford dealership that needed a new radiator, cost me $800. When I picked up the vehicle it was still overheating, come to find out I only needed a new water pump.

Filed Jul 14, 2008 · Engine · 108,847 miles · CA

I was driving and I came to a stop sign and when I pressed on the gas to drive off my 2000 ford focus just died on me. And this happened like a month ago also. I just didn't say anything. But this is very dangerous that my car doesn't tell me when its overheating,it just turns off. That's not safe.

Filed May 7, 2006 · Airbags, Engine · PA

Problems with car stalling, overheating, and the oil dip stick dislodging, car doors do not open properly from the inside or outside, possessing airbag was ejected.

Filed Mar 30, 2006 · Fuel system · 57,000 miles · PA

I was driving at 65 MPH, while the engine of my car started loosing power and rpms. I immediately shifted to neutral and pulled to the side of the road. I tried to restart the car, but it was running pretty bad, almost as if not enough fuel was going to the engine. I shut the engine off for 5 minutes. I restarted again and it worked ok for another 10 minutes, when the problem occurred again. This is not the first time this is happening, usually it happens when it's a warm (not hot) day, and with half tank or less. However the problem got worse, so it happens regardless of the fuel level. The fuel pump seems to overheat.

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Engine · 45,000 miles · CA

At approximately 45,000 miles the vehicle started leaking coolant. Shortly thereafter the car was brought in on extended warranty work. The thermostat housing was replaced. Since then the car will overheat when stopped or in traffic without having the climate controls on and in recirculation mode.

Filed Jun 24, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · GA

The consumer had numerous repairs performed on her 2000 ford focus. *jb recall campaign#02v288000 & 00v411000. Repairs that have taken place within one year: 14 new tires because of a problem with the wheels, engine, transmission jerking, re-wired, battery, overheating and muffler.

Filed Nov 6, 2004 · Electrical, Tires · 45,000 miles · CA

Many problems, the radio started shorting out almost immediately. I have to replace my tires at least once a year (10,000 miles.) at 37000 miles after the bumper to bumper ran out, my air conditioner and heater fan only worked on 4, 1, 2, and 3 did not. I took it to ford, the diagnosis was an open circuit which cost me $409.00. ( I think I was ripped off) last month I took a road trip and whenever I would climb steep inclines the car sputtered and eventually died. There was no indication of my car overheating. After about 5 minutes or so the car would start and continue to sputter up the hill. This made it extremely unsafe for me and my family resulting in a near collision with a truck. This week, my car wouldn't start at all, there was some corrosion on the battery terminals so I cleaned them w/a wire brush. I also noticed that the cables looked burned. The car started after we jumped it, but died after removing the cables. I have spent more money on this car than any other car I have ever owned. My last car was a ford escort, I still have it, it is 10 years old and has well over 100000 miles on it with no problems. I have 9 payments left on my focus and will be selling it after that.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Electrical · 60,140 miles · OH

Ignition switch overheated and malfunctioned. *ak

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Electrical, Steering · 30,488 miles · FL

Ignition doesn't work, steering wheel locks and ignition cylinder occasionally comes out. Also while driving, the steering wheel fell off. *la the vehicle overheated when the air condition was turned on, the dealer replaced a pinched wire behind the dash, the air condition was not cool enough, the evaporator core had a leak.