Consumer states while turning a corner rear passenger side door flew open. No warning chime illuminated. Consumer feels very unsafe when small passengers are riding in the rear.
2000 Ford Focus locks complaints
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The drivers side rear door failed to stay closed. The door flew open while driving. The consumer had to purchase a new latch. *ak *cb
2000 ford focus lx 4-door sedan - numerous complaints: 1) currently have 75,200 miles on car and have gone through 5 (yes five!) complete sets of tires.2) engine stalls at any speed with no warning lights or indications, car bucks and gas pedal can be depressed to floorboard and car will not move - barely avoided three accidents (two of which would have involved my two small children) 3) all four doors will stick - really need to pull to open - and once open, they will not close again (you need to try to close the doors repeatedly before they finally latch). They also popped opened while driving. Afraid one day one of my children or a passenger or myself may be injured. They are manual door locks and latches. 4) same with trunk - often needs repeated tries to close and latch 5) leak in front passenger footwell - when it rains, or when going through carwash 6) front brakes have been replaced twice at my cost - horrendous, irritating, embarassing squealing is incessant - brake dust accumulates every day! In some instances, brakes need to be applied very firmly to stop vehicle (again, I do not feel safe with my children in car). 7) extremely foul smell when air conditioning use is attempted. 8) stereo was replaced - original factory installed would not work after 2 months of ownership. 9) paint is flaking off of skirts - I was informed by ford that this is "sandblasting" and that I must drive on dirt roads all of the time - I live on an asphalt street, drive on asphalt roads and asphalt highways - not dirt! 10) fuel pump was replaced once already - was told I must be buying "dirty" gas - if it is dirty gas, is that my fault? I don't exactly run the gas stations, and I don't buy fro one specific station - I fuel up when I'm low, wherever it is convenient. 11) I have had three alignments to try to stop the horrible shaking of the car - the steering wheel vibrates so badly that my arms are sore by the time I get to my destination.
Vehicle has a major electrical problem. While driving vehicle gauges will go "beserk". Door chime activates, all lights flicker on and off, transmission changes gears,and the vehicle stalls.
While driving driver's side back door came open. Latch broke, and the door will not close.
While driving, the trunk opened by itself, because the lock no longer worked.
-2000 ford focus lx - bought used on april 14th. Both interior and exterior of car in excellent condition, ran extremely well, one owner repo, clean title. -was rear-ended in very low speed, low impact collision, no frame buckling, bending, or damage to car other than scratched rear bumper - truck lid will not latch now. Multiple mechanics and appraisers - unable to find problem. -while driving, dash gauges and car speakers will suddenly stop working (speedometer goes to 0, odometer goes blank, fuel gauge goes to 0) and then spontaneously come back on with no after effects. Car stalled while stopping after one of these episodes. Occasionally when car is started, the odometer will spontaneously reset without prompting (not the main one, the resetable one). -random codes being thrown to computer - car has had two diagnostics run in two weeks, the first for two codes: 1. A mechanical issue, 2. For electrical difficulties in the dashboard - the car was thoroughly inspected and no defects were found. Seven days later the computer reported an "evaporative system leak" - once again the car was thoroughly inspected and no defects were found. After the first diagnostic, a rear brake light went out - after removing the light and "fiddling" with the wiring, the mechanic got its normal function to resume. -the car has 36,000 miles, I had the brakes inspected the day after the car started shaking violently when I pressed the brake pedal. The rotors are warped terribly and I will have to have the entire brake system replaced, including the rear drums - I do not consider this normal, especially in such a young car. -it has had two recalls filled in the last month, one for a pinch bolt and the other for a wheel bearing. No other recall campaigns were open. These problems have continued since the recalls were completed. -I've owned this car for less than a month. The cars pre-purchase inspection came up clean. The car is no longer under any kind of factory warranty.
Intermittent stalling. Also, the brakes, power locks and windows failed. *ak
Stalling problem-check engine light-cracked cylinder head at 32655 miles also leaking transmission line, brake dust, broken trunk lock and malfunctioning keyless entry on driver door.
Ignition won turn and rewire and replaced passenger door power latch.
After about 10 days of buying my 2000 ford focus the problem. Started and one year later the problems are still coming like clock work. First my breaks were squealing I called the dealer, he said not to worry about it until I had time to come in. 1 to 2 months later, after several calls asking if it was still okay to drive, I took my car in and the routers and breaks were bad, they sd I should have brought my car in sooner. Well per there request I took my time. I had to pay the get this taken care of. It didn't stop there, my tires kept getting flats so I has to once again replace at my own expenses. Now the real problems start, my cruise control was just out of control, my car would accelerate every time I would put in on cruise. The windshield wipers would not work and my radio kept turning off by itself. I had once again at my own expenses replace my windshield wipers calling the maintenance. Dept. At meridian ford. They fixed the problem. With the cruise control and it was working fine for about 2 months it is now happening again! Now I have problems with the key getting stuck and will not turn, the trunk will not shut, and my car will shut off when the car is in idle. It turns off if in park or drive after about one min. Idle. This is very frustrating. And has caused so many financial and stress problems. I don't feel safe in this car and I feel cheated! I was sold a lemon! A list of what was wrong with my new car..bad breaks, bad routers, bad windshield wipers, bad cruise control, bad trunk, bad tires, the key gets stuck and will not turn, and now it turns off while in idle. All these things are still wrong with it and its costing me money, stress,time and it is costing me to be late on my car payments and other bills because I have to pay for all this crap to be fixed! Why is this happening! Do I need to get a lawyer or do you need to replace or fix my car at your expensive. I have lost so much and feel helpless. I hope this does not fall on deaf ears.
The door locks failed to unlock.
The door lock failed to unlock.
The door lock failed to unlock.
I sent this letter to ford in may of 2000 I purchased a ford focus, thinking it would be a safe, low maintenance car, considering it had been in europe since 1997. I would think this would be plenty of time to work out any bugs you may have. Or, should I call them recalls. I think a car that has 16 recalls, most of them which I would consider safety issues, should be recalled entirely. I have had other issues with this car as well. My key would not turn, seat belts locking for no reason, door handles not opening the door (this is all happening again). And one that has not been addressed, brakes. I am now on my third set of front rotors since I have purchased the car. The same thing has happened every time. The driver side rotor and pad will wear completely down yet the passenger side will be just fine. I have talked to other focus owners and the same thing is happening. I still have my last set of rotors just to prove it. I got smart this time and bought replacements that were not made by you. Stop tech cross drilled rotors and ebc greenstuff kevlar pads. I also replaced the driver side caliper with a non-ford replacement. I want out of this car because I feel it is unsafe. I also would like to warn other focus owners that this car is unsafe. You also had better not send me to the dealership again. What does the dealership have to do with the production of an unsafe car? Nothing, except that they sell it. I am not putting up with ford pushing me around or giving me the run around either. This car is extremely unsafe and should not be on the road. I did not do this before but this time you leave me no choice. This letter will be sent to as many bad product websites as I can find. It will also be sent to the federal safety agency, consumer reports and the better business bureau. You did not do anything with my previous complaint and now there are more issues with this product that not only concern safety, but the life of the car. Something will be done.
The driver and passenger doors did not unlock from the outside.
Ignition failed, had to be replaced, tires wear incredibly fast (4 sets of tires at 45000 miles), radio cut out, had to be replaced twice, brakes failed at least three times causing two accidents, dealership said they replaced them, but lied and never did, was forced to spend $500 having them replaced, trunk doesn't close, bad suspension, spun out on an exit ramp
The rear door latches would not keep the doors shut; they flew open when turning the vehicle. The doors had to be held with bungee cords. Now one of the rear door seized and wouldn't open. A ford dealer wants $400 per door to fix the latch.
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.
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 stated that the child safety lock on the driver's rear door can not be disengaged. Consumer is very concerned that in the event of an accident the rear seated passenger may not be able to exit from vehicle. Ts
The latches of the back doors will not release from the locked or unlocked position. This makes it impossible to keep the doors closed even while in motion. Consumer uses a bungee cord to keep the doors from opening. Consumer is unable to get any satisfaction from ford company.
Multiple problems: replaced cd player once, three brake jobs, multiple trunk latch repairs, replaced transmission at 40000, 3 recalls, ignition switch locked up. The 2000 focus is clearly a lemon!
Front and rear passenger side doors do not open because locks are inoperable. Also, doors will not unlock manually or with the keyless entry. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Please provide additional information.
Back passenger's door flew open while vehicle was going 20mph around a curve. Consumer had to use a telephone cord to tie front passenger headrest to the door handle to keep door closed. Dealer notified. Please provide more information.
While driving left rear passenger door came open without warning, resulting in an animal falling out of vehicle. Vehicle was checked by dealer, who determined that door latch was rusted and had cracked. Manufacturer blamed consumer because she lived in an area where she frequently drives on dirt roads.
Purchased my car in 2000. My car currently has 51,000 miles on it now. Since that time, I have purchased two brand new sets of tires and have had my car aligned two times.. Ihave also needed my trunk latch replaced and although my brakes have been replaced they continue to squeal. Recently, whilr driving on an interstate mt car sputtered and shut down. I waited two hours at which point it was able to be driven. I took it to ford and they believed I need my fuel pump replaced. This occurred one more time approximately three days later.
Since the purchase of my ford focus 2000, it has been subjected to recalls for wheel bearings, paneling, and the master cylinder. Additionally, the trunk latch had to be replaced and the computer reprogrammed. Since late sept. 2000, the engine dies at approx. 45/MPH when I press the clutch to downshift from 5th gear, slowing from a higher speed. On aug. 21, 2001, I took the the car to maroone ford in margate, florida because it had stall (died) twice in one day. The mechanic said there was nothing wrong with the car and said that I didn't know how to drive it properly. I contacted ford motor dispute settlement board and they came out and drove with me. The car did not stall at that time, and he advised me that I didn't know how to drive the car! I believe I have been lied to by ford and by their representative, maroone ford, margate. I have copies of letters that I sent to maroone ford, and to the board of directors at maroone ford as well as a copy of the initial dispute settlement board application. I have complained over and over again that I fear for my safety, and that I want ford to either fix my vehicle or give me a safe car. I was a full-time nursing student at florida atlantic university in boca raton, florida when this started, I am now a registered nurse still driving an unsafe vehicle. I would appreciate your help.
When washing vehicle in cold weather driver's door will not close or stay shut. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. *ak
Consumer could not open the truck from inside of vehicle. Has to get out and open it manually. Before use to do it from inside of vehicle. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.
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