70,000 miles and ignition lock is broken, drove the car in the morning, went out in the afternoon, put key in, wouldn't turn..had to be towed and replaced costing me $250 cause they state it's not a covered part under my extended warranty. Also, tow truck driver stated he has towed hundreds of ford with same problem, some even with only 400 miles on them * ridiculous*
2000 Ford Focus steering complaints
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Constant squeaking noise when the brakes are applied. I've already replaced the rotors, brakes, brake pads, and drums on several occasions since buying this focus about 3 years ago. Also my steering wheel locked on me one day in april of 2002 the key would not fit into the ignition to start the car I have no idea why this would happen from one day to another. I had my vehicle towed to the ford dealership and they didn't know what the problem was caused by. They said that they needed to update the lock cylinder. Luckily I purchased the api extended warranty that cover the car for 100,000 miles. So the cost of the work done for this was $427.20. All but $50.00 of which was my deductible was cover by this warranty. The problems didn't stop here. I also have had to get the cd systems that came installed in the car replaced. The was a constant clicking noise with the cd player and 90% of the time the cd's wouldn't even play. I called the dealership and they said that they could replace it for me but that it wouldn't be coverer by the warranty so I would have to pay for it out of my pocket. I ended up having a new system installed but not from the ford dealership, I took it to circuit city. Recently this month july 2003, my car has been staling and shutting off at stop signals and stop light also just shut completely off on the freeway thank god no accident occurred. I called the dealership to report this problem also my check engine light would come on and off several times and they said to bring it in and they would check the engine light but that I would have to pay $165. 00 just for them to check the light and it would be more $$$ to repair what ever problem it was. I was fed up by then.
The power steering failed, which caused the vehicle to flip into an embankment. *jb *ts the consumer received a recall regarding the pinch bolts.
Consumer states while driving at 15mph on flat surface and with no warning steering wheel locks up. Dealer notified.
At 40,000 miles on my 2000 focus wagon, dealer tells me that the clunking noise I hear from front and rear will be fixed with a new front tie rod and rear shocks. Visited dealer 3 times to fix a windshield washer leak into tailgate, filling light fixtures and seeping into rear of car. I have had my fan motor replaced and my rear door latches are not working correctly. All of many recalls have been addressed, we even received 4 new tires due to tread wearing. It took many trials to get a correct alignment. My stereo often will cut out for no reason. I am no longer under warranty and fear that this most recent suspension repair will be costly while I still make monthly payments on my vehicle. Can you help?
While driving sttering bolts loosened, making it hard to steer.
While driving, vehicle vibrated excessively which caused consumer to lose control and collided into an embankment. Dealer advised consumer that tires were bad. Consumer then received recall 02v289000 regarding steering pinch bolts that could cause excessive vibration.
While driving, the steering wheel locked up, which caused the vehicle to veer into a ditch.
The vehicles steering failed.
The dealership refused to honor the recall for the pinch bolt 02 v 289 000 due to a discrepancy. *jb the steering wheel started to vibrate and the wheel shook. The vehicle was taken in for the recall, but the consumer was told that there was another problem which was with the oil.
While driving, the steering failed, which made the vehicle difficult to control.
While driving on highway lost control and vehicle hit highway divider on left side. Then skidded to left side of highway and hit a guardrail and went into a tree. Upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy.
The steering wheel had a knocking sound. *jb there was a recall on the battery cable, and the pinch bolt has caused a lot of problems. (the problem still exists) the vehicle will knock when turned to the left. The front axle bearings were damaged along with the seal. The battery cables had a short circuit and the cables still have a corrosion problem. The vehicle stalled while driving, the steering wheel locked, and when the vehicle is turned off, it won't start, you must allow to cool down. The consumer felt that this is a fire hazard/recall #02v288000 scc
Due to the recall regarding the steering linkages, consumer stated the ball joints separated, recall # 02 v 289 000.
The steering wheel separated from the column.
Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding the pinch bolt, recall 02 v 289 000.
The vehicle made noise in the rear passengers side of the vehicle which caused loss of control while driving. There was a recall related to this problem recall # 02v-289000.
Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding the steering linkages recall # 02v288 000.
Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding recall #02v289000 pinch bolts.
No parts were available regarding the recall for the steering pinch bolt, recall number 02 v 289 000.*jb
I own a 2000 ford focus with 86,500 mi. And was told that the front rack and pinion steering was shot. How can this be on a 2000 car?
The vehicle was park without prior warning the steering column lock up and will not un lock the vehicle was towed. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Consumer stated while driving 40mph the front of the vehicle vibrated violently while braking. Please provide any additional information.
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.
The consumer has experienced the following: the replacement of the left dash board cluster (temperature gauge inop from the time of purchase), reattachment of rubber seal around driver door window, reattachment of fuel pump, reattachment of headliner in rear of vehicle, uncrimping of fuel line, lubrication driver door handle(sticking), lubrication of catch on rear passenger side door(had come open while vehicle was in motion), replacement the turn signal switch in steering column-had to be turned off manually, persistent noises/vibrations in the front end of vehicle starting at 36k miles and was told that the tires had tread that was too narrow/were high performance which wasn't needed/was also told that the vibration was caused by improper tire care and tire cupping, the left rear shock needed replacement, and the radio goes out-sometimes goes out when the heat is turned up high. Scc
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
The steering column has locked up twice states consumer. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Ph
I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle just last month the cable and motor in the rear passenger side door window burned up and now will cost over $600. To fix I can not get the front rack & pinion fixed because it will cost $1800.00. The transmission is going out now it slips out of gear sometimes not at all. I just got the brakes repaired for the third time in may and they are again squeaking. I have all of my receipts for work done to this car. I am now having to put power steering fluid in once or twice a week. The automatic locks on the doors lock and unlock all the time, and the electric instruments turn off by themselves. (radio) the driving lights go out at times and will not come back on. Please help me, I am a single mother and have complained to courtesy ford they want to charge me diagnostic $90.00 for each item I am complaining about and then the amount it will take to fix all of the things wrong. This vehicle I just recently found out has had six different owners before me and one was rental car company. I do not know who the rest of them were. Courtesy ford had said there was only one owner. They will not listen to me and now the focus' have a front suspension recall that may have been the problem the whole time with the brakes and the tire replacements and the power steering problems.!!! Please help me. Dt
I purchsed this car new and have had nothing but problems. I kept telling the service people that the tires were wearing funny and they treated me like I was stupid. Eventually, when the rack and pinion steering went out they realized that there was a problem. Both headlights have had the rubber replaced. The wiper motor has been replaced. The car started hesitating and I found the pvc hose was melted and they couldnt seem to find a replacement part until I got really angry. The car kept hesitating and it got worse. I tried everything.. Replaced the plugs, fuel filter. After the check engine light came on I took it to another dealer and he put it on the machine and 2 cylinders were stuck. After checking further, he discoverd the plug wires were melted! The transmission hesitates at times but the service people say they cant duplicate the problem, it must just be the way I drive. The ford focus is a lemon and ford needs to make it right with all the consumers. Nlm
There was noise in the front and cargo area of the vehicle, the trunk did not close easily, the doors and the brakes squeaked. Scc
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