Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While the contact's spouse was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began to pull to the right. He slowly drove the vehicle home and discovered that the nut backed off the hub on the rear driver side wheel. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v303000 (wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts). The current mileage was 88,056 and failure mileage was 88,040.
2000 Ford Focus: pulls to one side
9 of the 3,685 complaints about the 2000 Ford Focus describe pulls to one side.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Pulls to one side by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 MPH, there was a loud pop as though something hit underside the vehicle. The steering then pulled to the right. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop that determined both front coil springs fractured and the springs were replaced.
Driving up freeway on ramp , while pressing on accelerator engine made loud noise. I pulled to the right emeregency lane open the hood. There was a hole on the block of my engine. Metal chunks were stuck on my radiator . I also picked up metal pieces on the on ramp. When inspected the damages at home the camshaft rod that holds the cam was broken.
While on the highway enegine cut off and my car pulled to the right , which caused car to spin out of control and smack into wall of medium.
Rear wheels wobble when consumer is driving, this problem can happen at any speed. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to anything. *ak dealer performed recall 00s55b repairs. Consumer adds that vehicle pulls to left and steering wheel is off center.
When driving 50 MPH or above front end vibrates, and vehicle pulls to the right. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Vehicle pulls to the right and is making noise, the consumer feels it isn't the tires due to having rotations and alignments done, the problems could possibly be a suspension problem, tires replaced however the make/model of the tires were not provided.
Suspension is hard when driving , vehicle swings from left to right, and there is a rattling noise. Also, seatbelt on passenger's side broke, and when applying brakes, vehicle wanders to the left and right.
While making a left turn and upon applying brakes vehicle started to pull to the left, resulting in a collision. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information on north american built vehicles which were not equipped with a perimeter / active anti-theft...
- The vehicle may exhibit a MIL on and DTC P1518.
- Brief information stating that the orange o-ring on the power steering pulley is for assembly purposes...
- Updated information regarding the power steering pump pulley on vehicles built prior to 10/06/1999 and...
- Subject regarding the power steering pulley
- Vehicles built prior to 10/06/99 equipped with 2.0L spi engine will have a 7 rib power steering pump...
- Experiencing excessive power steering noise and fluid foaming in the reservoir on initial engine start up
- Subject regarding excessive power steering noise and fluid foaming inthe reservoir on initial engine start-up
Related recalls
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- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles have loose pinch bolts that secure the lower control arm to the steering knuckle have been reported.
- Risk
- Loose pinch bolts could exhibit noise, vibration and, in extreme cases if left uncorrected, separation of the joint or fracture of the ball joint stud, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering knuckle pinch bolt for tightness and correct as necessary. Owner notification began february 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 02V289000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Ford Focus pulling
Is pulls to one side a common problem on the 2000 Ford Focus?
9 of 3,685 owner complaints about the 2000 Ford Focus (0%) mention pulls to one side. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Ford Focus?
There is 1 recall and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Ford Focus
Stalling 511Fuel pump 226Grinding brakes 189Won't start 122Door locks 116Coil spring 99Fire or smoke 91Hesitation 83Loss of power 77Check engine light 69Steering lock-up 57No deployment 40Engine failure 40Headlights 40Adaptive cruise 38Brake failure 37Jerking 36Fuel gauge 34Wipers 31Sudden acceleration 28Seat belt 24Slipping 24Transmission failure 24Ball joint 23Harsh shifting 23Tire blowout 23Overheating 22Airbag light 21Power steering loss 19Premature wear 19ABS 16Knocking 14Water leak 14Fuel leak 12Windshield crack 12Fuel smell 11Power windows 11Won't shift 10Whining noise 10Misfire 9Warning lights 7Shudder 6Battery drain 5
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