2000 Ford Focus: broken coil spring

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · Suspension · 112,604 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while having maintenance performed, the contact was made aware that the coil springs had fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician verified the failure and determined that both coil springs needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 112,604.

Filed Feb 15, 2012 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, she heard a loud clunking noise and smoke emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that both front coil springs and struts were fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who verified the failure and stated that the front coil springs, struts, and tires needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.

Filed Dec 2, 2010 · Suspension · 112,964 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was having a routine oil change performed when the technician informed the contact that the driver and passenger side coil springs had failed. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who replaced both coil springs at the contacts expense. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer confirmed the dealers advice and would not provide any further assistance. The failure mileage was 112,964.

Filed Jul 19, 2010 · Suspension · 67,000 miles · NY

I was driving on the highway at about 50 MPH and heard a loud pop. At first I believed it to be a tire blow out so I pulled over. On closer inspection, it was the left front coil spring that had broken and was rubbing against the tire. Had I not pulled over, the coil spring would have fully punctured the tire and caused a blow out. Ford issued an extended warranty for this issue but denied my request because my vehicle's extended warranty had expired the previous year. I don't understand why this is not a safety recall, a broken spring can easily cause an accident.

Filed Jun 10, 2010 · Suspension · 96,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While the contact was driving approximately 25 MPH, there was a loud noise and suddenly the front driver side collapsed. The contact was able to continue driving with caution to an independent mechanic. The failure was contributed to the front driver side coil spring and strut. The technician also replaced both of the front strut assemblies. Recently, the front passenger side coil spring detached from the vehicle which caused the tire to blow out. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where both front strut assemblies were replaced twice. The rear coil spring was also defective. The coil spring and control arm were replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2009 · Suspension · 181,730 miles · VA

The right front coil spring on my 2000 ford focus has broken. This failure is due to a defect in the manufacture of these springs! Ford has admitted as much in their customer satisfaction program letter dated november 2004. This failure happened while my 18 year old daughter was driving the vehicle. Fortunately it did not result in a crash, but after reading some of the summaries in the other 88 complaints I believe that only by shear luck and the grace of god there have been no fatalities. I do believe that there have been some crashes and injuries, ( see complaints on front suspension in your database. I.e. Id no. 886337) as someone who works in the automotive industry I strive to maintain my vehicles to very high standards and this includes keeping them clean including the undercarriage. This is why if you were to inspect my vehicle you would not find any excessive corrosion anywhere on the car except the spring at the failure area. The failure occurred when my daughter was going over a speed bump.

Filed Jun 12, 2009 · Fuel system, Suspension · 40,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that the engine stalled sporadically. A technician inspected the vehicle and stated that the fuel pump was the cause of the failure; however, the repair shop would not assume responsibility because the vehicle was titled salvaged. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 65,000. Updated 07/01/09 *bf the front coil springs failed as well. Updated 07/06/09.

Filed Mar 2, 2009 · Suspension · 102,000 miles · NJ

Left front coil spring snapped, vehicle weight of sharp, broken remainder of spring against front tire while vehicle parked.

Filed Sep 7, 2008 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · CO

The right front coil spring broke on my car and punctured my front right tire while it was parked. Luckily we were parked and the vehicle was not moving or it could of been very dangerous.

Filed Jul 28, 2008 · Fuel system, Suspension · TN

Had to replace transmission, cost close to $2,800.00. After that was replaced I has a coil spring break over the tire which broke off into my tire and I went careening over a railroad track and I went into a ditch. Ford motor company replaced that after much protesting on my behalf. I paid out of pocket to have it towed to a dealership. I was never reimbursed for that. The issue I have had since then is that the car stalls for no apparent reason. I have replaced an o2 censor and battery, but this problem persists. It does not matter what speed I am going. The car acts as if it isn't getting fuel to the motor. Now, mechanics are saying I may need to replace the fuel pump which is expensive. I will finally be paying this car off next month. It feels like a disposable adventure. I read up on the recalls and feel this has to be a recall with the fuel system. I am afraid to go very far in this car because I don't know when or where it will stall. It has no real pattern . I tried going with a higher grade of fuel, used additives and it just keeps doing the same thing, please consider my complaint.

Filed Jul 2, 2008 · Suspension · 40 miles · IN

2000 ford focus; both front coil springs broken or coils overlapping.

Filed Jun 17, 2008 · Suspension · 62,000 miles · IL

Spring broke on front end of car- shredded tire that isn't even a year old. Mechanic informed me he had the same year & model of car with same problem. I asked if a recall was issued he said he could not locate any.