2000 Ford Focus: whining or grinding noise

Filed Feb 26, 2008 · Transmission · NC · 1 injury

A major complaint about the 2000 ford focus. This was my first real car and I was excited. I had the car for a couple months when it stated whining noises. I took it in they said it was nothing. It happen I took it back. They said it was the transmission fixed a week later the car started shutting off on its own. It would stall and stop as I was driving. I said the car is still giving me problems and took it back they insisted that the car was ok. I talk to a ford dealer said the fuel pump. It happen again told bring the car in friday then I was riding down the expressway in buffalo ny with my children the car just shut down no brakes no excel nothing we were almost killed in that car I scrambled to get to an exit where the car stopped on its own on the shoulder near the end of the exit. I called them screaming crying scared about what happened do you know they said sorry can you tow it in. I have never in my life been so unhappy. I towed the car in and they said they would keep the car. It started up and everything and they still would not believe me. Until one of the mechanic said he would drive the car home. It shut down on him as he drove home. The mechanic brought it back fixed and it and told me I had to pay for it I could come and get it. I was so so so angry I told them I would not pay another dime for that car but what I owed to the time that car almost took my life. They said fine and put a judgment on me for 4,000. I took it to a attorney to fight it I was sold a bad car and was very rude and not care about my life or my children's. Now, 7yrs later I look at my trw to find not only did you give me a bad car, tell me I have to keep it but you put 2 judgments on me and it is still ruining my life. But no more I am asking that asking that your company please help me in this situation and stop this tearing down of my life. It has went from one bad ordeal to a life time of misery. My final incident date.

Filed Jun 4, 2007 · Wheels · AR

Rear wheel bearings failed on my 2000 ford focus. The right rear wheel literally almost came off while I was driving on the interstate. There was no advanced warning that this was going to happen. I simply heard a whining noise (and a couple of clicking sounds) moments before I lost control of the vehicle.

Filed Sep 23, 2005 · Locks, Suspension · 70,000 miles · ME

Dt: had sererall issues with the vehicle its metal causes premature failure. The coil springs had to replaced .they broke and the rear door latches were in the process of disingrating . They put in weather stripping. The rear wheel bearings malfunctioned. Contacted ford, they did two after warrenty repairs to the vehicle. Ford said it needed a new axle. This started on july 15, 2005. There was a real high pitch whining noise before determining the problem with the axle. *ak

Filed Aug 5, 2005 · Suspension · 47,000 miles · FL

Dt: 2000, ford, focus. Contact states the wheel bearing was howling. The vehicle only had 47,000 miles on it. Heard this noise for one month. He thought it was the tires, but it was not the tires. Took vehicle to an an independent shop, and they told him it was the rear wheel bearings, and showed him a service bulletin regarding the rear wheel bearings which did did not apply to this vehicle.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 15,000 miles · DC

While driving the dash light began to flicker then the vehicle shut down suddenly while in gear. *nm campaign id number : 00v411000. The consumer was told that the power cable to the battery was the result of the problem. Campaign id number : 02v288000. The consumer was told by the service department that this is a problem because the vehicle could explode. The warranty company turned the consumer down stating that the problem was not part of the warranty. The key gets stuck in the vehicles ignition and would not come out. The doors would not close properly and remained open while the vehicle was in gear. When the tire was removed the consumer noticed that the wheel was missing a lug nut. Campaign id number : 00v303000 the air vent did not stay open when the A/C was on high. The brakes howled like a wounded dog from the time of purchase. Pads and rotors needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 26, 2004 · Suspension · 354,700 miles · WA

Left rear bearings are howling, there has been a recall on cars made at the wayne stamping plant where my car was made, and in the time frame my car was made. I never received a recall notice. I have called the dealer and there are unwilling to repair at their cost. In many other states ford replaces the wheel bearings. The result of a non-repair is the wheel separating from the car. I am petitioning to have my car included in the recall. 2000 ford focus VIN #[xxx]. *ak updated 07/25/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Apr 21, 2002 · Body, Transmission · PA

Transmission needed to be replaced at 7000 miles. At 25000 miles the car is having the same problems- hesitation, whining noises, and hard shifting. The trunk door must be slammed as hard as possible several times before it closes. Also a passenger compartment water leak had to be repaired four times before it was fixed.

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · TX

Brakes have squealed fron about 1500 miles. Have had pads replaced, but squeals did not go away. Front brakes grind, at shop now. In november 2001 had to have struts replaced while having recall work done. Struts little over a year old. Engine makes a chirping noise at about 1000-2500 RPM, but dealer unable to duplicate. Also squeals or whines when making right turns. Windshield cracked when a small stone hit it. Will have insurance replace. Overall, not happy with car. Been in the shop three times in the last year!!

Filed Feb 1, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

Car stalls repeatedly, and brakes whine loudly. We have had the car in the service center a total of 14 days on four separate occasions with no resolution. Ford tells us that they can not find the problem and we should continue to service the car untill further notice. I am very upset at ford as a company, they are not standing behind their product, and they are endangering the lives of my family members. I at no time feel safe driving this car, it shakes, squeaks, and most importantly stalls at any given time while driving down the road. I have records for all service repairs and documented proof that they attempted to fix the identical problem to no avail. I have already taken further legal action against ford, but I hope this complaint will help me in my legal battle.

Filed Dec 6, 2000 · Transmission · CA

A faulty axle assembly caused consumer to hear a whining noise from the right front of the vehicle while driving. Nlm