2000 Ford Focus: windshield cracks

Filed Aug 15, 2008 · Airbags · 99,967 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While driving approximately 5-10 MPH, the vehicle locked and began to slide. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the preceding vehicle. On impact, the frontal air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact's hand was injured and the front windshield was cracked. He called ford and is awaiting their response. The vehicle has not been repaired and is unable to be driven. The failure and current mileages were 99,967.

Filed Apr 10, 2007 · Fuel system, Visibility · PA

There have been several problems regarding 2000 ford focus concerning gas mileage deterioration. All cars lost some form of mpg estimates over years of use, but the focus had terrible deterioration. . I have spoken to many owners of 2000 ford focus' that have experienced the same problem. Estimated mpg had been from 15 to 22, with mine fluctuated from 10 to 20. No mechanical problems could be found through normal means. There was no explanation regarding the loss of good gas mileage, with the exception of a problem with the programming of the brain box. Also, this car suddenly developed cracks in the windshield - they weren't cracks that were formed from the outside surface or the inside surface. They actually formed in the glass, between the layers. They cannot be felt on the outside or the inside of the glass.

Filed Feb 17, 2005 · Electrical, Fuel system · NM

I have had this car since 2003 and it has been nothing but trouble. I have had it into the shop for many of the previously stated repairs- ignition lock, revving/ gas line sticking, broken windshield with no outside cause, cracked side mirrors from cold, etc. This week my rear window fell into the door and would not roll up. The estimate is close to $400. I have had other problems, so many I can't recall them all now. I would advise others to avoid ford products in the future- I certainly will.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · NC

Let's see, where shall I begin. Within month or two of purchase of 2000 focus sedan it was back in the shop for the front a panel trim. It took 3 times to finally get that right. Also less than 5 months after purchase, windshield had to be replaced due to a stress fracture (was a 1-1.5 hairline crack which appeared in windshield). The windshield has since been replaced again. While adjusting the rear-view mirror the windshield cracked around the base, apparently from slight pressure of mirror. And just recently, august 2003, I've noticed water drops flying up from above the dashboard. Not sure if windshield is leaking around the bottom base or maybe a.c. Haven't had it checked yet, but it will be in the shop this week for other problems I haven't mentioned yet. It was in shop in late 2001 or early 2002 for throttle problems. While the car was sitting still the engine would race between 2.5 and 3000 rpms. Fortunately I never used the cruise control during that time. Late 2002 the trunk lock mechanism apparently broke preventing the trunk from shutting properly. It wouldn't latch at all. I have yet to have the wiper motor cover recall fixed. And on different occasions the fuel gauge has read empty, no matter how much fuel you have in the tank. And just when you think nothing else can go wrong, it happens. Me and my wife were shopping this morning on labor day saturday. We got in the car and I went to start it. My key somehow would not go into the ignition completely, no matter how hard I tried. We eventually call our triple aaa insurance and arrange for a locksmith to come and take a look. He looks at it a second and declares what we fear the worst. Our focus is the 7th focus this month he has seen with the same problem. He said that the ignition would have to be replaced by ford. I believe that this should be a recall. I will never buy another ford.

Filed Sep 13, 2002 · Visibility · OH

Consumer states that while driving and no warning the windshield cracked starting from the driver side bottom all the way to the top of the windshield and during rainy weather water leaks into the vehicle. Dealer notified. Nlm

Filed Jun 19, 2002 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

Ran over curb airbag deployed burning drivers arm, breaking windshield, cracking dash to the point of needing to be replaced which was noted by repair shop to be unusual.

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 14, 2002 · Visibility · NY

Windshield wipers will crack too often. Dealer said that reason for cracks was the weather that caused. Rubber to crack but, this vehicle was parked in an indoor driveway. Please provide more information.

Filed May 16, 2001 · Body, Brakes · AR

Windshield had cracked and was replaced, approximately one month later the windshield cracked again in the exact same spot, nothing had hit the windshield on either times that it had cracked. Air conditioner drains inside the car to the drivers side floor. Brakes squeak, dealer replaced rear brake shoes, however noise is still there. Steering wheel was peeling, dealer replaced it. Vehicle will not start at times, dealer reprogrammed the PCM and replaced the fuel pump. Transmission slips into neutral while driving, it will not shift into reverse until after about 10 seconds, dealer has replaced the mlp sensor and transmission range sensor to attempt to correct problem yet it still continues, transmission lines leaking and dealer replaced lines. Noise coming from under the hood. Hood rattled, dealer adjusted and lubed the hood stops. Engine races at times, vehicle hesitates and feels like it is going to stall.

Filed Mar 1, 2001 · Visibility · NY

My wive ann was sitting in a parking lot with the motor running and heater/def.on when she heard a cracking noise then she seen the windshield crack in strieght line a good 7 inches.I reported the incident to the dealer that same day on which they made an appointmt.for the 26th(4 days later)I kept the appt.on which a mechanic (I believe a bob)said we dont deal in glass but ford told me how to look for defects,or stone,and he went to my car dug a pen in to the crack and said see right there is a stone chip.so the refuse to honor the warrenty.when talked to real exsperts,they said that couldnt determined a defect now that it was tamperd with.now,there was no flying debris,no flying stones in the parking lot.also this guy said a stone no bigger than a pin head made such a crack...if this was to be even closely true,then in my oppinion it should still be defective,because,that windshield would not hold up to the slightest,freezing rain,or the smallest hail,or a dirt road,a sander,and the list could go on.but I believe it broke because we had good tempertures that morning,compined with the heater caused it to crack.

Filed Feb 23, 2001 · Locks · CO · crash

Hood flew off while traveling 45mph and it cracked windshield. Consumer didn't see, and ran into a lamp post. Airbags didn't deploy in front. Damages were to passengers side door, it would partially open. Alternator/ engine block, and radiator were all damaged. Consuemr will contact dealer before insurance company repaired it.

Filed Jul 14, 2000 · Visibility · CT

Windshield wiper which rubs against touches of the windshield causes the windshield to crack in three different areas. Please provide further information.