One problem related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings has been reported for the 2000 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2000 Focus.
1. ) brake light flickered, but brakes worked, on 40 mile commute from work to home. 2. ) brakes failed completely (pedal went to floor) as I stopped car in my garage. Inspection revealed front driver brake line cut open by inner plastic wheel well cover-I have digital pictures. Lost all fluid in upper resovoir. Old parts are available. 3. )brake line was replaced, plastic wheel well cover was trimmed away from brake line.