Door problems of the 2000 Ford Focus

22 problems related to door have 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 Door problem

Failure Date: 05/21/2011

The 2000 Ford Focus started making a grinding noise 3 weeks after purchasing it. The back riders side wheel bearing was bad. It has now been changed 3 times in less than 1 year and 6000 miles! we found there had been a recall on this same thing back in 2001,and was fixed. So its still going bad and Ford wont stand behind it! also the door handle wont work and that was a recall that was fixed too, also to bad so sad! Ford has turned into a very bad company to do business with!we have always had Fords,but that's about to change!.

2 Door problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2005

Contact stated the passenger's side door will not unlock . Also, the back passenger's door will not unlock. Vehicle was taken to the dealership to be checked. She was told that the vehicle will need to be taken to a body shop to fix the doors.

3 Door problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2005

While driving the door ajar light illuminated then suddenly the rear passenger's side door opened on the consumer 2000 Ford Focus. The door would not catch without having to lock and slam the door several times.

4 Door problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2003

The driver's door did not open from the inside or the outside.

5 Door problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2002

Upon getting out of the vehicle the bottom of the door was so sharp that it cut the consumer's leg.

6 Door problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2002

All four doors lock automaticly after getting into vehicle. When trying to get out of vehicle the door becomes stuck, unable to open with key on the outside of door. Pulled windows, still could not open doors.

7 Door problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2002

Passenger side door will not open or unlock manually or remote. Dealer and manufacturer have not been notified at this time. Campbell Ford stated that was one of the characters of the lock and refused to fix under warranty. Consumer took to other dealer and found it was covered under warranty.

8 Door problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2002

The key lock cylinder was repaired and it failed again.

9 Door problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2002

Truck lid will not stay closed. After dealer repair, would not open. Electrical system failed. Auto door locks do not lock. Currently electrical locks will not work. Pat milliken Ford states rear passenger door is shorting system out.

10 Door problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2002

On 3-22-02 at night, parked, I tried to unlock the right rear door at the same time that the passenger attempted to open the door. The plastic door handle made a cracking noise and the door handle apeared to be looser than before without the tight return to original position. The door opened and closed properly. I did not think this was a priority repair so waited until my spring break the next week. On 3-27-02 I had the rear right door opened, I closed it and drove off. Within half a block the door swung opened at a stop light and a passing motorist told me about it before I drove off. I closed the door and proceeded down the hill, within 3 blocks the door swung opened again. I checked the handle and found it popped out into an open position. I forced it back into place, there was a similar cracking noise to that made when the original damage was caused. I drove immediately to the nearest Ford dealership where an appointment was made for 3-29-02. I did not carry anyone in the back seat until the repair was completed. The service order described the repair as, "removed right rear door panel-replaced inner handle-broken & out of position in ratchet assembly-retest-ok. The dealership treated this as a warranty repair. I am concerned that this is not a fluke accident, as the locks automatically engage when the car is put into gear, and unlocking the rear door at night would be a common occurrence. Passangers could be at risk, especially small children.

11 Door problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2002

At the time to lock or unlock doors will not operate. Sometimes doors will stay locked. Had taken vehicle to dealer, they found that problem was due to a fuse that had to be replaced. Please provide more information.

12 Door problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

Power locks lock when you press the up window keys and sometimes just on thier own when the car is in idle. This is not counting the automatic locking when you put it in gear to drive after start up. Dt.

13 Door problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2001

When car is engaged in gear the door locks should lock. The don't. I took the vehicle into Ford and they replaced the fuse the first time, as they were testing it they blew 2 more fuses. They then replaced the 2nd and told me it would be ok. When I got home tonight the back passenger door would not unlock the other 3 doors did. Now none of the door will lock or unlock with the remote or with the button inside the car.

14 Door problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2001

Driver's door lock switch broke. Locks are automatic and lock when vehicle is started. Driver's door would not open after vehicle has stopped. Would exit from passenger side. Other three doors would fail to lock when driver's door automatically locks. Had not taken vehicle to dealership.

15 Door problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2001

Both rear driver side and passenger side doors are rusted. My warranty states " corrosion coverage up to 5 years, regardless of miles driven". The dealership and Ford customer service have failed to correct this problem free of charge.

16 Door problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2001

Power door locks stopped working. Consumer had to use key to get in and out of vehicle, then, after a week of using key, the door locks locked up, and could no longer use keys. Consumer had to climp in and out of vehicle through window.

17 Door problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2000

While vehicle was parked in the driveway there was a fire in the door on the passenger's side. Owner was able to put out the fire. There was a 95% chance that vehicle would be totalled.

18 Door problem

Automatic door lock on the back rear door droke. Nlm.

19 Door problem

Consumer states when the vehicle is washed during the winter, the doors will not close completely.

20 Door problem

The door did not open/close in cold weather.

21 Door problem

Driver's side door will not open from inside. Dealer has inspected vehicle three times.

22 Door problem

Consumer noticed vehicle rear doors have been rusting from the inside of vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts.



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