Engine problems of the 2000 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated there was a noise coming from the engine where there was a hole in the back of the engine block. This causes the engine to lock -up. The dealer was contacted who stated there are no recalls or warranty on this failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there are no recalls or warranty for this failure. They offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 94,530 and the current mileage was 95,000. Form returned no change.

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The 2000 Ford Focus was not idling correctly. It would act as if it were going to die after deceleration. I have had three mechanices look at it including a Ford dealership. There was a service bulletin on their website regarding a valve sticking. It requiree d replacing the head at a cost of $1500-$2500. Ford had since redesigned the engine so this problem will not happen again with future models. I would like to ask for an investigation or a recall. Instead of Ford fixing their designed defect they were making money off the repairs for something the owner could not prevent nor does it mean improper maintenance.

- the contact's car was marked as a total loss as a result of a fire. There was an engine fire while it was parked. Contact heard of some other instances of that happening. There was no indication of previous problems with the car. The contact believes there was a police report filed.

The engine blew on my 2000 Ford Focus. A connecting rod broke and cracked the oil pan. Engine fluids, including oil and anti-freeze poured out of the engine. While there are 130,000 miles on the vehicle, it was well-maintained. We did not expect it to fail after 6 years.

VIN: 1fahp38311w302609 number of items: 2 item 02s42 recall date: title: pinch bolt torque and zetec engine battery cable routing item 05s27 recall date: title: rear door latch corrosion.

For several weeks, when I would go to start my Ford Focus (2000 se), I would feel a small amount of turbulence coming from the engine. Today, as I delivered my newspaper route, the engine had a loud unrythmic tick to it. By the afternoon, when I attempted to turn on the car, the engine shook violently and made a terrible 'clanking' sound that echoed loudly from within the chambers of the engine. I have not attempted to restart my vehicle, because my mechanic warned that he has worked on three other Focus models that have had the same problem. Two of those vehicles experienced an exploding of their engines. My vehicle will cost anywhere between 500$ and 1000$ to repair, but even then there is no guarantee that it will be remedied. The mechanic believes that the problem exists within the fourth chamber's bearings, which - if out of alignment - causes the shaft to lose centrifugal force (hence the violent shaking).

2000 Ford Focus suffers from defective motor mounts that could cause drive shaft damage. There was a recall for this problem in some areas according to my Ford dealer, my car was not included in that recall. I would like to file a complaint to document that my car and others falling in that parameter should be included in the recall for right motor mount.

Purchased a 2000 Ford Focus on07/23/2005, with optional service contract and on 09/16/2002, had engine problems took it back to dealer, insurance does not want to cover all repairs I'm liable for1,900 and they wil pay the rest which the vehicle needs an engine overhaul, but its still under warranty and I'm liable only for my deductible of 100. 00 through some investigating I've been doing this vehicle is "lemon law buy back". Also a dealer roll back vehicle, my contract also was to cover all rental got one on 09/16/05 returned on it 10/3/05,still left without a vehicle,currently still at dealer service center. The worst car I had only 2 months with it, obviously there are more defects. What kind of products is Ford putting out on the road so many complaints I mean we do not have any information on whether repurchased vehicles encounter a frequency of repairs that is greater than the equal value ,so far nothing has been done I have submitted a complaint letter to the Ford corporation requesting that they look into this situation also made claims to th ,bbb,dept. Of motor vehicles, consumer affairs, dept. Of ins. Have not heard response from Ford corp. Moreover Ford has been aware that this class vehicle made inordinately prove to be a failure. What about that extra service contract? what about the costs incurred during this 50 day lengthy-repairs? since I have had this vehicle which was for 2months only this is the fist failure and the last.

After researching different complaint sites on the internet I realized I wasn't the only one with this problem. I have a 2000 Ford Focus se. My car often shutters when I approach a stop. I took it to my dealer and they told me that it is a serious engine problem, that there is a small whole in my cylinder gasket, and the whole cylinder needs to be replaced. They quoted me $1,700 plus tax for this work.

Around 6:00 a. M. On 01-14-04. While taking 9 yr. Old daughter to school and myself to work, driving at aprox. 55 mph. My 2000 Ford Focus engine suddenly caught on fire.

Leaking water into passenger foot-compartment. Isolated problem to plastic cover that sits beneath windshield, and is mostly accessible with hood open. The problem is that the plastic comes away from windshield due to some buckling in the plastic. Fixed problem by applying pressure to plastic to bend it back to shape so it snagged-up closer to windshield. Not seen problem since. Mastic to adhere plastic to windshield might be an option to other people. The fuel gauge sometimes refuses to work. Found this to be case when key is put into ignition and key-turned to start engine was done too quickly. If entering key into ignition and then turning key each click, giving each click a half-second, then gauge appears to be more reliable. When engine goes into slow-idling state, engine idles very erratically and is not smooth. Sounds like only some of cylinders are firing. This has only started to occur today and since reading comments on this website, I'm concerned. Have tried adding fuel-injector-cleaner to fuel tank, awaiting results of that. The trunk would not close. The problem here was fixed by removing the locking assembly from the trunk-lid and simply dowsing the mechanisms with wd40 and then bending some spring-loaded components. . There are 2 moving components in the lock. First is shape of a loop that you can easily move with finger/screwdriver. This component locks onto stub that you can see when opening trunk. The other component is hidden within casing and moves in front of other component to hold it in a locked position. Problem was with this component. Problem was component had "somehow" gotten bent and not free to leave casing and block other component. Bending this to a position freeing it of casing fixed problem. Engine lacked power when under load when accelerating, vehicle would shudder and decelerate instead of accelerate. Problem resolved when Ford dealer replaced spark-plugs plus leads and a full engine tune-up. $230 plus but fixed problem.

Engine idles at 3,000 - 4,000rpm's when clutch is pressed in. It does this at a stopping position and while driving. Ford dealer spoke with Ford engineers and were told that it is "a characteristc of the car and is normal!".

While driving at 30 mph and with no warning vehicle lost power, causing consumer to pull of the road.

While traveling on the highway without prior warning, the vehicle would shut down. Please fill in any additional information. Dealer was made aware of the problem.

2000 Ford Focus lx engine problems that could of jeopardize the safe of my 2 year old and myself. Engine sputters for no apparent reason. Even after oil change. Which caused my car to not accelarted and shut down in the middle of a busy intersection.

I was driving down the interstate in the passing lane at 65 mph with an 18 wheeler behind me, very closely, when the engine just died. This is the first time the engine died while driving that fast, it usually dies under 30 mph. I shifted to neutral and tried to start it but it wouldn't start. I had to make a very hasty exit to the center strip as there was another truck on my right. It is very "exciting" to pull on to the grass at (by this time) around 55 with a huge truck taking all of the view in the rear view mirror.

The vehicle was at the dealer on 3 occasions for intermittent starting. . . . .

Consumer was informed the valve cylinder head needed to be replaced.

There was a noise coming from under the vehicle.

While driving the vehicle began to smoke under the hood then caught on fire. The dealer has been notified of the problem. Please provide any additional information.

2000 Ford Focus experiencing problems with engine. The consumer stated the engine died repeatedly when it was started and in neutral, the engine died at cold engine temperature when the transmission was engaged, it also surged and bucked at highway speeds and hesitated during acceleration. On several occasions when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, they were unable to duplicate the problem and after a few more visits the dealer replaced several componets such as the ignition coil and the air intake tube, but the vehicle continued to experience engine problems.

While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shot down. . The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts.

While traveling on highway and without prior warning vehicle will shut down.

On the morning of March 26 2002 I awoke at 5:30 am to discover my car engulfed in flames according to fire dept it had started under the dash or in engine. The car had been parked in my yard since about 6:00 pm the previous evening. ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****760797.

While driving vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment. Dealer is inspecting vehicle.

My son was driving the car. He got to his destination and there was smoke billowing from under the hood. He was going to open the hood but he noticed flames and he then retrieved an extinguisher and called 911. The front of the car was totally burned and all the windows were shattered.

Consumer was rear ended, causing a frontal collision in which engine completely fell from vehicle onto the pavement. The mechanic indicted that falling of the engine was due to engine mount failure and defective hardware.

When gas pedal was depressed, the engine revved up, but the speed was not increased, the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

Consumer received recall letter for 2000 Focus fuel pump and was refused service. The consumer stated the fuel pump was replaced the first time without any problems from the dealer, however the consumer received another letter which stated the fuel pump had been re-designed and it would be replaced without any charge. The dealer refused to replace the fuel pump stating it was for some models not all, even though the consumer was experiencing symptoms at that time. The consumer was told the 3rd cylinder in the engine needed to be replaced.

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over. Dealer notified. Ts.

The front and rear brakes, the fuel pump, fuel injector, heater chamber, half shaft bearing, third brake light and speedometer cluster were all replaced.

When coming to a stop or going around a curve the vehicle lost power. Once the vehicle came to a complete stop the engine regained its power. The consumer fells that the engine isn't getting enough gas.

Consumer states when air conditioning is on and vehicle is idling t motor starts missing. Cause is unknown.