Three problems related to front suspension lower control arm 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.
Left front lower control arm failure resulting in accident totaling 2000 Ford Focus zx3.
Driver felt a vibration and heard a loud pop then the vehicle swereved to the right and hit a bridge. After the accident the vehicle was inspected and showed that the lower control arm had broken on the right side.
While driving 35 mph vehicle hit gravel on side of road and slid into guardrail. Dealer determined lower control arm was broken.