Seven problems related to loud engine noise 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.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. She noticed thick smoke rising from inside and outside of the vehicle. The windows were rolled up. There were no warning indicator lights and no flames. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to the insurance company. There had been no previous failures. During the vehicle inspection, a rod failed and created a hole in the bottom of the motor. The current and failure mileages were 69,000.
While driving my 2000 Ford Focus zx3 my car lost all horsepower and would barely drive down the road. I had the throttle body replaced and now it is making a loud noise if you try to excelerate. With this occuring I am left with nothing to do but, spend "more" money on problems everyone is having with this year and model of car. What does it take for the Ford corporation to do something about it. . . Someones life could be taken with all these defects and reoccuring problems.
While driving 20-25 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the engine. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and mechanic determined it was an engine problem. But, there was no recall.
When applying gas vehicle begins to hesitate and engine starts to produce a loud noise.
When driving the car it goes into neutral then back into gear when backing up the car it grinds the non-drivers side floods everytime it rains windshield wipers were no good both back doors make loud noises when opening and closing there are dents on the non-drivers side below the doors engine light goes on once in a while when driving car sometimes jumps into gear. . (scary) and others I asked the car dealer before buying the car if this car had been in any accidents. . He said. . Michele, we do not sell cars that have been in accident. After some of these problem had occured I checked the VIN# and it said that this car had atleast 12 problems before I bought it.
There was a loud noise coming from the engine.
Vehicle experienced brake problems, it made a loud noise while driving, and oxygen sensor failed. Also, engine problems. Oil was leaking from the oil pan under the motor. Owner was referred to the state attorney general's office to seek protection under the lemon law.