Five problems related to power train 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.
While in motion on a busy highway, driving 70 mph, my 2000 Ford Focus (62,000 orig miles) began downshifting; the engine light illuminated. Replacement of the neutral drive sensor was completed. Now, six months later same thing happening. Driving on a busy highway at speeds of 65 mph the �00 Ford Focus begins downshifting causing a decrease in speed at an alarming rate, rpms increase, engine light illuminates making the vehicle unsafe.
Rt front axel broke, car not drivable. Clicking noise noticed on left turns 60 miles previous. Boot cover over rt fnt bearing noted gaping hole, metal attachment ring off and detached. Axel broke as being delivered to dealer for repair/fix of boot cover. Cover had been inspected when tires replaced by dealer 750 miles previously and no noted defect.
1) at highway speed, abruptly shifts into low gear and deccelerates hard. Odometer displays "======", windshield wipers turn on. 2) engine abruptly stalls, with immediate loss of power steering and brakes. Again accompanied by other odd events. 3) no accident yet, but dangerous. 4) happens sporadically, getting more frequent.
The vehicle rolled backwards while on a hill, the consumer's foot was not on the accelerator. Dealer was able to duplicate problem.
I started to replace tires as early as 5,000 miles just about 7 times by now. Replaced ignition 5/03 for $667. 00 the key would go in and wouldn't turn. Spring coil driver's side broke while in traffic replaced 4/03 for $158. 50. Now the transmission is completly gone the car would not back up. Please help me, I just don't know what else to do. The customer service at paul clark is so poor that I would not go there anymore.