Three problems related to rear suspension shock absorber 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 front passenger side coil spring of my 2000 Ford Focus zts broke in half and punctured the tire. The car was then towed to a mechanic. I have fewer than 50k miles on the car. The only event that might have led up to the break was traveling at less than 10mph over a speed bump inside a parking garage. The spring, shock absorber, and tire must be replaced. And my mechanic expressed surprise that the tire did not explode. I contacted Ford to determine whether there was a recall on this part since it was such an unusual occurrence. I was informed that some cars of the same make, model , and year were recalled because of corrosion on these springs. However, my VIN number was not included in the recall. A quick search of website set up for Ford Focus owners by owners revealed several people with the same problem.
The rear shocks are making noises and are cupping the rear tires. I have replaced the rear tires once and they are getting destroyed again. I plan to replace the rear shocks when I can afford it.
Weak spring front. Dealer replaced springs, shock mounts, shields, and bearings on 10/13/2001. On 02/07/2002 dealer replaced bearing assembly, mounting assembly and damper assembly for shock absorber 'binding'. On 05/23/2002 dealer replaced mounting assembly and bearing assembly for shock absorber. Also installed correction kit for 'loose' stabilizer end. With all the above repairs, I have to have the car repaired for the fourth time because it's having the same symptoms as the previous three times.