Speed Control Cable problems of the 2000 Ford Focus

While driving the vehicle the electric dash cluster quit working and the vehicle cut off in the middle of traffic. The alternator was replaced then the vehicle did the same thing a few months later. The battery cables were replaced and the battery and the alternator were replaced as a precaution. The vehicle after 4 days and no driving longer that 35 miles a day the same thing happened again while traveling down the interstate.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle independently increased acceleration to 90 mph. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The brake pedal was engaged when shifting into both neutral and park, which caused the vehicle to come to a stop. The vehicle driven cautiously to the dealer, who stated that the throttle body was stuck in an open position. In addition, the speed control cable was frayed. The vehicle was repaired. There were two recalls associated with the failure under NHTSA campaign id numbers: 00v302000 (vehicle speed control) and 99v346000 (vehicle speed control). The contact's VIN was not included in either recall campaign. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving 55 mph with the cruise control engaged the vehicle began to accelerate beyond the set speed, up to 80 mph. The contact tried to disengage the cruise control by stepping on the brake pedal and turning the cruise control off but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane and turn the ignition off. The contact opened the hood, pulled the throttle cable back and forth to disengage the cruise control. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the sudden acceleration and the manufacturer informed the contact that there was nothing they could do. The contact noticed that there were two recalls regarding the vehicle speed control and the throttle wire but the VIN was not related to the recall. The contact stated the failure could have caused a crash. The failure mileage was 103,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that when driving on the highway approximately 55 mph with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle suddenly began to accelerated. She tried to turn the cruise control off; however, the vehicle continued to accelerate to almost 90 mph. She was forced to shut the engine off to stop the vehicle. When she turned the ignition on again, the engine began to rev loudly. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic told her that the cruise control cable snapped. She called the manufacturer in reference to recall 00v302000, vehicle speed control cables and was told that her vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current and failure mileages were approximately 116,000.

I have a 2000 Ford Focus that the cruise control cable started sticking wide open. After inspection I found the cable had wires in the cable housing broke and was causing the throttle to stick open. The cruise control would open the throttle while accelerating and would not release. I now have the cable disconnected from the cruise control Ford wants over $100 to fix the problem. It is a fault to the cable and should be recalled. Why want they issue a recall on this car. I could of been killed from the sticking throttle cable.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. On November 16, 2007, while driving 30 mph, the vehicle accelerated to 60 mph. The abs engaged and the vehicle accelerated to 12,000 rpm's. The contact drove into a curb in order to stop the vehicle. He shut off the engine and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the vehicle speed control cable. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls; however, NHTSA campaign id number 00v302000 (vehicle speed control:cables) was related to the failure. The failure mileage was 70,924 and current mileage was 71,200.

The vehicle has a recall for the speed control cable and servo unit (99v346000). The dealer and Ford motor CO. Service state that the recall doesn't apply to my vehicle even though I have the problem described in the recall which is a faulty servo unit.

While driving 45 mph the accelerator cable broke. As a result, the pedal proceeded to the floor and began to decelerate rapidly. Vehicle was towed to the dealership for repair. . . . . . . Dealer replaced accelerator cable.

On 01-15-05 at approximately 10:00 hours, my fiancee, myself, and my son were riding in our 2000 Ford Focus se 2. 0 liter dohc. When trying to pass a truck the accelerator broke off completely and the throttle cable snapped. We were then stuck next to the truck with no where to go could not accelerate. If it was not for the evasive actions of my fiancee I may not be talking to you right now. We had to pull onto the opposite side of the road onto incoming traffic. I have taken pictures of the accelerator and the throttle cable and will be keeping the old part. This to me is a serious violation and could result in death or serious injury to someone in the future. I along with my family hope that this does not happen to anyone in the future and it was one of the most fearful experiences I have ever had. I have contacted Ford and I am seeking legal assistance with this matter, due to Ford's lack of assistance.

While driving 45 mph consumer applied the accelerator pedal, but it failed to accelerate. This caused the vehicle to decrease in speed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer inspected the vehicle ,and noticed that the accelerator cable broke. Vehicle was towed to a body shop for inspection, but cause of the failure was not determined. The consumer stated that the accelerator cable snapped in one place and was very weak in another place.

I bought a 2000 Ford Focus on March 11 of 2004 for my daughter, I asked for a repair to be made on the vehicle from the dealership I bought it from before buying the car, it was surging and hesitating. I was told it was repaired, the vehicle didn't do this the next day when I bought it, on March 31 my daughter pulled in to jack in the box, parked her car, put the car in park, took her foot off the brake, the car surged forward throwing her into a concrete wall, the airbags deployed, the windsheild shattered, the fron bumper is totalled, my daughter has a third degree burn on her right forearm resulting from the air bag.

The consumer found that recently a problem with his vehicle when accelerating it doesn't slow down once the consumers foot was off of the gas. The vehicle was in an accident and the consumer believed that the acceleration problem contributed to the accident. When the vehicle was taken to the dealer he was told there was a recall on throttle cable. Then he was told that the vehicle was not recalled due to the VIN. The consumer stated that there have been complaints of this particular vehicle. Recall campaign #00v302000.

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning the second gear pedal became stuck, and the pedal went all the way down to the floor. The vehicle accelerated at a very uncontrollable speed, and the consumer had to place the car in neutral at which the vehicle eventually slowed down. Dealer said the throttle cable snapped. Repair cost $201. 09. The consumer was concerned about the malfunction of the vehicle and whether it should be recalled.

The throttle cable runs over the distributor wire's and the throttle cable is worn through the rubber down to expose the throttle cable wires as well as one of the distributor wires. Ford sent a recall for 2. 0l engines with a 5-speed manual transaxles, Ford program # 00b59 after that repair my cruise control no longer worked because as soon as the key was put in the ignition and turned forward with or without turning over the engine the brake lights come on and remain on at all times and at all speeds until you turn the ignition completely off. A third problem also deals with a recall fmvvss 201. The new a-pillar trim panels they replaced in my car do not fit. Ford modified the pillars to make them fit in place. You can see the metal from the outside of the car from the insideof the car. Ford had to cut part of the pillars to make them fit and they constantly do not stay in place over the passenger side door. The new a-pillars do not fit properly and Ford modified the recall parts to fit them into place. They even cracked my windshield on the passenger side trying to fit them into place.

While driving at about 20 mph rpm's went to 7, engine revved loudly. Linkage cable had popped out of bracket.

Consumer has recieved three recall notices concerning a possible faulty speed control cable which may have caused the accident and death of their daughter prior to notification. Nlm.

Consumer has been unable to have recall 00v-302 concerning the speed control cable and 00v-303 concerning the rear wheel hub retaining nut repaired due to lack of parts. Nlm.

Ford recall notices: 00s30 - speed control cable may be too long and prevent throttle from returning to idle. 00s31- vehicle may have insufficient wheel bearing clamp load allowing left rear wheel and drum assembly to separate. Are these the same items that are described under NHTSA campaign id # 00v218000 and 99v346000?.

While driving vehicle will jerk, and then stall out. Contacted dealer. Defect in accelerator cable.