Nine problems related to speed control linkage 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.
Possible throttle linkage sticking. I have owned a 2000 model year Ford Focus, for approximately 3 yrs. In the past 6 months I have had at least 3 occurrences where the vehicle's acceleration remains after releasing the accelerator completely, I have recurred to place the vehicle in neutral and pump the pedal, this has solved it so far, but I will have the vehicle inspected soon.
Throttle cable stuck wide open, had to use "park" to stop the vehicle. Found recall only on 2000 Ford Focus models with specific VIN numbers. Called Ford, said did not apply, however it happened to me. Dealer does not have parts on hand, no guarantee of safety in the future. Ford motor company does not truely listen to complaints.
When braking engine revs high and vehicle accelerates forward suddenly and unexpectedly. A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make/model; however this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional information.
Consumer was traveling 5mph when rear driver's side well came off. Dealer has been contacted for problem, and informed consumer that a recall 00v302000 was issued for this problem and the VIN number applied to recall but refused to remedy vehicle free of charge.
While driving stepped on the accelerator pedal, but vehicle did not speed up. Then, took vehicle to dealer. Dealer discovered accelerator cable was broken. Please provide more information.
Please check under the hood at the accelerator cable and the way it fastens to the carburator. While reoving your foot off pedal too fast, it will cause accelerator cable to come off, accelerating your car at high speed and making it impossible for you to stop. This happened to us yesterday and many people could have been killed. After inspecting the part myself, I was shocked to see that (a) it was plastic and (b) there is nothing holding that cable doen other than a c-hook. This is very dangerous!!!!!!!!! please have this part inspected immediately, have it recalled and get this car safe. I will no longer put me or my family in that car until the accelerator cable "death trap" is fixed. Thank you for your time and help!.
Recall 00v302000/ spped control cable. While driving has been having problem with speed control. Vehicle had to be taken to dealer for repairs. Five other recalls had been made on this vehicle.
Vehicle experienced erratic surging which caused sudden acceleration/ jumping out of gear, and taking off intermittently. This has occurred on five occasions, and dealer was unable to locate the cause. Please provide further details.
While driving about 45 mph vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 80 mph. Consumer tried to reduce speed by stepping on the brakes and using the emergency brake in order to stop on the side of road. After stopped, steam was coming out of vehicle and engine revved for 45 seconds.