2000 Ford Focus engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2000 Ford Focus — 0% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My car is stalling its jumping when I take off. I get stranded at convient stores, doctors appointments. After I get it up to 60 mph its ok”
filed Aug 13, 2020
“When I hit the brakes the whole car jolts when you go over 40 miles per hour of the steering shakes I've already replaced the safety neutral switch on a transmission now my car will not start it just makes a clicking noise and when it does turn over it immediately stalls out my cigarette lighter…”
filed Jan 17, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission…
CSP-08B01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2008Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip. *tt
19016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
Engine problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 228 | 28% |
| 2017 Focus | 225 | 25% |
| 2016 Focus | 232 | 20% |
| 2015 Focus | 170 | 17% |
| 2014 Focus | 441 | 17% |
| 2013 Focus | 343 | 16% |
| 2012 Focus | 473 | 13% |
| 2011 Focus | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Focus | 42 | 15% |
| 2009 Focus | 16 | 7% |
| 2008 Focus | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 Focus | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.