2000 Ford Focus power train problems
225 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Ford Focus — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Feb 2, 2020
“We purchased a vehicle on 09/03/2016 from grass valley auto wholesale brokers, grass valley, ca. The vehicle was making a ticking noise and seemed to have a power issue, it kept losing it. The next day I called the lot and told them. They said they had it checked out and not to worry. I did. It…”
filed Dec 16, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Harsh transmission engagement and or dtc p0705. *eh
18477 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2005VENT LEAK. *EH
18463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 1, 2005
Power Train problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 315 | 38% |
| 2017 Focus | 449 | 51% |
| 2016 Focus | 671 | 57% |
| 2015 Focus | 556 | 55% |
| 2014 Focus | 1,571 | 61% |
| 2013 Focus | 1,098 | 52% |
| 2012 Focus | 1,441 | 38% |
| 2011 Focus | 20 | 18% |
| 2010 Focus | 45 | 16% |
| 2009 Focus | 39 | 17% |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 Focus | 43 | 11% |
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.