2000 Ford Focus electrical system problems
1,343 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2000 Ford Focus — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The key would no longer turn in the ignition, leaving me and my baby niece stranded far away from home. We parked the vehicle and when we returned, we found ourselves stranded, because the ignition lock could no longer be operated. Apparently this is a known problem with ford focus locks! *tr”
filed Dec 14, 2016
“I was driving and my headlights and interior lights started to flicker and the check engine light came on and then the car just quit running after 10 minutes I was able to start the car and get home I have had this car (2000 ford focus) for a little over a year the place I purchased it from did not…”
filed May 12, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ZETEC ENGINES, LOOSE OR BROKEN ATTACHMENTS AND…Campaign 02V288000 · Nov 6, 2002
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V411000 · Dec 6, 2000
Related service bulletins
Service wiring harness replacement guidelines - service tips. *tt
04147 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 2005Erratic instrument cluster gauges and/or warning indicators - service tip. *tt
18581 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2005
Electrical System problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 48 | 6% |
| 2017 Focus | 35 | 4% |
| 2016 Focus | 81 | 7% |
| 2015 Focus | 64 | 6% |
| 2014 Focus | 245 | 9% |
| 2013 Focus | 273 | 13% |
| 2012 Focus | 352 | 9% |
| 2011 Focus | 25 | 22% |
| 2010 Focus | 43 | 15% |
| 2009 Focus | 45 | 20% |
| 2008 Focus | 57 | 23% |
| 2007 Focus | 85 | 22% |
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.