2000 Ford Focus engine and engine cooling problems
474 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Ford Focus — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact noticed a strong odor when the vehicle was shut off. The vehicle was started and after driving two blocks, smoke was seen coming from the engine. The contact opened the hood and found that a fire had started near the engine. The fire department…”
filed Dec 15, 2011
“Daughter bought the 2000 ford focus on 03/01/2011 from a dealership in wichita, kansas. In april 2011 the rod went through the side of the engine, nearly causing an accident with 3 other cars on the highway between wichita and towanda, kansas. Tow truck took the car to the dealership and was told…”
filed Oct 4, 2011
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 and Engine Cooling problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 123 | 15% |
| 2017 Focus | 80 | 9% |
| 2016 Focus | 49 | 4% |
| 2015 Focus | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 8 | 0% |
| 2013 Focus | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 27 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Focus | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 Focus | 7 | 3% |
| 2008 Focus | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 Focus | 12 | 3% |
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.