1999 Ford Focus Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Ford Focus (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Focus. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 73,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling6 55%
- Brakes2 18%
- Electrical system2 18%
- Air bags1 9.1%
- Steering1 9.1%
- Body and structure1 9.1%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The contact stated while driving 45 MPH on the highway the vehicle stalled without warning. It was restarted but stalled again. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and later driven to the dealer. The dealer could not determine the problem. Updated 11/14/2006 - the failure a ay after the vehicle was purchased. Diagnostic testing was done on the vehicle. The codes indicated that the fuel level sensor, vehicle speed sensor, and o2 sensor was out, and the transmission control switch was out of range.”
NHTSA complaint #10170348, filed 2006-10, 166,508 milesBrakes: “When brakes are applied brake pedal goes to the floor. Consumer had to use emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Cause unknown. While driving up a hill engine stalled. Dealer replaced the fuel filter.”
NHTSA complaint #10034046, filed 2003-08Electrical system: “While placing the key in the ignition vehicle would not start. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection., and mechanic replaced solenoid switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10072059, filed 2004-05Mileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 125 and 166,508 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Ford Focus in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10026389May 16, 2008Engine cooling. 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…
Other model years of the Ford Focus
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 837 | 56,000 | 7 | 5 | 31 | 46 · Typical | Rising |
| 2017 | 900 | 55,892 | 10 | 5 | 29 | 52 · Typical | Rising |
| 2016 | 1,183 | 61,017 | 10 | 5 | 30 | 58 · Typical | Stable |
| 2015 | 1,022 | 60,000 | 9 | 5 | 30 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2014 | 2,606 | 48,000 | 12 | 5 | 30 | 100 · More | Stable |
| 2013 | 2,112 | 53,000 | 11 | 5 | 30 | 95 · More | Falling |
| 2012 | 3,770 | 67,000 | 7 | 4 | 31 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2011 | 113 | 50,802 | 0 | — | 29 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2010 | 287 | 50,000 | 0 | — | 28 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 229 | 45,690 | 0 | — | 28 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 250 | 61,640 | 1 | — | 28 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 391 | 52,000 | 0 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 205 | 59,914 | 0 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 441 | 60,000 | 1 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 387 | 53,000 | 1 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 977 | 56,000 | 1 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 939 | 53,000 | 1 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2001 | 1,761 | 58,000 | 7 | — | 25 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 3,686 | 61,000 | 11 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 11 | 73,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
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Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Ford Focus have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1999 Ford Focus as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Ford Focus is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (55% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1999 Ford Focus been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Ford Focus reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 73,000 miles and the middle half falls between 125 and 166,508 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.