2000 Ford Focus Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 474about this part
- Share
- 13%of 3,686 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 474 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Ford Focus, 13% of the 3,686 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,750 miles. 14 of these say a crash was involved and 32 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went to start my 2000 Ford Focus after the big snow storm to be sure it started and it did, I let it run for a while and when I shut it off and take the key out it was stuck, this is not the first time this has happened. It has not been fixed yet because frankly I just don't have the money to keep sinking into this lousy car.”
NHTSA complaint #10308654, filed 2010-02, 125,000 miles“I had the oil changed and fuel system service. The check engine light came on the next day. The shop reset the code several times and finally told me the catalytic converter was bad. The car only has 36000 miles. The dealer said the car is out of warranty by 5 months. I have had the maintenance done and have records stating dates and miles on the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10249668, filed 2008-11, 35,842 miles“Ford Focus 2000 se - car loses engine power when driving on highway at 50/55 MPH. Then warning sign lights up after a few minutes. I noticed this happens during hot weather mainly. Even after less than 10 miles of driving. If I stop the car a few minutes, the warning light shuts off but the problem is still existing. Does not happen during cold months.”
NHTSA complaint #10230482, filed 2008-06, 71,000 miles“I was driving and I came to a stop sign and when I pressed on the gas to drive off my 2000 Ford Focus just died on me. And this happened like a month ago also. I just didn't say anything. But this is very dangerous that my car doesn't tell me when its overheating,it just turns off. That's not safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10234309, filed 2008-07, 108,847 miles“Driving up freeway on ramp , while pressing on accelerator engine made loud noise. I pulled to the right emeregency lane open the hood. There was a hole on the block of my engine. Metal chunks were stuck on my radiator . I also picked up metal pieces on the on ramp. When inspected the damages at home the camshaft rod that holds the cam was broken.”
NHTSA complaint #10116361, filed 2005-04, 73,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10026389May 16, 2008Ford: 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…
- 10019076Jan 1, 2006Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip.
- 10012962Feb 1, 2005No crank on start charging system warning indicator on driveability concerns and or malfunction indicator lamp on.
- 10014082Dec 13, 2004Engine vibration at idle.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 124 | 15% |
| 2017 | 81 | 9% |
| 2016 | 50 | 4% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 8 | 0% |
| 2013 | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 | 27 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 | 7 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 12 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 4% |
| 2004 | 22 | 6% |
| 2003 | 60 | 6% |
| 2002 | 103 | 11% |
| 2001 | 243 | 14% |
| 2000 | 474 | 13% |
| 1999 | 6 | 55% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Focus
1,343 complaintsBrakes
424 complaintsFuel system
411 complaintsSuspension
390 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
225 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
201 complaintsAir bags
191 complaintsVehicle speed control
170 complaintsSteering
168 complaintsBody and structure
138 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
118 complaintsWheels
113 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Focus
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.
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