2000 Ford Focus Recalls
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2000 Ford Focus. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › LatchCovers: Ford Focus 2000–2005
Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles with four or five doors and originally sold in or currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, a build-up of corrosion at the pawl pivot area of the rear door latch…
Possible consequence: If not latched properly, the door may open while the vehicle is in motion. If an occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will have a lower rocker seal added to the door and have the rear door latches evaluated free of charge. A latch that passes the evaluation will be lubricated to prevent future corrosion. A latch that does not pass the evaluation will be replaced. In addition, a sticker will be affixed to the rear doors…
- Fuel system, gasolineCovers: Ford Focus 2000–2001
Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles, contamination of the filter in the fuel delivery module (fdm) can reduce, and eventually block, the flow of fuel to the engine.
Possible consequence: This may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, surging, and other similar symptoms. Over time, the filter may become sufficiently blocked to cause the engine to stall, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: This action is deemed a safety improvement campaign and is not being conducted under the safety act. All owners will be notified of the problem, and dealers will replace the fdm with a new design at no charge if the owner reports that the vehicle exhibits any of the identified symptoms. The free replacement will be…
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › CablesCovers: Ford Focus 2000–2001
Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles equipped with zetec engines, loose or broken attachments and misrouted battery cables could lead to cable insulation damage.
Possible consequence: This, in turn, could cause the battery cables to short resulting in heat damage to the cables. Besides heat damage, the "check engine" light may illuminate, the vehicle may fail to start, or smoke, melting, or fire could also occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the battery cables for the condition of the cable insulation and proper tightening of the terminal ends. As necessary, cables will be rerouted, retaining clips installed, and damaged battery cables replaced. Owner notification began february 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy…
- Steering › LinkagesCovers: Ford Focus 2000–2001
Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles have loose pinch bolts that secure the lower control arm to the steering knuckle have been reported.
Possible consequence: Loose pinch bolts could exhibit noise, vibration and, in extreme cases if left uncorrected, separation of the joint or fracture of the ball joint stud, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering knuckle pinch bolt for tightness and correct as necessary. Owner notification began february 10, 2003. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › MotorCovers: Ford Focus 2000–2001, F-250 2000–2001, Expedition 2000–2001 +12 more
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when…
Possible consequence: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…
- Seats › Front assembly › ReclinerCovers: Ford Focus 2000–2001
Reported issue: Vehicle description: station wagons and 3-door vehicles. The subject vehicles have a folding 60/40 second seat that becomes a load floor in the folded position. When the 60% portion of the seat is folded down and a load is applied to the front edge of the load floor, the outboard hinge pivot could disengage from the hinge.
Possible consequence: If the seat is then returned to the upright position without re-engaging the hinge pivot, the seat and seat belts may not provide the intended level of performance in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a revised seat back hinge pivot.
- Electrical system › WiringCovers: Ford Focus 2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A decklid wire harness can fatigue and develop broken wires in the bend area of the wire harness.
Possible consequence: This could result in either a loss of individual lamp functions, or in the case of a short of the broken wires that causes a fuse to open, in the loss of stop lamp or tail lamp function. Loss of stop lamp or tail lamp function could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the decklid wire harness.
- Vehicle speed control › CablesCovers: Ford Focus 2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control and automatic transmission. A speed control cable could have a core wire that is long enough to catch on the sleeve at the throttle body end of the cable during wide-open throttle acceleration.
Possible consequence: A throttle that does not return to idle could result in reduced vehicle control and, potentially, a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the speed control cable. Owner notification began october 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studsCovers: Ford Focus 2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear wheel hub retaining nuts can loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle.
Possible consequence: This condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear wheel bearings and install a rear wheel retention cap to prevent left rear wheel separation. Owner notification began october 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should…
- Structure › Frame and membersCovers: Ford Focus 2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." the resultant hic(d) value at one target location ap1, located on the trim panel at the juncture of the a-pillar and roof side rail, may be greater than design intent.
Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, an occupant contacting that location may not be provided the interior impact protection intended.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the left and right side b-pillar and a-pillar trim panels, revise the headliner edge near the tops of the a-pillars to accept the new a-pillar trim panels with their energy absorbing tubes, and install the new a-pillar and the old b-pillar trim panels.
- Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford Focus 2000
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with speed control. The speed control cable end fitting can allow water to enter the speed control servo assembly. If this occurs, corrosion in the servo assembly could develop and cause intermittent speed control operation or prevent the throttle from returning to idle.
Possible consequence: A throttle that does not return to idle could result in unexpected acceleration, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the speed control cable (with a new cable that incorporates a glass-filled end cap) and inspect the assembly for internal corrosion. Servos with evidence of corrosion will also be replaced. Owners are advised not to use the speed control until the vehicles are repaired.
NHTSA investigations
- AQ10001Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditClosed · Nov 18, 2010
- EA04023Rear door latch failureClosed · Aug 18, 2004
- PE04033Rear door latch failureClosed · Apr 8, 2004
- EA02022Engine stallingClosed · Sep 9, 2002
- EA02023Front susp collapse/wheel separationClosed · Sep 9, 2002
- EA02017Burn injuries due to air bag deploymentClosed · Aug 16, 2002
- EA02014Engine compartment firesClosed · Jul 31, 2002
- PE02044Front suspension lower control armClosed · May 1, 2002
- PE02040Engine stallingClosed · Apr 4, 2002
- PE02032Engine compartment firesClosed · Mar 12, 2002
- PE02026Inappropriate air bag deploymentClosed · Feb 28, 2002
- PE02020Air bag burn injuries/vehicle firesClosed · Feb 11, 2002
- PE02016Rear wheel bearingClosed · Feb 8, 2002
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.