2000 Ford Focus Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 390about this part
- Share
- 11%of 3,686 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,282miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 390 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Ford Focus, 11% of the 3,686 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,282 miles. 22 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front passenger spring broke, separated from the mounting bracket, embedded the end of the spring into the tire which punctured it. Vehicle required towing for repair. I was notified of an extended warranty on the problem and submitted a claim to the local dealership for reimbursement. After 5 months of follow-up, I finally received a check for the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10181815, filed 2007-02, 65,000 miles“At approximately 70,000 miles, I noticed a clunking noise while turning. After investigating the problem, my husband noticed that the driver side front spring coil was broken. If I would have continued to drive I'm sure it would have punctured the tire. We took it and had the spring coils in the front both replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10134361, filed 2005-08, 72,146 miles“I was driving ny car about 25-30 MPH when I heard a noise. Low and behold my right wheel was wobbling back and forth. Then it stopped for a moment so I decided to take car to shop. On my way to the shop my barring went completely out. My ABS light came on the everything locked up,got to shop right rear wheel was smoking bad. Shop told me everything burned up coast me 1,200.00 to get back on road. Just one of the many things fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10227492, filed 2008-05, 110,000 miles“I now have a problem with the transmission. The mechanic thinks it is a filter or switch that keeps the oil level in the transmission when turning right. My car shuts off when I make right turns. I have spent way too much money and still owe on this car..frankly I would like to turn it in! Has lot of repair needs too much money. I had all of the recall work done also”
NHTSA complaint #10070598, filed 2004-01, 62,000 miles“The car veered to the left while I was driving down an interstate highway causing me to loose control. Injuries were relatively minor, fortunately. Car was deemed a total loss by insurance company after assessment of damage. No mechanical inspection took place but on visual inspection the front left tire was disconnected from the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10051209, filed 2003-12, 32,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 | 19 | 1% |
| 2013 | 15 | 1% |
| 2012 | 28 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 4% |
| 2010 | 19 | 7% |
| 2009 | 25 | 11% |
| 2008 | 23 | 9% |
| 2007 | 23 | 6% |
| 2006 | 10 | 5% |
| 2005 | 27 | 6% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 49 | 5% |
| 2002 | 109 | 12% |
| 2001 | 150 | 9% |
| 2000 | 390 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Ford Focus
1,343 complaintsEngine cooling
474 complaintsBrakes
424 complaintsFuel system
411 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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