I have owned this car since December of 2003 and it has been a very large money pit. This time the car just stopped running. I had taken it to autozone and they told me it need an egr sensor or hosing for it. When I was turning at a light the car just stopped running when I had just turned onto a main highway. There has been major electrical problems with it since day one. This car has had 5 clutches in it and I have complained about that all in itself because a car should never need that many clutches within 100,000 miles. That is ridiculous and very expensive and I have gotten no where with that even though there are other 2000 Ford Focus's with the same issue. My one head light is not right it never has been there is corrosion on the inside of the headlamp. The rear door latch does not work on the passenger side of the vehicle. The passenger side front door also does not latch correctly and no longer locks at all. The trunk latch is not right either. It will not always unlatch and then close again. It often requires several more times of pushing the trunk release and it will finally unlock after several attempts. I have put thousands of dollars into this lemon. I have all the repair paperwork, it has a brand new breaking system, brand new transmission, brand new engine, brand new clutch, battery. We have replaced everything in this car and here we go again....this car has sat more than it has been driven!!! I honestly feel that we should be reimbursed for the money we spent on buying the car because it was and is still a lemon since day one......

- Pennsburg, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While parked, the contact placed the key in the ignition and was unable to turn the key. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the ignition would have to be replaced. The contact also noticed the front driver?S door handle was loose and about to fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.....updated 08-24-12 the consumer stated the door handles broke. Updated 08/30/2012

- Rushford, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the rear doors would not remain closed and randomly opened while driving at any speed. The rear driver's side door stopped working first and was repaired by the contact. Currently, the failure is occurring to the rear passenger side door. Through online research, he found NHTSA campaign id number 05V030000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch). The Ford manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repairs. He believes that the vehicle should be included in the recall since the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 105,000. Updated 8/10/09 updated 08/13/09.

- Wappingers, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the front and rear driver's side doors would not close and the locks failed. The failure has been occurring since January of 2009. In may of 2009, the doors opened while driving approximately 5 mph. The manufacturer and dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05V030000 (latches/locks/linkages: Doors:latch) and it would cost $100 to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer would not assist. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 130,000.

- Fulton , NY, USA

On 10/23/07 I inserted key into ignition of my Ford Focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. To make a long story short, after unpluging the battery cables and going back to the stranded car the next evening, it started. 2 days later my wipers came on by themselves and would not stop until I turned the car off and restarted. On 10/31/07 while driving my daughter home, the vehicle began accelerating and deccelertaing uncontrollably. I pulled of the highway and when I opened the drivers door, the seatbelt light began blinking and making a loud ticking noise. This had happened the night prior, but I thought maybe the button was depressed. My dome lights make a screeching noise and blink on and off. This is a serious problem that needs to be looked into. Whenever something like this happens I am driving home late at night and of course the dealer is not open to help me. My car is almost paid off and I will not invest more than what it is worth, which is only about $2,500.too bad I have paid about $18,000 for it. I would also like to know why I have not received recalls for the following problems: 1. 1st month after purchase, electrical system running airbags, mirrors, doors etc. Failed. 2. 37,000 miles- transmission failed 3. 42,000 miles- power door locks failed and soon after passenger doors stuck in the lock position. 4. all window tracks have failed. 5. wheel bearings replaced. 6. trunk latch failed 7. ignition failed and was replaced and is going again. 8. brought in for 1 recall (fuel filter) and still didn't correct problem with vibration and lurching. This is a vehicle that exceeds highway saftey ratings? something will be done about this if I must hire an attorney- I am out a lot of money and no vehicle.

- Deleon Springs, FL, USA

I am having a problem with my doors latching and closing. Sometimes I am able to open the car doors from the outside and other times I have to enter through the trunk. If I am able to enter from the outside driver or passenger door I them enter the car and close the door and it does not latch and close therefore the doors are open and not securely latched and closed and may cause harm if I am driving.

- Gahanna, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. When the key was turned in the ignition, the vehicle would not start and the steering wheel locked. The key that is used to start the ignition is also used for the doors. The key stopped working for the passenger side door and the trunk. The vehicle does not have power locks. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced, however, they did not suggest a remedy for the doors. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 17,000. Update 01-15-08. Updated

- Mason Neck , VA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that only the front passenger side door opens. The other doors fail to open with the key or remote. The doors also fail to open when she is inside the vehicle. She stated that she is seventy-five years old and needs to be able to exit the vehicle from the front driver side. The failure has been occurring for a week. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 09/05/07. 8jb

- Spring Lake, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact was unable to latch the rear doors, therefore they would automatically open without warning. Recall # 05V030000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) was found. The dealer inspected, oiled, and cleaned the latches in 2005, however, that did not prevent future failures from occurring. The manufacturer advised the contact to speak with the dealer for a resolution. The current mileage is 136,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. The consumer stated he believes the failure in the cables operating the latch, in order to fix the defect everything has to be fixed the door latch, handle, cables and door assembly. The consumer stated this will cost $500 per door which should be fixed at the manufacturer's expense. Updated 07/23/07

- Ruffsdale, PA, USA

My power door locks started acting up and then stoped working within min. Of each other.then the passenager rear door would not unlock manualy so I took it to dealership.the Ford dealership informed me that they would have to break door and redrill door hingers to correct door because it can not be unlocked!!!!

- Hagerstown, MD, USA

Ignition lock cylinder won't turn, front tires locked, car had to be towed in. Dealership had to put the car on a jack to get it into the shop, removed steering column trim, had to drill out broken ignition lock cylinder assembly, had to set up new lock cylinder so the same keys would work. So not only am I stuck without a vehicle till after christmas, I had to pay a towing charge, plus the cost to have the car fixed. Back car door latch on passenger side continually stuck and does not allow anyone to exit the vehicle from that side. Rattling noise under the carriage is unexplainable - what is next?

- Williamsburg, IA, USA

- the contact stated that she received a recall 05V030000 for rear door latch. The contact took the car to the dealer, they fixed the rear doors, but not the fifth door which did not open. The contact said that the recall covered all five doors. Updated 1/19/2007 -

- Worcester, MA, USA

: the contact stated all four power doors failed to lock from the inside and/or outside intermittently. Also, the rear passenger and driver's side windows would not roll down. The driver and passenger's side front windows rolled up/down intermittently. Sometimes the horn failed to sound. The manufacturer determined the problem was because of excessive dirt and dust around the contact's residence. The drivers door would not open. Updted 09/22/06.

- Nickerson, KS, USA

Door lock failure. First was unable to lock passenger side door. Back doors unable to unlock and driver side door only locked with key. Was determined short in passenger door blew door lock fuse. Passenger door lock was disabled so fuse would not blow. Remote lock worked all lock at that point but power button still did not work, however the rocker button on drivers door worked. After about a week the drivers side door no longer worked. Unable to lock the drivers side door by remote, power switch or rocker button. None of the other locks will unlock except for the trunk with the key. My concern is that one may either become looked in the car or that it may become stolen, possibly being used for a crime or causing an accident.

- Boscawen, NH, USA

VIN: [xxx] number of items: 2 item id: [xxx] recall date: Title: Pinch bolt torque and zetec engine battery cable routing item id: [xxx] recall date: Title: Rear door latch corrosion. Updated 07/12/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Washington, DC, USA

Problems with car stalling, overheating, and the oil dip stick dislodging, car doors do not open properly from the inside or outside, possessing airbag was ejected.

- Shoemakersville, PA, USA

Received Ford recall # 05S27 early in 2005. Called local Ford dealer to schedule an inspection/repair. Parts were back-ordered ( stated by service writer). Began experiencing difficulty with rear doors latching and locking during period of waiting for parts. In late July, while operating power door locks, an electrical fuse blew. It was determined by an independent repair person that due to excessive corrosion to latch/lock mechanism (all one unit), this was causing an excessive ampere draw, thus causing the fuse to blow. Aug. 3, 2005 had vehicle serviced at prince frederick Ford in prince frederick, md. Called approx. 2 hrs later to state vehicle was complete and the door latches were found to pass inspection. When vehicle was taken to shop, power door locks worked. When returned, the fuse was blown. When I inquired about the power door locks in regards to the excessive corrosion, the service manager told me the two items were not related. Two separate units entirely. This is not correct. The door latch and lock is the same unit. I did not feel as if the recall was performed correctly as they provided me with inaccurate information and were not willing to investigate further. I physically showed the service manager my concerns on the car and pointed out the excessive amount of corrosion the door. He stated there was nothing more the dealer was willing to do. On Monday 11/28/05, I filed a complaint with Ford customer care dept. They filed the complaint but were unwilling to re-evaluate my vehicle for possible errors in diagnosis or provide a second opinion from a different Ford service center.

- Saint Leonard, MD, USA

The contact had a problem with the rear door latch. She had it repaired at her own expense. She later received a recall 05V030000. When she contacted Ford, they informed her the recall was not for her vehicle. She called a second time and informed them of the recall letter, and they stated the paper work had to be in by April 1, 2005. The recall letter was post marked March 21, 2005 and said nothing about a time frame.

- Huron, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. Automatic door locks locked and no one could get out of the vehicle. The door latches were part of a recall and were fixed on August 25, 2005. 30 days after recall repairs were done on the door latches the door locks tore. All four doors were affected by the automatic door lock failure.consumer contacted the service department sales department and the sales manager. The local dealership told the consumer that the problem could be fixed for $1, 200. No crashes. No police reports.

- Marietta , OH, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact received NHTSA recall 05V03000 regarding rear door latches. When he took the vehicle to the service dealer they would not honor the recall. When the consumer contacted the manufacturer, they told him that this specific vehicle did not fall under this recall campaign. The consumer had to replace both rear door latches on the vehicle at his own expense.

- Addison, IL, USA