10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 2
Average Mileage:
4,468 miles

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problem #13

May 092000

Focus

  • miles
Windshield had cracked and was replaced, approximately one month later the windshield cracked again in the exact same spot, nothing had hit the windshield on either times that it had cracked. Air conditioner drains inside the car to the drivers side floor. Brakes squeak, dealer replaced rear brake shoes, however noise is still there. Steering wheel was peeling, dealer replaced it. Vehicle will not start at times, dealer reprogrammed the PCM and replaced the fuel pump. Transmission slips into neutral while driving, it will not shift into reverse until after about 10 seconds, dealer has replaced the mlp sensor and transmission range sensor to attempt to correct problem yet it still continues, transmission lines leaking and dealer replaced lines. Noise coming from under the hood. Hood rattled, dealer adjusted and lubed the hood stops. Engine races at times, vehicle hesitates and feels like it is going to stall.

- Lonoke, AR, USA

problem #12

Jan 192001

Focus

  • miles
Intermittent failure of signal lights/ brake lights/ speed control, and air conditioning. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

- Castle Hayne, NC, USA

problem #11

Feb 052001

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Air conditioning stopped working. Nlm

- Unk, UN, USA

problem #10

Feb 122001

Focus

  • miles
Air conditioner hose broke, and caused freon leakages. Dealer notified.feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Fallon, NV, USA

problem #9

Oct 182000

Focus

  • miles
The ac evaporator case failed causing leakage.

- Rowlett, TX, USA

problem #8

Nov 012000

Focus

  • miles
Air conditioning unit emits ozone as confirmed by test strips. Ozone exceeds permissible limits. Suspect motor or other electrical problem. Dealer unaware of any other complaints.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #7

Jul 012000

Focus

  • miles
Am I eligible to exercise rights under the vehicle lemon law? no safety defect listed.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #6

Nov 142000

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Rear brakes would make squealing noises when stopping. Three different times fuel guage failed to register correct fuel. If air conditioner was on, a cloud came out of vents. Also, tape deck had an electrical short/ vehicle would vibrate while it was idling., and engine revved on its own. Vehicle felt like it was slipping into neutral.

- Concorde, NH, USA

problem #5

Apr 072000

Focus

  • miles
Brakes to this date continue to be a problem; grinding, squeeling, etc; cruise control sticks, airconditioner leaks, sometimes ignition switch turns sometimes not, car vibrates excessively, car speeds up and slows down on its own, and stalls occassionally...received recall on rear drum axle but nothing from Ford on anything else. I do not feel safe in this vehicle.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #4

Jun 012000

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The air conditioner valve failed causing condensation to leak underneath the floor mat of the drivers side thus resulting in mildew formation and deterioration of the floorboard. Nlm

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #3

May 302000

Focus

  • miles
When the air conditioning is on, there is a large amount of condensation dripping behind the center column and onto the gas pedal causing it to be very slippery.

- Homewood, IL, USA

problem #2

Nov 051999

Focus

  • miles
Carpet on passenger's side was wet. Contacted dealer, they installed a box to catch the moisture of the condensor. Next day, could smell a musty odor. Husband has a lung condition, and has not been able to sit in the car. Contacted the manufacturer. Manufacturer claimed it was faulty workmanship from the dealership.

- N Miami Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 202000

Focus

  • miles
Air conditoner failed.

- Sacramento, CA, USA