10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,513 miles

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problem #6

Mar 142004

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,079 miles
The contact stated the ignition switch failed three times within a year and a half. The first time, she went to start the car, the ignition would not turn over. The car was towed and repaired. The second failure was approximately one year later and the same thing happened. The car was towed and repaired for the second time. The third failure happened this week, went to start the car and it would not start again. It is being repaired now. The dealership stated it could possibly be the starter along with the ignition switch. In Dec 2001 the consumer was involved in an accident due to a problem with the tires and the rear axle. The transmission cooler lines were replaced. The brake lights and heater did not work. The egr tube was replaced. The wiper arm was broken. The engine light stayed on all time. The driver side mirror had to be replaced. Updated 01/11/06.

- Dana , IL, USA

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problem #5

Apr 072004

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
In the last six months the transmission has started to leak fluid (paid to fix that), I get a letter about a recall for the fuel pump take it in and get that fixed on the way to work straight from the dealership one of the guys I work with comments on my brake lights staying on, my brake lights will now not go off and my cruise control will not go on (paid to fix that), then a few weeks later the front wheel fell off! I was pulling into my parents driveway and the wheel just fell off then spent the entire day getting it on a tow truck and getting it off at the dealership. Then the technician kept asking me what I hit. Repeatedly I told him what happened and he finally said that that couldn't have happened unless I hit something (paid to fix that), now I get in my car to get me something to eat and my key will not turn.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

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problem #4

Mar 262000

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles
Steering wheel is locked and key will not turn so car will not start. After doing research I have found that this is very common and may even happen again after being repaired - typical cost is $250 - 300..

- Binghamton, NY, USA

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problem #3

Nov 102003

Focus 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 39,000 miles
Engine starter failed and had to be replaced.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

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problem #2

Nov 202001

Focus

  • miles
Starter just stopped working, burned the fuse assembly.

- Mandeville, LA, USA

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problem #1

May 212000

Focus

  • miles
This vehicle is clearly one of multiple problems and should be investigated. Engine cooling, transmission braking and starter issues. Ford protecting self as usual.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

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