10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,512 miles

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problem #5

May 162005

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,000 miles
Ignition failed on 2000 Ford Focus also turn cancel signal 3 times under warranty and broken again out of warranty the ignition failed 3000 miles after warranty expired. The turn cancel during and after. I have 1 relative and 1 friend that has had the same thing happen.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #4

Apr 092000

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37 miles
The turn signal do not cancel after a turn. The spring broke three times. The trunk does not latch properly. Dealership has taken care of both issues, but the problem recurred. In cold weather the idle speed was too high. When put into reverse it backed out like a rocket. This caused an accident on April 9, 2000. The consumer was backing out with the back door open. It happened so fast he did not have a chance to put on the brakes. The car door hit the garage post. There was no police report. Consumer stated he had mental injuries and lost his job. Vehicle was still idling high in cold weather.

- Mercer Island, WA, USA

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problem #3

Apr 012004

(reported on)

Focus 4-cyl

  • 38,521 miles
Turn signal did not cancel after making a turn. The turn signal was replaced at 38521miles and 5000 miles. However, problem recurred.

- Mercer Island, WA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 032000

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was traveling approximately 65mph when vehicle went out of control. Wheels had felt wobblely and loose. Had to swerve to miss several vehicles. Managed to get off freeway and stopped vehicle. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Was informed by mechanic wheel bearings went out. Dealership has to order parts. Vehicle was repaired previously under recall. Screws keep falling out of seat belt and has happened two times. Drivers side seat lever keeps breaking and has happened three times. Windshield wipers failed while driving during a heavy rain storm, received recall two weeks later, 01V258, dealer replaced wiper motor. Turn signal failed, dealer replaced bulb. Problems with brakes, rear drum assembly bearing wore into wheel spindle, front brake pads replaced, front rotors resurfaced. Consumer feels every bump in the road. Bearings have failed twice. Side mirror broke. A-pillar trim coming loose after recall repair 00S20.

- Schaumberg, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 182000

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving turn signal and hazard lights are intermittently inoperative which may cause a rear end crash. Currently vehicle is at dealer.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

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