4.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,965 miles

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problem #8

Dec 302005

Focus 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
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

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problem #7

Dec 192005

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,766 miles
Contact stated air bag warning light constantly illuminated. This happened twice on December 19, 2005. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, whom could not find the source of the problem. There were no other symptoms of any problems with the vehicle.

- Goshen, IN, USA

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problem #6

Sep 092005

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 83,451 miles
Within two weeks of purchasing the 2000 Ford Focus the air bag sensor broke, the brakes began to squeal and less than a month later the ignition locked. The car cannot be started or moved due to the locked ignition. Nothing was done about the brakes. The airbag light was replaced at a cost to me of $280.27. The ignition has not been repaired or addressed by the dealer.

- Pocatello, ID, USA

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problem #5

Dec 152004

Focus

  • miles
The latest in a long line of problems with my 2000 Ford Focus wagon occurred today. The airbag warning light came on yesterday and stayed on. I took it to my mechanic today who informed me that the restraint system is malfunctioning and my airbags may not work as a result. The cost of repair will be $640. I have had problems with the brakes, rotors, ignition switch, check engine light, etc. I have never experienced so many problems with a car before. The Ford Focus is a lemon and is unsafe.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

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problem #4

Apr 032004

Focus

  • miles
Car purchased in Dec. 03 in April 04 the air bag light just came on and stays on will not go off. Have to pay $77 just for a diagnostic test to find out what is wrong. Car has not been in any kind of accident therefore, the light shouldn't be on.

- Concord, NC, USA

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problem #3

Feb 102004

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag warning light has been illumanited for a month. Not under extended warranty will cost nearly $100.to just look at. Other compliants to the nhtsb ignored.

- North Canton, OH, USA

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problem #2

Dec 102003

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,500 miles
Airbag warning light in 2000 Ford Focus SE came on and stayed on. Diagnostic indicated that restraint control module failed at just over 50,000 miles.

- Meriden, CT, USA

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problem #1

Apr 162003

Focus

  • miles
The air bag light illuminated on the dash board for the past 3 months, due to a faulty sensor.

- North Branch, MN, USA

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