10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,521 miles

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problem #16

Mar 292002

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
While driving 50 to 55 mph vehicle starts to jerk. Vehicle pulls from side to side. When raining back of vehicle slides. Dealer contacted.

- Danville, VA, USA

problem #15

Feb 252002

Focus

  • miles
While traveling 30mph on highway there is a jerking noise coming from underneath hood area.

- Coachella, CA, USA

problem #14

Oct 012001

Focus

  • miles
Ongoing problem with vehicle commencing to wobble when it reaches 50 mph or more. Vehicle been to dealer shop on three occasions, and the probelm still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Amesbury, MA, USA

problem #13

Nov 282000

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear wheels wobble when consumer is driving, this problem can happen at any speed. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to anything. Dealer performed recall 00S55B repairs. Consumer adds that vehicle pulls to left and steering wheel is off center.

- Kissimmbe, FL, USA

problem #12

Aug 252001

Focus

  • miles
Vehicle is making a thumping noise when driving. Vehicle sounds as if running over bumps in road. Contacted dealer and, dealer stated they can't fix the problem until they find out what the problem is. Please add.

- Mattydale, NY, USA

problem #11

Apr 012001

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While consumer was driving gas tank cover blew off the tank and gas was spilling every where. Consumer states vehicle has experienced problems with the sending unit and gas gauge. Wheel bearings on the left rear failed. Transmission fluid leaks, consumer states this is causing slippage and shifting problems. Vehicle experiences a burning oil smell. Wiring harness failure. Light failure (consumer did not specify). Gas leaks. Failed suspension parts (consumer did not specify). Tires wear prematurely (consumer did not give tire information). Splash shields broke. Brocking wires in central locking system.

- Attica, OH, USA

problem #10

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

problem #9

Feb 232001

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
While driving and upon accelerating vehicle vibrates/heistates, and nearly comes to a complete stop, cause unknown.

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #8

Aug 162000

Focus

  • miles
Suspension is hard when driving, vehicle swings from left to right, and there is a rattling noise. Also, seatbelt on passenger's side broke, and when applying brakes, vehicle wanders to the left and right.

- Port Arthur, TX, USA

problem #7

Jun 082000

Focus

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 68mph and cruise control got stuck. Consumer ran off into the shoulders of the road to prevent from hitting another vehicle. Also, vehicle shook and vibrated when driving at speed of 50 mph and over.

- Moncure, NC, USA

problem #6

May 242000

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle vibrated upon starting and driving. More acceleration caused vibration to worsen. Also, vehicle appeared to be slipping out of gear while remaining in drive. Vehicle is at dealer's shop at this time.

- Liveoak, CA, USA

problem #5

May 132000

Focus

  • miles
While making a left turn and upon applying brakes vehicle started to pull to the left, resulting in a collision. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Hyattsvill, MD, USA

problem #4

May 152000

(reported on)

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Since new the car made a strange back-ground noise, not typical of a standard manual transmission. Once a Ford mecanich took a drive with us to verify and agreed on the noise. After four times the problem is still there. Also the 4th gear is hard to shift and the reverse pops out. All the times we got the car back with the service paper stateing: Problem not found!. we drived a same model same year car at the gatewayford location and it didn't carry all that problems. Lately we ask the store manager some for help. He sad he'll have a Ford rappresentative to take a look at the car. Three weeks later we are still waiting. What shall we do?

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #3

Feb 272000

Focus

  • miles
Vehicle stalls and then starts to vibrate while driving.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #2

Feb 282000

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Rear suspension and frame were bent during the second accident in which the driver lost control of the vehicle.

- Angleton, TX, USA

problem #1

Jan 202000

Focus

  • miles
Clicking noise from front end when turning left.

- Sacramento, CA, USA