Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Ford / Focus
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007127677 FORD FOCUS 2006 I noticed that there was excessive tire wear on rear tires. at 20k miles the rear tires are almost bald 2/32 of tread left. there appears to be an
007127654 FORD FOCUS 2000 I own a 2000 ford focus. on the morning of november 22, 2007 i parked my vehicle in my driveway, which in turn blocked the exit of my other vehicle
007127603 FORD FOCUS 2001 Thermostat housing is leaking. found internal seal wall cracked/washed out allowing leakage past seal ring. steady drip of coolant from thermostat
007127563 FORD FOCUS 2003 I have had a few prior problems getting my key to turn in my ignition, which i was eventually able to fix myself. last night however, i was unable to
007127533 FORD FOCUS 2000 2000 ford focus with 30,000 miles. differential blew up and destroyed the transmission. one year ago the struts had to be replaced in the front end
007127532 FORD FOCUS 2000 2000 ford focus with 30,000 miles. differential blew up and destroyed the transmission. one year ago the struts had to be replaced in the front end
006127421 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the rear windows collapsed in the vehicle. the mechanic stated that the plastic holder failed and caused the
007127418 FORD FOCUS 2002 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. the front passenger side door will not open or unlock. the door is completely stuck. through online research
007127417 FORD FOCUS 2002 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. the front passenger side door will not open or unlock. the door is completely stuck. through online research
007127371 FORD FOCUS 2007 On october 25 2007 i purchased a ford focus sedan 4 door car with more or less 400 miles on the odometer. a couple of days later i noticed that when
007127328 FORD FOCUS 2002 MY KEY WONT TURN IN THE IGNITION MOST OF THEM TIME LEAVING ME STUCK AND IN A DANGEROUS POSITION. *TR
007127070 FORD FOCUS 2002 When the rear window, (both), is raised over a period of time,(3-5 yrs), the upper cable retainer on the window elevator,(its made of plastic), breaks
007126946 FORD FOCUS 2007 Dear sir: i recently purchased a ford focus sedan 2007 which has the feature in which if the front passenger is not withing certain ranges the air
006126892 FORD FOCUS 2005 I owned a 2005 ford focus station wagon and suffered a rear end collision while stopped at a light. as a result of the poor seat construction, my
007126888 FORD FOCUS 2001 Passenger and driverside doors on the 2001 ford focus zx3 have quit opening from the outside of the vehicle. doors have lost the ability to be opened
007126798 FORD FOCUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. on three occasions, three window motor regulators have failed in the vehicle. the failure was noticed while
007126773 FORD FOCUS 2001 Vehicle ignition lock froze without any previous indication of malfunction. ignition key was unable to operate lock. driver was left stranded and
007126698 FORD FOCUS 2004 2004 focus has a defective ignition tumbler. over a course of a few days the key began to get stuck in the ignition and would only turn after several
007126557 FORD FOCUS 2003 When i put my key into my car it will not turn. while this may not be an "obvious" safety risk, it can lead to serious problems if you are stranded
007126556 FORD FOCUS 2003 When i put my key into my car it will not turn. while this may not be an "obvious" safety risk, it can lead to serious problems if you are stranded
007126555 FORD FOCUS 2003 When i put my key into my car it will not turn. while this may not be an "obvious" safety risk, it can lead to serious problems if you are stranded
007126372 FORD FOCUS 2001 Defect reported by a professional tow company, the individual a certified ase automotive technician.(verifiable) seat-side airbag deployment while
007126364 FORD FOCUS 2001 I bought my 2001 ford focus in april 2007 from a used car dealership. one day a couple of months ago i went into a store and when i came out my key
007126363 FORD FOCUS 2001 I bought my 2001 ford focus in april 2007 from a used car dealership. one day a couple of months ago i went into a store and when i came out my key
007126362 FORD FOCUS 2000 Key cylinder on 2000 ford focus has been replaced twice now. car has less than 80,000 miles on it. i can not believe a recall was not issued. went out
007126201 FORD FOCUS 2000 Ford focus headlamps extremely dim and on low beam and one side on low beam while opposite side on high. if you switch to high beam it does the same
007126196 FORD FOCUS 2001 Ignition switch- my key won't enter the ignition. i have read hundreds of complaints online about this defective part. ford needs to issue a recall on
007126166 FORD FOCUS 2003 I am currently leasing a ford focus zx5, i've been driving this car without any problems for just over 6 months. after stopping at the grocery store
007126022 FORD FOCUS 2000 TL
007126021 FORD FOCUS 2007 The transmission went out at approximately 5000 miles, no major incidents led up to it, however, minor sounds when it shifted, traction control would
005125914 FORD FOCUS 2005 2005 ford focus with air bag light on, and other problems. customer states that along with the airbag light on the passenger side window will not
005125913 FORD FOCUS 2005 2005 ford focus with air bag light on, and other problems. customer states that along with the airbag light on the passenger side window will not
005125912 FORD FOCUS 2005 2005 ford focus with air bag light on, and other problems. customer states that along with the airbag light on the passenger side window will not
007125848 FORD FOCUS 2004 Tl*the contact's son owns a 2004 ford focus. the contact stated that the ignition would not turn when the key was inserted. the dealer stated that
007125690 FORD FOCUS 2004 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. the vehicle failed to start because the steering wheel locked up. the vehicle was towed to the ford dealer
007125619 FORD FOCUS 2005 The rear doors of my ford focus have twice opened while driving due to a rusted out latch mechanism. the first occurrence was 9/30/07 and the second
007125618 FORD FOCUS 2005 The rear doors of my ford focus have twice opened while driving due to a rusted out latch mechanism. the first occurrence was 9/30/07 and the second
007125480 FORD FOCUS 2002 2002 ford focus the ignition locked up and the key would not turn to start the car. this happened in 9/2004 and again 11/2007. both times we were
007125339 FORD FOCUS 2000 I had to have the ignition cylinder replaced in my 2000 ford focus 4 times in the last 5 years and today it locked up again. it is a known problem
007125327 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 ford focus zx3 with <55,000 miles has been found to have both from springs broken. at the time of discovery neither spring had worked lose
007125022 FORD FOCUS 2000 On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. to make a long
007125021 FORD FOCUS 2000 On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. to make a long
007125020 FORD FOCUS 2000 On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. to make a long
007125019 FORD FOCUS 2000 On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. to make a long
007125018 FORD FOCUS 2000 On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. to make a long
007125017 FORD FOCUS 2000 On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. to make a long
007125016 FORD FOCUS 2000 On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. to make a long
007125015 FORD FOCUS 2000 On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. to make a long
007125014 FORD FOCUS 2000 On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. to make a long
007125013 FORD FOCUS 2000 On 10/23/07 i inserted key into ignition of my ford focus and immediatley the lights and gauges went haywire-vehicle failed to start. to make a long
007124941 FORD FOCUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. when attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition switch failed. it took the contact approximately 20
007124893 FORD FOCUS 2003 2003 FORD FOCUS. *TR
007124617 FORD FOCUS 2003 After fueling, my daughter tried to start the car (2003 ford focus wagon), but the key would not turn. we got the car to the dealership where we
007124529 FORD FOCUS 2007 2007 ford focus with unexpected acceleration issues. consumer states that her vehicle revved up and surged almost hitting a guard, and then a second
007124404 FORD FOCUS 2003 I recently took my 2003 ford focus in for suspension noise in the front. the shop took a look at it and said he had seen a lot of focus' and escorts
007124134 FORD FOCUS 2000 I am having a problem with my doors latching and closing. sometimes i am able to open the car doors from the outside and other times i have to enter
007124116 FORD FOCUS 2006 AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *JB
007123934 FORD FOCUS 2001 Ignition switch locked up beyond a mere steering lockup and could not be started. i had to pay to have the vehicle towed to the local ford dealership
007123898 FORD FOCUS 2001 I have a 2001 ford focus. water started leaking into the front passenger floor. i took it to the dealership and they could not find a problem. the
007123797 FORD FOCUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the key would not turn when it was inserted in the ignition. he had to shake the
007123774 FORD FOCUS 2001 A/c fan switch burned along with the connecting wire block, putting smoke into the vehicle, if the vehicle hadn't been turned off after seeing smoke
007123663 FORD FOCUS 2004 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. the contact was unable to turn the ignition when the key was inserted. the dealer was unable to duplicate the
006123610 FORD FOCUS 2001 KEY CAN NOT TURN IGNITION CYLINDER. THIS IS THE ISSUE EVERY TIME I TRY TO START THE CAR. *TR
007123564 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 ford focus. original owner. maintained. spark plug blew out of cylinder. dealer suggested most expensive fix - new cylinder head and spark plugs
007123437 FORD FOCUS 2003 In july 2007 the ignition key locked up and could not be turned to start the engine. i managed to get it to turn (no, it was because the steering
007123386 FORD FOCUS 2003 While in dangerous situation my ford focus again had a key fail in the ignition. i had taken it to ford, while still under warranty, and asked for it
007123346 FORD FOCUS 2002 I have a 2002 ford focus zx5 and my ignition locked up. dealer said it is not on any recall list and therefore i need to pay to have a new ignition
007123142 FORD FOCUS 2000 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the rear end of his
007123076 FORD FOCUS 2002 MY FOOT PAD ON MY CLUTCH PEDAL BECAME SLIPPERY DUE TO LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID OUT OF MY CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER ON MY 2002 FORD FOCUS ZX3. *TR
006122974 FORD FOCUS 2002 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle began hesitating , surging, and then lost all power. the
007122802 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 ford focus zx3 ignition failure the key gets stuck in the ignition and does not turn and the car i guess is known for it and the company does
007122708 FORD FOCUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the steering column failed, which prevented the vehicle from being started. the dealer was not notified of
006122629 FORD FOCUS 2000 Hatch became unusually difficult to latch. the plastic inside the latch at bottom of assembly broke. then we had to use an array of things to keep it
007122581 FORD FOCUS 2002 Have a 2002 ford focus that has had the steering wheel locked up again. last time i was able to turn the wheel hard enough to get the key to turn and
007122490 FORD FOCUS 2000 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. in july of 2007, the door locks on the vehicle began to malfunction. the contact changed the fuse, but this
007122193 FORD FOCUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. while driving 35 mph, the clutch locked and the vehicle would not shift into gear. the contact had to maneuver
007122173 FORD FOCUS 2006 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford focus. the contact stated that the bracket in the front of the vehicle came apart. the dealer stated that the
007121891 FORD FOCUS 2000 2000 ford focus tire blew out. customer states she was informed after the repair of the vehicle that there was a silent recall on the coil spring.
007121702 FORD FOCUS 2004 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. while stopped, the vehicle stalled and shut off. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the key
007121541 FORD FOCUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the engine made a very loud noise when she started the vehicle. a mechanic stated
006121428 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine would stall. the vehicle also decelerated without the contact
003121421 FORD FOCUS 2000 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. when the key was turned in the ignition, the vehicle would not start and the steering wheel locked. the key
003121420 FORD FOCUS 2000 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. when the key was turned in the ignition, the vehicle would not start and the steering wheel locked. the key
007121281 FORD FOCUS 2003 The ignition on my ford focus 2003 has locked up for the second time in 75,000 miles, and this is getting to be a huge problem to have replaced. ford
007121253 FORD FOCUS 2000 INAPPROPRIATE DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AT A LOW SPEED CRASH (LESS THAN 15 MPH). *JB
007121228 FORD FOCUS 2000 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. the abs light illuminated when the vehicle was started. while driving, the contact heard a sound, which
007121220 FORD FOCUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the ignition would not turn when she inserted the key. as of september 28, 2007, the
007121196 FORD FOCUS 2003 Without warning, and with no prior occurrence, the key would not turn in the ignition of my 2003 focus. a friend rescued me and drove me back to work
007121029 FORD FOCUS 2000 KEY WOULD NOT TURN IN IGNITION. INCURRED COST FOR TOWING CAR TWICE, IGNITION WAS REPLACED, AND THEN NEW KEYS HAD TO BE PROGRAMMED. *TR
007120971 FORD FOCUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. while attempting to shut off the vehicle in the parking lot, the ignition locked up and prevented the contact
007120839 FORD FOCUS 2002 left front strut coil spring broke at approx. 45,000 miles causing the focus to become undrivable. if the broken spring would have gotten into the
007120710 FORD FOCUS 2001 I own a 2001 ford focus and within the last month it has become increasingly more difficult to turn the key in the ignition. i did some research and
007120613 FORD FOCUS 2004 I was stranded over the weekend at a gas station in the middle of nowhere because my key wouldn't turn, it seemed locked in my ignition. i really
007120413 FORD FOCUS 2003 2003 ford focus wagon, tail lights melted both sides where you replace the bulb, cannot replace the brake, running, turn, bulb because you cannot pull
007120379 FORD FOCUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the ignition locked, which prevented the key from being turned. the dealer was unable
007120342 FORD FOCUS 2007 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. the vehicle was involved in a crash and after it was repaired, the passenger side air bag light illuminated
007120140 FORD FOCUS 2003 2003 ford focus/ ignition won't turn it looks like this is a huge problem by all the different websites and blogs about it. this defect should
003120052 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. approximately two years ago, the contact noticed that her gas mileage was significantly lower than other 2001
007120033 FORD FOCUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the steering wheel has to be unlocked for the vehicle to start. on september 09, 2007
007119987 FORD FOCUS 2004 The shifter, steering wheel and ignition key all lock up on my 2004 ford focus. i simply guide my car to where i want to park it. stop, put the car
007119986 FORD FOCUS 2004 The shifter, steering wheel and ignition key all lock up on my 2004 ford focus. i simply guide my car to where i want to park it. stop, put the car
007119846 FORD FOCUS 2000 I own a 2000 ford focus which stalled while driving on the interstate highway (85) between burlington and durham, nc on september 15, 2007. the car
007119835 FORD FOCUS 2003 At approximately 5:00 p.m., my ignition locked up on me, with my car parked in a parking lot close to my home (thank goodness). i have just learned
006119705 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle began hesitating and shaking and shut completely off when turning. the
007119527 FORD FOCUS 2000 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. while accelerating from a stop at 15 mph, the vehicle rolled forward, shifted out of second gear, and rolled
007119507 FORD FOCUS 2005 Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. while driving 2 mph, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. the dealer stated that the fuel
007119478 FORD FOCUS 2002 Ford focus 2002, 69,000 miles. on 8/22/07 driving on the freeway my car stall it was towed away. ford called me and told me it could be my engine
001119426 FORD FOCUS 2000 Vehicle recalled in february 2001 to repair problem:"some of the affected vehicles have a rigid vinyl sleeve around the wiring at the hinge point of
005119397 FORD FOCUS 2003 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start when he turned the ignition. she called her insurance
007119267 FORD FOCUS 2004 Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. while shifting at 30 mph, the clutch failed. the dealer replaced the clutch, however, they neglected to
007119223 FORD FOCUS 2003 Door latches are very difficult to open, both from the outside and inside, sometimes leaving me sitting in the car wondering how i am going to get out
007119158 FORD FOCUS 2003 (1) NOT SURE (2) STEERING WHEEL AND IGNITION ARE LOCKED AND CAN NOT BE MOVED ANYMORE (3) NEW LOCK *TR
007119157 FORD FOCUS 2003 (1) NOT SURE (2) STEERING WHEEL AND IGNITION ARE LOCKED AND CAN NOT BE MOVED ANYMORE (3) NEW LOCK *TR
007119071 FORD FOCUS 2006 Driving at legal speed my side drivers airbag deploys then explodes under my left armpit causing me to loss control, but was able to gain control
007119070 FORD FOCUS 2006 Driving at legal speed my side drivers airbag deploys then explodes under my left armpit causing me to loss control, but was able to gain control
006118961 FORD FOCUS 2002 Both rear passenger window regulators failed on my 2002 ford focus se wagon outside of warranty. the windows were never abused / mis-used in any way.
006118880 FORD FOCUS 2000 I drove my 2000 ford focus about 2 miles to the gas station to run in for milk. when returning to the car 3 minutes later, the key would not turn in
007118664 FORD FOCUS 2003 Ref. nhtsa 05v030000 my daughter took her car to reemy ford of johnson city tn. to have the safety recall taken care of. reemy ford said they
007118448 FORD FOCUS 2000 Parked in a public parking space and came back to retrieve my car. could get the key in the ignition but could not turn it. turns out the ignition
007118428 FORD FOCUS 2002 The car was running hot had to use a/c to keep the fans to cool car i took car to my mechanic and he found that the switches for the fans and the rest
007118252 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. while driving 5 mph, the contact heard a popping noise coming from under the hood. she then noticed steam
007118213 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. on august 19, 2007, while driving 10 mph, the contact heard metal scraping the ground and then plastic being
007117990 FORD FOCUS 2004 Upon entering an intersection and having to stop at a stop sign, i pressed the cruise control off button and applied the brake. instead of slowing
005117949 FORD FOCUS 2002 2002 ford focus zx5- one of the center caps on the 16" wheels fell off while driving the vehicle. the caps are defective since the tabs that hold it
007117889 FORD FOCUS 2000 IGNITION CAN NOT BE TURNED WITH KEY INSERTED. *JB
007117835 FORD FOCUS 2005 2005 focus with appox. 18000 miles, i am unable to start my car. ignition switch will not turn to crank position nor will it turn on accessories. *
007117783 FORD FOCUS 2002 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. when the contact places the key in the ignition, the key fails to turn as if the steering wheel is locked.
007117734 FORD FOCUS 2001 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO WEAR PREMATURELY. *KB
007117628 FORD FOCUS 2003 Ignition cylinder total failure. key would not turn at all. search term "ignition cylinder""ford focus" on the net and you will be amazed how big
007117620 FORD FOCUS 2007 I was in a crash in a 2007 ford focus. i went forward with a force so great that my collar bone was broken by the seatbelt, but the airbag did not
007117465 FORD FOCUS 2007 I was driving a 2007 ford focus that i had rented on a major highway under good weather conditions, mid-morning, good light, no curves, no
007117438 FORD FOCUS 2000 The first time i couldn't get the key into the ignition. then after 30 minutes i got it to go in. then when i parked, i couldn't get the key out. so i
007117273 FORD FOCUS 2003 Over the past few months, the ignition/lock mechanism has been failing. the wheel will not release and the key will not turn to the on position.
006117261 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact stated that the ignition locked while attempting to start the vehicle. she had to strike the tip
007117164 FORD FOCUS 2003 My car was running fine then suddenly the ignition switch won't turn. tumbler broke $350 at dealership. common problem with these cars, yet dealer
007117081 FORD FOCUS 2002 The window regulators are defective for the two rear windows in my 2002 ford focus. the first incident occurred about a year and a half ago when the
007116913 FORD FOCUS 2000 I was getting in my 2000 ford focus this morning to go to work; i put the key in the ignition and the key would not turn. i fiddled with in for about
007116890 FORD FOCUS 2001 First occurrence happened when my wife and daughter were driving in the baltimore tunnel and the engine started to stumble and loose power finally
007116884 FORD FOCUS 2004 FORD FOCUS IGNITION KEY WON'T TURN. *TR
007116849 FORD FOCUS 2000 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. when the key was placed in the ignition, it would not turn. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they
007116701 FORD FOCUS 2007 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. the contact hears metal grinding from the front driver side when making a left turn. he stated that the
007116700 FORD FOCUS 2007 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. the contact hears metal grinding from the front driver side when making a left turn. he stated that the
007116699 FORD FOCUS 2007 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. the contact hears metal grinding from the front driver side when making a left turn. he stated that the
007116553 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact heard a noise coming from one of the front wheels. when he drives over speed bumps, it sounds as
007116552 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact heard a noise coming from one of the front wheels. when he drives over speed bumps, it sounds as
007116551 FORD FOCUS 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. the contact heard a noise coming from one of the front wheels. when he drives over speed bumps, it sounds as
007116508 FORD FOCUS 2000 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. while driving 2 mph, the vehicle shut off. when the contact restarted the vehicle approximately two minutes
007116468 FORD FOCUS 2000 While driving my car to work on 8/20/07 i noticed the car beginning to accelerate on it's own. the car has cruise control but the problem continued
007116458 FORD FOCUS 2005 Driving the car (ford focus 2005 - 52000 miles) in residential neighborhood. stopped the car to get out, key would not release from the ignition.
007116433 FORD FOCUS 2006 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford focus. while driving 55 mph under dry conditions, the contact swerved to avoid striking an animal in the road. as a

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