Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Ford Focus
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Ford Focus has 18 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,685 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #12E007000 AFTERMARKET STRUT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V030000 REAR DOOR LATCHES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V482000 FORD/STALLING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V289000 FORD/STEERING PINCH BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V288000 FORD/BATTERY CABLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01I017000 FORD/REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V258000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V418000 FORD/SEAT HINGE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V411000 FORD/WIRE HARNESS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V303000 FORD/REAR WHEEL HUB NUTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V302000 FORD/SPEED CONTROL CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V218000 FORD/FMVSS 201 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V346000 FORD/CRUISE CONTROL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1,340 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 464 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 392 complaints
- Suspension 387 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 363 complaints
- Power Train 219 complaints
Of the 3,685 complaints on file, 248 report a crash and 118 a fire; across all 3,685 complaints, owners report 154 injuries and 9 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Ford Focus has numerous reliability concerns, with a high number of owner complaints and recalls affecting critical systems like the electrical and fuel systems, which are prone to failure. These issues generally result in significant repair costs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $350–$900 | common |
| engine cooling | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| latches and locks | 90,000–130,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid flush
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed engine start-up
- Fuel pump noise
- Intermittent power loss
- Unresponsive acceleration
- Difficulty shifting gears
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Ford Focus at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.