2000 Ford Focus Consumer Reviews

Terrible Vehicle

Written by: Terrible Vehicle on 07/12/2009

Vehicle

2000 Ford Focus 2 Dr ZX3 Hatchback

Review

This is just a bad car. I bought brand new in 2000. The first two years I spent more time getting recalls done then driving. Then at about 100k miles the car fell apaprt. New clutch, front springs broke, battery, battery cables, battery itself, ac, heater, alternator, the list goes on. I've spent over 6k in the past two years trying to keep this car on the road. Please don't buy an early mondel focus. It will just be a money pit.

Favorite Features

Good get up and go. Fun to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Better build quality!!

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2000 Ford Focus LX

Written by: Matt on 06/14/2009

Vehicle

2000 Ford Focus 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

Just bought this Ford Focus, and so far am quite impressed. I have already replaced the ignition coil pack, a simple 1 hour repair. Has a 140,500 miles on it, and still runs strong for a 4 cylinder. This is my first car, and so far, for the 1000 dollars I spent, (including purchase price, and the coil pack.)I am pretty happy. Car is quite and runs smooth. Good gas mileage, and very fun to drive.

Favorite Features

Comfortable Great Gas Mileage Fun to Drive

Suggested Improvements

More engine compartement room, that replacement of the coil pact took alot longer than should have, as I had to take out the battery, battery compartment, air filter, and the air filter base.

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Great until it hits 50k miles

Written by: Samantha on 05/03/2009

Vehicle

2000 Ford Focus 4 Dr SE Wagon

Review

Bought this car in 2005 with 48k miles, now has 90k. Got great gas mileage up until about a year ago (avg 32 mpg mixed), now gets 22-24. Auto trans may be dying; shifting is labored. Have had to replace ignition lock (50k miles), coil (55k), a drum brake (65k--some kind of part that held it together WENT MISSING and the shoe was scraping the drum), motor mount (85k). Have had to put way too much money into this car since I got it, $1000+ for things that shouldn't break. Very concerned about the poor gas mileage lately; mechanics can't figure it out. Have had fuel system flushed but no change. Back bumper also lost a screw and is sagging. Looking for a Civic or Corolla now.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage (until recently), turn radius, roominess, folding back seats, dark window tint, back windshield wiper, stowaway space for donut tire.

Suggested Improvements

Vibrates a LOT, lots of road noise, ignition lock problem is well-known for this model but Ford won't pay, dials becoming unreadable. Factory jack is impossible to use.

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2000 Focus SE Wagon

Written by: Ron on 05/01/2009

Vehicle

2000 Ford Focus 4 Dr SE Wagon

Review

I've had it almost 4 yrs & 28K miles. It's been a dependable vehicle, that's fun to drive & economical. It's only been scheduled maintenance costs & gas.

Favorite Features

Huge cargo area, MPG.

Suggested Improvements

Move radio antenna.

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One of the best cars Ford made

Written by: Jay on 02/26/2009

Vehicle

2000 Ford Focus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

We own Ford Focus for almost 8 years and I have to say we had the least problems with with cars from all other cars we owned in the past. I never had to take this car for any major repairs. This is a very simple and quite reliable car. I had more problems with VW Passat and Saab 9.5

Favorite Features

Reliability and fuel economy

Suggested Improvements

Better power and sound system

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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First Ford

Written by: Canada10 on 02/22/2009

Vehicle

2000 Ford Focus 4 Dr SE Wagon

Review

Bought my first Ford. Read up on issues. They were true. Not impressed as Ford states quality. Cheap feeling car. Original owner replace fuel pump, front brakes and front struts. I replace ignition switch, which should never, ever fail. Fuel mileage not very impressive in city. Have rattle in exhaust system, suspect cataytlic converter.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Fuel mileage. Rear seats that lie flat when in down position to have larger cargo capacity. Reduce noise level in body.

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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So far so good

Written by: hoos on 02/18/2009

Vehicle

2000 Ford Focus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

I got this as my first car. Normally I never buy American cars but I needed a car badly. I spent $1100 fix it and I still need to fix the electric and also need to replace the rotors. Aside from all that it's very comfy and I really hope it wouldn't leave me stranded. I should've gotten a Honda.

Favorite Features

Handling is great.

Suggested Improvements

Where do i start. oh yeah everything needs to be improved.

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Great after the first year

Written by: HS in FL on 02/05/2009

Vehicle

2000 Ford Focus 2 Dr ZX3 Hatchback

Review

Purchased this car new in 2000. In the first year, we suffered through a few recalls and had the fuel pump replaced a couple of times. However, it seems everything has been fixed, because there have been no problems with the car since the warranty expired. It has only been in the shop for oil changes and other regular maintenance. Its not new anymore, but I can't justify getting a newer car when the old one is still reliable and gets very good gas mileage for an 8-year old.

Favorite Features

Stick shift. Surprising capacity for hauling things. Maneuverability. Fuel economy

Suggested Improvements

Navigation system. Leather seats. All the bells and whisltes of a newer car

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Bad/Scary

Written by: Iseolde on 01/23/2009

Vehicle

2000 Ford Focus 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

The car was bought used and was only two years old at the time of purchase. After only 5 months of owning the car I discovered a major problem with loss of vehicle power during turning at a normal speed, which later became a recall on this vehicle. (Almost had several collisions due to this problem) The first time I called the Ford Co. about the problem they said their had been no similar reports. Also I had taken the car to the dealership 3 times for repair of this problem, which was finally solved when Ford sent me a recall notice. This was the first of several other recalls I had to have fixed. Every year something major has gone wrong, costing usually around 1K. Please spare yourself!

Favorite Features

The car heats quickly.

Suggested Improvements

The whole car.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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You'll get what you paid for

Written by: Vince on 01/09/2009

Vehicle

2000 Ford Focus 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

My wife bought this car new, before we met. I would never have bought a Ford. We had to replace the tires, brakes and rotors and needed a four wheel alignment at 25,000, We replaced the fuel pump at 50,000 and the trunk leaked but warranty covered seal replacement. When I replaced the spark plugs, the wires were bad. Ford used cheap parts. I changed the oil (Syntec) every 3000 mi. The transmission is exotic for a Ford so I made sure to get it serviced every 30K mi. We now have 107,000 and this car is still running very strong. same power as when it had 15000. no major problems, just general wear after replacing cheap factory parts. Do the scheduled maintenance and car should last years.

Favorite Features

Factory stereo cranks. Great road handling. Still get 28 MPG. Great amenities for this level of purchase. Plenty of power when not using AC. I read some other reviews, I have had no problems with interior trim falling off or rattling. All in all a great little car for the price.

Suggested Improvements

Lacks power and has very low idle speed with AC on. Lots of cheap Ford factory parts

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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