2000 Ford Focus Review
Fuel Economy
25 - 27 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
The 2000 Ford Focus is one of the best small cars your money can buy, if the styling and the seat comfort suit you.
Pros
Excellent interior ergonomics, sharp handling, new stylish design.
Cons
New stylish design, some Focus models suffer from unattractive interior trim.
What's New for 2000
The 2000 Focus is Ford's all-new "world car" that will be sold initially concurrently with the Escort. Everything from interior room to performance has been addressed to make this European-engineered compact a winner in the small-car segment.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Great Little Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Ford Focus 4 Dr SE Sedan
Review
Car has 155,000 miles. Up to 100,000 miles no problems. In the last 50,000 things started wearing out. Replaced everthing in the brakes (about time) replaced A/C, power steering pump, alternator, engine mounts, ignition key switch, plugs, plug wires, coil, belt and one power window mech-anism. Thats about it These things don't last forever. Now at 155,000 the engine blew so I am going to install a used engine. This little car has always run great, good mileage and reliable transportation. Its still like new so it deserves a new engine which I plan to install. Like any car there are some lemons out there but mine is not one of them so I'm keeping it for another 100,000.
Favorite Features
Handling and mileage fun to drive
Suggested Improvements
I'm a big guy and a little more room would be nice but the new ones I think have taken care of this problem
So-so car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Ford Focus 4 Dr ZTS Sedan
Review
Less than 90k miles and have replaced radiator, plastic thermostat housing twice, both cooling fan motors, relay switches, now ac compressor quit. Not half as good a car as my Toyota Corolla. Power of motor is adequate.
Favorite Features
Styling of ZTS, interior, decent gas mileage.
Suggested Improvements
Too many cheap plastic parts. Better reliability.
No more Fords for me
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Ford Focus 4 Dr SE Sedan
Review
I purchased this car as an inside deal. It has been towed 3 times. The fuel pump went out, the fuel line leaked, the ignition went out, the front coil springs broke, exhaust is load, replaced catolac convertor, the number three piston went out (needs new motor). I sold it to the junk yard to a sucker for 250.00. I will never buy another ford. Oh... Two of Focus friends also had the same problems. This is the worst car ever. When the fuel pump goes bad, you can't let the fuel level drop below half a tank. That makes long trips fun. Don't buy it so Ford will stop making it.
Favorite Features
When the car shuts down because the fuel pump shuts off. I also like it when people feel sorry for you because of your car. It also helps you discover true friendship when you need a ride because your car is in the garage all the time. Thanks Ford.
Suggested Improvements
Stop production of these cars. Stop ripping people off.
i love my focus!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Ford Focus 4 Dr SE Sedan
Review
I got my Focus in March and I have only had a few small problems such as the windshield wiper bottle leaking and the serpentine belt squeaking. Other than that, I love the easy handling and the amazing gas mileage. Not to mention the aesthetics :)
Favorite Features
comfy, great mileage!
Suggested Improvements
i really cant think of any
Worst car I ever owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 3 | ||
Vehicle
2000 Ford Focus 4 Dr SE Wagon
Review
This car was a nightmare. It had constant electrical problems, and a piston shattered at 120K miles. The mechanic told us that commonly happens even after only 40K miles. And once the new engine was put in, it made it a whole week before it started leaking oil like crazy. I told the poor lady who bought it from me about all the problems I knew it had, and gave her all the paperwork from all the repairs I'd had to make, but she called me the next day to ask for her money back because it started in with a new electrical problem. Horrible car.
Favorite Features
Roomy. That's the only nice thing I can say.
Suggested Improvements
Start making reliable cars.
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