Engine
2.0L 4-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 3,253 of 3,686 complaints with a usable failure date.
Odometer when the failure occurred
Owner-reported mileage at failure, in 20,000-mile bands. Based on 1,554 of 3,686 complaints reporting a plausible odometer (500 to 500,000 miles; unverified).
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
The 2000 Focus was the first year of an all-new platform, and its file reads like it: a long recall list, a wide spread of complaint families, and a reputation for being one of the most recalled cars of its era.
Electrical system
1,406 complaint records72 fire reports21 crash reports
One frequently described issue: Ignition lock cylinder seizes
The most common electrical complaint is a key that will not turn, or turns and does nothing, because the ignition lock cylinder has worn internally. Owners describe being locked out of starting the car in a parking lot with a perfectly good battery. The cylinder was the subject of a recall on early Focus models; the recall table below shows what applied to this year.
"CONSUMER STATES UNABLE TO START VEHICLE DUE TO FACT THAT YOU CANNOT PUT KEY IN THE INGNITION. DEALER REPLACED PART. NLM..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts named in the editorial file
Ignition Lock Cylinder
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Engine & cooling
512 complaint records42 fire reports14 crash reports
"EXHAUST LEAK SOUND UNDER HOOD, REPLACED MISSING BOLT,ALIGN EXHAUST, TIGHTEN AND VEHICLE TEST DRIVEN BY DEALERSHIP. *CJ..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse engine & cooling parts in the directory →
Brakes
480 complaint records5 fire reports31 crash reports
"I HAVE HAD THE FRONT AND BACK BRAKES IN THE SHOP FOR 4 OR MORE TIMES COMBINED. HAVE HAD BEARINGS REPLACED ALSO 2X'S. *AK..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Federal defect investigations
Formal investigations opened by the federal safety agency into this vehicle. An investigation is the step between a complaint pattern and a recall; not every one results in one.
| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ10001 opened Nov 2010 | closed Dec 2015 | Unknown Or Other | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely... |
| EA04023 opened Aug 2004 | closed Feb 2005 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | REAR DOOR LATCH FAILURE - led to recall 05V030000 THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON APRIL 8, 2004 AS PE04-033 AND UPGRADED ON AUGUST 18, 2004 TO EA04-023.THE COMPLAINANTS ALLEGED THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCHES FAILED TO KEEP THE DOORS IN A CLOSED POSITION, RESULTING IN REAR DOORS COMING OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLES... |
| PE04033 opened Apr 2004 | closed Aug 2004 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | REAR DOOR LATCH FAILURE THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON APRIL 8, 2004, BASED ON 17 REPORTS THAT ONE OR BOTH REAR DOOR LATCHES DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.THE COMPLAINANTS ALLEGED THAT THE DOORS WERE DIFFICULT TO CLOSEAND THAT THE DOOR LATCHES WOULD NOT REMAIN LATCHED WHILE THE... |
| EA02023 opened Sep 2002 | closed Feb 2003 | Suspension | FRONT SUSP COLLAPSE/WHEEL SEPARATION SEE ATTACHED REPORT. |
| EA02022 opened Sep 2002 | closed Jan 2004 | Vehicle Speed Control | ENGINE STALLING - led to recall 03V482000 CLOGGING OF THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) FILTERS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN LEAD TO STALLING AND OTHER RELATED SYMPTOMS.THESE SYMPTOMS BECOME INCREASINGLY OBVIOUS TO THE DRIVER AS THE CLOGGING GRADUALLY INCREASES OVER EXTENDED PERIODS OF DRIVING.STALLING... |
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| Investigation | Status | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA02017 opened Aug 2002 | closed Aug 2003 | Air Bags | BURN INJURIES DUE TO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ALL OF THE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGE AN INCIDENT IN WHICH DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER FRONTAL AIR BAG CAUSED SOME TYPE OF BURN INJURY.MOST OF THESE INJURIES ARE DUE TO CONTACT AND/OR ABRASION WITH THE AIR BAG AND ARE OF RELATIVELY MINOR TO MODERATE SEVERITY.IT... |
| EA02014 opened Jul 2002 | closed Nov 2002 | Electrical System | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES - led to recall 02V288000 There is no summary currently available |
| PE02044 opened May 2002 | closed Sep 2002 | Suspension | FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM There is no summary currently available |
| PE02040 opened Apr 2002 | closed Sep 2002 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE STALLING THE PRIMARY CONCERN OF THIS PE IS LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.STALLING MAY OCCUR AT LOW SPEED OR HIGH SPEED.AT THE TIME OF OCCURRENCE THE AVERAGE VEHICLE MILEAGE IS 30,000 MILES.BECAUSE THESE VEHICLES STALL AND/OR HESITATE UNPREDICTABLY, AN INCREASED RISK IS... |
| PE02032 opened Mar 2002 | closed Jul 2002 | Electrical System | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES - led to recall 02V288000 |
| PE02026 opened Feb 2002 | closed Sep 2002 | Air Bags | INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT There is no summary currently available |
| PE02020 opened Feb 2002 | closed Aug 2002 | Air Bags | AIR BAG BURN INJURIES/VEHICLE FIRES INFORMATION DISCLOSED DURING THIS PE SHOWS ALLEGATIONS OF BURN INJURIES RESULTING FROM ABRASION AND/OR TERMAL CAUSES.ALLEGATIONS OF CHEMICAL BURNS ALSO EXIST.SEVERAL INCIDENTS ALLEGE VEHICLES FIRES RESULTING FROM DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS.THIS PE HAS BEEN... |
| PE02016 opened Feb 2002 | closed Nov 2002 | Wheels | REAR WHEEL BEARING There is no summary currently available |
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V030000 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW... | Normally free |
| 03V482000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION OF THE FILTER IN THE FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) CAN REDUCE, AND EVENTUALLY BLOCK, THE FLOW OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. | Normally free |
| 02V289000 | Steering | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE PINCH BOLTS THAT SECURE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAVE BEEN REPORTED. | Normally free |
| 02V288000 | Electrical System | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ZETEC ENGINES, LOOSE OR BROKEN ATTACHMENTS AND MISROUTED BATTERY CABLES COULD LEAD TO CABLE INSULATION DAMAGE. | Normally free |
| 01V258000 | Visibility | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. | Normally free |
| 00V418000 | Seats | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: STATION WAGONS AND 3-DOOR VEHICLES. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE A FOLDING 60/40 SECOND SEAT THAT BECOMES A LOAD FLOOR IN THE FOLDED POSITION. | Normally free |
| 00V411000 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A DECKLID WIRE HARNESS CAN FATIGUE AND DEVELOP BROKEN WIRES IN THE BEND AREA OF THE WIRE HARNESS. | Normally free |
| 00V303000 | Wheels | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR WHEEL HUB RETAINING NUTS CAN LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. | Normally free |
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| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00V302000 | Vehicle Speed Control | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. A SPEED CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE A CORE WIRE THAT IS LONG ENOUGH TO CATCH ON THE SLEEVE AT THE THROTTLE BODY END OF THE... | Normally free |
| 00V218000 | Structure | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. | Normally free |
| 99V346000 | Vehicle Speed Control | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL. THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE END FITTING CAN ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO ASSEMBLY. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005025 2005-02-14 | Other | 152,181 | Certain four door (sedan and wagon) and five door vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario may have faulty rear... |
| 2002213 2002-11-15 | Electrical | 41,068 | On certain vehicles equipped with a Zetec engine, the battery cable insulation could be damaged due to loose or broken attachments and/or misrouted battery cables. |
| 2002214 2002-11-15 | Suspension | 74,213 | On certain vehicles, insufficient clamp load at the attachment of the lower control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle may result in separation of the joint or fracture of the ball joint stud. |
| 2001204 2001-08-13 | Other | 83,005 | Certain passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper... |
| 2000302 2000-12-29 | Electrical | 9,815 | On certain vehicles, the decklid wiring harness may fatigue and develop broken wires in the bend area of the wire harness in the grommet on the decklid. This may occur due to a rigid vinyl sleeve that is located at the bend point. |
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| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000305 2000-12-20 | Seats And Restraints | 20,777 | Certain station wagons and 3 door vehicles come equipped with a folding 60/40 second seat that becomes a load floor in the folded position. |
| 2000246 2000-10-26 | Engine | 4,349 | Certain vehicles have a speed control cable that may have a core wire that is long enough to catch on the sleeve at the throttle body end of the cable during wide open throttle acceleration. |
| 2000245 2000-10-25 | Suspension | 36,012 | Certain vehicles may have rear wheel hubs that could loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle. |
| 2000096 2000-04-14 | Emissions | 8,482 | Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1101 - Emission Device. The Injector Pressure Sensor (IPS), located on the end of the fuel rail, may become contaminated with water during shipping to the assembly plant. |
| 1999231 1999-12-16 | Engine | 4,291 | On certain vehicles, the speed control cable end fitting may allow water to enter the speed control servo assembly. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-0067 Apr 2016 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | For 2000-2005 Focus vehicles built on or before 1/26/2005 Safety Recall 05S27 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear door latches may experience corrosion in the pawl pivot area preventing proper engagement... | |
| TSB-14-0162 Sep 2014 | Structure | FORD: REAR DOOR LATCHES ARE EXPERIENCING CORROSION IN PAWL PIVOT AREA THAT PREVENT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL INTO CATCH, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS CAUSING HIGH CORROSION. MODEL 2000-05 FOCUS. *PE | |
| TSB-14-0148 Aug 2014 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, OPERATING FOR AN EXTENDED TIME IN HIGH CORROSION AREA, A SAFETY RECALL 05S27 WAS ISSUED, WHERE REAR DOOR LATCHES EXPERIENCE CORROSION IN PAWL PIVOT AREA PREVENTING PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL INTO CATCH. MODEL 2000-05 FOCUS. *PE | |
| CSP-08B01 May 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling | FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND CERTAIN 2001 VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF MAINE, CERTIFIED FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA-FEDERAL EMISSION WARRANTY REFUND. *PE | |
| 19016 Jan 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | REPLACE TIMING BELT IDLER PULLEY DURING 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05105 Jun 2005 | Service Brakes | REAR BRAKE SQUEAL. *TT | |
| 04147 Jun 2005 | Electrical System | SERVICE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES - SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| 18581 Apr 2005 | Electrical System | ERRATIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES AND/OR WARNING INDICATORS - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| 18463 Mar 2005 | Power Train | VENT LEAK. *EH | |
| 18477 Mar 2005 | Power Train | HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND OR DTC P0705. *EH | |
| 05310 Feb 2005 | Seat Belts | SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH | |
| 18425 Feb 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling | NO CRANK ON START CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ON DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *EH | |
| 18413 Feb 2005 | Electrical System | UNABLE TO REMOVE IGNITION KEY - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| TSB160067 Jan 2005 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Safety recall 05S27 - Rear door latch corrosion - requests for recall service action - built on or before 01/26/2005 | |
| 18379 Jan 2005 | Electrical System | BRAKE AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHTS ON AFTER HEC (HYBRID ELECTRONIC CLUSTER) REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| 04189 Dec 2004 | Visibility | REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT | |
| 042410 Dec 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE. *TT | |
| 042107 Dec 2004 | Power Train | GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT | |
| 18321 Dec 2004 | Power Train | HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT AND OR DTC P0705. *EH | |
| 03M02 Nov 2004 | Suspension | ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS - SUPPLEMENT #1. *TT SUPPLEMENT #2. *TT | |
| 04215 Nov 2004 | Power Train | DIFFICULTY CHANGING GEARS - UNABLE TO ENGAGE GEARS. *TT | |
| 18273 Nov 2004 | Equipment | A/C CONDENASTION LEAK. *EH | |
| 04174 Sep 2004 | Electrical System | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT | |
| 041514 Aug 2004 | Visibility | REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT | |
| 031501 Jul 2004 | Visibility | INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT | |
| 17918 Jul 2004 | Vehicle Speed Control | INOPERATIVE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM. *TT | |
| 020901 May 2004 | Electrical System | ROUGH IDLE, LOW POWER AND / OR STALL AT IDLE, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 THROUGH P0304 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT | |
| 17804 May 2004 | Power Train | GRINDING WHEN SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR. *TT | |
| 17697 Apr 2004 | Power Train | GEAR RATTLE OR GEAR ROLLOVER NOISE FROM THE TRANSAXLE AT IDLE, IN NEUTRAL, WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL UP (ENGAGED). *TT | |
| 0455 Mar 2004 | Exterior Lighting | TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CONCERN. *TT | |
| 17591 Mar 2004 | Suspension | DIAGONAL WEAR OR CUPPING ON THE REAR TIRES. *TT | |
| 17536 Feb 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BELT SQUEAL. *MJ | |
| 03202 Jan 2004 | Suspension | FRONT END CREAKING, CRUNCHING, GRINDING AND/OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND/OR WHILE TURNING. *TT *MJ | |
| 03N01 Jan 2004 | Fuel System | STALLING, ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS AS A RESULT OF CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL PUMP FILTERS. EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 03N01. SUPPLEMENT #1. FUEL DELIVERY MODULE - NEW DESIGN. *TT SUPPLEMENT #2. *TT | |
| 17505 Jan 2004 | Engine And Engine Cooling | RUNS ROUGH AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P402 AND/OR P0403 (EGR FLOW EXCESSIVE DETECTED/EGR CONTROL CIRCUIT) IN WET WEATHER OR IN A CAR WASH. *TT | |
| 17515 Jan 2004 | Exterior Lighting | AUTOMATIC TURN SIGNAL CANCELLATION INOPERATIVE. *TT | |
| 17028 Nov 2003 | Power Train | 3-4 SHIFT FLARE/NEUTRAL - SERVICE TIP. *TT | |
| 17278 Oct 2003 | Service Brakes | EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR, FRONT BRAKE CREEP/GROAN NOISE, FRONT BRAKE DUST AND/OR ROTOR WEAR. *TT | |
| 17282 Oct 2003 | Electrical System | HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT WITH POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0705 (TR CIRCUIT FAILURE). *TT | |
| 17298 Oct 2003 | Suspension | REAR SHOCK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE OVER BUMPS. *TT | |
| 17302 Oct 2003 | Service Brakes | VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY HAVE THE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND AMBER ABS LIGHT ON AFTER HYBRID ELECTRONC CLUSTER (HEC - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER) REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| 03181 Sep 2003 | Electrical System | REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| 03182 Sep 2003 | Visibility | WATER IN CLIMATE CONTROL HEATER BLOWER MOTOR CASE, WHICH CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH AN INOPERABLE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER, BLOWER MOTOR, OR A BLOWN BLOWER MOTOR FUSE. *TT | |
| 03152 Aug 2003 | Electrical System | DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0402 AND/OR P0403 OR RUNS ROUGH IN WET WEATHER CONDITIONS. *TT | |
| 03153 Aug 2003 | Suspension | FRONT END CREAKING, CRUNCHING, GRINDING AND OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND/OR WHILE TURNING. *TT | |
| 031511 Aug 2003 | Power Train | INTERMEDIATE AXLE SHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT. *TT | |
| 17059 Aug 2003 | Structure | HOOD RELEASE CABLE BREAKING/BINDING IN COLD WEATHER. *TT | |
| 03148 Jul 2003 | Power Train | NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT | |
| 03135 Jul 2003 | Suspension | REAR TIRE INNER EDGE WEAR. 2004 MODEL INCLUDED. *TT | |
| 16939 Jul 2003 | Suspension | CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE OVER BUMPS. *TT | |
| 16956 Jul 2003 | Power Train | NOISE FROM RIGHT HALFSHAFT SUPPORT BEARING. *TT | |
| 16970 Jul 2003 | Power Train | HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT WITH POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0705 (TR CIRCUIT FAILURE). *TT | |
| 16878 Jun 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | COOLANT LEAK FROM A CRACKED COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING. *TT | |
| 16881 Jun 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0460 (FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT | |
| 16888 Jun 2003 | Structure | SQUEAK AND RATTLE CONDITION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *TT | |
| 16912 Jun 2003 | Suspension | CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE REAR OVER BUMPS. *TT | |
| 0398 May 2003 | Fuel System | MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT | |
| 03M02 May 2003 | Suspension | ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR FRONT COIL SPRINGS. *TT | |
| 16746 Apr 2003 | Engine And Engine Cooling | HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEED, RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0171. *TT | |
| 16778 Apr 2003 | Suspension | FRONT END CREAKING, CRUNCHING NOISE AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE TURNING. *TT |
Showing 60 of 298 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.
Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Cold-start it yourself and listen for the first thirty seconds.Knocking, ticking that fades as it warms, or blue or white smoke on startup are the sounds of this vehicle's engine cluster. Check the oil level and the coolant color, and ask whether the engine or its head gaskets have ever been out.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 11 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
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