2000 Ford Focus drivetrain & axles problems

Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 153 complaints for the 2000 Ford Focus, 3% of the complaints on file.

Complaints: 153 3% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 46,000 miles 32 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 8 and 2
Injuries and deaths: 5 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When drivetrain & axles problems show up

Based on 32 complaints that include mileage. 59% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	3
20k to 40k miles	11
40k to 60k miles	5
60k to 80k miles	7
80k to 100k miles	4
100k to 120k miles	0
120k to 140k miles	0
140k to 160k miles	2
160k to 180k miles	0
180k to 200k miles	0
200k+ miles	0

What the data shows

Of the 32 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.

What owners wrote

The consumer was driving on the highway at approximately 55 MPH and heard a loud "pop" from the front wheel area. Without warning, the consumer loss control of the vehicle and crashed, which caused severe injuries for some passengers. Inspection revealed the right front axle had separated. Related investigation pe 02-044.

March 2003 CrashInjury

Supplemental information reference NHTSA odi # 10134021 the aforementioned odi # is the third in a line of situations where, in my opinion, metal fatigue has caused a defect. Excessive regrind material is being utilized in the manufacture of parts, leading to premature wear/failure aka planned obsolessence. The rh axle support bearings would possibly have never failed had good workmanship practices and standards been in place and utilized.

Reported at 69,500 miles, July 2005

Drivetrain & axles problems in other years

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