Overview & Reviews

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.

• Excellent interior ergonomics, sharp handling, new stylish design.

• New stylish design, some Focus models suffer from unattractive interior trim.

User Reviews:

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  Great Multipurpose Vehicle - 2000 Ford Focus
  By Driver8 - May 6 - 10:00 am

  I have driven 60k miles in the past 3 years and have experienced no problems with my focus other than having the brake pads replaced at 50k miles. I have driven a great deal on every terrain imaginable from ice and snow to sand, mud, gravel and pavement in my quest for adventure, and the focus has been a real trooper. Actually, my last car was a Trooper, and had nothing over the focus except a penchant for gas and oil. The wagon bed is big enough for sleeping, too. My only complaint is that fuel economy is surprisingly low for such a small vehicle (avg. 26 mpg in the past 3 years, 50/50 hwy and city)

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  Lemon?? - 2000 Ford Focus
  By Lizard - October 28 - 10:00 am

  I loved this car at first. THEN into the dealership it went. Again and again for repairs. First the break pads AND rotors had to be replaced at only 25k miles! All normal they said. Break dust on the wheels is horrible and now at 37k miles my breaks are squealing and grinding. Outside parts are loose, falling off. I have an oil leak. The ignition switch broke and had to be towed and was in the shop for a week. Seat belt in the back is jammed. Gas guage does not always work. Not to mention the recalls. In all defense, I was rear ended very hard and the bumper held up fantastically.

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  A fun to drive hunk of GARBAGE?!?! - 2000 Ford Focus
  By David in Oregon - September 10 - 10:00 am

  At 24 months and 12000 miles the transmission came apart inside, Ford kept it 3 weeks. Four months later, same thing, dealer kept it for 3 weeks. Interior trim has come loose, one seat belt would no longer latch, another seat belt could no longer be pulled out. Dealer repairs are iffy at best, replaced ALL the seatbelts with the WRONG COLOR (black belts, grey interior? BARF!) The recalls did not bother me, its a new design, but the multitude of other problems anger us both. With only 7 months left on the factory warantee, we are thinking of getting rid of this car.

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  fun - 2000 Ford Focus
  By jamie - August 23 - 10:00 am

  Its fun to drive and a great value

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  Great Car - 2000 Ford Focus
  By elrod - July 31 - 10:00 am

  I have owned this car for a year now and It is one of the best cars I have owned. I have had no problems whatso ever.

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  JP - 2000 Ford Focus
  By J.P.P - July 21 - 2:00 am

  Motor runs good but not even. The onboard computer makes the purformance go up and down.

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  good and bad - 2000 Ford Focus
  By Ed Anderson - July 11 - 10:00 am

  I purchased the car in 2000 april.I first was impressed by the inside room, me being a big guy. It was also quick and handled nicely. Even through the recalls and minor problems, I was very happy with this car, until I started having rotor and brake trouble. The first failure was at 18000 miles and again (now) at 26000 miles. I have to admit I have been looking for a little bigger auto, But not a ford.

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  Fun car with a great price - 2000 Ford Focus
  By nes1984 - June 19 - 5:20 am

  Great car for the money, needs some more options like softer seats, more horsepower, bigger gas tank.

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  Focus ZTX - 2000 Ford Focus
  By KP - January 30 - 10:00 pm

  A blast to drive.

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  Love, Hate - 2000 Ford Focus
  By MO ZX3 - January 26 - 2:00 am

  Damn, I hate to love this car. It has screwed me many times. Im sure everyone is aware of the recalls.This car stranded me 1500 miles from home with a rear wheel that almost fell off (15K miles). Two days to fix and ford wouldnt pay for hotel. I cant imagine what would have happened it the wheel had fallen off at 75 MPH. Key became stuck in the ignition (25K miles). The driver said it was the 3rd focus he had towed that DAY! My drivers seat has broken and now pokes my rear unless I use a towel. Ford said this was not covered under warranty.Why do I still like this car? It was cheap and fun to drive. It looks much nicer than a $14K car.