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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  A Good Car - 2000 Ford Focus
  By gxs - April 22 - 10:00 am

  I have had this car for about a year now and I have no complaints. I bought it with about 39000 miles with the zetec engine. The only problem Ive had is a couple of brake cleanings and regular maintenace. (Oil changes, Tune up) The engine is quite once warmed up. Exterior is nothing to brag about, but there are some aftermarket parts than can be purchased to make it look better. Also interior seems a little cheap. And the Zetec engine is not gas friendly But I cant complain.

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  IT IS GREAT - 2000 Ford Focus
  By Brettisthegreatest - March 5 - 10:00 am

  We bought ours and love it

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  An all around good car - 2000 Ford Focus
  By Shmoo - February 26 - 2:00 am

  I think that this car is very nice. It looks nice and does drive very nice. They sound system included is premium for the cars price, especially for a Ford. The only problem I have had is that it sometimes stalls(in an automatic!!) I have taken it to the dealership multiple times, but they find no problem. Overall, besides the recalls, it is fun to drive and an all around good car.

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  Water Leaks - 2000 Ford Focus
  By Kate Robinette - February 21 - 2:00 am

  There was a defect in the design of the car so the callip pannel melted in the sun and pulled away from the windsheild. This allowed the rain to come straight into my car and I have had electrical problems since 2001. There is also mold in the heating sysstem that the dea;er gets rid of every time I bring thecar in, but every few times it rains it comes back and they wont fix it. Now my warranty is up, and I am stuck with it.

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  Great Car... Reasonable price!!! - 2000 Ford Focus
  By greatcar - December 16 - 10:00 am

  This car is awesome. I bought it in 2000 and I have had my Focus ZTS since than and have no plans on getting a new car anytime soon. It is a great car... and is fun to drive. This car is worth every penny of the 17000 I paid for it. It is reliable and cant be beat.

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  Nothing but trouble - 2000 Ford Focus
  By drtygrrl - November 16 - 10:00 am

  I bought the 2000 Focus brand new, only 6 miles on it. Since then I have put 46000 on it. The brakes have been replaced, the last time it was in the shop I was told it needed $1200 in repairs, including a new axle. It is currently in the shop again for a fuel pump, which they are charging about $700 for! I have completely wasted my money on this pile of bolts, this is the last Ford Ill ever buy!

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  ILL TAKE TWO - 2000 Ford Focus
  By Ken - November 2 - 10:00 am

  I have bought 16 cars and this is by far the most car for the money. It has never been to the shop, handles great and looks good. A little more low end torque and it would be perfect. That didnt stop my wife and I from buying her one too.

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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.