Ford Focus 1999
Model Focus made in 1999 by Ford got 15 consumer complains as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling.
Model 1999
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 13468 | 11/01/1999 | 6092221 | Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt | 11/28/2000 | |
| 7451 | 11/01/1999 | 610829 | Some vehicles equipped with 2.0l engine may exhibit a timing belt shredding or timing belt striking the front cover. *tt | 05/15/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| CSP-08B01 | 05/16/2008 | 10026389 | 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 | 10/23/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 02/20/2003 | 125 | ||
| The vehicle impacted a pole at 25 mph. as a result the frame of the vehicle bent but the air bags failed to deploy. the driver was injured. *nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/04/2006 | 166508 | 1 | 10/03/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph on the highway the vehicle stalled without warning. it was restarted but stalled again. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and later driven to the dealer. the dealer could not determine the problem. updated 11/14/2006 - the failure a ay after the vehicle was purchased. diagnostic testing was done on the vehicle. the codes indicated that the fuel level sensor, vehicle speed sensor, and o2 sensor was out, and the transmission control switch was out of range. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 05/04/2004 | 2 | ||
| While placing the key in the ignition vehicle would not start. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection., and mechanic replaced solenoid switch. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/04/2006 | 166508 | 1 | 10/03/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph on the highway the vehicle stalled without warning. it was restarted but stalled again. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and later driven to the dealer. the dealer could not determine the problem. updated 11/14/2006 - the failure a ay after the vehicle was purchased. diagnostic testing was done on the vehicle. the codes indicated that the fuel level sensor, vehicle speed sensor, and o2 sensor was out, and the transmission control switch was out of range. *nm | |||
| 01/30/2002 | |||
| While traveling on the highway the vehicle will stall. please fill in additional information. dealer is aware of the problem. ph | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 02/17/2003 | 73000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle overheated, which was caused by a crack in the engine head and the motor mount being busted.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 07/19/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| The engine melted completely without any warning. according to the dealer, this was due to a failed impeller in the water heater. it was on its way into the shop for the usual repeat problem with the speedometer/odometer (that is why the reading is 11,000 but the car has approximately 99,000 miles). smoke started to come out of the engine and it stopped completely. it was towed to the dealership. i have been told that the impeller broke, causing the water pump to fail and the engine to overheat and melt inside. the engine is now useless. the car is sitting at the dealership in parts. i have been told by the dealer that it is worthless now and that even a rebuilt engine costs more than the car is worth. the engine did not show that it was hot (however, this is on the same instrument panel as the malfunctioning odomoeter/speedometer). there was no warning whatsoever. it is unsafe for engines to suddenly melt while one is driving. the car has had all regular maintenance and recalls. this is inexcusable for a car this age. the $3,600 property damage extimate is my estimate of the value of the car. i see that there have been several previous complaints to nhtsa regarding the same problem. is ford fixing this or not? contour owners should be made aware that their engines may suddenly melt, or the impellers should be recalled and replaced. i would appreciate it if you would look into this for the safety of those driving contours and those driving behind them. if you would like any information about my car, it is at palmer motors in pieces. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 2 | |||
| When brakes are applied brake pedal goes to the floor. consumer had to use emergency brake to stop the vehicle. cause unknown. while driving up a hill engine stalled. dealer replaced the fuel filter. *ak | |||
| 07/19/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| The engine melted completely without any warning. according to the dealer, this was due to a failed impeller in the water heater. it was on its way into the shop for the usual repeat problem with the speedometer/odometer (that is why the reading is 11,000 but the car has approximately 99,000 miles). smoke started to come out of the engine and it stopped completely. it was towed to the dealership. i have been told that the impeller broke, causing the water pump to fail and the engine to overheat and melt inside. the engine is now useless. the car is sitting at the dealership in parts. i have been told by the dealer that it is worthless now and that even a rebuilt engine costs more than the car is worth. the engine did not show that it was hot (however, this is on the same instrument panel as the malfunctioning odomoeter/speedometer). there was no warning whatsoever. it is unsafe for engines to suddenly melt while one is driving. the car has had all regular maintenance and recalls. this is inexcusable for a car this age. the $3,600 property damage extimate is my estimate of the value of the car. i see that there have been several previous complaints to nhtsa regarding the same problem. is ford fixing this or not? contour owners should be made aware that their engines may suddenly melt, or the impellers should be recalled and replaced. i would appreciate it if you would look into this for the safety of those driving contours and those driving behind them. if you would like any information about my car, it is at palmer motors in pieces. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Consumer requesting recall information on 1999 focus. *ts the consumer experienced emission problems. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 2 | |||
| When brakes are applied brake pedal goes to the floor. consumer had to use emergency brake to stop the vehicle. cause unknown. while driving up a hill engine stalled. dealer replaced the fuel filter. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| Brakes squealed whenever brake pedal was applied. dealer notified, and informed consumer that this was normal, and nothing would be done. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 2 | |||
| While driving vehicle lost power steering. vehicle was taken to the dealer on 6/25/2003. dealer stated there was a problem with the rack and pinion, and the tie rods had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 2 | |||
| While driving vehicle lost power steering. vehicle was taken to the dealer on 6/25/2003. dealer stated there was a problem with the rack and pinion, and the tie rods had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/10/1999 | |||
| Head impact tubes (oflex tubes) are being installed the majority of the time by hand on head liners at former employer grupo antolin-wayne 47440 michigan ave. suite 130, canton, michigan 48188. the head impact tube are to be meet federal regulated safety standards, they are to be put on by a fixed fixture that i brought to the company's attention. the company has no master tooling to check specifications for finished product. *nm | |||