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2000 Ford Focus repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (2%)

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2000 Ford Focus body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

43400 mi

C $1000
serious water leak into front passenger compartment; required expensive leak detective work, drying time, then sealing of leak in the air / heating system. This was a known problem by the dealer, but dealer refused to repair it.  

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2000 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

174220 mi

C $40
The paint around the wheels was lifting off in pieces an inch square. Also spots of rust up to a square inch big (mostly on the hood). Fixed rust and painted the car myself. 
186620 mi The rear cross member was all rotten with rust... not really reparable... 
15991 mi Replaced left rear seat latch; replaced wiper motor gear cover; Replaced clutch spring; retensioned clutch cable. 
97000 mi Seat recline was broken during oil change at dealer. They fixed it when informed of the problem. 

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2000 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

165000 mi

US $80
Replaced headlamps, cosmetic issue. 

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2000 Ford Focus 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

125000 mi

US $125
Window seal was replaced due to scratching noise drivers side door became unaligned. The dealer did a quick adjustment to fix it and everything was fine. Pretty minor for 125K miles. 

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2000 Ford Focus Body Problems

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