Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 Focus are official communications between Ford & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
BRIEF INFORMATION STATING THAT THE ORANGE O-RING ON THE POWER STEERING PULLEY IS FOR ASSEMBLY PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT USED FOR SERVICE. *TT Read More »
FRONT END CREAKING, CRUNCHING, GRINDING AND/OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND/OR WHILE TURNING. *TT *MJ Read More »
FRONT END CREAKING, CRUNCHING, GRINDING AND OR RATTLING NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND/OR WHILE TURNING. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE FROM THE FRONT STRUTS DUE TO NORMAL SUSPENSION TRAVEL AT FULL REBOUND (EXTENSION) WHILE DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. **MR Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE FROM THE FRONT STRUTS DUE TO NORMAL SUSPENSION TRAVEL AT FULL REBOUND (EXTENSION) WHILE DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. **MR Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/28/99 MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE CONDITION DESCRIBED AS FLUTTER, TAPPING, FLAPPING OR TICKING COMING FROM THE OUTBOARD EDGES OF I/P, INNER DASH PANEL, INSULATOR FRONT WHEELINER OR EXTERIOR FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. Read More »
EXPERIENCING FRONT BRAKE GROAN / GRUNT NOISE WHICH IS CHARACTERIZED BY A GROANING / GRUNTING SOUND EMITTED BY THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN THE DRIVER REDUCES FOOT PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FREEZE OF THE PID DATA DURING FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) ACTIVATION. THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION SINCE THE 4WABS MODULE DOES NOT PROVIDE DATA LINK COMMUNICATION DURING 4WABS ACTIVATION. Read More »
VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY HAVE THE RED BRAKE LIGHT AND AMBER ABS LIGHT ON AFTER HYBRID ELECTRONC CLUSTER (HEC - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER) REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) LAMP ON WITH ON EOR MORE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1145, C1234, C1155, C1233, C1165, C1235, C1175, C1236, OR A FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE 4WABS. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) LAMP ON AFTER SYSTEM SERVICE AND AFTER CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC). *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) LAMP ON WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWIG DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1145, C1234, C1233, C1265, C1235, C1175, C1236, OR A FLASE ACTIVATION OF THE 4WABS. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) LAMP ON WITH ONE OR MORE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1145, C1234, C1155, C1233, C1165, C1235, C1175, C1236, OR A FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE 4WABS. Read More »
RUNS ROUGH AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P402 AND/OR P0403 (EGR FLOW EXCESSIVE DETECTED/EGR CONTROL CIRCUIT) IN WET WEATHER OR IN A CAR WASH. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) LAMP ON WITH ON EOR MORE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1145, C1234, C1155, C1233, C1165, C1235, C1175, C1236, OR A FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE 4WABS. Read More »
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L 2V SPI ENGINES ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A HOT SOAK RESTART STALL OR HESITATION UPON RESTART AFTER SHORT HOT SOAK (15 - 30 MINUTES). WINTER GRADE FUEL MAY COMPOUND THE SEVERITY OF THE CONDITION. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L SPI 2V ENGINE ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A HOT SOAK RESTART STALL OR HESITATION UPON RESTART AFTER SHORT HOT SOAK (15-30 MINUTES). *TT Read More »
A STALL OR RUN ROUGH CONDITION WHILE SLOWING TO A STOP ON SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ZETEC 4V ENGINE AND WTH MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L 2V SPI ENGINES ONLY MAY EXHIBIT A HOT SOAK RESTART STALL OR HESITATION UPON RESTART AFTER SHORT HOT SOAK (15-30 MINUTES). *TT Read More »
NOISE CONCERN COMING FROM THE LOWER ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD THAT COVERS THE CRANK PULLEY. THE CONDITION IS CAUSED BY TIE DOWN CHAINS BEING MISPOSITIONED DURING VEHICLE TRANSPORT. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CONSISTENT DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS: HARD STARTING, ROUGH RUNNING, SPARK KNOCK, MISSING, AND STALLING AFTER STARTUP. *MJS Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L SPI 2V ENGINE ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A HOT SOAK RESTART STALL OR HESITATION UPON RESTART AFTER SHORT HOT SOAK (15-30 MINUTES). *MJS Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) LAMP ON AFTER SYSTEM SERVICE AND AFTER CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC). *TT Read More »
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. Read More »
STALLING, ENGINE HESITATION, LOSS OF POWER, SURGING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SYMPTOMS AS A RESULT OF CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL PUMP FILTERS. EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 03N01. SUPPLEMENT #1. FUEL DELIVERY MODULE - NEW DESIGN. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1516, P1518, P1519 OR P1520 FOR THE INTEGRATED MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC) ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING CERTAIN 2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES BUILT WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLES - CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER AND PEDAL RETURN SPRING REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT WITH 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLES - CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER AND PEDAL RETURN SPRING REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH APRIL 2000 MAY EXHIBIT A CLUTCH PEDAL THAT BLEEDS BY SLOWLY WITH THE PEDAL APPLIED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A STALL CONDITION OR A VIBRATION / SHUDDER DURING DECEL WHEN COMING TO A STOP. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0705 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT WITH POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE PO705. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION/SURGE AT CRUISE OR LIGHT TIP-IN, LONG CRANK AFTER HOT SOAK, OR ROUGH IDLE WHEN COLD. *SLC Read More »
SOME VEHICLES THAT WERE BUILT WITH POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CALIBRATION STRATEGY FEATURES MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO EXPERIENCE A RUN ROUGH AND / OR STALL CONDITION WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE FN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT TRANSMISSION FLUID WEEPING FROM THE COOLER LINE FITTINGS AT THE TRANSMISSION. **MR Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE AND MTX-75 MANUAL TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A GEAR RATTLE OR NEUTRAL GEAR ROLL OVER NOISE FROM THE TRANSAXLE AT IDLE, IN NEUTRAL, WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL UP (ENGAGED). Read More »
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT WITH POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) PO705. *TT Read More »
A HALFSHAFT BEARING NOISE (WHINE / MOAN, WHISTLING, HUMMING, DRUMMING OR RATTLING) FROM THE DRIVETRAIN WHICH APPEARS TO BE EMANATING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *JB Read More »
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT Read More »
ROUGH IDLE, LOW POWER AND / OR STALL AT IDLE, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300 THROUGH P0304 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Read More »
HARSH TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT WITH POSSIBLE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0705 (TR CIRCUIT FAILURE). *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN IGNITION KEY THAT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER INTERMITTENTLY, BUT WILL ROTATE FREELY. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VERTICAL CRACK IN THE OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS WITH NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF IMPACT, ESPECIALLY DURING COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT Read More »
WATER IN CLIMATE CONTROL HEATER BLOWER MOTOR CASE, WHICH CAN BE ASSOCIATED WITH AN INOPERABLE HEATER BLOWER MOTOR RESISTER, BLOWER MOTOR, OR A BLOWN BLOWER MOTOR FUSE. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 02/05/2000 HAVE THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER LOCATED ON THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IN THE B-PILLAR, NOT ON THE RECEIVER / BUCKLE. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOCKED REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AFTER MOVING THE REAR SEAT FROM THE FOLD DOWN POSITION TO THE SEATING POSITION. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE CONDITION DESCRIBED AS FLUTTER, TAPPING, LAPPING OR TICKING COMING FROM THE OUTBOARD EDGES OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, INNER DASH PANEL, INSULATOR FRONT WHEELINER OR EXTERIOR FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FREEZE OF THE PID DATA DURING FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) ACTIVATION. THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION SINCE THE 4WABS MODULE DOES NOT PROVIDE DATA LINK COMMUNICATION DURING 4WABS ACTIVATION. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/28/99 MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE CONDITION DESCRIBED AS FLUTTER, TAPPING, FLAPPING OR TICKING COMING FROM THE OUTBOARD EDGES OF I/P, INNER DASH PANEL, INSULATOR FRONT WHEELINER OR EXTERIOR FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE. Read More »
FORD: REAR DOOR LATCHES ARE EXPERIENCING CORROSION IN PAWL PIVOT AREA THAT PREVENT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL INTO CATCH, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS CAUSING HIGH CORROSION. MODEL 2000-05 FOCUS. *PE Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L 2V SPI ENGINES ONLY, MAY EXHIBIT A HOT SOAK RESTART STALL OR HESITATION UPON RESTART AFTER SHORT HOT SOAK (15 - 30 MINUTES). WINTER GRADE FUEL MAY COMPOUND THE SEVERITY OF THE CONDITION. Read More »
For 2000-2005 Focus vehicles built on or before 1/26/2005 Safety Recall 05S27 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where the rear door latches may experience corrosion in the pawl ... Read More »
FORD: REAR DOOR LATCHES ARE EXPERIENCING CORROSION IN PAWL PIVOT AREA THAT PREVENT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL INTO CATCH, WHEN OPERATED IN AREAS CAUSING HIGH CORROSION. MODEL 2000-05 FOCUS. *PE Read More »
FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, OPERATING FOR AN EXTENDED TIME IN HIGH CORROSION AREA, A SAFETY RECALL 05S27 WAS ISSUED, WHERE REAR DOOR LATCHES EXPERIENCE CORROSION IN PAWL PIVOT AREA PREVENTING PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF PAWL INTO CATCH. Read More »
INFORMATION ON USING CORRECT DRILL BITS WHEN PERFORMING SAFETY RECALL 00S31 (LEFT REAR WHEEL RETENTION - REDUNDANT WHEEL RETENTION CAP). *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT PLASTIC WHEEL COVERS THAT ARE DISTORED NEAR THE LUG NUT AND OUTER EDGE AREA ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS. *TT Read More »
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM INFORMING ONWERS THAT FORD AND SONY ELECTRONICS HAVE DETERMINED THAT UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM VOLUME CONDITIONS, THE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER IN THE SONY AUDIO SYSTEM MAY BECOME DAMAGED, RESULTING IN REDUCED AUDIO ... Read More »
SOME VECHILES EQUIPPED WITH 4500N CASSETTE RADIOS MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE RADIO COMES BACK ON AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF WHILE PLAYING CASSETTES. *TT Read More »
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4500N (CASSETTE) OR 4600N (CD) RADIOS EXHIBITING INTERMITTENT AND / OR INOPERATIVE SPEAKERS. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A PANEL/DEFROST DOOR FLUTTERING NOISE WHEN THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM IS IN FULL COOL, BLOWER ON HIGH SPEED AND 1 TO 2 CLICKS ABOVE PANEL/FLOOR MODE. *MJS Read More »
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AND 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0122, THROTTLE POSITION CIRCUIT LOW INPUT. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L SPI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0300 THROUGH P0304 STORED. *TT Read More »
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300 THROUGH P0304 STORED IN MEMORY SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L SPI ENGINE. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L SPI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0301, P0302, P0303, AND P0304 (MISFIRE CYL). *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AT TIMES OR CONSTANTLY. THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP MAY ALSO BE ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1244, P1245 OR P1246 (GENERATOR LOAD INPUT HIGH / LOW / FAILED). Read More »
SOME VEHICLES BUILT 02/23/00 TO 04/07/00 MAY EXHIBIT A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1427 THAT WILL NOT CLEAR FROM THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (CTM). *TT Read More »
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A VEHICLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442 AND P0455 STORED IN CONTINUOUS MEMORY. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT GAUGES THAT SWEEP ESPECIALLY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. A GUAGE SWEEP WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE IS CAUSED BY THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RESETTING ITSELF WHEN CLUSTER SUPPLY VOLTAGE DROPS BELOW 6 VOLTS. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1516, P1518, P1519 OR P1520 FOR THE INTEGRATED MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL (IMRC) ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK / RATTLE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, POOR RADIO FIT IN INSTRUMENT PANEL OR EXCESSIVE COMPACT DISC (CD) SKIPPING. *TT Read More »
