Is the 2000 FORD Focus safe to drive?

The 2000 FORD Focus has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL recall for the 2000 FORD Focus? (Campaign #99V346000)

Your vehicle's speed control system has a part that can let water in, which can cause corrosion and affect how the accelerator works. If the issue isn't fixed, the throttle might not return to idle, which could cause sudden and unexpected acceleration, making a crash more likely. You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the speed control cable and check the assembly for corrosion. If they find any corrosion, they'll replace the entire assembly at no cost to you, and you should not use the speed control until the repairs are complete.

NHTSA Campaign 99V346000 Recall Details

Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

What Happened

Your vehicle's speed control system has a part that can let water in, which can cause corrosion and affect how the accelerator works.

Risk if Unfixed

If the issue isn't fixed, the throttle might not return to idle, which could cause sudden and unexpected acceleration, making a crash more likely.

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to the dealership, where they will replace the speed control cable and check the assembly for corrosion. If they find any corrosion, they'll replace the entire assembly at no cost to you, and you should not use the speed control until the repairs are complete.

Campaign 99V346000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Affected Vehicles