2000 Ford Focus
| MSRP: | $12,055 - $15,475 |
| Invoice: | $11,255 - $14,367 |
| Total: | 87 reviews |
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| Excellent | 32 reviews | |
| Very Good | 28 reviews | |
| Average | 22 reviews | |
| Poor | 2 reviews | |
| Terrible | 3 reviews |
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The 2000 Ford Focus was a heavily marketed attempt by the automaker to bring some of the phenomenal European success of its compact family cars back to America. The 1999 European version of the Focus was named the continent’s “Car of the Yearâ€Â; its styling and features drew on those of popular models like the Ford Ka, a market mainstay in the UK and Europe.
Ford introduced the 2000 Focus in North America as a replacement for its Escort line, and accompanied the launch with a media splash. In the US and Canada, though, the 2000 Focus had something of a bumpy start. With a buying public seduced by SUVs, this line of smallish sedans, wagons, and hatchbacks had trouble gaining traction in the North American market.
Basic trims available were a four-door sedan and a four-door wagon; a four-door "Sony Limited" sedan offered high-end audio equipment, while a two-door ZX3 hatchback and a four-door ZTS sedan relied on an upgraded engine and some luxury features to distinguish itself from the entry-level vehicles in the line.
The engine, a 110-horsepower, 2.0 liter four-cylinder model, didn't wow the public; the ZX3 and ZTS engine, which had dual overhead camshafts and put out 130 horsepower and 135 ft/lbft of torque, drew more guarded praise. To today's buyers, though, the fuel efficiency of the 2000 Ford Focus (from 28-33 mpg city, 23-26 mpg highway, depending on model) may be ample compensation for its less-than-impressive power.
The 2000 Focus came standard with five-speed manual transmission, anti-lock braking system, and dual dashboard airbags. Traction control was available as an additional option, as was automatic transmission.
Most reviewers found that the Focus handled well, if a little stiffly, with ample power for everyday highway and city driving. The Focus didn't stand out, though, in a market with plenty of other choices for basic family transportation.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 32 reviews | |
| Very Good | 28 reviews | |
| Average | 22 reviews | |
| Poor | 2 reviews | |
| Terrible | 3 reviews |
“Cookie's Focus”
The only real complaint I have about my car is that the paint SUCKS!! It was poorly applied at the factory and now it's in the process of peeling off at the fenders; the hood looks like it has hair in... More
“My First Car”
This was my first car. It's nice looking and provides good service. Has a lot of room for passengers and in the trunk. The only drawback that I found was it's lack of acceleration. Services are econom... More
“A Great Family Car”
Theres nothing i can say about this car that i hate, its really good overall, i bought it for room, as my children are in car seats, and they take up alot of room in the back, and with car seats in it... More
“Miss My 5 Speed”
i wanted to take it back to begin with but it grew on me.i have droped a tranny and its down now because im working on the second clutch and i fliped is on the back roads,lol. More
“Grace & Her Focus Go 2gether Like Peas And Carrots....”
I love this car, it has been sooo faithful to me...It has been all over this country and hasnt complained one bit.... More
“A Good, Inexpensive And Well Built Car, If You Get The Zetec Se.”
The car handles very well, it has been very reliable and gets incredible gas mileage. You can't beat it in snow, and it handles in wet and very wet conditions quite well. The interior is very spacio... More
“2000 Ford Focus Se (4-door Sedan)”
Great city/ commuting car. Acceleration was adequate with the 2 liter/ 16 valve Zetec engine (probably would have been a bit quicker if it weren't an automatic, but it handled well. Average gas mile... More
“Though Lacks In Performance Unmodified, Its A Very Solid And Fun To Drive Vehicle”
* Performance - lacks horsepower but lots of room for modification * Build Quality - VERY strong, im @ 135k miles and still has alof of original parts * Appearance - love it * Cost of Ownership -... More
“Don't Buy One”
turbo broke down more than once, acceleration is poor.. it just is too heavy for a car it's size and the engine is not powerful enough... steering feels moist, unpredictable in the corners.. even is v... More
“I Would Not Trade Her For The World... Well Maybe For My Girlfriend...”
With the performance parts on her her acceleration is great with all around outstanding handling and braking. With the custom paint job the appearance isnt too bad just needs a new color. Great g... More
2000 Ford Focus Trims
| MSRP: | $12,315 |
| Invoice: | $11,491 |
| MSRP: | $13,660 |
| Invoice: | $12,716 |
| MSRP: | $15,475 |
| Invoice: | $14,367 |
| MSRP: | $15,260 |
| Invoice: | $14,172 |
| MSRP: | $12,055 |
| Invoice: | $11,255 |
2000 Ford Focus Articles from Around the Web
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- www.fueleconomy.gov — Fuel economy guide for the 4 cyl, 2 L, Automatic (4 speed) 2000 Ford Focus... More
- www.fueleconomy.gov — Fuel economy guide for the 4 cyl, 2 L, Manual (5 speed) 2000 Ford Focus... More
- www.newcartestdrive.com — NewCarTestDrive.com review for the 2000 Ford Focus... More
- autos.yahoo.com — Reviews of the 2000 Focus on Yahoo Autos. More
- autos.msn.com — The Ultimate alternative to an SUV (200 more reviews on MSN Autos). More
- www.epinions.com — 2000 Ford Focus - Better than the Escort?... (200 more reviews at Epinions). More
- www.edmunds.com — This is Ford's all-new "world car" that will be sold initially concurrently with the Escort. More
- www.edmunds.com — I love my Ford Focus. (230 more reviews available)... More
- www.edmunds.com — Edmunds Editorial Ratings for the 2000 Ford Focus... More
- www.edmunds.com — JD Powers quality ratings for the 2000 Ford Focus... More
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