2000 Ford Focus SE from North America - Comments

A/C leaking into floorboard on both sides.

Grinding sound in rear of car. (recall related)

Squeaky brakes during first 3-4 braking instances of the day.

Ten recalls for this car.

In 2002, I took the car to the dealership due to water leaking into the floorboards. Apparently, a wasp of some kind had built a nest in the A/C drain tube under the car. Problem solved.

In 2003, same problem started with heavy water leakage into the floorboards. Took the car to the dealership. They said the evaporation box seal was leaking and they took it to another repair business to re-seal it. The dealership didn't charge me for the diagnosis, but the re-seal was $60. Next day, same problem.

The service department quoted $250 plus labor to replace the evaporation box. They informed me that this particular part was not covered under the ExtraCare Service Plan extended warranty we purchased. The items that ARE covered include the compressor, condensor, evaporator, A/C compressor head, A/C compressor/clutch switch, A/C clutch and clutch bearings, compressor seals, pulley and field coil.

I've found several personal stories on the web about the A/C leaking, but apparently this isn't an issue Ford will deal with under warranty.

I'm having the same problem with leaking from the A/C. My car is being flooded. This problem did not occurred until after the recall with the A/C. The Fan is operating in water and I have to empty it every day. It is so bad that I have my carpet pulled up and I have removed one of the rubber seals in the floor pan so that the water can drain out of my car. As far as Safety is concern, all the wires to the fan and on the A Pillar are being soaked. That could results in electrical problems. Not to mention shorting out the battery and possible causing an explosion. This is a problem that the Ford Motor Company should repair!

I too have had water to leak inside my 2000 Ford Focus SE on the passenger side. I thought it happened when it rains and it comes in from somewhere. I will now take it back to the Ford dealer and get it checked to see if it is the A/C. Also I am now dealing with grinding from the back brakes and I have had it only a year. The place I took it too said that the Drums were supposed to be replaced, but all they did was cover it with shoes until the metal wore down and now the whole brake line in the back needs to be replaced. That will be a $500 dollar job..