1999 Ford Focus Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1999 Ford Focus.
Complaints
15
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Ford Focus Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:166,508 mi
#22 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
#31 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:125 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Ford Focus.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 166,508 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 125 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 166,508 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
166,508
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
166,508
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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