1999 Ford Focus Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Ford Focus recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Ford Focus.

Most common 1999 Ford Focus problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Steering	2
Electrical System	2
Air Bags	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2006-10-10, Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS RESTARTED BUT STALLED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND LATER DRIVEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 11/14/2006 - THE FAILURE A AY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS DONE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CODES INDICATED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR, AND O2 SENSOR WAS OUT, AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH WAS OUT OF RANGE. *NM

2006-04-24, Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER REQUESTING RECALL INFORMATION ON 1999 FOCUS. *TS THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED EMISSION PROBLEMS. *JB

2004-10-12, Structure
HEAD IMPACT TUBES (OFLEX TUBES) ARE BEING INSTALLED THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME BY HAND ON HEAD LINERS AT FORMER EMPLOYER GRUPO ANTOLIN-WAYNE 47440 MICHIGAN AVE. SUITE 130, CANTON, MICHIGAN 48188. THE HEAD IMPACT TUBE ARE TO BE MEET FEDERAL REGULATED SAFETY STANDARDS, THEY ARE TO BE PUT ON BY A FIXED FIXTURE THAT I BROUGHT TO THE COMPANY'S ATTENTION. THE COMPANY HAS NO MASTER TOOLING TO CHECK SPECIFICATIONS FOR FINISHED PRODUCT. *NM

2004-05-04, Electrical System
WHILE PLACING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION., AND MECHANIC REPLACED SOLENOID SWITCH. *AK

2003-08-15, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL ENGINE STALLED. DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER. *AK

1999 Ford Focus questions

Does the 1999 Ford Focus have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Ford Focus at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Focus?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (7), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Steering (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Ford Focus has been fixed?

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