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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2000 Ford Focus takes 5W-20 Conventional with a total capacity of 4.5 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the Motorcraft FL-820-S. Note: this vehicle has 18 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: May 1, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2000 Ford Focus Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (Motorcraft FL-820-S) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-20 Conventional as specified by Ford — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles 150,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls18 00V218000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." THE RESULTANT HIC(D) VALUE AT ONE TARGET LOCATION AP1, LOCATED ON THE TRIM PANEL AT THE JUNCTURE OF THE A-PILLAR AND ROOF SIDE RAIL, MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN INTENT.
00V302000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. A SPEED CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE A CORE WIRE THAT IS LONG ENOUGH TO CATCH ON THE SLEEVE AT THE THROTTLE BODY END OF THE CABLE DURING WIDE-OPEN THROTTLE ACCELERATION.
00V303000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR WHEEL HUB RETAINING NUTS CAN LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE LEFT REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM ASSEMBLY TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
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Technical Service Bulletins282 All categories UNKNOWN OR OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL POWER TRAIN STRUCTURE:BODY SUSPENSION SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS WHEELS:HUB ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE INTERIOR LIGHTING VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD SUSPENSION:FRONT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP STEERING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES STRUCTURE SEAT BELTS POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) SEATS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT EQUIPMENT WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE TIRES VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID WHEELS STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM SUSPENSION:REAR STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
6712 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1999-08-01
SUBJECT REGARDING BONUS EDSR AWARD POINTS FOR FORD FOCUS REPORTS. *TT
13288 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1999-10-01
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LAMPS THAT ARE INOPERATIVE. *TT
13419 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP 1999-10-01
VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 10/06/99 EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L SPI ENGINE WILL HAVE A 7 RIB POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY DRIVEN BY A 6 RIB BELT. *TT
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