Can Ford service save me money?

Yes, sometimes it can. First, servicing the drivetrain system can help you avoid more significant repairs. It can also somewhat reduce tire wear.

What are the symptoms of a damaged Ford drivetrain system?

Noises toward the back of your Ford Focus, leaking fluid, trouble turning — these could all be signs of drivetrain damage you want to address. Take action before something more severe happens.

How often should I come in for Ford Focus differential service?

We recommend getting your differential inspected and the differential fluid changed as a part of your regular vehicle maintenance routine. Your vehicle cannot function without a differential. Differential service frequency varies from car to car.

What triggers the malfunction indicator light (MIL) in a Focus?

The malfunction indicator light — also known as the check engine light — on your Focus can illuminate for a variety of reasons, including engine issues, electrical problems, damaged sensors, transmission problems, misfires, and faulty connections.

Can you clear the Focus check engine light on your own?

While it’s sometimes possible to clear a malfunction warning light at home, it’s never recommended. If your Focus’s check engine light comes on, it’s usually because there is a problem in one of the vehicle’s systems. You should find and address the underlying issue to help keep your vehicle in great shape. By simply resetting the check engine light, you may temporarily get rid of the light, but the underlying problem is still there. It will only be a matter of time before the light comes back.

How worried should I be about a drivetrain malfunction in my Focus?

If your Focus has a drivetrain malfunction, don't wait. Get it checked out by a professional mechanic. Identifying the underlying cause and performing the appropriate repairs right away can help prevent further damage and avoid unsafe driving conditions.

Is my Focus’s transmission part of the drivetrain?

Yes, the transmission is an essential part of your Focus’s drivetrain. The drivetrain consists of components — like the transmission — that transfer power from the engine to the wheels to move your Focus forward. Other components in the driver train include the axles, differential, and driveshaft.

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What Does the Drivetrain Do In Your 2000 Ford Focus

The drivetrain is responsible for transferring power from your Focus's engine to its wheels. It spans the full length of your Ford, from back to front. It's one of the most complex systems in your Focus and is made up of everything after the engine transmission: driveshafts, axles, joints, differentials, and wheels. When you tune into you 2000 Ford Focus drivetrain, you help maintain your vehicle’s overall power. You can minimize repairs by following Ford's recommendations for checking and changing differential fluids, and lubricating bearings and gears.

Ford Focus Drivetrain Repairs

Drivetrains for front, rear, and all-wheel-drive and 4WD vehicles are quite different, so you don't want to go to just anyone for drivetrain repair. You want to go to Firestone Complete Auto Care. We can take care of most 2000 Ford Focus drivetrain components including the driveshaft, CV axles, and CV joints. Your Ford Focus may need driveshaft attention if you feel resistance when turning, heavy vibrations in your floorboards, clunks when shifting, or vibration as your vehicle accelerates. It’s difficult to nail down a timeline for drivetrain repair. There’s no expiration date on the system’s pieces and parts. Your driving style and climate can have a lot to do with how the drivetrain system ages. One of your best courses of action is to visit Firestone Complete Auto Care when you first notice that something feels "off" with your Ford Focus.

Is normal to wonder whether or not 2000 Ford Focus drivetrain repair is expensive. Minor differential repairs, like seal or gasket replacement, are usually pretty affordable. Major repairs, like bearing or gear replacement, require more labor and can therefore be more expensive.

Ford Focus Drivetrain Q&A

Drivetrain problems mean driving problems. Get answers to common drivetrain questions and visit your local Firestone Complete Auto Care for drivetrain help.

Can Ford service save me money? Yes, sometimes it can. First, servicing the drivetrain system can help you avoid more significant repairs. It can also somewhat reduce tire wear.
What are the symptoms of a damaged Ford drivetrain system? Noises toward the back of your Ford Focus, leaking fluid, trouble turning — these could all be signs of drivetrain damage you want to address. Take action before something more severe happens.
How often should I come in for Ford Focus differential service? We recommend getting your differential inspected and the differential fluid changed as a part of your regular vehicle maintenance routine. Your vehicle cannot function without a differential. Differential service frequency varies from car to car.
What triggers the malfunction indicator light (MIL) in a Focus? The malfunction indicator light — also known as the check engine light — on your Focus can illuminate for a variety of reasons, including engine issues, electrical problems, damaged sensors, transmission problems, misfires, and faulty connections.
Can you clear the Focus check engine light on your own? While it’s sometimes possible to clear a malfunction warning light at home, it’s never recommended. If your Focus’s check engine light comes on, it’s usually because there is a problem in one of the vehicle’s systems. You should find and address the underlying issue to help keep your vehicle in great shape. By simply resetting the check engine light, you may temporarily get rid of the light, but the underlying problem is still there. It will only be a matter of time before the light comes back.
How worried should I be about a drivetrain malfunction in my Focus? If your Focus has a drivetrain malfunction, don't wait. Get it checked out by a professional mechanic. Identifying the underlying cause and performing the appropriate repairs right away can help prevent further damage and avoid unsafe driving conditions.
Is my Focus’s transmission part of the drivetrain? Yes, the transmission is an essential part of your Focus’s drivetrain. The drivetrain consists of components — like the transmission — that transfer power from the engine to the wheels to move your Focus forward. Other components in the driver train include the axles, differential, and driveshaft.

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