Car of the Year for 2000: The Ford Focus

It is common to find buyers of the Ford Focus enthusiastic about their purchase. The Focus has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2000 model is no exception. The Ford Focus falls into the sedan for the family category. The Focus inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Fords year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Ford Focus Engine Specs

The Focus LX is equipped with a Ford 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 8 valves. The engine is mated to a Ford 5-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Focus has power-assisted brakes, with Non-ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

For the 2000 Focus, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 13.20 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Focus LX are 66.90 inches wide by 174.90 inches long. It sits a comfortable 56.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 103.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Focus is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

The listed retail price in 2000 (MSRP) was $15,260, with an invoice cost of $14,172. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2000 Focus gets 32 - 33 miles/gallon on the highway and only 25 - 26 in the city. This is exceptional for a sedan car.

The vehicle is available in Atlantic Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Autumn Orange Clearcoat Metallic, CD Silver Clearcoat Metallic, Cloud 9 White Clearcoat, Fort Knox Gold Clearcoat Metallic, Infra-Red Clearcoat, Light Sapphire Blue Clearcoat Metallic, Pitch Black Clearcoat, Rainforest Green Clearcoat Metallic, and Sangria Red Clearcoat Metallic.

Conclusion

The 1999 model began the promise of the Ford Focus. The 2000 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Focus LX will continue to be a profitable vehicle.