Not Your Mother's Focus - The 2000 Ford Focus LX

When you think of the "Ford Focus" what will usually come to mind for Ford enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The Focus has been one of the premier vehicles of the Ford line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2000 model is no exception. The Ford Focus falls into the sedan for the family category.

2000 Ford Focus LX Specs

Standard equipment in the Focus for 1999 and 2000 includes the 2.0 liter engine by Ford, weighing in at 4 cylinders and eight valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Focus.

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

The fuel system for the 2000 Focus is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 13.20 gallons.

Statistics

The Focus is 174.90 inches long, 66.90 inches wide, and 56.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 103.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,260 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $14,172. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

MPG Ratings

The Focus LX received a miles-per-gallon rating of 25 - 26 in-city driving and 32 - 33 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

In 1999 and 2000 the Focus LX was availble in the exterior colors of 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.

What We Think of the Ford Focus

There are several reasons why the Ford Focus LX sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Ford, specifically a Focus.