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Reliability Guide

Common Problems with the
2000 Ford Fiesta Mk5 (BE91 facelift)

2000 is the first full year of the UK-named Mk5 facelift, bringing the revised nose and dashboard but not a truly all-new Fiesta underneath.

What changed for 2000

  • •Major facelift of the BE91 Fiesta
  • •Updated dashboard and front-end styling
  • •Better equipment on many Zetec and special-edition trims

Common MOT watch-outs

  • !Front wishbone bushes
  • !Corrosion on sills and rear arches
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Known Issues
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Serious
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Moderate
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Minor

The 2000 period has 1 more issue than the Ford Fiesta Mk5 (BE91 facelift) average across all year periods.

All Known Issues

Coil Pack and HT Lead Misfire

ModerateElectrics & Electronics

Later small-capacity Zetec-SE petrols commonly develop misfires from tired coil packs, leads or plugs, especially after damp weather or deferred servicing.

Most affected: 1.25 Zetec-SE, 1.6 Zetec-S

Estimated cost: £60–£180Affects: 2000–2002

Typical symptoms

  • •Jerky acceleration
  • •Misfire under load
  • •Lumpy idle or poor cold running

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Drive the car under load in higher gears
  • ✓Look for recent ignition-component invoices
  • ✓Avoid cars with obvious aftermarket ignition bodges

Front Wishbone Bush and Drop Link Wear

ModerateSuspension & Chassis

By now most Mk5s have been through multiple sets of front suspension parts, and worn bushes or links make the steering feel loose and noisy.

Most affected: All models

Estimated cost: £120–£280Affects: 2000–2002

Typical symptoms

  • •Clonk from the front over bumps
  • •Steering wander
  • •Uneven front tyre wear

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Inspect wishbone rear bushes and anti-roll-bar links
  • ✓Listen for knocks on full lock and over speed humps

PATS Immobiliser and Central Locking Faults

MinorElectrics & Electronics

Ageing lock modules, key transponders and damp electrical connections can cause remote locking failures or intermittent non-start issues.

Estimated cost: £80–£250Affects: 2000–2002

Typical symptoms

  • •Remote locking works intermittently
  • •Immobiliser light flashes rapidly
  • •Cranks but will not start

What to inspect before you buy

  • ✓Test both keys and the remote functions
  • ✓Lock and unlock every door from the fob and key
  • ✓Confirm the immobiliser warning light behaves normally on startup

Buying Tips for the 2000 Ford Fiesta Mk5 (BE91 facelift)

  • ✓Carefully check the inner and outer sills, floor pan, and rear wheel arches for rust, as corrosion protection was still quite poor.
  • ✓Listen for a 'tappety' or ticking sound from the 1.25 or 1.4 Zetec engines; they need regular oil changes to prevent top-end wear.
  • ✓Verify the operation of the heater control valve, as it is just as prone to failing (stuck on hot or cold) as in the Mk4.
  • ✓Inspect the front suspension for knocking over speed bumps, which usually points to worn anti-roll bar drop links or lower arm bushes.
  • ✓Check the condition of the red master key (if applicable) and ensure all keys start the car, as the early PATS immobiliser system can be temperamental.
  • ✓Look for signs of oil leaks around the rocker cover gasket on the Zetec engines, a minor but common and messy issue.
2001–2002 Ford Fiesta Mk5 (BE91 facelift)

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