That would be the sound of your mother-in-law.
On a Ford Focus : The transaxle ( transmission ) is in the engine compartment , bolted to the engine , on the drivers side of the engine compartment
Tie rod might need replacement.
Under the drivers side dashboard to the left of the steering column.
Fuel filter.
In a 2000 Ford Focus SE : That would be the 2.0 liter , Single Over Head Cam ( SPI ) four cylinder engine
Open the drivers door and on the latch pillar you will see an information sticker that shows the original tire size on the vehicle from the factory
How much time would it take for the sound of thunder to travel 2000 meters if sound travels a speed of 330 meters per sec.
I have a 2000 Ford Focus it uses Mercon V. Mercon V is what I use in my 2000 Focus with a standard transmission. I have an Automatic 2000 Ford Focus station wagon and the owners manual suggests Mercon V.
My 2000 SE wagon works in exactly the same manner. I believe that is the way the system was designed.
Consumer Focus was created in 2000.
Tomorrow Focus was created in 2000.
Check your drivers manual. It would depend on the climate you live in.