2000 Ford Focus: brake failure

Filed Mar 8, 2008 · Suspension · 74,000 miles · WA

No special events took place to cause damage. I am at 75k miles. Both right wheel bearings have gone bad (both front and rear) and requires the entire hub to be replaced at $350 each. Rear hub almost caused tire to fall off while driving, caused brake failure and ABS failure. Also required rear brakes and ABS chip to be replaced.

Filed Feb 26, 2008 · Transmission · NC · 1 injury

A major complaint about the 2000 ford focus. This was my first real car and I was excited. I had the car for a couple months when it stated whining noises. I took it in they said it was nothing. It happen I took it back. They said it was the transmission fixed a week later the car started shutting off on its own. It would stall and stop as I was driving. I said the car is still giving me problems and took it back they insisted that the car was ok. I talk to a ford dealer said the fuel pump. It happen again told bring the car in friday then I was riding down the expressway in buffalo ny with my children the car just shut down no brakes no excel nothing we were almost killed in that car I scrambled to get to an exit where the car stopped on its own on the shoulder near the end of the exit. I called them screaming crying scared about what happened do you know they said sorry can you tow it in. I have never in my life been so unhappy. I towed the car in and they said they would keep the car. It started up and everything and they still would not believe me. Until one of the mechanic said he would drive the car home. It shut down on him as he drove home. The mechanic brought it back fixed and it and told me I had to pay for it I could come and get it. I was so so so angry I told them I would not pay another dime for that car but what I owed to the time that car almost took my life. They said fine and put a judgment on me for 4,000. I took it to a attorney to fight it I was sold a bad car and was very rude and not care about my life or my children's. Now, 7yrs later I look at my trw to find not only did you give me a bad car, tell me I have to keep it but you put 2 judgments on me and it is still ruining my life. But no more I am asking that asking that your company please help me in this situation and stop this tearing down of my life. It has went from one bad ordeal to a life time of misery. My final incident date.

Filed Jan 2, 2008 · 61,000 miles · VA · crash

Brakes failed which caused crash. The very day back brakes were fixed, the front brakes then went out within a month, resulting in almost another accident. Even though ford recalled this back in 2000, (bought car in 2005) they are refusing to fix it. There have been 14 total recalls, all seem to be wrong with my car too. I should have done my homework prior to buying but why was anyone even able to sell this to me considering all the recalls?

Filed Mar 15, 2006 · Brakes · 60,200 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH, there was a loud popping noise and loss of brake power. The contact down shifted the transmission to stop the vehicle, and noticed brake fluid leaking from the rear driver side wheel. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the rear brake shoe broke and severed the brake line. The rear wheel bearings, brake lines, shoes, and cylinders were replaced. The rear brake drums were resurfaced. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Nov 22, 2005 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · PA · crash · 2 injuries

My car was kept up to date on maintenance and recalls. Approximately 2 days before my accident, my husband experienced a slight delay in brake response on one occasion while driving. He checked all fluids and looked for leaks. Everything seemed good. No indicator lights or warning lights indicated a problem. On the day of my accident, I drove to work and most of the way home. I was less than a mile from my destination when I applied my brakes to make a 90 degree turn. This is the first and only time that I had knowledge of a total loss of brakes, with no indicator or warning lights being activated to alert me of a brake problem. As a result, I crashed into a utility pole, injuring myself and my passenger. My 2000 ford focus se is totaled.

Filed Apr 20, 2005 · Brakes · 47,000 miles · AL

Vehicle experienced a catastrophic brake failure. While driving at approximately 45 MPH driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor and vehicle continued to move forward. Driver tried to pump the brakes but it did not help. Owner contacted the manufacturer, who told the owner that there was no known recall for this defect, and there was nothing else they could do.

Filed Dec 24, 2004 · Brakes · 13,700 miles · MI

1.) brake light flickered, but brakes worked, on 40 mile commute from work to home. 2.) brakes failed completely (pedal went to floor) as I stopped car in my garage. Inspection revealed front driver brake line cut open by inner plastic wheel well cover-I have digital pictures. Lost all fluid in upper resovoir. Old parts are available. 3.)brake line was replaced, plastic wheel well cover was trimmed away from brake line.

Filed Oct 22, 2004 · Brakes · 83,000 miles · NV

While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the master cylinder needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Electrical, Fuel system · NC · crash · 1 injury

While driving, the vehicle stalled due to electrical failure. There were no brakes or steering. The vehicle crashed into a tree. Driver dislocated her shoulder and sustained a head injury. *ak the rear wheel bearings was replaced, the fuel filter was replaced

Filed Feb 13, 2004 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · CA · crash

Consumer complained about brake failure. While driving on the freeway consumer put foot on the brakes to slow down, but the vehicle did not stop. Consumer lifted foot, then touched the brakes again, and vehicle did not stop. After being able to stop consumer got off the freeway and traveled on a main street, and vehicle was doing the same thing. While on the way to the dealer consumer attempted to stop at a traffic light, but could not stop, vehicle kept going and went through a red light, resulting in a broad side collision. There were no injuries. *ak consumer received information from insurance saying that there was recall in regards to the power failure of vehicle. Consumer called ford motor company to check vehicle but they refused.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · TX

Current malfunction is hesitation and engine stall and brake failure. My car is almost 2 years old and within that time period I have experienced the following malfunctions: windshield wiper, air condition, electric window, brakes, struts, rusted rotor, ignition switch, electrical shorts(flashing dash), engine hesitation/stall, blown fuses where car would not start.

Filed Nov 13, 2003 · Brakes · 16,000 miles · VT

Brakes/rotors/pad have worn and/or malfunctioned more than three times in the two years I have had this car. The first time was within two months of ownership, dealer repaired, but only after pressing the point. Had to replace the above twice already. One time brakes failed as my wife drove my children and nearly resulted in a serious accident. Brake problems happening yet again. Why is this not a recalled issue? I am out hundreds of dollars for this.