To whom it may concern: I am writing in regards to the faulty brake system on my 2000 ford focus. When I first purchased the car, I noticed that the brakes made a squeaking sound. I was told that ford factory brakes always squeak and so I thought that this was a normal thing for this model car. It wasn't until the brakes stopped squeaking and began to squeal and grate that I began to be concerned. It is for this reason that I am contacting you. I think it is outrageous that a car with just over 31,000 miles should have needed new brake pads and rotors! What a disappointment! I have become very disillusioned about the quality of the craftsmanship of ford vehicles. In my research about the problem I was experiencing, I discovered that I am far from the only person with this difficulty. In fact, I came across a website devoted to ford focus brake problems. I would request that you take this complaint very seriously and research this issue yourselves. It cost me $248.00 to deal with this today, and I understand from others' experiences that it is likely that these new brakes will do the same as the old. I am frustrated and nervous. I have a very small child whom I transport in this vehicle and would be devastated if these faulty brakes and rotors contributed to an accident or worse.
2000 Ford Focus brakes complaints
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Molding on right rear passenger door coming off; do not feel safe in vehicle b/c of all the recalls and can't take off work for all of these recalls; thumping coming from under steering column, told that it is a characteristic of the car, but sounds like same problem that was recalled in rear wheel bearings; overdrive off button doesn't work; brakes squeak and wear down too easily and I had to pay to get them replaced;this car is a piece of junk. I bought a new car b/c I did not have time to get my old car fixed all of the time. I thought buying a new car would eliminate this, but I take this to the shop all the time for recalls and problems. This is insane! Something has to be done!
Brakes squeaking. Had to replace at my expense front pads. Told it was b/c of my driving habits, but read other consumer complaints about same thing.
I have taken the car back several times when I first purchased it to fix the brakes and hemborg ford told me, "that's just the way ford brakes are, metal on metal".. I've had so many problems with this car it's unbelievable.. I feel unsafe driving this car.. As it has locked me in many times..the windows will not roll down half the time.. The gas gauge only works half the time.. I wish I had never purchased this horrible product.. I will never purchase another ford vehicle again and I encourage friends and family not to buy their product either!
I have had the front and back brakes in the shop for 4 or more times combined. Have had bearings replaced also 2x's.
Many safety recalls for this car. No safety defect stated.
When parking vehicle on a hill emergency brakes will not ingage. Dealer contacted.
Premature failure of front disk rotors. This appears to be a frequent and well documented problem with ford focus. Ford customer service claims the failure of the rotors is "normal wear and tear" yet owners are reporting frequent failures. There is even an internet site devoted solely to this defect, which ford has not acknowledged.
Consmer states the front brakes rotor wear out excessively . Nlm
Consumer states ongoing problem with engine stalling while driving at any speed, dealer was notified. Nlm dealer replaced coil pack and fuel pump 6 times. Vehicle is under warranty however warranty is not valid. The wheel bearings failed causing the rear wheel to fall off. The main belt broke. The transmission cooling lines broke. Ignition switch had to be replaced. The rear brakes squeak especially when there is moisture in the air.
Front brakes began to squeel. Upon inspection at brake shop it was found that although the front pads were in good shape, both front rotors were warped and needed replacement. Vehicle was purchased from the ford dealer approximately 10,000 miles ago. The right rear brake drum also needed replacement because of excessive wear. The vehicle had been into ford for a recall on the rear bearings at 23,757 miles at which time the rear drums were removed but apparently the drums were not warped or the mechanic did not inspect prior to replacement. These problems are apparently common to the focus as documented at www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com, which includes reports of total brake failure at very low mileage. Nlm
Brakes replaced at 20000 miles, trunk release and pwr doorlocks stopped working, headlights developed moisture, trunk wont shut w/out slamming, numerous other problems
While driving brakes, and rotors were completely wore out at 19,094. Had just taken vehicle in for 15,000 mile check up. Dealer s
While driving and foot is removed from accelarator, motor races, loses power dies out.*ak brakes squeal intermittently.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
I replaced the whole braking system, pads,rotors,drums and shoes in less than 10,000 miles, again in less than a year and in nov. 2001 shoes were replaced and need new rotors and pads on front again for the third time in less than 2 1/2 years! Please go to www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com you will see this is a reaccuring problem and a malfunction of ford.
Brakes constanly sqeak. This is the second time consumer is having them repaired.
This seems to be a very prevelant problem with this model car. No safety defect listed.
Was traveling 50mph heard a loud noise in trunk of vehicle. Sounded like grinding noises. Stopped vehicle and smelled smoke. Engine check and ABS lights came on . Parked vehicle , then, had vehicle towed to dealership. Was informed wheel bearings had blown out. This caused wheels to go bad.
Premature wear and tear of brake rotors caused brakes to grind. Had brakes/caliper, and rotors replaced twice. Problem still exists. Dealer and ford manufacturer contacted.
This car has had so many problems it makes me sick. A quick list: air conditioning leaked all over my interior, one tire replaced, one windshield replaced, now need new brakes, had transmission replaced on friday, is always having strange little problems, cd player skips after 45 minutes of use, brakes have always squeaked unbelievably loud. I want to get rid of this car but I can't afford it because I owe more than it is worth. (tiresize: 15)
Brake pads and rotors have worn out prematurely. Rotors had to be replace at 27000 miles.
Front rotors were replaced due to vibration and squealing when applying brake. Replaced a second time in february 2002 for the same problem.
While driving would step on brake pedal and brakes would malfunction at time of operation, had taken vehicle to dealer and they replaced rotors five times *ak the brakes squeak often, both the rotors and brake pads had to be replaced due to warping, the vehicle has 31,800 miles.
Brakes are squeaking and grinding. Took vehicle to dealer, and had brakes repaired, but problem still exists.
Brakes have not been right since the first day of delivery.
While driving the 2000 ford focus down a 35 MPH road I proceeded to brake to a stop when front driver's side wheel assembly collapsed, causing car to skid out of control. It came to a stop after hitting a parked car.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
In jan 2002 ford wanted to buy car back but said the car is 2 years old so it was only worth half of its value due to the car would have to go to an auction car was in shop 77 days then released and 4 days later parts went up again and car lost steering and brakes and had accident this is a serious matter and someone is going to be killed by this problem ford knows about this problem but seems they dont care.
Vehicle has been given consumer trouble since purchasing it. 2nd day after purchase vehicle was in dealer's shop for 2 weeks. When putting on brakes vehicle shakes. Also, driver cannot see to make turns because truck is very high.*ak while driving, the consumer and his daughter were hurt due to brakes and wipers failed in the rain. The rear window is very high and the driver was unable to see vehicles from behind. Brakes failed more than three times, however the dealer refused to fix it after the first repair there were 2 injuries, consumer also states the airbags failed.
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