Consumer was traveling 30mph on a side street and a truck veered into consumer's vehicle direction. Applied his brakes, and crashed into other vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak ford motor company stated that they were not able to verify any manufactuer's defects.
2000 Ford Focus brakes complaints
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After driving vehicle for about an 1/2 hour consumer parked and shut off engine. After about 15 minutes, consumer restarted vehicle when brakes locked up, and vehicle would not move.
Defective brake rotors. Dealer has yet to be contacted.*ak consumer also states the windhsiled wipers are inoperative, the striping on the driver side door has always been loose, also radio buttons were stuck,drivers doorlock does not unlock all the time with remote key.
The vehicle stalled out while driving, when making left hand turns and also exhibits no start no clank condition, dealer replaced the sender but the problem resurfaced. Nlm
Brakes make a loud noise due to worn out brake pads. Vehicle only has 13000 miles.
When applying brakes pedalwent all the way to the floor and there was no connection. Dealership was aware of problem.
I was driving down a main road, when a car suddenly swerved in front of me. I was only driving about 25-28mph, yet the brakes would not stop, though I pressed down on them. Luckily, the driver who had swerved in front of me, noticed that I was unable to stop, so she sped up considerably. If it wouldn't have been for that, I would have definitely crashed into her. I have reported this brake problem to the dealership on several occasions and they tell me that their "all points check" indicates that everything is okay. Two weeks after I purchased my car, it began making extremely loud squeaking noises when the brakes were pressed. Yet, no one wants to help me. I told them that I wanted another car, because this vehicle is obviously defective and they told me that I'd have to pay $3,000 to break my lease. I explained that it is not for luxury reasons that I want my vehicle replaced, but for safety reasons. They still continue to bully me around, because I'm a young, single female. Though this car has so many problems, I sometimes choose to disregard them, because I would prefer to avoid any interaction with the dealership. They are so manipulative and heartless. Please document this, as I have complained many times, to no avail. Thank you.
Brakes have been serviced by the dealership numberous times. However, while traveling approximately 25 MPH consumer applied brakes which temporarily slowed down vehicle to an unknown speed. Then, brake pedal went to the floor, and brake system failed. Vehicle crashed into another vehicle, causing front end damage. Also, driver sustained neck/ head injuries/ cracked ribs, and dislocated shoulder. In addition, both frontal air bags failed to deploy, but speed of impact was unknown. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
When applying brakes there was a squeaking sound. Dealer replaced front pads, and it did not remedy problem. On 11 sep 2001, while applying brakes pedal went to floor. Dealer replaced front and rear pads and rotors.
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Consumer stated that rotors and brakes are causing the tires to lock.
Front brake pads are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
Noisy brakes- my car has been in the shop 3 times. Twice the rotors and pads have been replaced but still noise brakes. Dealer advised that there is no resolution for this problem and the car was created in europe. So why did you put your name on it and why didn't you disclose the noisy brakes to me at time of purchase? In general I am not satisfied with my car and the dealership is not willing to take it as a trade in for another vehicle.
While driving under normal operating conditions heard an abnormal noise coming from vehicle while braking. Dealer examined vehicle and discovered that left front brake pad was loose. Since that time, consumer has experienced problems with brake pads needed to be replaced or examined because left side pad support knuckle: spindle arm was bent, and causing brake pad to wear. Dealership was unwilling to assist in repairs of because vehicle was no longer under warranty. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Brakes needed to be completely replaced at 15k miles due to squeaking problem. Per dealer, brakes were completely worn down and could not be repaired..
Brakenoise continues even after dealer replaced rear brake shoes. Condition places driver at risk as it is hard to determine if brakes are failing due to wear.
Ford has replaced master cylinder twice and all rotors and pads. Still no brakes when first used after setting.
Engine just stalls every 3 months while driving. Have had the same problem happen 4 times! The last time I wasnt under warranty and it cost me 500+...they replaced many things but it still continues. Also after only 23000 miles my left caliper slipped causing extreme wear and tear on the brakes and rotors. Cost 300 to fix that.
The front disk brakes were worn out to the rotors after only 25,000 miles because they over heat and the pads wearout quickly. The vehicle was driven on expressway 80% of the time. The front wheels become extremely dirty due to quickly wearing out brake pads. When this was brought to the notice of the dealer about 8 months back he said the dirt is due to the wheel design, but the rear wheels do not get dirty since they do not overheat and wear out as quickly. The manufacturer and the dealer say it is normal to wearout front breaks any time after 9,000 miles and refused to pay for repairs. This is abnormal, my brakes always last over 55,000 miles.
I asked ford to look at my brakes at 12, 541 miles because they were squealing. I was told that the noise was normal, so no action was taken. Now, at 24, 643 miles, my brake pads and rotors are completely worn, and ford will not take any action to remedy this situation.
At 45mph while going up hill brakes and clutch went to floor, causing driver to lose control. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Please provide additional information.
Was traveling approximately 65mph when vehicle went out of control. Wheels had felt wobblely and loose. Had to swerve to miss several vehicles. Managed to get off freeway and stopped vehicle. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Was informed by mechanic wheel bearings went out. Dealership has to order parts. Vehicle was repaired previously under recall.*ak screws keep falling out of seat belt and has happened two times. Drivers side seat lever keeps breaking and has happened three times. Windshield wipers failed while driving during a heavy rain storm, received recall two weeks later, 01v258, dealer replaced wiper motor. Turn signal failed, dealer replaced bulb. Problems with brakes, rear drum assembly bearing wore into wheel spindle, front brake pads replaced, front rotors resurfaced. Consumer feels every bump in the road. Bearings have failed twice. Side mirror broke. A-pillar trim coming loose after recall repair 00s20.
While driving at 35 MPH and attempting to stop brakes and emergency parking brake would not engage to slow vehicle down. Consumer impacted a vehicle in front, and suffered a bloody nose when air bags deployed. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
While driving vehicle cruise control remained in an open position and failed to disengage. In addition, emergency brake release handle under dashboard came loose, and covered brake pedal which caused consumer to run a red light. Dealership has not examined vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
7 new stereos, 2 ignition cylinders, a few trunk latches, transmission trouble(dealer cannot duplicate), 20,000 miles I have to replace 4 tires and 4 brake pads, horrible grinding noise when stopping, shakes on the freeway when braking, misassembled interior rails, and many others. I am completely dissatisfied with this vehicle, I will never, ever buy another ford vehicle and I will certainly never reccomend a ford to anyone.
Consumer traveled on highway alot and vehicle started making grinding noise. Brake rotors and drums on the left were crumbling. Manufacturer's recalls 00s20 and 00s31 did not affect consumer's vehicle due to VIN.
The door panel failed. Nlm
When brakes were applied under normal conditions, brake pedal was normal and brakes did not catch, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle; but, brakes grind when applied.
While driving would step on brake pedal, and the brakes will make noise. Pads had worn out and were replaced.
Brakes seem soft and there is squeaking. Took to dealer and they replaced brake shoes. Problem returned 1 day later and is worse then when I took in for service. I called dealer again and they told me to bring it back in. Service manager said that he had 3 cars in there for the same problem. He said that "ford was aware of the problem, they were working on why this was happening and it was only a short term problem."
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