Front brakes are making a squeaking noise when brakes are applied. Dealership stated that brake pads and rotors were wore out and needed to be replaced. Dealership informed conusmer that rotors were not a covered part, and they would have to have this repaired. *ak
2000 Ford Focus brakes complaints
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I was approaching a stop light and was more than 10 car lengths behind the car in front of me when I attempted to apply my brakes. I depressed the pedal but nothing happened. I applied more and more pressure until they finally engaged near the floor and locked. I tried to avoid the car in front of me and slid along side so I did not impact directly in the back. I had damage to the left front of my car and to the right rear of the other car. I want to see if similar reports have been filed with the federal safety agency. Please contact me.
Brakes noise resulting from larger than normal chunk of metal in pad grooving the left front rotor. Transmission- leak at transmission cooler. Suspension noise front- thumping while going over speed bumps, rear squeeking. Window trim- coming off or squeeking when rolled up. Head lamp- dropping black silicon into sealed unit (visible). Engine- stalling, dying while coming to a stop or sitting at stop. No help from dealer service dept. Only argues with me!. *ak (tiresize: p205r70/15)( dot number: tire size: p205r70/15 )
Brakes were squeaking at 10,000 miles. Took vehicle to dealer, but was told it was a normal characteristic. At 22,000 miles, consumer took vehicle to dealer for another problem with alignment. Consumer was told by dealer that brakes were down to metal. Please provide further information.
Windshield had cracked and was replaced, approximately one month later the windshield cracked again in the exact same spot, nothing had hit the windshield on either times that it had cracked. Air conditioner drains inside the car to the drivers side floor. Brakes squeak, dealer replaced rear brake shoes, however noise is still there. Steering wheel was peeling, dealer replaced it. Vehicle will not start at times, dealer reprogrammed the PCM and replaced the fuel pump. Transmission slips into neutral while driving, it will not shift into reverse until after about 10 seconds, dealer has replaced the mlp sensor and transmission range sensor to attempt to correct problem yet it still continues, transmission lines leaking and dealer replaced lines. Noise coming from under the hood. Hood rattled, dealer adjusted and lubed the hood stops. Engine races at times, vehicle hesitates and feels like it is going to stall.
While traveling at approximately 30 MPH consumer attempted to apply brakes for a red light, and consumer had to force brake pedal all the way to floor which slowed vehicle down. But, did not bring it to a complete stop. Light changed, and consumer continued on, and parked car. Dealership has yet to examine vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer states on several occasions when vehicle was taken in for maintenance she would tell mechanic that she could hear brakes making noise and each time mechanic would inspect vehicle, nothing was wrong, mechanic made a statement to consumer that the noise she was hearing was from the tires and they needed to be rotated and the noise would cease, consumer stated the noise became worse and when she returned, the mechanic informed her that new rotors were needed which were replaced, as of 4/30/01 consumer continues to hear the brakes.
Brakes have been making noise, dealer said due to wear and tear on the vehicle.
Brake system has had shoes/bearings/ drums replaced due to overheating of wheel. Rear drive's side tire is becoming too hot to touch after normal operation of vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumer states that when vehicle was started, and put the vehicle in reverse there was a loud clunking sound and the vehicle refused to move, consumer turned off the vehicle and got out to see if anything was lodged behind the wheels there was nothing there so consumer restarted the vehicle put it in reverse and there was a crunching sound then a sudden surge as the vehicle moved as consumer backed out of driveway and drove away, vehicle seemed sluggish, consumer took vehicle in to be inspected and was advised that since the brake linings in ford products had been changed to metal particle from asbestos that the linings flaked off dust and the dust collects inside the drums when it is humid, the dust tends to clump and freeze up the drums.
Brake problems: there is alot of noise when applying the brakes. This has been an on going thing since me and my husband purchased the focus. We have contacted the dealer ship on several occassions to report the problem and to this day nothing has been done to resolve the issue. All they have to say is that its suppose to do that. We now have to totally replace the whole brake system and haven't even had the car for more than a year and a half. Dealership is very unprofessional and unwilling to help at all.
Constant loud rear brake squeals. Vehicle has been brought back to dealer 3 times. Shoes have been replaced with so-called updated version, drums have been ground all to no avail. Dealer and ford customer service says that engineering is working on this issue. I've heard this story for well over a year.
Consumer was driving 5-7 MPH slid on we payement while ABS was activating, and slighty hit vehicle in front. Dual air bags deployed, causings 2nd to 3rd degree burns on top of hand. Passenger hit windshield and dashboard. Please provide fuerther information.
Rear and front brakes are making a squeaking noise, took to dealer and changed rear brakes.
Consumer states brakes squeak when stopping, consumer was advised that front brakes are needed.
Brake problems; there is a lot of noise when applying brakes. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Vehicle was at the dealership for routine check up, and mechanic told consumer that she needed brakes in front and back. At 15000 miles she needed all new brakes front and rear. At 18000 she needed rear brakes, but front brakes were fine.
While driving on i275 nth I heard what sounded like the noise a flat tire would make.got off motorway to investigate, could find nothing wrong. Got back on only to find the car starting to pull toward the passenger side. Luckily I was near a rest area, pulled off. Only to find smoke pouring from the rear wheel. It had siezed solid. It was taken to a dealer, who fixed the following, drum&bearing cup, spindle, retainer asy wheel, rotor brake sk, cap rear wheel and the ABS sensor. Refused to check other side as that had already(much early been fixed under a recall) while their they did find the cause for the fuel smell inside the vehicle, in circuit 15rl3(gn.rd) @ c-87 terminal was not seated in connector, fuel consumption has improved from 28mpg to 31mpg. Local dealer and ford customer service both told me my concerns with the other rear wheel and the engine due to it's consumption of unburned fuel(not to mention mine)were area's they will not check, even if I feel they are potentially dangerous to myself and any passengers I may have.
I am not please with this car ,me and my wife have brought two other cars from this dealer and this is the first one that has given a lot of grief and sorror,please help me be a continue customer by addressing this problem immediately,and also for future references. Thank you ,sign off---sadden. No safety defect mentioned.
After 400 miles brakes start to squeak, can hear them a mile away. Brakes have been replaced 3 times, last time was 2 weeks ago and there was squeaking agan. Currently, vehicle at repair shop for a fourth brake repair. Consumer fears that brakes may go out at anytime.
Took vehicle to dealer 7 times for brake problems since jan 2001, brakes squeak loudly. Dealer replaced pads and rear drums. Did not remedy situation. *ak the brake problem reoccured, and the consumer states the problem appears to be not fixable. The vehicle was lemon.
Ongoing problem with brake system, it causes steering wheel to shimmy or pedal would go closer to floor intermittently, and cause extended stopping distance. Vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasions and problem still occurring. *ak consumer states the problem is the front disc brakes.
There was a grinding noise coming from brakes. Dealer replaced front brake pads. Also had increased braking distance. While driving about 10 MPH, driver's rear wheel came off with drum still in it.
Problems have not been fixed. I am very concerned that my car is unsafe. The brakes are not dependable and squeak. My car is only 7 months old. I bought the car to feel safe with my 10 month old son. I do not feel safe; and I am becoming very disappointed with the car and service.
Consumer was in an automobile accident, car was towed into dealership where she was advised that tires did not cause accident and there was nothing wrong with the brakes, two weeks later consumer went to another mechanic and was told that tires were bald and there was metal coming out of them, also rotors were cracked and had pieces missing out of them, so rotors and all brake pads had to be replaced.
Brake pads and rotors failed, worn out at less than 13000 miles. Reported burning smell from brakes at 3700 miles. (dealer refused to place repair under warranty)..replaced both front pads and rotors. At 3700 miles bumping..grinding noise noted had to lower sub frame..upper rack assembly tightened ed bolt to rack and streering shaft.
Faulty brakes caused the vehicle to shake while braking. Nlm
Ongoing problem with ABS when engage it causes rear wheels to lock up intermittently & momentarily. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Passenger's side floor keeps filling up with water when it rains or snows. 2. Brakes are making a loud squeaky noise, and causing a longer stopping distance.
Brakes are sqeaking and making knocking noise. Dealership is aware of problem.
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