Transmission is sticky while shifting into 2nd gear with clutch fully engaged. The brake pedal intermittantly gets very hard giving reduced braking action.
2000 Ford Focus brakes complaints
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In to dealer three times, they say it's normal yet ford has 7 s/b's out for this problem. No safety defect.
Cruise control servo routes brake light system which causes no brake lights when servo failed. Risk unknown to driver until notified by dealer.
Vehicle experiences problems with brakes, the front rotors, front brake pads, and rear shoes have been replaced due to vibration when brakes applied.
When applying brakes there is noise. Dealer has had vehicle for repair, but cannot remedy problem.
While traveling at 40 MPH and when depressing brake pedal, pedal would not travel to floorboard, causing consumer to run off road. Please provide further information.
I have had 6 recalls on this car since my purchase date of dec 11, 1999. Also I took my car to have the brakes checked on dec 07, 2000 and I was told I would be called when the parts to fix my brakes became available. Today is 02-05-01 and I have not received a call yet. I am not pleased with this car and I would like to be released from my lease. I can not afford to keep taking off work or changing my schedule because this car keeps being recalled. Thank you.
Brakes make a squealing noise when trying to come to a complete stop. When contacting a dealer , dealer changed otors/drums, and pads.
Car stalls repeatedly, and brakes whine loudly. We have had the car in the service center a total of 14 days on four separate occasions with no resolution. Ford tells us that they can not find the problem and we should continue to service the car untill further notice. I am very upset at ford as a company, they are not standing behind their product, and they are endangering the lives of my family members. I at no time feel safe driving this car, it shakes, squeaks, and most importantly stalls at any given time while driving down the road. I have records for all service repairs and documented proof that they attempted to fix the identical problem to no avail. I have already taken further legal action against ford, but I hope this complaint will help me in my legal battle.
When applying brakes consumer will hear a loud noise that hurts driver's ears. Also, consumer feels brake pedal will become stuck. Ford is aware of defect, but has no solution.
Rear brakes seem to be grabbing and squeaking and vibrating.
While trying to stop at a stop sign brake pedal went to floor. Also, trunk latch did not work properly.
While driving fuel tank will show that it is empty when, in reality, tank is full. Also, a problem with brake system. Brakes will not activate on time to stop vehicle.
Ignition switch went out, causing vehicle not to start. Dealer has been contacted. *ak brakes also failed, consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for soft brakes, however dealer found no problems and one month later brake failure occured.
These are the probelems with my car. It is only 8 months old, yet this car has had repeated problems. The first major problem is with the brakes. They continually squeak and I was told by ford that it was due to a safety issue. The brakes and pads were replaced yet the problem has continued since. I have also made numerous complaints and had the breaks deglazed and serviced many times only to have the problems continue. The next problem is with the ventalation. The engine strongly smells of burning oil/fuel. This problem was checked and fixed three times, but this problem also continues. The smell is so strong inside the car that passengers now refuse to ride in the vehicle. The smell is also very strong from out side the car. The third problem with the vehicle is with the driver's side door. The lock and latch are very tight and are some times imbossible to turn or open without exessive force. The door hinges are also stiff. This is a lot of friction in the hinges making lots of noise and not allowing the door to move smothley. The last problem I am reporting is with the suspension. This problem has been fixed more than 5 times and it is still a very big problem. New parts have been put in and the squeaking and humming is still very loud. There are also loud clanking noises coming from the suspension.
When driving and using brakes vehicle makes a squeaking noise, took to dealer and they said it was normal. Metal that brakes are made of causes brakes to make this type of noise.
Consumer recieved 2 recalls, 00v‑303 (hub retaining nut) and 00v‑218 (fmvss 201 interior head impact requirements) and is very upset, disheartened and frustrated by these notices because he has to take off work to have them repaired. Nlm
Contacted ford still no progress look my car is new the but brake squeak so loud it drives me crazy I know my issue is not big of deal compared to other issues, its just not fair that ford does not give a damm.
When brake pedal is applied brakes make a screeching sound that dose'nt stop until vehicle comes to a complete stop. Dealer has been copntacted.
When brakes are applied, they make a very loud continuous squealing noise until the car comes to a complete stop. Every single time the brakes are applied they make this noise. At first it started out as an occasional low squeaking noise during august 2000. Then it continued to get worse. I took the car to bob davidson ford in baltimore maryland and they told me that a lot of ford focus owners were complaining about the brakes. They said nothing could be done and that the engineers at ford were looking into the problem. Then I took the car to tysons ford in vienna virginia. They said that it was the brake dust causing the problem with the brakes. They charged me $37.00 to clean the brakes. As I drove out of the parking lot, I applied the brakes and they still made the noise. So, I called tysons ford back and they told me that nothing could be done about the brakes but if I wanted them to take another look at the car they would have to charge me again. In the meantime, the brakes are getting worse. Then I took the car back to the dealer where I purchased the car (stokes-craven ford/raceway ford in darlington south carolina). They checked the brakes and told me that they turned the rotors. So I picked the car up. The brakes still made the noise. So, I called this dealer back and they said to bring it back. So, the brakes are getting worse and no one can't seem to solve the problem.
Rear drum brakes make squeaking sound when applied. Front disk brakes make metal on metal grinding sound when applied. Dealer did brake inspection and said all focus cars make this sound and they cannot fix or replace brake linings or disk material until a recall is declared. It is unnerving to drive a new vehicle with potential for brake problems.
Brakes continue to make noise when coming to a stop under 30 MPH, problem does not appear to happen in show room test drive and has been attempted to be fixed over 3 times, vehicle also experiencing disc slipage in wet weather. Nlm
Brakes do not work and driver uses his clutch to slowdown vehicle. Also, front brake drums, and front shocks broke/ vehicle stalls unexpectedly, and the cv axle broke. Dealer cannot determine cause any of these problems. Please provide further information.
While applying brakes vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision. Dealer is inspecting vehicle.
While driving about 30 MPH and when stepping on brake pedal to slow speed down, brakes did not work, causing consumer to hit guardrail. Vehicle was towed away, and dealer couldn't explain what happened.
Recall 00v303000/ manufacturer's recall 00s31 vehicle has made squeaking noises since purchased. Consumer thought it was because it was new. Dealer inspected vehicle, and braking system would have to be repaired. Recall only covered rear brakes & not front.
While driving vehicle on highway & had proceeded to slow down, pedal went to floor. Vehicle failed to slow down or stop. Had to downshift to slow down. Pumped brakes twice before stopping. Second time was slowing down & had no brakes. Used emergency brakes to stop. Third time had same problem with brakes only, another vehicle stopped focus. Also, transmission would slip when shifting & would make squeaking & clicking noises.
Vehicle rolls with the e-brake correctly applied. Had the dealer check it 3 times with no results. Brake wont hold in reverse and forward on any incline. Vehicle could roll away and cause injury to people or property
Brakes continually emit high-frequency squeal. Returned to dealer on 4 occasions. Only resolution provided was to lube caliper pads; this did not eliminate problem. Contacting ford motor co. To no satisfaction. Was told by dealer that the sound occurs due to hardness of brake pads. If softer pads were used, wear life would be decreased. Review other complaints on this website and found approximately 15 others of a similar nature. Would like to know if this could be potential hazard (beisdes going deaf from decible level). Why ford won't repair this problem? Car is satisfactory otherwise, except I feel it should get better gas mileage for a 4 cylinder vehicle.
Rear brakes would make squealing noises when stopping. Three different times fuel guage failed to register correct fuel. If air conditioner was on, a cloud came out of vents. Also, tape deck had an electrical short/ vehicle would vibrate while it was idling., and engine revved on its own . Vehicle felt like it was slipping into neutral.
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