Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes they can hear a loud noise and the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer has repair vehicle on several occasions. Dealer notified. Ph
2000 Ford Focus brakes complaints
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The brake lug bolts are under sized, consumer states' the wheel may fall off. Please provide any further information. Ts
When applying the brakes, consumer states' there a wierd noise. Took to ford, and ford says its normal. Consumer noticed black dust collecting on pads. Took to dealer and they replaced rotors, pads, and brakes. Next consumer states' while applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to come to a safe stop. Consumer states ford is not correcting the problem. Please describe further. Ts
When applying the brakes, consumer states' the brakes make a gringing noise and a squeaking noise, like the brake pads are rubbing on wheels. The vehicles brakes have been changed three times and the noise keep returning. Cause is unknown. Please describe further. Ts
Consumer noticed excessive usage front brake every 10000 miles. Dealer has replaced pad and rotors. Please provide further information.. Ts
Consumer noticed excessive front brake every 10000 miles. Dealer have replaced pad and rotors. Please provide further information.. Ts
Front brake pad and rotor out at 19,000, ford will not fix this common problem. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis******769767
Consumer noticed excessive brake consuming every 10000 miles, dealer has replace three time the front and rear pads and rotors. Please provide further information. Mr
The consumer called complaining about problems with the brakes. The brakes experienced wear due to faulty rotors and pads. The manufacturer was contacted but refused to reimburse the consumer. *mr *scc
Consumer noticed, when aplying the brake will squealing and moaning. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer states, the rotors and brakes pad worn excessively. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle just last month the cable and motor in the rear passenger side door window burned up and now will cost over $600. To fix I can not get the front rack & pinion fixed because it will cost $1800.00. The transmission is going out now it slips out of gear sometimes not at all. I just got the brakes repaired for the third time in may and they are again squeaking. I have all of my receipts for work done to this car. I am now having to put power steering fluid in once or twice a week. The automatic locks on the doors lock and unlock all the time, and the electric instruments turn off by themselves. (radio) the driving lights go out at times and will not come back on. Please help me, I am a single mother and have complained to courtesy ford they want to charge me diagnostic $90.00 for each item I am complaining about and then the amount it will take to fix all of the things wrong. This vehicle I just recently found out has had six different owners before me and one was rental car company. I do not know who the rest of them were. Courtesy ford had said there was only one owner. They will not listen to me and now the focus' have a front suspension recall that may have been the problem the whole time with the brakes and the tire replacements and the power steering problems.!!! Please help me. Dt
Consumer was advised that both front brake rotors were grooved and had to be replaced. The tech was unable to explain or identify the cause of the defect.
The rotor are warp every 3,000 to 4000 miles and also the vehicle steering wheel vibrates. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
Consumer states of having problems with the brakes and the rotors dealer was contacted. Mr
Brakes squeal when applied, there is intermittant extended braking distance. Dealer replaced front and rear rotors, drums and pads. Did not remedy the problem. Ts
I sent a form in yesterday but did not have the VIN number. This car is in the shop right now. Mr
This car has more recalls than I ever seen. The air bags deployed and gave me second degree burns. The brakes are shot and I have to pay for repairs even though I only have 29,940 miles. The keyless entry does not work even though its been fixed 2 times the ignition locked up and they change it the air conditioner leaks but they say its fine. Mr
My son had a wheel stuck on the curb of our driveway. He opened the door and, with his foot on the brake, looked out to see the position of the wheel. The brakes failed and the car rolled down the driveway hill, hopped the curb, crossed the street, went over an embankment and landed with the rear end of the car against a tree. The car was totaled. When ford was contacted they said they had not received any other complaints about brakes on the focus. Our mechanic spoke to an associate with ford who will deny speaking to him. The ford associate said they are aware of a problem with the brakes failing, they just don't know how to fix it so they can't issue a recall. It seems this ball belongs in your court! Our car was totaled, our son suffered only minor injuries; the next person may not be so lucky. Mr
Consumer brakes do not function properly if applied at speeds of 40 MPH or over. Vehicle will not slow down or stop unless brakes are applied with extreme force. Consumer has had to replace pads every 3 months. Mr
Consumer states that when driving the ABS light comes on and stays on. Had vehicle serviced. They cleaned the wheel senor twice, and problem still reoccurs. Consumer afraid that ABS will not work when needed. Mr
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After 3,000 or 4,000 miles brakes start jumping. Need chanche disc(l,r)serviced. Reported they said need to send to machine shop. Mr
Consumer states while driving 45mph had extended stopping and heard a grinding noise. Nlm
The vehicle would not go into gear intermittently. On 01/16/01 the boot around the shifter was torn and the dealer had ordered a new replacement boot cover.
7/00- tape was stuck in stereo, had to replace stereo. 3/01- had to replace front brack pads at 11000 miles. 11/01- ignition locked on vehicle. Had to replace ignition. 3/02- transmission was neutralizing when driving. Had to replace transmission. 5/02- car was stalling. Ford unable to detect problem. 9/02- car was not accelerating and stalling suddenly- had to replace fuel pump. 9/02- had to replace front brake pads and back brake shoes at 34000 miles.
There was noise in the front and cargo area of the vehicle, the trunk did not close easily, the doors and the brakes squeaked. Scc
Brakes squeaked badly since the day purchased. Contacted dealership they said they were new and it would eventually stop. About 3 months later I had to take the vehicle in for a recall and told the dealership about the brakes. They told they were aware of a problem because of the number of complaints, but were anticipating a recall. Now I have to have my front pads and rotors replaced. The mechanic told me he too was aware of a number of vehicles like mine that were being serviced for the same problem. I cnatcted the customer service dept. At ford and told me until an official recall was implemeted they could do nothing.
Multiple problems: replaced cd player once, three brake jobs, multiple trunk latch repairs, replaced transmission at 40000, 3 recalls, ignition switch locked up. The 2000 focus is clearly a lemon!
Excessive wear on front brakes. Consumer did all highway driving, and had to replace rotors at 30000 miles.
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