Sub frame bolts loose from factory, transmision slips, brake rotors warped and replaced 3 times, dlr advised that because this veh is built in germany its a high performance veh and the brakes will not last more than 12,000 miles without having to do a complete brake job, ford has been contacted on several occassions and have repeatdly denied that they have any brake issues with this vehicle.
2000 Ford Focus brakes complaints
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Consumer states the front rotors were replaced due to vibration. *jb
I've had ongoing problems with the whole car and no one will help me. No safety defect listed.
I beg of you recall this car. It will eventually kill somebody and their children. No safety defect listed.
Front brake pads and rotors needed replacement after 30000 miles. There was no indication of wear until grinding sound was heard from the front brakes. By that time rotors could not be repaired, and needed to be replaced.
At 65 to 70 MPH when applying brakes vehicle shakes and makes a grinding noise upon slowing down. Please provide any further information.
While driving 45mph rear brakes failed, had extended stopping distance.
Brake pads have warped at 14000 miles. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer five different times to get brakes fixed, but problem still occurring. Also, extended stopping distance and noise when braking. Contacted dealer.
Many, many problems and defects with this car...all problems have been replaced more than twice and still faulty. No safety defect listed.
I have had to many problems with this car for it to have been bought new in 2000. This problem with the ignition switch is unbelievable. When we talked to the dealership they referred us to a locksmith. The locksmith told us that he knew exactly what the problem was because he had done over 300 of these in the last year or so. When we had a tow truck to come and tow it to the dealer,he told us that he tows 2 or 3 of these cars a day for the same problem. I think it is absolutely upsurd and totally unfair that ford hasn't recalled this part. Also, I had to replace the front rotors and pads on this car dec. 2000, and I am being told that my brakes need to be done again. Something needs to be done about this car. Especially the 2000 model. I have been on the internet and have found a number of other people having the exact same problems and more with this car.
While applying brakes there is a grinding noise coming from driver's side wheel. Dealership is aware of problem.
Front brake rotors and brake pads are completely worn out with low mileage accumulation. Please describe details.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Consumer states that the goodyear tires needed replaced after only 14000 miles, no other specific tire information given.
During normal braking on dry road surface vehicle wheeels would lock up intermittently. On wet road surface wheels wound lock up continually. Vehicle been to dealer on three occasions, but problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
Both front rotors and pads needed to be replaced at 32,000 miles of wear. Dealer has been notified. *ak
When applying brakes they were squeaking , dealer replaced front rotors. Please provide additional information.
Brakes squeak whenever theyare applied. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
I have had 3 sets of brakes,3 sets of tires and my rotors shaved(that helped for about 2 months). Seventy percent of my mileage is interstate driving,therefore,not using the brakes that much.the only way to stop the vibration of the wheels is to replace the rotors, which happens to be wearing out my tires with there 50,000 mile warrenty. In otherwords, the brakes and rotares on this car are of the poorest quality I have ever seen. So much for american pride, I'm going back to my honda!
Consumer took the vehicke in for brake noise and grinding. Dealership claimed brakes wer fine. Once again, consumer took brakes in for grinding noise and dealership informed consumer that the vehilce needed new brakes and rotors.
The consumer reported to the dealer that the gas pedal was sticking but the delaer was unable to duplicate the problem, the throttle body also sticks. Nlm
While driving out of town brakes failed at 1300 miles. Brakes were grinding, and consumer had to replace front brakes/pads and resurface rotors.
A grinding sound from left front wheel would occur when brakes are applied. Vehicle taken to dealer , and informed consumer that rotors and pads needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.
Purchased my car in 2000. My car currently has 51,000 miles on it now. Since that time, I have purchased two brand new sets of tires and have had my car aligned two times.. Ihave also needed my trunk latch replaced and although my brakes have been replaced they continue to squeal. Recently, whilr driving on an interstate mt car sputtered and shut down. I waited two hours at which point it was able to be driven. I took it to ford and they believed I need my fuel pump replaced. This occurred one more time approximately three days later.
Since purchased. On four separate occasions my car has stopped while driving. Here is a brief rundown of additional physical problems Ive had with the car, which include but are not limited to:3 months: the emergency brake went out. The brakes had to be replaced (2 times). The gas gauge stuck on empty (twice). I felt a constant pulsating on the clutch. The dealer told me that all new cars have that for up to 3 months while they get used to new chemicals running through their system. Nearly 2 years later, the pulsating is still there. The car exploded. I parked my car on a hill, with the emergency brake up. Then I heard some clicking and a large boom. I turned around to see sparks and smoke pouring out of my hood, a horrible smell engulfed the neighborhood, and my car (with the emergency brake up) was rolling down a hill towards an intersection. The oil pressure united had to be replaced. There was a problem with the clutch. The car trunk would not open. 6 months: the brakes had to be replaced again. They still squeaked excessively. They still sounded like they were scrapping. I took it back in to a dealership and they told me the 2000 ford focus had a brake problem and there was nothing that could be done about it. Even after replaced, the brakes would take much pressure before coming to a stop and would squeak. The trunk would sometimes not shut. The emergency brake would not always work. The front tire kept going flat. Ford said it was my driving. I paid to have it replaced and the new tire kept going flat. They said the new tire was defective and replaced it and the stem. W/in the first 2 years: on at least 11 occasions the car would not start until turned over a couple of times. The car has low pick up. The check engine light was stuck on. Engine light was stuck on. The gas tank needed a new part. The stick will not always go into reverse. When the heat is on for over 15 or so minutes a heavy burning smell in car. Bearings/shock problem.
Brakes don't hold when applied, almost causing an accident. Unable to stop vehicle. Had part replaced several time. Also, front end shakes and there is a knocking noise under gas pedal.
Consumer states the rear brake pads on the vehicle failed while the consumer was driving, after taking the vehicle into the dealer the dealer noted that the pads had woren out to fast.
Vehicle has been brought to ford dealer 4 times for brake problems. The fist one at 6,000 miles and about every 6,500 miles thereafter. I am so tired of having to have these fixed.
This is the second time the dealer is charging me for the exact same problem. I almost killed myself and my girlfriend on the freeway. The brakes starting making this sudden grinding noise and were no longer effective, I had to use the hand brake and engine brake to get out of it without hitting anybody.
No actual crash. Took car in to service a recall notice for the wiper gear cover, mechanic discovers that the brake pads are worn down to 1 millimeter and the car is too dangerous to drive. He also says they have worn down bc the car is not being driven properly. The vehicle is only a year and a half old and only has 14500 miles on it, its not possible that its not driven properly since it doesn't get driven enough. I've researched this on a site called www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com and there are a number of people having the same problems at about the same mileage. Ford must be installing shoddy brake systes for this to be happening.
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