The tire and the brakes went out and the car stated sliding. After the crash there were bolts that were found on the grass where the crash happened
2001 Ford Focus brakes complaints
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I have had my certified preowned ford focus zx3 for 10 months now. I have run it under normal driving conditions. I started having a a noise coming from the engine compartment and noticed a slight vibration on the steering wheel. I continued to drive it for a week, thinking that it may be a hard spot in the brak pad. I took it to a dealership a week later to have them inspect it, while it was still under new car warranty, and they stated that I needed new pads and rotors, service charge :$10. I checked them myself and noticed that the pads were still at 50%. I replaced the pads and rotors. The noise is still persistent, but the noise, according to ford is normal. I wish there would be an investigation brought forward and a recall for all ford focus trim levels to service brake issues, such as premature wear (states on ordfocusbrakeproblems.com).
Due to a brake booster defect consumer was not able to stop the vehicle until it hit another vehicle. The police did arrive and a police report was issued. There were no injuries.
2001 ford focus serious brake problems. I bought a new 2001 ford focus se in may 2001. About 6 months after purchase I noticed a grinding noise. Ford replaced "cracked brake shoes" on the car and said it was covered under warranty. Its now october 2003, my air conditioning suddenly stopped working. Also my car was again making little squeaking noises when braking. So, I took it to a local ford dealer who told me that at 22,000 miles my car brakes were totally shot, that it was completely unsafe to drive, I needed all new brakes and rotors immediately, and that I should not drive anywhere. There are several websites all with hundreds of other ford focus owners having the same problems. Some brakes are totally failing on cars! Www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com for one with links to several others. This needs to be investigated fast! Thanks in advance for your time!
While driving a grinding noise was heard when depressing the brake pedal. Dealer replaced front brakes and rotors. The problem occurred again ,and the dealer determined that vehicle needed new front wheel bearings.
At any speed when brakes are depressed a grinding noise is heard. Owner has contacted the dealer, cause of failure undetermined at this time.
On 11-12-2001 I purchased a new ford focus at a ford dealership. On 5-13-03, the front wheels began to make a loud grinding noise and the brakes failed to operate normally. The car had only 18411 miles on it and when taken to the dealership where it was purchased, they said the brake pads and rotors were shot and needed to be replaced. I complained that no vehicle brake systems should fail that early at that low mileage but the dealership would not assist me in any way, instead charging me $469.57. The vehicle was not misused and was driven under normal conditions by mature drivers. This year/model ford focus was manufactured poorly and I have read of numerous other complaints about this vehicle. There was a problem when ford built the car and they should be held responsible for correcting the problem.
Brake rotors needed to be turned at 18000 miles and failed at 23,300 miles. At 23,300 miles the rotors were below the minimum thickness requirement. The brake pads, however, showed only minimal wear. The dealer refused to award warranty to the brake components.
The vehicles brakes squeaked frequently. The dealer stated that the front pads needed to be replaced at 37000 miles. The consumer stated it is to early to change pads. Both tires also need to be replaced.
Rear wheel bearings are wearing out on vehicle.*mr the automatic transmission does not shift properly, the consumer discovered the wrong transmission fluid was in the vehicle. The front windshield cracked due to excessive heat. The rear seat latch, the seat fabric and the key ignition failed.*ts the windshield wipers wore out, which were only used about seven times and the rear brakes had to be replaced.
Premature brake pad and rotor replacements on front of ford focus sedan. Brakes replaced at 21,000 miles. I have never had to replace rotors on any car this early. Ford owners of focus have listed this problem hundreds of times. Yet I know of no recall for this problem. Some have had it in less than 10,000 miles. This really needs to be looked into.
I have had "brake issues since day one of owning my 2001 ford focus station wagon. From the very beginning there was moaning sounds when I braked. The salesman & service dept told me "it's because they are new", @ around 13,000 miles they began to make more prominant "moans" I was told that it's "normal". At 16,500 miles severe moaning & grinding, then not being able to stop easily, I brought it in to an independant mechanic , since my bumper to bumper warranty does not cover "normal wear & tear items" such as brakes & I was told I would have to pay a diagnostic fee,also not in my warranty, to determine what the issues are,& this mechanic told me that I was metal to metal, I needed new front rotors & pads, $250.also that the focus has brake problems & was not designed well. Here it is 3 months later & @19,800 miles my back brakes start squealing & screeching loudly, I bring it in again & the shoes are completely worn down & I needed the rotors machined, it was another $135 (which was I bargain since I called the ford dealer & they wanted @$300 for that work). He told me that his shop does all the fleet work for a neighboring enterprise rental car office & the focus' are constantly in there for brakes. I called ford's customer satisfaction line & reported the issue. I am mailing a letter to ford's dispute resolution board & I am hoping that you will help us focus owners with bad brakes get retribution from ford for this faulty system. Thank you
Brakes were applied at 35 MPH, and brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was forced to down shift to first gear to avoid an accident, and come to a stop.
Problem with the 2001 ford focus brakes!!! Many complaints.
Front wheel rotors had to be replaced at 20,598 miles. Brakes were squealing from the time of purchase (new car), but we were told that they would "loosen up" and be okay --- they never did stop squealing..when we inquired about any recall, we were told there were no recalls from the factory where the car was manufactured.
Car is a 2001 focus with 21,000 miles. Upon braking, steering wheel shudders and vibrates. Was told that car needed new rotors as these were warped. No resolution through ford motor company. No car should require brakes and rotors after only 21,000 miles of driving. Car actually started doing this at about 19,000 miles and has staedily worsened.
2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks, cruise control, and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked onto the floorboard of the trunk which was only adjusted(problem repeated), the cruise control worked intermittently(new switch was ordered, the drivers side window squeaked and was fixed, the transmission leaked and was replaced but the service dealer was unable to determine the cause, water leaked in the front passenger side (problem repeated) then the r & l cowl grid was replaced to remedy the problem but didn't, coolant leaked from the upper radiator and the hose clamp was replaced, the trunk did not shut properly and the latch was replaced but did not fix the problem, the vehicle was taken in due to the parts being recalled, the real wheel bearings were replaced, the second recalled part was the pinch bolt torque and battery cable routing which was replaced, and the mechanics found that the brakes had worn out in the front and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken in for warranty repairs on 10 separate occasions and six attempt for the leaks, the problem in the front of the vehicle persisted. In addition, the entire transmission had to be replaced because of several leaks, several circuit and switches have broken down on the cruise control. The consumer was also concerned with the gas mileage which had consistently fallen and did not act as the promoted dealers sticker. The consumer requested a full refund for the purchase price. *scc
Consumer states that since purchasing the vehicle rear brake pads wore out at 8000 miles. Front rotors and pads have been replaced twice. Once at 12000 miles, and 34000 miles. Needs to replace them again.
The dealer changed the front and rear brake 3 times , the rotors. Twice, however the problem continued. Consumer indicated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Multiple problems with vehicle. *ak *cb. The hub cap was loose and fell off, the clock spring was replaced, the turn and brake lights were inoperative, the exhaust system made a loud noise, the dealer replaced the pipe and gasket, the seat belt buckle was replaced, because the seat belt light failed to go out.
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning. Another vehicle jumped in front of the consumer's vehicle, and caused the consumer to hit the vehicle. On two separate occasions, the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle. *ak *cb
I purchased my 2001 ford focus on august 6 2002. In the last year I have had to replace all brakes and now my ignition is stuck. I took the car to my dealership (citrus ford in ontario california) and after spending an extra 1200 on an extrended warranty when I purchased the car, they told me the ignition cylinder was not covered under my warranty. Have they looked at the number of people that are having this problem. I am now spending about 595.00 for a new ignition cylinder. This is a very common problem for all focus owners. Why has there not been a recall or at least an amendment so the warranty will cover the cost.
Purchased the car in october 17th 2002. I drive usually highway to work on a straight road. My brakes squealed frequently. Changed brake pads and rotors at 19700 miles at the inspections. They started to squeal noisely again 31500 miles. There is always dust in the front wheels. Probably next year, I need to replace them around 38-39 thousand for the second time.
Consumer had a front collision and neither of the air bags deployed. Dealer notified. *ak vehicle's engine stalled causing steering and brake failure causing a collision into the side of a mountain. Air bag equipment failed to deploy on impact.
While driving t at normal speed, vehicle caught on fire, causing brakes and steering to fail, resulting in a front collision. Dealer notified.
Consumer states vehicle has problem with pads & rotors, dealer notified. Please provide further information,
Violent shaking of stearing wheel when breaking due to warping of break roters. Roters were replaced at 5000, 11,000, 20,000 miles and recently turnrd at 31,00 miles. The rate of failure of the roters is unacceptable and a hazzard.
While applying the brakes there was a squeaking noise coming from the front/rear of the vehicle. The pedal had gone down and made a squeak noise. *ak the front end bounced and vibrated due to the pinch bolt that retained the steering knuckled to the lower ball joint. (may not have the proper torque) there was a problem with the front end and rear. The wheel was replaced, the flat tire was balanced and the beam worked okay. The vehicle made noise when released from park mode, stop, and was intermittent. (has been adjust 3-4 times but would go back to the same thing) *scc
Car has many issues in regards to the braking system. Car has been to the shop on more than 10 occasions. The front brakes have been replaced 2 times in 3 months. Finally I was told my master cylinder was bad. It apperently was replaced, when I drove the car after this repair my brakes 'went to the floor' I alsmost rammed into another car. The brakes are completley messed up and a safety danger. I was told by brian the service advisor at titus-will ford that my brakes are safe, however he would not back it in writing. This shop refused to service my vehicle in regards to this issue according to them nothing is wrong. So beware in tacoma, I have unsafe brakes. I have been in contact with ford and they are useless also.
Engine stalls and power loss and brakes not responding resulted in rear end collision with another vehicle.
I have 22,000 miles on my 2001 ford focus, I have just been informed that I need to replace the brakes and rotors. That's ridiculous for such low miles. After a little research, I see that there is a class action lawsuit against ford. The lawsuit is for exactly my problem.
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