The vehicle is in need of front and back brakes. The brakes are noisy and consumer feels that this is premature. *jg *jb
2001 Ford Focus brakes complaints
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I own a 2001 ford focus zx3. I have put 17,100 miles on it since its purchase in may, 2001. At the last service, just before christmas of 2002, the ford mechanic at price ford in millington, tn. Stated that my front brakes & rotors would have to be replaced soon. There is no way on earth this amount of wear and tear can occur on a car with only 17,100 miles! I have owned 9 automobiles in my life and I have never heard of brakes wearing out in under 20,000 miles! This must be a defect, or engineering mistake with ford's brakes! I initially thought the mechanic was high or something because there's no way the brakes can be worn out, but I have nearly wrecked 3 times since then due specifically to the brakes having no affect on the speed of the car. I'm looking at a minimum of $400 to get new rotors and pads and labor to install the new parts. This is crazy! You need to investigate this to see why me and many others are experiencing these issues!
The front brake pads wore out with only 11000 miles on the car. Unacceptable for a new car. Dt
Consumer stated the battery light indicator illuminated, just as stated under recall#02v288000, however dealer would not repair because the VIN was not included. Ts. Consumer stated the dealer did fix the battery indicator problem at no charge, also the brakes and rotors was replaced.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the brake pads are rubbing causing extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Dealer replace numerous of times before. Ts
Tired of going to dealer for warranty work on brakes on new car. Dt
Consumer state while traveling when applying the brakes vehicle started acceleration at high speed consumer had to apply force to brake pedal to stop vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the brake having to be replaced every two months dealer was contacted and stated that is the way the vehicle is made. Ts
Brakes have failed to stop the car, they didn't lock, and I don't have ABS. Radio loses power intermittently. Then clears up and is good for a while. Had incidences of car jerking/stuttering when coasting at surface street speeds has happened three times. Have taken car to dealership and told nothing wrong. Deal with jones west ford, bought car from internet auto sales. Dt
Car was turning right while leaving wal-mart parking lot onto 4 lane highway when steering and brakes failed. Front left wheel had turned sideways in wheel and the brake line was broken. Driver was unable to control vehicle and it crossed highway and came to stop on raised concrete median. Damage to the under carriage of vehicle was significant. Dt
Consumer states while driving 50 MPH the brakes failed causing the driver to press the brakes real hard causing the air bag to depoy and had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Mr
On nov 6th 2002, I had the ford focus inspected at a new york state inspection center to meet state inspection. No problems were detected at that time in the operations or consistion of the brake system. On nov. 11th returning from a 500 mile trip the brake sysytems failed with total loss of front brakes and a sever grinding in the front drivers wheel. Upon inspection the rotor was severly damaged resulting in brake failure. I called the new york state inspector concerning the problem and was told that the brakes were in spec. On nov. The 6th, 2002. I can only assumed that I experianced a total brake failure due to poor quality of materials used in the brake system of the ford focus. Dt
When applying brake vehicle veers sharply to the left. This causes the rear driver side tire to wear prematurely, tire was replaced twice. Dealer found no problem. Mr
While at a stop with foot on the brake, consumer stated that brake pedal suddenly went to the floor and the consumers vehicle hit another vehicle. Upon inspection the consumer noticed that brake fluid was all over the ground. *ts
While driving vehicle the brakes squeak very bad. Took to the dealer several time for repairs, the brakes have been replace and now the same problem occurs. Please provide any further information. Mr
I originally took the car in back in october but they found no cause for the noise the brakes were making at the time. No repairs were done then. Dt
The front brake rotors have worn excessively along with pads with low mileage . Nlm
Brakes worn out at 140000 miles. This is ridiculous! Ts
Consumer states there is a vibration in vehicle and steering wheel at speeds over 55 MPH. Vehicle sways back and forth, also vibration when braking. Dealer has replaced and balanced tires. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 6 times could not remedy problem.*akthe spindal was stripped affecting brakes and causing vibration and pulsation. It was stated that the spindal appeared to be defective from the manufacturer. The engine stalls.
2001 ford focus w/just over 13000 miles I am told by ford repair in antioch, ca I need new rotors, shoes, etc...I initially reported concerns about brake noise, wear when I first purchased but I was told was all normal stuff! It is not, they have defective parts & too many people having problems!
Steering wheel vibrates violently when applying brakes at more than 55mph. Took to dealer when car had 10k miles on it. Dealer replaced front pads and machined rotors. I asked dealer why were the rotors not replaced, was told the rotors were fine. Problem started again about 3 months later (at 16k miles) was not able to take car to dealer until august. Car now has 22k miles. Dealer advised that warranty will not cover, probably rotors are warped. Explained to dealer that rotors should have been replaced at the same time the pads were replaced and dealer insisted that the rotors were fine. Submitted this same info to a law firm in california that has class action lawsuit in progress against ford for faulty brakes and/or inferior materials used.
When braking there is a grinding noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was normal wear and tear. Please provide any further information.
Front brakes do not work properly. Also extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer.
My brakes started grinding at 25000 miles and I needed new pads and rotors, this shouldn't happen to a car with that low of a mileage, I had a ford escort which I would still drive had I not been rearended that I never needed to replace the brakes on and it had 140,000 miles when I was hit. The brakes started grinding and after taking it to the dealer, they needed to replace both front rotors as well as the brake pads. I also have had problems with the firestone tires the vehicle was sold with, they were so uneven and warped that they caused the entire car to shake about a month after I bought it that started. It really is ridicouous, I pay more for reparis in a month than I do for a car payment.
Dealer and ford did nothing to try to correct the various problems I have had with the front brakes, and I have had to replace them at my own expense.
Apple ford service department inspected my brakes and told me that the rear brake rotors were shot and needed to be replaced. The service department also told me all the brake pads, front and rear, had to be replaced. I have never had a new car whose rear brake rotors failed and needed to be replaced. My focus was less than 2,000 miles out of warranty and ford motor co. Refused to help with the bill, $643.00.
Felt steering wheel vibration at start of braking around 45mph. This started occurring around 9,000 miles. At 15,000 miles car was taken to dealer for service. Dealer inspection concluded that the brake pads & rotors needed replacment. From what I understand rotors should not be worn at 15,000 miles.
When brakes were applied at unknown speed pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a collision. No injuries, damage to vehicle unknown at this time.
After only 15000 miles brakes are squeaking, and there is extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer.
Brakes will make squeaking noises when applying brakes. Also, there is extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer.
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