Replacement of both driver and passenger side brake rotors and brake pads at low milage. Symptoms such as brake squeal and steering wheel shimmy when applying brakes at highway speeds due to rotor warpage with less than 5,000 miles on the car. One week after repairs the same problems are once again present.
2001 Ford Focus brakes complaints
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This car has been taken back for brake failues multiple times. Each time the dealer informs me that a switch has failed and my brakes are just fine. I have blown through lights going 45+ miles an hour. The dealer has failed to even inspect the brake system for any failures.
Brake system is again failing. Private shop told me that the whole system is failing.
Brakes make noise when brakes are apply.afreind of my has the same kind of car took it back to his dealer medford ford in medford nj.they told him there was a silent recall on the brake system ,and on the rear spindels that hold the back brake drums on.the nut that holds brake drum on can back off an drums an wheel assembly can fall off. His car was repair& he told me about the problem,and said all dealers know about this silent recall I have been to two other dealers near my home an neither one knows about the problem they said if it not on recall they will not fix.was wondering if you heard anything about this problem.
When I bought the car they said they programmed the aut. Door locks. There were none. I was told to take or leave it. The door clip is broken, tapes are chewed, brake lights failed on hwy.,complained of brakes @5k miles - down to rotor -they said it will be every 15k miles. "not our prolem." this car is a dangerous lemon. I don't want to die! Fan belt is loose/needs reeplacement. My warranty is up soon. I wanted what I paid for -safety, and have a "death trap". Ford says "we cannot lose any money" to me. I informedd my insurance company because I am afraid, and do not wish to be blamed for ford's poor quality workmanship. Exact dates can be found. *ak (tiresize: 185/65r14) (tiresize: 185/65r14)
Anti-lock braking system works on a intermittent basis. Dealer has been contacted, but has been unable to remedy problem. Please provide further details.
Emergency brake will not work, button on handle stays in, does not engage brake. First dealer simply popped button out. This did not remedy problem, it happened again after that. Consumer has appointment with another dealer at this time.
Some of the brake components are covered in rust, dealer stated that this is a common problem due to a protectant not being used during manufacturing, rust is very severe and alxes are beginning to rust, consumer is very concerned, dealer will not make repairs unless consumer pays for costs or until a recall is issued.
Noise in left front. Pedal pulsation. Dealer turned rotors. Noise didn't leave, pulsation did. 3k miles noise still there, pedal pulsation again. Replaced rotors. Noise didn't stop, pulsation did. 4.9k miles noise and pulsation, dealer replaced rotors and left caliper. Both stopped. Add'l 200 miles, noise began. 6.7k miles pulsation is back. Dealer says problem not with car but will investigate.
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