2001 Ford Focus: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Brakes · NY

Dt: the contact had to replace the brake pads, calipers and rotors at 30,000 miles in october 2003. Then at 47,000 miles on july 29. 2005. The brake pads wore out and the rotors rusted and pitted. The service dealer stated this was normal. The consumer has contacted the manufacturer. *ak

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Fuel system · 24,156 miles · WA

Fuel system-stall out at freeway speeds-and at any long right hand turns-contacted dealer/out of warranty,to many miles to consider. Brakes-rotors and pads worn out at 24,000miles-dealer stated maintenance issue,normal for the ford focus- they directed me to call ford motor co.to complain...

Filed Nov 29, 2003 · Brakes · 35,800 miles · IN

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).

Filed May 14, 2003 · Tires · MA

All four tires lost air. The consumer had to constantly put air in the tires, which also caused premature wear.

Filed Feb 27, 2003 · Brakes · 15,500 miles · CA

Front disc brake pads are worn and must be replaced after 15,000 miles. Ford dealer claims the premature wear is normal and not covered by warranty. The vehicle is driven gently in a combination of city and open road driving, without any unusual braking requirements. We live near some mountains, but this vehicle is almost never driven in the mountains. There have been no unusual events that might have damaged the brakes. Therefore the pad and/or rotor are defective in design or manufacturer. There is no way that total wear of the brakes should occur in only 15,000 miles of normal driving.

Filed Feb 20, 2003 · Brakes · 23,400 miles · CO

Front brakes and rotor with premature wear

Filed Feb 5, 2003 · Brakes · 5,001 miles · CA

Brake pads and rotors wearing at an unusual speed. (model-zx3) scc

Filed Jan 30, 2002 · Brakes · PA

There is premature wear of front brake pads and rotors. Dealer has replaced brake pads and rotors. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jan 2, 2002 · Brakes · TX

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.