Fuel pump was replaced twice from january to june sterring wheel and car shake while stopping and driving at 50 MPH or above brakes have been checked 3 times finally had replaced and rotors, no change in performance
2002 Ford Focus brakes complaints
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Front brake pads and rotors had to be replaced after only 20,000 miles of driving. The mechanic told me that this is a common problem with all the focus's he has seen.
I bought my 2002 fordfocus in august 2002 from universal ford dealership in long island city, new york. About one month later of having the focus my brakes started squealing. My new car only felt and drove like a new car for one month. I took back the car for service and they told me the car is normal. I recently changed my brake pads and had my rotors checked out and still am having brakes squealing.
My focus has only 30,000 miles and the brakes have been serviced four times for the same reason. I have had to replace my brake pads and rotors do to the excessive warping and wearing. Fixed numerous times, and the problem persists. Dealership informed me that this is a major issue with the focus, but no recall has been made to notify the problem. I guess ford is waiting for a few fatalities before addressing the issue. Sad but true. Welcome to corporate america!
While driving applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor and there were no brakes. As result, consumer's vehicle collided with a guard rail. Dealer could not duplicate or correct the problem.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer because noise was heard coming from the front brakes. The dealer replaced the front brakes. *ak the brake problem continued. The radio had no bass and after the vehicle was shut off the radio would turn back on. *scc
I am the original owner of a 2002 focus se. April 2003, I passed ny state inspection w/o any problems. August 2003 I bring my car in for an oil change and I am told that both front and rear brake pads need to be replaced asap b/c they are all the way down to the rotor. There were no warning sounds coming from the brakes. The dealer also tells me it will cost me $600.00 to repair! I called ford in detroit and they told me that it was a high price, but they don't control dealer's prices. They also tell me that there is no reported problems w/the brakes, so it must be me. I do not brake hard. The mileage on the car has been through soft driving. I took it to a local car repair who told me not only do I need front/back brakes, but that cars aren't designed to wear brakes down at the same rate. At this shop it cost me $325. I joined the class action suit w/ fordfocusbrakeproblems.com .
The front brake rotors were warped. Dealership notified of the problem, but the problem has not been resolved.
I have a 2002 ford focus zx5 4 dr hatchback my problems started on 7/21/03 when my brakes lights, headlights, turn signal and radio stopped working. I took it into the dealership and it was repaired however now the radio will no longer response to me turning the vol. Up or down as well as I only only set the time on military time. Now on 9/7 my brakes have started to grind. On 9/11 my car now vibrates when I accerate at 60 MPH +. In the past week I have also noticed that my car will accellerate and hesitate when in motion. In the last three months my gas mileage has slowly declined as well. I am taking it into the dealership tonight - but thought I need to report. Seems there are many others like me.
I have a 2002 ford focus se w/ 5 speed manual transmission and cruise control plus other options. On date listed, I was traveling at 65 MPH on a 4 lane hwy approaching a traffic light. The car was in 5th gear w/ the cruise control on. Upon touching the brake pedal to turn off the cruise control and begin braking, neither event happened. I tried 3x to get the cruise control to turn off by pressing the brake pedal hard. It failed all three times. By then, I was rapidly approaching a group of cars in both northbound lanes of ga hwy 365 completely standing still waiting for the light to change. In response to a runaway car, I attempted to drive off the right shoulder of the road; however, the car immediately in front of me did the same. I struck her car on the right side with the left side of my 2002 ford focus se. My passenger reached over & turned the ignition switch to off. I was able then to brake the car to a stop a few feet from a concrete culvert. The left front wheel of my car was folded approximately 45 degree angle and the entire front end was down on the ground. The left front tire had blown out. Neither car was driveable. This is the second time this car has failed on turning off the cruise control when the brake pedal was applied. Further, the brake wear indicator had begun squeling recently. The car had 13040 miles on it at the time of the accident. It was purchased one year earlier. Willard ferguson
2002 ford focus has failure of front brake calipers, needs replacing of rotors, pads and calipers under warranty but dealer refuses to agree to this estimate by master brake. Dealer says I only need pads and rotors machined. Car only has 14,692 miles on it.
To my focus in to service jan 2003 for squeaking brakes, rotors were warped, brake squeaking said to be "normal". They machine straightened the rotors and said ford engineering looking into squeaks. Aug. 2003 take focus in for loud vibrating sound. Brakes and rotors completely shot. $440 to fix. 13700 miles on car.
Consumer states when starting the vehicle in the morning, the brakes would not work.
At 14053 miles, the rotors on my 2002 ford focus had to be remachined, now at 20k miles, I have to have the same brake problem fixed again. Obviously the rotors are either substandard or defective and or there is a larger problem, master cylinder etc. Also the rear brakes tend to lock up periodically.1st incident-jan 03.
Consumer states that brake rotors are wearing out, and when applying the brakes, vehicle will have a heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
Brake pads are warped and wear out in a short period of time.every 20,000 miles had to replace them.
I bought my 19 year old daughter a new focus because I felt new cars were safer and more reliable. Today, she was involved in an accident. She has had ongoing problems with the brakes making noise and not being responsive. On her way to have them looked at again, she made a left onto a major road and the traffic in front of her was at a dead stop. It was the rav 4 in front of her, not her brakes, that stopped her car dead. Thankfully, no one was hurt. To add insult to injury, the airbag I felt would protect her did not deploy. How many complaints have to be submitted before things get addressed by a manufacturer? To think I bought my only daughter a car with unreliable brakes and airbags that don't work. Unfortunately, like a lot of other consumers, we found this out the hard way.
While driving a grinding noise was heard. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that brake rotors and pads had to be replaced.
I purchased a 2002 ford focus se. At 10,956 miles I had to replace the front brakes. I was billed 256.06 for this repair. I also had a water leak that occurred on the front passenger side. The leak was fixed. The problem was said to be the pollen filter. The center console was loose, that was also fixed asap. And lastly the fuel economy is far from what ford claims it to be. Please visit www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com for more info.
Brake rotors are wearing out. When applying the brakes vehicle will have heavy vibration and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.
2002 ford focus, only 15000 miles. $500 for brake job because rotors were shot. Mechanic says common problem with focus.
Brakes are completely ruined along with rotors in 11,000 miles. Completely unthinkable. Dealer says they have noticed a problem but no one is willing to do anything. I am very unhappy.
While driving the at 45mph the gas and brake pedal locked up for five minutes. Pulling the vehicle out of the road. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Ts
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes they can hear a loud noise and the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer has repair vehicle on several occasions. Dealer notified ts
Consumer states that when applying the brakes in a sudden stop vehicle steering wheel locked up, which resulted in an accident. Please provide any further information. Mr
Consumer states that the brake rotors have gone out at 8,000 miles, in may the consumer had the rotors replaced then in july the same problem occured and finally on the 21-sep-2002 the consumer had to take the vehicle in again to have the rotors replaced. The dealer cannot find the problem.
Water pump went out and loosened which caused fan to hit it continuously. Noise in brake pedal, reported 3 times, dealer has no idea what it is. It has gotten louder. They hear it but don't know what it is
Vehicle experienced problems with the brakes, there was a crash in which one person was injured, consumer no longer owns this vehicle.
When applying brakes at 40-55 MPH there is a loud grinding sound and pedal feels spongy. Dealer refuses to do anything about it. Please provide additional information.
Consumer applied both brakes and clutch at 70 MPH, and vehicle did not slow down. This has happened 3 times. Pedals were too close together.
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