Problems with 2000 Ford Focus SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Brakes have been serviced by the dealership numberous times. however, while traveling approximately 25 mph consumer applied brakes which temporarily slowed down vehicle to an unknown speed. then, brake pedal went to the floor, and brake system failed. vehicle crashed into another vehicle, causing front end damage. also, driver sustained neck/ head injuries/ cracked ribs, and dislocated shoulder. in addition, both frontal air bags failed to deploy, but speed of impact was unknown. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak

I replaced the whole braking system, pads,rotors,drums and shoes in less than 10,000 miles, again in less than a year and in nov. 2001 shoes were replaced and need new rotors and pads on front again for the third time in less than 2 1/2 years! please go to www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com you will see this is a reaccuring problem and a malfunction of ford.*ak

Master cylinder is bleeding. manufacturer notified and informed dealer that they are aware of the problem from other vehicles. parts delayed because they were being adjusted by ford. vehicle repaired. *ak *ml

Windshield had cracked and was replaced, approximately one month later the windshield cracked again in the exact same spot, nothing had hit the windshield on either times that it had cracked. air conditioner drains inside the car to the drivers side floor. brakes squeak, dealer replaced rear brake shoes, however noise is still there. steering wheel was peeling, dealer replaced it. vehicle will not start at times, dealer reprogrammed the pcm and replaced the fuel pump. transmission slips into neutral while driving, it will not shift into reverse until after about 10 seconds, dealer has replaced the mlp sensor and transmission range sensor to attempt to correct problem yet it still continues, transmission lines leaking and dealer replaced lines. noise coming from under the hood. hood rattled, dealer adjusted and lubed the hood stops. engine races at times, vehicle hesitates and feels like it is going to stall. *slc

Contacted ford still no progress look my car is new the but brake squeak so loud it drives me crazy i know my issue is not big of deal compared to other issues, its just not fair that ford does not give a damm. *ak

Brakes to this date continue to be a problem; grinding, squeeling, etc; cruise control sticks, airconditioner leaks, sometimes ignition switch turns sometimes not, car vibrates excessively, car speeds up and slows down on its own, and stalls occassionally...received recall on rear drum axle but nothing from ford on anything else. i do not feel safe in this vehicle.

The door panel failed. nlm

Rear drum brake squeal, dealer replaced shoes within two days squeal worse than original. dealer called ford tech hotline was advised "concern is under investigation by engineering" dealer then sanded drums and shoes, problem returned again within two days. *ak

Rear and front brakes are making a squeaking noise, took to dealer and changed rear brakes.*ak

Brakes started squeaking loudly and constantly every time you come to a stop. have brought the car into the elmwood park, nj dealership and they have checked it twice and said this is to be expected. have read ford's disclaimer about brake noise given to me after i purchased the car (and after i complained of the problem once it started after the car had been broken in), and it mentions "occasional" brake noise. this noise is constant! i told the fordcompany and dealership that i feel there is something wrong with these brakes. they should not be making this kind of noise all the time and the noise is only getting worse! the dealership (elmwood park, nj) has told me they will not check the brakes again under warranty and will charge me if i ask them to check them again (they checked them at 2000 miles and then again at 8000 miles). the ford motor company has failed to answer my requests verbally and a second time put into writing to speak to a supervisor about this matter. i do not feel safe in this car! *ak

I bought the car in june of 2000 since this time the car has had a number of recalls on the car. i feel that the people that bought the 2000 model of this car should not be liable to pay the amount the contact was signed. due to the fact that at the time the car was bought, the people that bought the car didn't know that most of the car's life would be in the shop being fixed. also ford knew that the focus was prone to this happening.

Squeaking brake, extreme wear and tear of front tires, back tires with wear and tear issues, alignment issues on front tires and cruise control issues. *jb

Vehicle rolls with the e-brake correctly applied. had the dealer check it 3 times with no results. brake wont hold in reverse and forward on any incline. vehicle could roll away and cause injury to people or property

Consumer bought vehicle in february and at 2700 miles front brakes made a squeaking amnd grinding noise. she had taken vehicle to the dealership more than once. she had a mechanic drive vehicle, and he couldn't duplicate the problem. then, took vehicle out again and grinding was heard. mechanic toldconsumer that front brakes pad had warped, and left driver's side front rotors has to be replaced. vehicle is at the dealership. *ak

7 new stereos, 2 ignition cylinders, a few trunk latches, transmission trouble(dealer cannot duplicate), 20,000 miles i have to replace 4 tires and 4 brake pads, horrible grinding noise when stopping, shakes on the freeway when braking, misassembled interior rails, and many others. i am completely dissatisfied with this vehicle, i will never, ever buy another ford vehicle and i will certainly never reccomend a ford to anyone.

1st recall,6/2000 shop for a/c problem,9/2000 shop for 7 days for ac problem,1/2002 shop 7days for engine work,recalls x 4 or 5 not sure about dates there has been so many on this car,problems with not starting ,gas gauge, tire replacement 3 sets in less then 3 years, hesitation,poor gas milage,brakes squealing, trunk does not close properly,10/2003 has been in shop for 3 weeks for possible engine work. dealer can not seem to find or repair the problem, i am not happy with this car it has had serious problems from day one there are more to mention can not list them all i need help. *ak

Brakes squeak whenever theyare applied. dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information. *ak

Brakenoise continues even after dealer replaced rear brake shoes. condition places driver at risk as it is hard to determine if brakes are failing due to wear.*ak

Vehicle had intermittentley when he applies his brakes the pedal goes all the way to the floor. and said that he hear a streaking noise.

Consumer was in an automobile accident, car was towed into dealership where she was advised that tires did not cause accident and there was nothing wrong with the brakes, two weeks later consumer went to another mechanic and was told that tires were bald and there was metal coming out of them, also rotors were cracked and had pieces missing out of them, so rotors and all brake pads had to be replaced. *jb