Parking Brake Related Problems of the 2000 Ford Focus

Table 1 shows three common parking brake related problems of the 2000 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the conventional parking brake (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the mechanical parking brake (one problem).

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Ford Focus


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of the 2000 Ford Focus

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

Front disc brakes - excessive squeal upon braking. . . Took car to dealer. Determined front brake pads & rotors needed replacement. Only 16000 miles on car! also, rear drum brakes make squealing noise as well. Dealer replaced them and turned drums. Still squeals.   Read details...

The Mechanical Parking Brake problem

While driving vehicle cruise control remained in an open position and failed to disengage. In addition, emergency brake release handle under dashboard came loose, and covered brake pedal which caused consumer to run a red light. Dealership has not examined vehicle.   Read details...

The Parking Brake problem

Car rolled backwards even though parking brake was firmly engaged and transmission was in park.   Read details...


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