Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2000 Ford Focus - part 1

Front brakes are not compatible with the vehicle, once the vehicle hits 10, 000 miles the brakes become defective, the rotors and the pads wore out to the metal.

After getting the state inspection on the car done, the service technician told us that the car had failed due to the rotors and pads needing replaced. Upon contacting the dealership, the service manager told us that this was normal wear and would cost us 695 to replace. The vehicle has less than 36000 miles, this should not be normal.

Brakes/rotors/pad have worn and/or malfunctioned more than three times in the two years I have had this car. The first time was within two months of ownership, dealer repaired, but only after pressing the point. Had to replace the above twice already. One time brakes failed as my wife drove my children and nearly resulted in a serious accident. Brake problems happening yet again. Why is this not a recalled issue? I am out hundreds of dollars for this.

Front brake and rotor replacement at 25,000 mile service, no warranty coverage.

We had to place the 6th set of tires on our car. We haven't had a single set of tires last longer than 20,000 miles. We have our tires rotated and balanced and front-end aligned regularly. We have replaced the front brake pads 5 times. We have had all 5 recalls repaired on the car. When I had the rear bearing replaced under warranty the technician told me that they had to order emergency bearings overnight because it was not safe to drive. When I inquired about a rental car, he offered to reassemble my car and let me drive it home (even though it was unsafe)! this has always been a loud car, but a week ago there was a loud roaring, grinding noise up front that gets especially loud when I turn to the right. After having a technician look at it, he says the front bearings are gone and the front rotors and brake pads also need to be replaced again. I am in the same situation as everyone else: because this car has had so many problems and complaints it is only valuing at $3000 after 3 years. Ford should be forced to do something to satisfy all of these dissatisfied customers.

Brake pads and rotors replaced at 27,000 miles on my 2000 Focus. The Ford dealership I take my car to for service said that replacing the rotors on this car is 'normal'. They said that the rotors are soft and tend to wear-out fast and that is was not covered under the warranty. They said the Ford escape had this issue also. I took my car to les schwab for the repair because they provide a 2 year 36,000 mile warranty on the brakes.

The dealer replaced the brake rotors and pads twice in one year and once again they need to be replaced.

Premature brake wear (4 wheels) rear brakes not functioning as designed, wheel bearings replaced (4 wheels, rear on recall, front under warranty).

When the brakes were applied, there was a grinding and scraping noise. Ford replaced the front brake pads and rotors.

The brakes screeched very loud when applied, pads were replaced at 12000 miles, however problem still existed. Brake effectiveness was not reduced. Dealer advised the screeching noise was normal due to brake pads being semi-metallic.

Consumer states that rear brake cylinder is leaking fluid. The brake pads have large metal deposits in them and the front rotors are worn excessively and not able to be turned because the are under specifications. Ts.

Consumer noticed excessive brake consuming every 10000 miles, dealer has replace three time the front and rear pads and rotors. Please provide further information. Mr.

Brake pads on 2000 Ford Focus. (nar) the consumer also requested to be reimbursed for $446. 44 in original repair, also would like to have a written explanation from the dealership of how the problem could be remedied to avoid excessive maintenance cost.

No actual crash. Took car in to service a recall notice for the wiper gear cover, mechanic discovers that the brake pads are worn down to 1 millimeter and the car is too dangerous to drive. He also says they have worn down bc the car is not being driven properly. The vehicle is only a year and a half old and only has 14500 miles on it, its not possible that its not driven properly since it doesn't get driven enough. . Read more...

Brake pads have warped at 14000 miles. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer five different times to get brakes fixed, but problem still occurring. Also, extended stopping distance and noise when braking. Contacted dealer.

While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud squeaking noise, and the vehicle failed to stop completely. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that brake rotors and pads needed to be replaced, and replaced them three times. However, the problem recurred.

Only left front brake pad worn out. Right side still has approximately 30% pad left. Had to replace rotor and pads. Dealer stating not a problem, called Ford consumer relations, referred me back to dealer. Want to have documented if brakes fail and accident occurs.

When applying the brakes, consumer states' there a wierd noise. Took to Ford, and Ford says its normal. Consumer noticed black dust collecting on pads. Took to dealer and they replaced rotors, pads, and brakes. Next consumer states' while applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to come to a safe stop. Consumer states Ford is not correcting the problem. Please describe further. Ts.

Brakes squeal when applied, there is intermittant extended braking distance. Dealer replaced front and rear rotors, drums and pads. Did not remedy the problem. Ts.

Brakes make a loud noise due to worn out brake pads. Vehicle only has 13000 miles.

While driving under normal operating conditions heard an abnormal noise coming from vehicle while braking. Dealer examined vehicle and discovered that left front brake pad was loose. Since that time, consumer has experienced problems with brake pads needed to be replaced or examined because left side pad support knuckle: spindle arm was bent, and causing brake pad to wear. Dealership was unwilling to assist in repairs of because vehicle was no longer under warranty. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Every 12000 miles consumer had the brake pads and rotors replaced. Brakes were making noise, and there was extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer.

While driving would step on brake pedal, and the brakes will make noise. Pads had worn out and were replaced.

There is premature wear of front brake rotors and pads. When brakes are pressed pedal goes to the floor. Please provide additional information.

My daughter was so excited to buy her first car. I'm not sure why but she chose a Ford Focus and qualified for a first time buyer program. After a few months she started having brake problems. It got so bad she the car to the dealer for repair. They said the noise was normal. Later she took it in and they told her the brake pads were warped because she drove through water and that the warranty would not cover it. Next time she went in for warranty service she complained about the brakes and they said there was nothing they could do about it. Shortly thereafter she had a one-vehicle wreck. She was not hurt but the car was badly damaged. After three estimates we took it to a local body shop with a good reputation for quality work. The accident was due to the lack of adaquate brakes at a stop sign. At a little over 20,000 miles she began having more serious brake problems. Again she took it to the dealer who told her the brake pads were bad and the rotors needed replacing. (at 20,000 miles) they offered to do the $400+ job for a 12% discount since the job was not covered under warranty. She took it to a brake specialist who did the job for about $200. Add all the brake problems and the problems with the passenger door that leaked (they "fixed it" several times. It still leaks. Actually, this cute little blue Ford Focus should have been painted "lemon yellow". Another thing - when she took the car in she took a friend with her to drive her to work. During the conversation with the service manager about the problems he, and I quote, "told them to shut up - he would not be double teamed. They do not teach that in customer relation school, do they? do you think this same dealer would take it in for a trade in?.

Took vehicle to dealer 7 times for brake problems since Jan 2001, brakes squeak loudly. Dealer replaced pads and rear drums. Did not remedy situation. The brake problem reoccured, and the consumer states the problem appears to be not fixable. The vehicle was lemon.

I bought my Focus in 2000. Since then I have suffered 2 blowouts that neither Ford or firestone would fix. I've had brake pads replaced once and now have to have brakepads and rotor replaced. Sometimes the key won't turn the ignition. And of course this morning (one of the coldest days we've had) something has gone wrong with the heater.

After driving for 20 miles or more vehicle experienced a problem with brake squealing and vibration when brakes were applied due to brake pads and shoes failure. Vehicle been in dealer shop on five occasions, and problem canont be corrected. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. Console assembly failed. Brake rotors failed.

Brakes squeak whenever theyare applied. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Front brake pads are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.

Brakes continually emit high-frequency squeal. Returned to dealer on 4 occasions. Only resolution provided was to lube caliper pads; this did not eliminate problem. Contacting Ford motor CO. To no satisfaction. Was told by dealer that the sound occurs due to hardness of brake pads. If softer pads were used, wear life would be decreased. Review other complaints on this website and found approximately 15 others of a similar nature. Would like to know if this could be potential hazard (beisdes going deaf from decible level). Why Ford won't repair this problem? car is satisfactory otherwise, except I feel it should get better gas mileage for a 4 cylinder vehicle.

The consumer called complaining about problems with the brakes. The brakes experienced wear due to faulty rotors and pads. The manufacturer was contacted but refused to reimburse the consumer.

Brakes seem soft and there is squeaking. Took to dealer and they replaced brake shoes. Problem returned 1 day later and is worse then when I took in for service. I called dealer again and they told me to bring it back in. Service manager said that he had 3 cars in there for the same problem. He said that "Ford was aware of the problem, they were working on why this was happening and it was only a short term problem. ".

The car was taken in on 07/17/00 for making a load squeaking noise everytime you come to a complete stop. The car was returned the same evening but upon inspection the squeaking noise had not been fixed. The mechanic explained that they had been seeing allot of Focus's with squeaky brakes and he had deglazed the rear drums and chamfered the brake pads for a corrective action. He said that if I drive the car for a couple of days the noise may go away after what he had done. And if the noise did not go away come back in and they would replace the brake pads. The noise did not go away and I returned the car to the dealership on 07/20/00 and was informed that it would be approximately a week before I would get my car back. The dealership representatives also tried to tell me that what they were doing was basically costumer p. R. And that if the noise doesn't go away I may just have to put up with it. As this issue is a direct result of the brake pads being made of new metal alloys instead of asbestos. My response was:" than why aren't all of your cars on the lot squeaking when they stop and why don't I hear other new cars making the same noise. "? I got no real response to my inquiry other than the same statement that there may not be anything they can do. I am conerned that they do not know what is wrong and I could experience some type of brake failure later on if they don't fix this problem.

Consumer states has had to replace brake pads 13 times since vehicle purchase. Pads were wearing excessively every 2000-3000 kilometers.