Seven problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2000 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2000 Focus.
Vehicle experienced a catastrophic brake failure. While driving at approximately 45 mph driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor and vehicle continued to move forward. Driver tried to pump the brakes but it did not help. Owner contacted the manufacturer, who told the owner that there was no known recall for this defect, and there was nothing else they could do.
Consumer complained about brake failure. While driving on the freeway consumer put foot on the brakes to slow down, but the vehicle did not stop. Consumer lifted foot, then touched the brakes again, and vehicle did not stop. After being able to stop consumer got off the freeway and traveled on a main street, and vehicle was doing the same thing. While on the way to the dealer consumer attempted to stop at a traffic light, but could not stop, vehicle kept going and went through a red light, resulting in a broad side collision. There were no injuries. Consumer received information from insurance saying that there was recall in regards to the power failure of vehicle. Consumer called Ford motor company to check vehicle but they refused.
Loud rumbling sounds comming from underneath rubbing noise when brakes were applied, the rear brakes, had the drums cut and cleaned and the brakes still are rubbing and it sounds like the brakes will fail soon if they don't fix them I took my car back three times with the same problem,and the insist they fixed it and the same thing is still wrong I hope somebody can help I don't know where to go to get the proper help. I need my car.
While driving and without warning the brakes failed resulting in an accident. Dealer notified.
While driving the consumer applied the brakes and noticed that stopping distance had increased. The dealer diagnosed that the rear brakes had failed.
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.
While driving brakes completey failed at 12000 miles. Also, rotors had to be replaced. Please provide any further information.