Parking Brake Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Focus

Table 1 shows three common parking brake related problems of the 2001 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the conventional parking brake (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the parking brake (one problem).

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Ford Focus


Recently reported Parking Brake problems of the 2001 Ford Focus

The Conventional Parking Brake problem

The car starting having problems at 7000 miles. Front end jumping. I had a tire go bad and replaced it. Had the tire rotated and the front end lined up. Then, the noise and the car still did not feel right. I took it back to Ford and the rim is bent. Replaced that. So far I am out 250.   Read details...

The Parking Brake problem

While applying the brake the vehicle has a squeaking noise coming from the rear wheel. Please furnish additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ph   Read details...

The Parking Brake problem

Parking brake latch failed at 35000 miles, prevented driver from securing vehicle.   Read details...


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