Three problems related to brake drum shoes/linings have been reported for the 2001 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2001 Focus.
2001 Ford Focus requires complete brake replacement (including rotors) every 20,000 miles.
2001 Ford Focus rear brakes squeals loud noise. Sound likes metal to metal, I replaces brakes pad had the creep and groan removed, lube job and etc. Ford brake shoes cost over 130. 00, not affordable for customers. Squealing about to drive me crazy. Need a recall, my friends own 2001 - 2003 Focus's same problem. Something need to be done about the front and rear brake squealing and wearingr of pads and etc. Fast.
2001 Ford Focus 34500miles; automatic transmission unexpectedly drops out of gear at highway sppeds and under load . Also brakes and rotor shot at 345oo miles. Ford claims this is normal. Cannot believe it.