Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2001 Ford Focus

Seven problems related to brake electric antilock 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.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2005

2001 Ford Focus the actual brake pedal bolts broke, causing the consumer to crash. She states that while her son was driving the vehicle the bolts that holds the pedal on broke off, causing the actual pedal to swing. The consumer says that she still owns the vehicle. The air bags deployed, and the car is now totaled. His neck is fractured due to the accident. Police report is available as well as photographs.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2004

While driving 75 mph vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that brakes and tires needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2002

Front brakes do not work properly. Also extended stopping distance. Contacted dealer.

4 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2002

When brakes were applied at unknown speed pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing a collision. No injuries, damage to vehicle unknown at this time.

5 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2002

While driving 35 mph, brakes malfunctioned, resulting in an accident. Both driver and passenger were injured.

6 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2001

Anti-lock braking system works on a intermittent basis. Dealer has been contacted, but has been unable to remedy problem. Please provide further details.

7 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2001

While applying brakes pedal is hard, and stays up. Dealership is aware of problem.




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