Brakes Failed problems of the 2001 Ford Focus

After driving from work to home, about 4. 6 miles, I turned right into my parking space in front of my home when the brakes failed while the car accelerated directly into the rock wall that serves as a barrier between the parking, walkway and building; I immediately pulled up the emergency brake, put it into park and turned the car off. I had it towed into my mechanic and was notified that they found "throttle cable was bound up" and they "re-routed cable properly. " I would like to know if anyone has ever had this experience with their vehicle accelerating when brakes are applied on this model. I would like to know how the cables can become bound up. This was a very frightening experience. I have taken very good care of this automobile and have maintenance performed according to manufacturer suggestions in their guide book.

Before I finalized the purchase of the car, it was examined thoroughly by a mechanic. The 2001 Ford Focus' title was transferred to me a week and a half prior to the accident. On the day of the crash, it was a misty day and there was a fair amount of traffic. I slowed down when I saw an accident on the side of the road. While in the process of coming to a stop, the brakes failed and I crashed into the car in front of me that had come to a sudden stop. There would have been enough space for me to stop safely, but I slid. The airbags deployed when the collision occurred, which smashed the windshield. Shortly afterward, the person from whom I purchased the vehicle had mentioned she hadn't liked the performance of the brakes, even when the car was new.

Brakes have been failing frequently. After taking it to be repaired the first time in June, I attempted to make a stop at a red light and the car was nearly ii the intersection before the brakes worked. The problem is repeated and I feel as though the car is unsafe to drive if the brakes can not be repaired properly by even the dealership.

Brake pad and rotor failure.

At a routine oil change/alignment I was informed that my front brakes were 95% worn and that they and the rotors needed replacing. At first I thought I was being had -- I've only put 24,000 miles on my car, all very gentle driving. Then I discovered that I'm one of the more fortunate -- many Ford Focus owners are replacing brakes and rotors at 15,000 miles! there wasn't an accident, but there certainly could have been a brake failure if my mechanics had not alerted me to the problem.

We purchased our 2001 Ford Focus zx3 in October of 2001. During the first year we experienced several problems with the brakes. These problems included the brakes grabbing at very low speeds, squealing and noise issues, and low performance braking. We have taken the vehicle to the dealership of purchase several times for repair. The dealership finds and repairs the problem every time without charge. The reason for this complaint is that on may 13th 2003 the brakes temporarily failed to engage making the vehicle un-safe to drive. I have contacted the dealership's customer relations manager and I am waiting for a resolution. I wanted to relay a message to the NHTSA now due to the fact that several repairs have been made and something other than a repair should have been done to fix this problem at an earlier time.

Consumer states while driving 50 mph the brakes failed causing the driver to press the brakes real hard causing the air bag to depoy and had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Mr.

When engine was started and gear shift was put into drive position vehicle started rolling backwards unexpectedly. Dealership examined vehicle for this problem ,and replaced throttle. After dealership made these repairs and drove on highway brakes failed to stop vehicle when pressure was put on brake pedal. Driver for tow truck examined vehicle and determined there was no brake fluid in the vehicle (this diagnosis was confirmed by the dealership. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

This car has been taken back for brake failues multiple times. Each time the dealer informs me that a switch has failed and my brakes are just fine. I have blown through lights going 45+ miles an hour. The dealer has failed to even inspect the brake system for any failures.