Air Brake Related Problems of the 2002 Ford Focus

Table 1 shows two common air brake related problems of the 2002 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the air brake (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the air brake disc rotor (one problem).

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Ford Focus

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Brake problems
2
Air Brake Disc Rotor problems
1

Recently reported Air Brake problems of the 2002 Ford Focus

The Air Brake problem

I had to replace my front brakes at about 20,000 miles and again 30,000 miles later. I understand there is a class action suit against Ford for it's early brake problems.   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

My 2002 Focus needed front brake pads and rotors at 20k miles. My repair shop says Ford uses a very soft compound on the brakes and rotors causing them to wear quickly. My local Ford service center says I am lucky because he sees this type of repiar needed at 13-14k for the Focus.   Read details...


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