Table 1 shows seven common service brakes related problems of the 2006 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake drum shoes/linings (two problems).
Rainfall on/off/moderate. Tires ~5/32" tread; michelin; age? while navigating interchange from I-64w to I-81n (staunton, va) car lost traction. Several attempts to steer to inside curve shoulder resulted in violent fishtailing & total loss of control. Vehicle slid about 100 yds. Read details...
Several weeks ago vehicle ( Focus ) developed a significant screech whenever brakes were applied. Took it into local Ford dealership and they said that if I had reported brake noise in first 12 months or 18,000 miles they would have fixed it. Read details...
Vehicle starting problems. Took it to dealer a few times and it still does it from time to time. An advisory was issues, but still did not fix the problem. Rear passenger bearing went bad around 9000 miles. Front brakes were already worn out at 17000. Read details...