Brake Disc Problems of Ford Focus - part 1

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. They replaced them , and still went out around 21000. Had to use other company pads/rotors to go by. Rear brake shoes were cracked, not used, cracked. They said is normal. Many suspension noises. They said all was okay. I changed the suspension from my own money since they were no help and still same noises. Now they blame the e after market suspension on the problems. Other users and people I have talked to complained about same or similiar issuse.

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When braking at low speed there was extended stopping distance. Dealership repaired the front/rear brake system. The brakes vave consumer problems since they brought the car. Had new rotors, never stopped like they should. Finally all the brakes went out. Dealer kept saying they kept getting the wrong parts. Still don't drive as it should. Defective master cylinder.

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My brakes failed due to lip and warpage created on front rotors. Brakes failed within 10,000 miles of normal driving. Brakes were replaced again and old lipped rotors available. This was the third set on my car with only 50,000 miles.

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While driving at unknown speed, consumer noticed that when brakes are being depress, the vehicle would sway to the left flowing a loud noise. Dealership service vehicle and replace brakes pads and rotors.

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Squealing - grinding sound from the front tires - front brakes replaced and rear brake rotors were turned and cleaned.

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While applying the brakes vehicle had a grinding noise coming from the front of vehicle .

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Car has many issues in regards to the braking system. Car has been to the shop on more than 10 occasions. The front brakes have been replaced 2 times in 3 months. Finally I was told my master cylinder was bad. It apperently was replaced, when I drove the car after this repair my brakes 'went to the floor' I alsmost rammed into another car. The brakes are completley messed up and a safety danger. I was told by brian the service advisor at titus-will Ford that my brakes are safe, however he would not back it in writing. This shop refused to service my vehicle in regards to this issue according to them nothing is wrong. So beware in tacoma, I have unsafe brakes. I have been in contact with Ford and they are useless also.

The front brakes on my 2000 Ford Focus have made a squeeking and grinding noise intermittently since the second or third day after I drove it off the lot. I took the car to the dealership multiple times and they were unable to resolve the issue. They told me they sanded the break pads and that would reduce the noise and that it was normal. Of course, that didn't help. At 22,000 miles I had to pay to replace rotors and pads. The mechanic noted that the rotors and shoes were warped from the heat of applying the breaks and there was still plenty of life in the break pads. He stated that he had seen this before in the Focus. I checked your complaints site and saw 48 other complaints about similar problems so I decided to file a complaint.

Front brake has a squeaking noise while applying the brakes with a jerk.

Consumer states brakes wear prematurley wearing out which produces a grinding noiuse. Dealer states this is normal for the brakes.

On Nov 6th 2002, I had the Ford Focus inspected at a new york state inspection center to meet state inspection. No problems were detected at that time in the operations or consistion of the brake system. On Nov. 11th returning from a 500 mile trip the brake sysytems failed with total loss of front brakes and a sever grinding in the front drivers wheel. Upon inspection the rotor was severly damaged resulting in brake failure. I called the new york state inspector concerning the problem and was told that the brakes were in spec. On Nov. The 6th, 2002. I can only assumed that I experianced a total brake failure due to poor quality of materials used in the brake system of the Ford Focus. Dt.

I originally took the car in back in October but they found no cause for the noise the brakes were making at the time. No repairs were done then. Dt.

The front brake pads wore out with only 11000 miles on the car. Unacceptable for a new car. Dt.

Brakes squeaked badly since the day purchased. Contacted dealership they said they were new and it would eventually stop. About 3 months later I had to take the vehicle in for a recall and told the dealership about the brakes. They told they were aware of a problem because of the number of complaints, but were anticipating a recall. Now I have to have my front pads and rotors replaced. The mechanic told me he too was aware of a number of vehicles like mine that were being serviced for the same problem. I cnatcted the customer service dept. At Ford and told me until an official recall was implemeted they could do nothing.

2001 Ford Focus w/just over 13000 miles I am told by Ford repair in antioch, CA I need new rotors, shoes, etc. . . I initially reported concerns about brake noise, wear when I first purchased but I was told was all normal stuff! it is not, they have defective parts & too many people having problems!.

Front brake pads and rotors needed replacement after 30000 miles. There was no indication of wear until grinding sound was heard from the front brakes. By that time rotors could not be repaired, and needed to be replaced.

My brakes started grinding at 25000 miles and I needed new pads and rotors, this shouldn't happen to a car with that low of a mileage, I had a Ford escort which I would still drive had I not been rearended that I never needed to replace the brakes on and it had 140,000 miles when I was hit. The brakes started grinding and after taking it to the dealer, they needed to replace both front rotors as well as the brake pads. I also have had problems with the firestone tires the vehicle was sold with, they were so uneven and warped that they caused the entire car to shake about a month after I bought it that started. It really is ridicouous, I pay more for reparis in a month than I do for a car payment.

My son had a wheel stuck on the curb of our driveway. He opened the door and, with his foot on the brake, looked out to see the position of the wheel. The brakes failed and the car rolled down the driveway hill, hopped the curb, crossed the street, went over an embankment and landed with the rear end of the car against a tree. The car was totaled. When Ford was contacted they said they had not received any other complaints about brakes on the Focus. Our mechanic spoke to an associate with Ford who will deny speaking to him. The Ford associate said they are aware of a problem with the brakes failing, they just don't know how to fix it so they can't issue a recall. It seems this ball belongs in your court! our car was totaled, our son suffered only minor injuries; the next person may not be so lucky. Mr.

Both front rotors and pads needed to be replaced at 32,000 miles of wear. Dealer has been notified.

A grinding sound from left front wheel would occur when brakes are applied. Vehicle taken to dealer , and informed consumer that rotors and pads needed to be replaced. Feel free to provide any further information.

This is the second time the dealer is charging me for the exact same problem. I almost killed myself and my girlfriend on the freeway. The brakes starting making this sudden grinding noise and were no longer effective, I had to use the hand brake and engine brake to get out of it without hitting anybody.

While driving out of town brakes failed at 1300 miles. Brakes were grinding, and consumer had to replace front brakes/pads and resurface rotors.

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Front brake rotors and pads had to be replaced within 22,000 miles of wear. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Brakes were checked at 13,ooo miles. Mechanic said they were ok. Always black grit on rims on front tires. Have gone into many lemon sites and neumerous owners say they have had pads and rotors replaced at various low mileage's. Ford customer relations center tells me they have had no complaints. Bull. Feel this is a design problem, Ford must own up to. Please advise. Thank you brakes constantly screech when braking, owners manual says this is normal!.

To whom it may concern: I am writing in regards to the faulty brake system on my 2000 Ford Focus. When I first purchased the car, I noticed that the brakes made a squeaking sound. I was told that Ford factory brakes always squeak and so I thought that this was a normal thing for this model car. It wasn't until the brakes stopped squeaking and began to squeal and grate that I began to be concerned. It is for this reason that I am contacting you. I think it is outrageous that a car with just over 31,000 miles should have needed new brake pads and rotors! what a disappointment! I have become very disillusioned about the quality of the craftsmanship of Ford vehicles. In my research about the problem I was experiencing, I discovered that I am far from the only person with this difficulty. In fact, I came across a website devoted to Ford Focus brake problems. I would request that you take this complaint very seriously and research this issue yourselves. It cost me $248. 00 to deal with this today, and I understand from others' experiences that it is likely that these new brakes will do the same as the old. I am frustrated and nervous. I have a very small child whom I transport in this vehicle and would be devastated if these faulty brakes and rotors contributed to an accident or worse.

This vehicle was listed as used but had only 600 miles on it when we purchased it. We have not suffered significant damage, but I feel that the brake system should not need to be replaced at 14,800 miles on a new car. The service manual states that you do not need a brake inspection until 15,000 miles, however, my car already has rotor damage. The dealer as well as Ford motor company told me it was my problem and the dealer said the manual is "wrong. " I feel that this is a safety concern when brake systems give out, without warning, well before the industry standard. I am having my brakes fixed today elsewhere since the dealership wanted to charge me $500 to fix the damage. . Read more...

Vehicle has been brought to Ford dealer 4 times for brake problems. The fist one at 6,000 miles and about every 6,500 miles thereafter. I am so tired of having to have these fixed.

Brake pads and rotors have worn out prematurely. Rotors had to be replace at 27000 miles.

2000 Ford Focus only with 23500 miles, mainly highway. Brakes started making grinding noise, shop replaced front brakes, pads and rotors. Car still making grinding noise. One week after replacing front brakes, shop replace rear drum brakes. Brakes are still making grinding noise. Have had brakes inspected and reinspected but mechanics states no problems with brakes. General comments from mechanics are that the Ford Focus brakes are bad, weak and will require replacing more than the average automobiles in the market.

Premature wear of front brake pads and rotors. Inside of brake rotors have worn. However, pads on the outside have not. Please provide additional information.

Steering wheel vibrates violently when applying brakes at more than 55mph. Took to dealer when car had 10k miles on it. Dealer replaced front pads and machined rotors. I asked dealer why were the rotors not replaced, was told the rotors were fine. Problem started again about 3 months later (at 16k miles) was not able to take car to dealer until August. Car now has 22k miles. Dealer advised that warranty will not cover, probably rotors are warped. Explained to dealer that rotors should have been replaced at the same time the pads were replaced and dealer insisted that the rotors were fine. Submitted this same info to a law firm in California that has class action lawsuit in progress against Ford for faulty brakes and/or inferior materials used.

I have reported numerous problems to you with this lemon. The dealer was told when the car had 5000 miles, that there was a brake problem. Several experts have noted that there was a faulty caliper causiing the brakes to fail and the tires to continually blow out, resulting in numerous roadside emergencies. The dealer has reused to either repair, or replace the car from the beginning stating they will not lose money and that the same thing has not occurred often enough. The car is inoperable since the defective caliper, the rotors, and the shoes are all severely worn. The repair shops state that the car is too new to get the parts and that only Fordd can get the parts. They want me to pay $200 minimum for each item of at least four, saying they will have nothing to do with it. This is what they have been stating since my complaints began. I have reported these facts to you before, numerous times, as well as by telephone. I have gotten no results. I am disabled and have spent the last week home alone without the ability to get my medical care, and other needs. This cannot go on.

There is premature wear of front brake pads and rotors. Dealer has replaced brake pads and rotors. Please provide additional information.

Brake pads will stick to the rotors when consumer is trying to accelerate, making it harder to accelerate when at a complete stop. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.