Brake Drum Shoes/linings Problems of Ford Focus

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. They had a technical advisory from Ford indicating there was a problem with a limited number of vehicles but did not want to send out recall notice because then eveyone would complain about brake squeak. Since I did not have the problem in their time limits the expense to fix ( estimated to be over $700 ) would be my responsibility. I don't trust Ford because they have had cover ups before. I don't believe them when they say vehicle is safe to drive and I don't have $700 to spend to replace the entire rear brake system. I talked to two dealerships and corporate customer assistance. All basically said it was my tough luck. I want to go on record as challenging their stance on this issue and hope you can investigate brake safety on this vehicle after 18,000 miles.

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The brakes began squeaking horribly. I brought it to the dealer to have them fixed. They said it was brake shoes that needed to be replaced--I authorized them to do the repair. Less than a day later, the squeak was still as bad. I brought the car back to the dealer a couple of days later to have them look at it again. Supposedly, the shop manager test drove it himself and said there was no squeak. He also told me that Ford states that it is "normal and expected that the brakes will still squeak until approximately 100 to 150 applications. " it still squeaked the next day, and at this point I am well past the 150 brake applications and it sounds just as bad as it did before I ever brought it to the dealer. Funny thing is, I was about 8 days out of the warranty period to have it fixed for free. I don't care about spending the money, I just care that I spent $265 and the problem still exists.

: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, there was a loud popping noise and loss of brake power. The contact down shifted the transmission to stop the vehicle, and noticed brake fluid leaking from the rear driver side wheel. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the rear brake shoe broke and severed the brake line. The rear wheel bearings, brake lines, shoes, and cylinders were replaced. The rear brake drums were resurfaced. The manufacturer was alerted.

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2001 Ford Focus requires complete brake replacement (including rotors) every 20,000 miles.

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2001 Ford Focus rear brakes squeals loud noise. Sound likes metal to metal, I replaces brakes pad had the creep and groan removed, lube job and etc. Ford brake shoes cost over 130. 00, not affordable for customers. Squealing about to drive me crazy. Need a recall, my friends own 2001 - 2003 Focus's same problem. Something need to be done about the front and rear brake squealing and wearingr of pads and etc. Fast.

2001 Ford Focus 34500miles; automatic transmission unexpectedly drops out of gear at highway sppeds and under load . Also brakes and rotor shot at 345oo miles. Ford claims this is normal. Cannot believe it.

Rear drum brake squeal, dealer replaced shoes within two days squeal worse than original. Dealer called Ford tech hotline was advised "concern is under investigation by engineering" dealer then sanded drums and shoes, problem returned again within two days.

Brake shoe was found cracked and eroded in middle. Dealer (lawrence marshall, hempstead TX) indicates that even though this was a manufacturer's problem, no recourse for repairs.