Brakes Failed Problems of Ford Focus

Tl the contact owned a 2006 Ford Focus. While driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was not injured, but was taken to a medical emergency center for observation. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The cause of the brake failure was not determined. The failure mileage was 117,459.

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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.

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Tl the contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. While driving 35 mph, the brakes failed and the vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact tried to stop the vehicle abruptly, but the brakes malfunctioned. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was able to be driven away from the scene. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had a history of steering failure. The contact stated that the vehicle's steering wheel jerked to the right on more than one occasion and the power steering pump was replaced by an independent mechanic. A dealer was not made aware of the crash or the steering failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the crash. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. While driving at an unknown speed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was a rear brake failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,500. The VIN was not available.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while traveling 30 mph, the driver side air bag deployed and caused the contact to crash into the side of a bridge. The contact mentioned that it felt as if the brakes failed as well. The contact sustained minor injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes failed when the contact attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle continued to accelerate when the brake pedal was depressed. The failure occurred for more than two months. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

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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.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Focus. The contact was driving 55 mph when the brakes failed. He lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yet the failure was unable to be duplicated. The dealer advised there were no failures within the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel would intermittently pull to the right. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 16,555 and the current mileage 18,150. Updated 11/12/10 the consumer stated he has been involved in three accidents due to the brakes not failing. The consumer stated when he applied brakes the vehicle went out of control and hit a concrete storm drain pipe. The consumer also stated the vehicle could not be aligned and it pulls hard to the right at speeds above 45 mph. Updated 11/24/10.

-contact rented a 2009 Ford Focus. While driving at a speed of 60-65 mph on dry pavement and exiting onto a ramp the contact applied the brakes and felt the wheels lock causing her to crash into the preceeding vehicle . The contact feels that the vehicle was faulty and does not know why the wheels locked up. The current mileage is 1070 and failure mileage was 1055. Updated 05/26/09 the consumer stated while driving, she heard a lot of noises around the drivers side door, as the ough the door was not closed properly. When she exited the ramp, the right front brake seemed to grab and shake everytime it was applied. About 2 blocks away, there had been heavy rainstorm, and when the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle skidded and hit another vehicle in front of her. The consumer stated the brakes failed and pulled severly to the right which caused the accident. The vehicle was a rental. Updated 05/28/09.

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.

In December my daughter was driving the Ford Focus and the streets were wet, a car stopped suddenly ahead of her and when she went to use the brakes. They failed and the steering wheel locked. She ran into the car in front of her. On may 3, 2006 I was driving the same car on wet roads and the exact same scenario happened. I needed to make a sudden stop and the brakes failed and the steering wheel locked up which prevented me from steering the car to avoid the accident. I hit the car in front of me, causing major damage to both cars.

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: the contact stated while driving 15 mph around a sharp curve, the brakes failed. Also, there was a loss of steering control which resulted in the vehicle running onto a sidewalk. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, where it was determined the steering and the brakes were not defective. The dealership further determined the ball joints were fractured as a result of the accident and needed to be replaced. The contact believed ball joint failure led to the accident. Repairs were made to front and rear suspension, as well as a wheel alignment.

Vehicle experienced a catastrophic brake failure. While driving at approximately 45 mph driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor and vehicle continued to move forward. Driver tried to pump the brakes but it did not help. Owner contacted the manufacturer, who told the owner that there was no known recall for this defect, and there was nothing else they could do.

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While driving 45 mph applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, the cause had not been determined.

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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.

Consumer complained about brake failure. While driving on the freeway consumer put foot on the brakes to slow down, but the vehicle did not stop. Consumer lifted foot, then touched the brakes again, and vehicle did not stop. After being able to stop consumer got off the freeway and traveled on a main street, and vehicle was doing the same thing. While on the way to the dealer consumer attempted to stop at a traffic light, but could not stop, vehicle kept going and went through a red light, resulting in a broad side collision. There were no injuries. Consumer received information from insurance saying that there was recall in regards to the power failure of vehicle. Consumer called Ford motor company to check vehicle but they refused.

While driving brakes failed, causing vehicle to crash.

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Brake failure;I was driving in heavy stop and go traffic in seattle, wa. I was keeping about two car lengths behind other cars. That strategy proved to be a mistake because a large one ton Dodge van scooted into the gap ahead of me. We were going about ten or twelve miles per hour when the large van suddenly stopped. I hit the brake pedal very hard and held it to the stop (floor?) and my Ford Focus continued to move forward about twelve feet without any feel of slowing or stopping. The large Dodge van ahead stopped me.

Loud rumbling sounds comming from underneath rubbing noise when brakes were applied, the rear brakes, had the drums cut and cleaned and the brakes still are rubbing and it sounds like the brakes will fail soon if they don't fix them I took my car back three times with the same problem,and the insist they fixed it and the same thing is still wrong I hope somebody can help I don't know where to go to get the proper help. I need my car.

While driving and without warning the brakes failed resulting in an accident. Dealer notified.

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.

While driving the consumer applied the brakes and noticed that stopping distance had increased. The dealer diagnosed that the rear brakes had failed.

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.

Brakes have been serviced by the dealership numberous times. However, while traveling approximately 25 mph consumer applied brakes which temporarily slowed down vehicle to an unknown speed. Then, brake pedal went to the floor, and brake system failed. Vehicle crashed into another vehicle, causing front end damage. Also, driver sustained neck/ head injuries/ cracked ribs, and dislocated shoulder. In addition, both frontal air bags failed to deploy, but speed of impact was unknown. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

While driving brakes completey failed at 12000 miles. Also, rotors had to be replaced. Please provide any further information.