2000 Ford Focus Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 94
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 94 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- rear brakes · 8 records
- brakes applied · 7 records
- rear wheel · 6 records
- brakes replaced · 6 records
- brake pads · 6 records
- replaced rotors · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph with the cruise control activated, a growling noise was heard coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact continued to drive and then began to hear a clunking sound as the vehicle began to shake. The contact was able to stop the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and noticed smoke coming from the rear…
Fire reported
ODI 10446122
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On an irregular basis, the car does not return to idle when braking. Most of the time this occurs when exiting from a highway but lately has been occurring on side streets. Abnormally hard brake pressure is required to stop the vehicle and once i had to shift to neutral and back to drive to return to slow idle. Dealer claimed to be unable to find or repair this problem. *tr
ODI 10326766
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2000 ford focus se, purchased new 04/2001 --- 06/02 - car died on fathers day, replaced battery with one from auto zone; ?/03 - at service call for recall of harness wiring, complained about led lights flickering, no problem found; 10/05 - car died, towed to ford, battery replaced; 12/06 - service at ford, complained about led lights flickering again, no remedy; 06/07 - car died, towed to chrysler dealer (my…
ODI 10274295
Coil Springs · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheel Cylinders
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for an alignment. At that time, the contact was informed that the two front coil springs failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the two front springs, the two rear wheel cylinders, and a brake line. The contact learned of nhtsa campaign id number 01i017000 (wheels:lugs/nuts and bolts), but it did not apply to her vin. She…
ODI 10229478
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph the brakes locked up without warrant. The brake pedal was not depressed; smoke erupted from the passenger side rear wheel. The vehicle was pulled off the road without incident. Upon inspection the rim was black and there were metal pieces on the inner side of the wheel. The vehicle was driven very slowly 25 miles to an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic…
ODI 10156872
Fuel System, Gasoline · Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
Brakes will not work when car first driven in morning. Have to stand on the brakes to avoid hitting someone. Ford will not fix this. This car is extremely dangerous along with the water leak, bad ignition key tumbler and poor gas mileage. It has been rotten from the get go. Needs to be recalled! *nm
ODI 10145048
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch
Dt: contact stated ignition locked and will not turn. This was the second time this happened. The first time it happened in 10-2000. Vehicle was towed, and a new ignition was put in, and had to order another set of keys. Contact continued to have the same trouble with it starting vehicle. Ignition failed again. Contact did not talk to a dealer, but planed to do so.. The dealer ,where contact bought the vehicle had…
ODI 10130259
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I purchased a ford focus 2000 from john thorton on thorton road in lithia springs on or about 7/2005. I also traded in my lexus 1991 vehicle which i had just fixed up for 2000.00 and plus the dealer asked for a down payment of 1200.00 which i gave, and i requested them to add a warranty which they did not in the contract. The vehicle was white and black inside. I drove smooth for about 4 months until one day as i…
ODI 10272899
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
On 19 feb 2005 i went to have my rear brakes replaced on my 2000 ford focus. When they went to replace the rear brakes, they found that the rear wheel bearings were seized to the rear spindle. I had recall #01b85b done on 27 dec 2001 to prevent this. But it did not help. *jb
ODI 10111856
Engine And Engine Cooling · Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
The vehicle's brakes had to be replaced about every three months. *nm the rear end was unable to be lined up, if so, the vehicle would fishtail back and forth and the consumer would unable to drive the vehicle. The tires were out of round and the vehicle would run rough, especially when going up hills. *sc *jb
ODI 10111201
Air Conditioner · Column · Electrical System · Equipment · Frontal · Fuel Pump · Gasoline · Lock · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheel Bearing
Fatality vehicle fire, dec. 8 2004. My husband is the original owner of a 2000 ford focus, subject to numerous service visits to bill brown ford, livonia mi for: ignition, steering column, wheel bearing, brake, rear window control, seat belt &trunk latches, overhead light and engine light. The vacuum line & fuel pump & valve assembly were replaced 2/03, followed by stalling. In 6/03, a/c compressor & manifold line…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 deaths
ODI 10107840
Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer is afraid to drive the 2000 ford focus due to all the problems that have developed with this vehicle.***no answer required***.*mr the rear brakes, drums and shocks were replaced. *jb
ODI 10132372
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10059122
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While braking the consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the brakes. The dealerships mechanic repaired the problem, however the problem recurred. Please provide any additional information. *nm
ODI 10064850
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch
It was hard to turn the key in the ignition switch, and the consumer was unable to start the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the vehicle also had brake problems. *nm
ODI 10053828
Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Ford focus 2000. Squeaky brakes, ignition problems - locked up -? Can't turn key. *la
ODI 10049311
Accelerator Pedal · Engine · Equipment · Front · Ignition · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Hi, i own a 2000 ford focus and it has been nothing but trouble. I purchased the car brand new in 2000 and have had it in the shop so many times. I have had my rear passenger side window mechanism replaced by ford, then personally replaced the driver front window mechanism and the driver back mechanism due to cable breaks. I have had it in with the radio 3 times and it still does not work correctly. I have had to…
ODI 10047047
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch · Tires
I have replaced the ignition switch 3 times in least that 2 years and twice in three months. The dealership tells me to call ford and ford tells me it a dealership's problem call them the old run around. I also have replace all four brakes and tires with only 25000 miles on the car and they still squeeze and grind when applying the brake. I brought the car used so i do not know if anything was replace before i…
ODI 10046852
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Have had my front brakes replaced three times. First time at 11,000 miles, second time (rotors replaced) at 24,000 miles and third time at 36,000 miles. Brakes consistently squeal, so loudly that i can hear them over my radio! I've been told by the dealership that focus brakes tend to be loud, but it doesn't mean they don't work. Dealer also said they received notice from ford that focus brakes just "squeal". I…
ODI 10043837
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I purchased my 2000 ford focus se from merlin motors in saskatoon. Production date - may 2/2000, stock no. Pp24941, r.o. No. 155631. I believe this car was previously owned by someone in british columbia. Here is a chronological breakdown of repairs. April 17/01 - took car in because driver mirror vibrated badly when driving - so badly that i could not look into it, it was shaking that much. Also, the trunk would…
ODI 10071379
Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Unknown Or Other
First one: ignition locked. One night after classes, i went to start my car and the key would not go into or turn the ignition lock. I called my ford warranty and they sent a tow truck. The tow truck driver informed me that he is familiar with the problem on the ford focus, as he had had many calls to pick up cars with the same problem. Second one: after returning home from driving to the store one saturday, i…
ODI 10071074
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Had i known about the excessive brake dust that coats on the wheels,especially the front wheels,i never would have bought this car.in order for this car to look decent i have to get on the ground on my hands and knees using a solvent and water along with a lot of elbow grease and a brush and sponge and literally clean these wheels at least once a week.a simple drive through a car wash will not clean this brake dust…
ODI 10070852
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Unknown Or Other
Let's see, where shall i begin. Within month or two of purchase of 2000 focus sedan it was back in the shop for the front a panel trim. It took 3 times to finally get that right. Also less than 5 months after purchase, windshield had to be replaced due to a stress fracture (was a 1-1.5 hairline crack which appeared in windshield). The windshield has since been replaced again. While adjusting the rear-view mirror the…
ODI 10070757
Air Conditioner · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2000 ford focus. Currently i am experiencing several problems. The first is the air conditioning a/c. The a/c works on the #4 setting but doesn't work on #1, #2, or #3. No air comes from the air vents when the fan is set to 1, 2, or 3 whether the a/c is on or not. The second problem is the brakes. I have less than 46,000 miles on the car, and the brakes feel like they are going out. I've never had to replace…
ODI 10033382
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Started experiencing problems with the vehicle after purchase. Suddenly in august, all power systems/computer type items began to fail -- power locks, trunk release. Then, car began (and still does) to sputter and shake when stopped/idle until it would shutdown. Also, the radio/cd player would shut off. Checked for tsbs for the vehicle model & year and found at least 15. When i took the car to the dealer (world ford…
ODI 10070789
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Catalog year/make/model rows for 2000 Ford Focus.
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