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
My 2000 ford focus has unreasonably high wear on the front brakes. We were told by the dealer that we need to replace the entire front brake system @ less than 25,000.00 miles, to the tune of $500.00 all paid by me. When i asked about the warranty i was told the brake wear was due to my driving, but i have since found out there have been multiple complaints about the same problem from other owners of the same car.…
ODI 10013994
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have been in the shop about 7 times during the last 3 years due to problems with my new focus. The clutch failed at 6700 miles, along with the brakes, and things got worse from there. The front windshield leaked water into the roof, the fuse on the fan/air conditioning system melted, and the brake pads were replaced numerous times. Also, the fabric on the seats caused me to get shocked every time i got out of the…
ODI 10070021
12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other
Bad brakes, leaking transmission x 2 repairs, numerous electrical probs, one "accident", damage repaired at ford expense, bad tire, noise from front rt side, "surge" prob, car seemed to "stick" in a gear. I don't have my file with me but i know there is more.
Crash reported
ODI 10069965
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other
I started to replace tires as early as 5,000 miles just about 7 times by now. Replaced ignition 5/03 for $667.00 the key would go in and wouldn't turn. Spring coil driver's side broke while in traffic replaced 4/03 for $158.50. Now the transmission is completly gone the car would not back up. Please help me, i just don't know what else to do. The customer service at paul clark is so poor that i would not go there…
ODI 10068981
Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
This is a copy of the letter i sent to ford prestige ford garland tx attn: [xxx] dear [xxx] re: ford focus 2000 vehicle id# [xxx] i became a customer of prestige ford 5 years ago when i first bought my 98 escort. I was pleased with the car, never had any problems within the 2 years i had it only the scheduled maintenance. Feb 28th 2000 i made the stupidest decision in my life to trade it for a brand new focus 2000…
ODI 10070137
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure
My 2000 ford focus has had problems starting 2 months after i purchased it. It's been in 6 times for excessive brake noise and or squealing. The door hinges were squeeking and had to be replaced due to misalignment..it took 5 times to determine this. Weather strip molding has been replaced due to falling apart around the headlights. The cd player/stereo was replaced with a new factory model when cd player would not…
ODI 10069785
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
Current malfunction is hesitation and engine stall and brake failure. My car is almost 2 years old and within that time period i have experienced the following malfunctions: windshield wiper, air condition, electric window, brakes, struts, rusted rotor, ignition switch, electrical shorts(flashing dash), engine hesitation/stall, blown fuses where car would not start.
ODI 10069756
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
Car has had the brakes serviced a total of five times and the car is stalling during acceleration. This car has been in shops for several recalls as well as twice for ignition lock failure. One of our children was trapped in rear seat by defective seat belt & had to be cut out with a knife. Car stalls after it warms up. Dealer says it's fuel pump but if that were so, wouldn't it stall waarm or cold. I spoke to an…
ODI 10069680
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other
The brake system is horrible. They make noises all the time. I have replaced the cylinders and the shoes and it still does not sound right. The suspension is bad and needs replacing, but i can not afford it. I am a teacher. Cruise control has gone bad, because of a faulty wire.
ODI 10069367
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer noticed excessive front brake every 10000 miles. Dealer have replaced pad and rotors. Please provide further information.. Ts
ODI 8022907
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes they can hear a loud noise and the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer has repair vehicle on several occasions. Dealer notified. Ph
ODI 8023430
Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
1)we had trouble with right rear door lock stuttering nothing found to be wrong has only occured once since 2)transmission makes a whirring noise intermitenly when car is in reverse dealer found nothing wrong on both occasions 3)rear brakes on two occasions have made squeaking noises first time at 34950 km new shoe pads. Second time at 41346 km shoes and drums sanded 4mm left on shoes has squeaked on only one…
ODI 10071309
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
Brakes replaced but continue to squeal front suspension collapsed causing crash.
Crash reported
ODI 10069117
Cables · Fuel Pump · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Ignition · Lock · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires
Consumer was exiting a parking garage and placed vehicle in reverse. Without warning, car suddenly accelerated and rear tail spun around 2 times then hit a parked vehicle. Consumer did apply brakes with no success. Ph insurance company informed dealership that there were two recalls that dealt with a defective throttle and speed control which was not performed on the vehicle prior to the accident. Other problems…
Crash reported
ODI 10002047
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer noticed excessive brake consuming every 10000 miles, dealer has replace three time the front and rear pads and rotors. Please provide further information. Mr
ODI 8022759
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The brake lug bolts are under sized, consumer states' the wheel may fall off. Please provide any further information. Ts
ODI 8023368
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The rotor are warp every 3,000 to 4000 miles and also the vehicle steering wheel vibrates. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
ODI 8021653
Electrical · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension · Tires
Car is only 2yrs,8mo. Have currently expended over $4000.00 on repairs. Problem with seals allowing fumes in car from other vehicles running beside mine. The noise and wind shear level is very unsatisfactory. Squeal noise and thumping feeling from pressing on brake pedal. Hesitation on accelerating into traffic flow. Poor quality on parts and workmanship from manufacturer
ODI 10070124
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt: the brakes make a noise like it is a dump truck stopping. When the consumer hits the brakes the vehicle does not stop immediately. He changed the brake shoes twice and then took the vehicle to the dealership. While at the dealership, they found a service bulletin and the consumer has to pay to replace the lining and magnets. The problem with the brakes has always occurred, but it is not every time you hit the…
ODI 10128326
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When applying the brakes, consumer states' the brakes make a gringing noise and a squeaking noise, like the brake pads are rubbing on wheels. The vehicles brakes have been changed three times and the noise keep returning. Cause is unknown. Please describe further. Ts
ODI 8023118
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Purchased ford focus se in may of 2002 with 13,260 miles. We did not buy the extended warranty because we could not afford. Soon after bringing the car home, we noticed the tire was very wobbly, and the brakes were squeaking--took it to the ford dealer and they told us these cars are notorious for brake noise, as for the tire nothing is wrong-the service dept. Test drove and didn't notice a thing. Have taken it in…
ODI 10070828
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer noticed, when aplying the brake will squealing and moaning. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
ODI 8022533
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Spindle
My 2000 ford focus kona edition has been subject of at least five recalls and other numerous problems that have required me to take the car in to be repaired. I was also sold this car way above sticker price and currently this ford focus is worth 5000 dollars yet i still owe 11,000. I am now having problems with the brakes and the rear axle, that i will once again have to take my car in to get repaired. All of the…
ODI 10047367
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When applying the brakes, consumer states' there a wierd noise. Took to ford, and ford says its normal. Consumer noticed black dust collecting on pads. Took to dealer and they replaced rotors, pads, and brakes. Next consumer states' while applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to come to a safe stop. Consumer states ford is not correcting the problem. Please describe further. Ts
ODI 8023289
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes squeal when applied, there is intermittant extended braking distance. Dealer replaced front and rear rotors, drums and pads. Did not remedy the problem. Ts
ODI 8021028
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