2001 Ford Focus Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 52
- 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 52 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 8 records
- rear brake · 6 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- front brakes · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
- brakes failed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While attempting to depress the brake pedal at speeds of 5 mph, the pedal fell to the floorboard and would not engage. The emergency brake was utilized in order to bring the vehicle to a halt. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised the rear-brake knuckle line had failed. The repair was performed at the owner's expense. The dealer was contacted and…
ODI 10318141
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving from home to go to my parent home. I had to slow down due to traffic. My brakes failed. I was able to slow down by down shifting and hand brakes and had the car towed to the repair garage. The repair garage found that the passenger side rear brake cylinder had blown out and was squirting brake fluid all over. This the second time this had happened. The first time was in july 2007 when the driver side…
ODI 10304309
Electrical System · Equipment · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
I will start with the fact the car is on it's fourth battery. It has had the wiring harness replaced along with every sensor in the car some twice. There was a steering column recall done on it. The two back windows tracks have been broke a total of six times. The door handles brake three so far. The stereo is broke for the second time. I have had to do the brakes twice so far and all this and the car only has…
ODI 10239556
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2001 ford focus has a defective brake system. This causes the brakes to wear prematurely. *kb
ODI 10201524
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I was driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of me slowed, therefore, i used brakes. The brakes failed. I had barely enough time and space to move to the next lane and thereby hitting other vehicle. The car was towed to the repair garage and body shop. The repair shop determined that the driver side rear brake cylinder blew out and therefore brakes failure. There was brake fluid on the freeway. I avoided…
Crash reported
ODI 10304293
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch
Ignition not turning on 2001 ford focus. I have read a message board that this has been happening a lot with this type of vehicle. Also, brakes have been a constant problem. I have been a loyal ford buyer but am considering changing to a different make. *nm
ODI 10151070
Electrical System · Mechanical · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
Went so sears auto center at 9570 south west freeway houston texas 77074. For a tire change they charge 156.00 and also told me that my car rotors were broken and need shoe/pad to be replaced. And car not to be driven. Total amount 571.00. Called next morning to cancel work because i decided to take to dealer ford. But that time car wasn't fixed yet cause they told me to pay first but i didn't have a credit card…
ODI 10147389
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR FAILURE. *NM
ODI 10093878
Fuel Pump · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving at any speed, the vehicle intermittently stalled. The dealer informed the consumer that the fuel pump module was defective. Also the brake rotors pads, and calipers needed to be replaced. *ak the engine light had come on due to the fuel pump being inoperative. Ford made the repairs but failed to replace the o rings which caused the pump to fail again. Ford had fuel pump recall #03no1 but the same exact…
ODI 10055372
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
My daughter slammed on the brakes at 40mph and the vehicle steering wheel jerked to the right and she felt a drop in the left front side of the car, the car started sliding and hit a curb. When the car came to a stop the front left wheel was broke off. A tow truck took it to the ford dealership. They said it needed a control arm; hub assembly; tie rod end; tire & wheel; axle; brake line; brake pads & rotor; trans…
Crash reported
ODI 10069792
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch
I purchased my 2001 ford focus on august 6 2002. In the last year i have had to replace all brakes and now my ignition is stuck. I took the car to my dealership (citrus ford in ontario california) and after spending an extra 1200 on an extrended warranty when i purchased the car, they told me the ignition cylinder was not covered under my warranty. Have they looked at the number of people that are having this…
ODI 10030927
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
The fuel filter gets clogged which blocks the flow of fuel to the engine, causing stalling. This is the third time that the fuel filter had to be replaced. A recall was issued regarding this problem. *ak recall campaign # 03v482000. There was brake pulsation, the front end creaks really bad and the vehicle would have no power and or stall while going 40-45 mph. *sc *jb
ODI 10113623
Front Underhood · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving t at normal speed, vehicle caught on fire, causing brakes and steering to fail, resulting in a front collision. Dealer notified. *ak
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10029883
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Wheels
The tire and the brakes went out and the car stated sliding. After the crash there were bolts that were found on the grass where the crash happened
Crash reported
ODI 10069222
Engine · Linkages · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Engine stalls and power loss and brakes not responding resulted in rear end collision with another vehicle. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10025500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have 22,000 miles on my 2001 ford focus, i have just been informed that i need to replace the brakes and rotors. That's ridiculous for such low miles. After a little research, i see that there is a class action lawsuit against ford. The lawsuit is for exactly my problem. *nlm
ODI 10023596
Air Bags · Buckle Assembly · Exhaust System · Exterior Lighting · Hub · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
The dealer changed the front and rear brake 3 times , the rotors. Twice, however the problem continued. Consumer indicated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. Multiple problems with vehicle. *ak *cb. The hub cap was loose and fell off, the clock spring was replaced, the turn and brake lights were inoperative, the exhaust system made a loud noise, the dealer replaced the pipe and gasket, the seat belt…
ODI 10024272
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a ford focus with only 35,000 miles on it. It is used for light driving, but my rotors and pads are completely worn. I've never had a car that has such a bad brake system. Ford should be responsible for putting such poor quality brakes on a car. It is a safety hazard. *nlm
ODI 10021049
Frontal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning. Another vehicle jumped in front of the consumer's vehicle, and caused the consumer to hit the vehicle. On two separate occasions, the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle. *ak *cb *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10026368
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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…
ODI 10018631
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When the brakes were applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance. *jb
ODI 10015988
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought my focus used, it had 38,000 miles, on a trip the engine began to act up. It was revving all the way up but would not go above 40 mph. After calling a tow truck the check engine light came on, the dealership that i took it to had it for over a week and had difficulty locating the problem. It started and drove just fine for them. I had the fuel pump and filter replaced, as well as the fuel system flushed.…
ODI 10071020
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other
My warranty was 36,000 which is up. Fixing the brakes was no problem but i dont feel my wheel bearings need replaced this quickly without having some kind if default in them from the start. My car is making this loud, roaring sound, which is driving me crazy. I'm writing to see if there's anything the headquarters of ford can do. There are recalls on 2001 ford focuses but just so happen not on my car and why is that…
ODI 10070103
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Unknown Or Other
In november of 2002, i noticed a squeal under the hood of my 2001 focus. The first time i took it in, they claimed they heard no sound. I then told the mechanic you must actually step out of the car to hear the noise.; he did hear the noise and ford had to replace the belt tensioner and serpentine belt. I began noticing that my windshield wipers would function at will. The left headlamp and turn signal was also…
ODI 10070095
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Front breaks squeaked. Brought to dealer. Put in front brakes and pads. Still squeaked. Back to dealer. Told me now i needed rear brake shoes and the drum needs to be sanded. Car is driven normally and only has 14,000 miles on it. *jb
ODI 10008486
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2001 Ford Focus.
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