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 · Steering · Suspension · Tires · Wheels
I have had several repairs for this car. In regards to steering, wheel, tire as well the suspension. As the car was under 18000 mile i had so much problem with mentioned above problems. I could not control my car when it rained or when ever the road was not in perfect shape.
Crash reported
ODI 10070037
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My ford focus has been having abhorred brake wear. I have put 50,000 mile on it and had to replace the rotors and pads 3 times. I know of cars going 80000 with no problem. There has got to be something wrong i have had no problems of this nature with any other vehicle. *nlm
ODI 10014337
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Structure · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000…
ODI 10069809
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
The reason some of these are not dated is because the problems keep on persisting they say they can not find out what the problem is. My car dies on me and the can not find the cause. It makes a winding sound when i take off and still they can not find the cause. My gears always wind and as soon as i get it out of the shop about one to two weeks later it is doing it again, when i am driving it jerks like it wants to…
ODI 10069681
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Nary 02/28/2003 mr new front brakes replaced at 29 thousand miles. *cb
ODI 10014762
12v/24v/48v Battery · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer stated the battery light indicator illuminated, just as stated under recall#02v288000, however dealer would not repair because the vin was not included. Ts. Consumer stated the dealer did fix the battery indicator problem at no charge, also the brakes and rotors was replaced.*jb
ODI 8023804
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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
ODI 8022756
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension · Visibility
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing numerous failures. The main failures were the electrical system, brake system, bent tie rod, shaking and vibrating, rear window mechanisms, and flooding after it rains. The leak occurs on the passenger side and the water rises 2 to 3 inches. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer due to the inspection costs. The…
ODI 10242026
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Fuel system-stall out at freeway speeds-and at any long right hand turns-contacted dealer/out of warranty,to many miles to consider. Brakes-rotors and pads worn out at 24,000miles-dealer stated maintenance issue,normal for the ford focus- they directed me to call ford motor co.to complain...
ODI 10071078
Conventional · Equipment · Rim · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires
The car starting having problems at 7000 miles. Front end jumping. I had a tire go bad and replaced it. Had the tire rotated and the front end lined up. Then, the noise and the car still did not feel right. I took it back to ford and the rim is bent. Replaced that. So far i am out 250.00 for the tire and 298.00 for the rim/. The problem continued, but by 15000 miles the car was jumping, front end problems. Had the…
ODI 10021319
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
This car has been returned to the dealership on three occasions for brake squeal. Sounds like metal to metal. This is a major squeal not just a squeak. Dealerships repeatedly refuse to fix the problem because they say it's a "normal noise". I've driven cars for 20+ years and never has a brake squeal been normal. It's been taken to the dealership at 7,000, 15,000 and 16,500 miles. *nlm
ODI 10023311
12v/24v/48v Battery · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Consumer reported battery failure. On another occasion the brakes failed. *tt *jb
ODI 10001916
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel Pump · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires
2001 ford focus experiencing problems with the front brakes, fuel pump, battery, sway bars and tires. *mr the consumer replaced the front brakes five times, the radiator went out, the thermostat and sensors pertaining to the engine light ad gone out, the fuel pump and the battery went out and the mechanic could not find the problem. Currently the starter showed signs of going out and the vehicle needed sway bars and…
ODI 10121514
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When applying brake vehicle veers sharply to the left. This causes the rear driver side tire to wear prematurely, tire was replaced twice. Dealer found no problem. Mr
ODI 8022289
Electrical · Exhaust System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
My security system basically went nutty...it even sounded funny when the horn sounded, the cruise would also stick or not work at all when it should have been turned on. I have had the hego sensor or the front oxygen sensor replaced 3 times, one at my own cost...i had a huge bulge pop out on my tire early on, firestone replaced it at no cost...the brakes have intermittantly squealed since the vehicle had few miles…
ODI 10070633
12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheels
I have had numerous problems with my focus. About 3mo after i bought it, the transmission began to feel like it was slipping, and making a noise. I took it to the purchasing dealership, and a mechanic told me it was the torque converter. They didn't have a loaner car for me, so i made an an appointment for the following week. The next day on my way home from work, the car shut down. I called a tow truck, they took…
ODI 10070089
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch · Wheels
While driving and upon stepping on the brakes front wheels moved back three to four inches. The bushings were too small. Upon turning the steering wheel left one could see the front wheels moving back. Consumer stated vehicle had been to the dealer fifteen times. Dealer put replacement parts five times. Tires had to be changed between ten to thirteen thousand miles, and tires were under warranty for 30000 miles.…
ODI 10092586
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump · Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tread/Belt
2001 ford focus ignition cylinder broke, problems with the tire equipment, engine light illuminated and the sway bar bushing needs to be replaced.*mr the ignition cylinder had been replaced three times. The steel belts were showing through the front tires at 54000 miles. The sensor which caused the engine light to illuminated was replaced three times. The front brakes were replaced twice. The battery, radiator,…
ODI 10121480
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
At any speed when brakes are depressed a grinding noise is heard. Owner has contacted the dealer, cause of failure undetermined at this time.*ak
ODI 10044399
Automatic Transmission · Ignition · Rear · Seats · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Windshield · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Rear wheel bearings are wearing out on vehicle.*mr the automatic transmission does not shift properly, the consumer discovered the wrong transmission fluid was in the vehicle. The front windshield cracked due to excessive heat. The rear seat latch, the seat fabric and the key ignition failed.*ts the windshield wipers wore out, which were only used about seven times and the rear brakes had to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10040652
Cruise Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Radiator Assembly · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Visibility
2001 ford focus displaying problems with transmission due to several leaks, cruise control, and trunk of vehicle. *mr water leaked onto the floorboard of the trunk which was only adjusted(problem repeated), the cruise control worked intermittently(new switch was ordered, the drivers side window squeaked and was fixed, the transmission leaked and was replaced but the service dealer was unable to determine the cause,…
ODI 10034015
Electrical System · Lock · Power Train · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Rearview Mirrors/Devices · Seats · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Tires
The driver side front tire had blown out. The passenger side tire was found worn on the inside along with an exposed wire. (these two tires were not of the same manufacturer) other problem were as followed: the button on the cassette player had broken, the adjuster button for the side view mirror on the passenger side had popped off, while driving the over drive light flashed and the vehicle jumped in/out of over…
ODI 10014888
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While braking the vehicle experienced extended stopping. *nlm
ODI 10009803
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Front · Fuel System, Gasoline · Hatchback/Liftgate · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
The engine missed usually mildly, but sometimes violently as to shake vehicle and sometimes stall, also the vehicle experienced a raw gas smell, suspension, brake,transmission and tire problems.*ak. Consumer also noted the rear hatch popped open by itself.*jb
ODI 10009623
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
SQUEAKING BRAKES. *AK *TS
ODI 10003962
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2001 Ford Focus.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.