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2001 Ford Focus Rotor Problems

39
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.

What owners report

  • brake pads · 15 records
  • pads rotors · 8 records
  • brake rotors · 8 records
  • brakes rotors · 7 records
  • front brakes · 5 records
  • rotors replaced · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi18
30–60k mi7

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 19, 2003 · 21,000 miles

    Pads · Rotor

    The rotors and pads had to be replaced at a low mileage. *jb.....*ak

    ODI 10012120

  • December 30, 2002

    Rotor

    The vehicle brake rotors are wearing and when the brakes are applied a heavy vibration can be felt followed by extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified. *nlm

    ODI 10002421

  • December 20, 2002 · 16,950 miles

    Caliper · Pads · Rotor

    I own a 2001 ford focus zx3. I have put 17,100 miles on it since its purchase in may, 2001. At the last service, just before christmas of 2002, the ford mechanic at price ford in millington, tn. Stated that my front brakes & rotors would have to be replaced soon. There is no way on earth this amount of wear and tear can occur on a car with only 17,100 miles! I have owned 9 automobiles in my life and i have never…

    ODI 10000869

  • August 14, 2002 · 7,000 miles

    Rotor · Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    While applying the brakes there was a squeaking noise coming from the front/rear of the vehicle. The pedal had gone down and made a squeak noise. *ak the front end bounced and vibrated due to the pinch bolt that retained the steering knuckled to the lower ball joint. (may not have the proper torque) there was a problem with the front end and rear. The wheel was replaced, the flat tire was balanced and the beam…

    ODI 10022717

  • August 14, 2002

    Rotor

    Apple ford service department inspected my brakes and told me that the rear brake rotors were shot and needed to be replaced. The service department also told me all the brake pads, front and rear, had to be replaced. I have never had a new car whose rear brake rotors failed and needed to be replaced. My focus was less than 2,000 miles out of warranty and ford motor co. Refused to help with the bill, $643.00. *ak

    ODI 765895

  • July 5, 2002

    Rotor

    Dealer indicated that front rotors were defective, having deep ridges, causing different thickness through the rotors. Rotors couldn't be turned due to such bad shape. Brakes were squeaking excessively prior to taking vehice in. Dealer aware of problem. Please provide more information.*ak

    ODI 8013390

  • April 16, 2002

    Pads · Rotor

    Brakes made noise at 2057miles on 6/22/01 - dealership advised me after inspection "cold pads" - brakes made noise at 2383 miles on 7/3/01 - dealer advised me after inspection "glazed pads" - now at 16,000 miles - (always made noise) brake pads gone - rotors ruined - (tom rivers) at dealership refuses to replace.

    ODI 760817

  • April 12, 2002

    Pads · Rotor

    Purchased the car in october 17th 2002. I drive usually highway to work on a straight road. My brakes squealed frequently. Changed brake pads and rotors at 19700 miles at the inspections. They started to squeal noisely again 31500 miles. There is always dust in the front wheels. Probably next year, i need to replace them around 38-39 thousand for the second time.*ak

    ODI 10030876

  • July 1, 2001

    Rotor

    When braking vehicle would vibrate, dealer replaced front rotors due to warping. Then replaced rotors again on 15 sep. 2001 for the same problem. Nlm

    ODI 8008033

  • January 15, 2001

    Rotor

    Noise in left front. Pedal pulsation. Dealer turned rotors. Noise didn't leave, pulsation did. 3k miles noise still there, pedal pulsation again. Replaced rotors. Noise didn't stop, pulsation did. 4.9k miles noise and pulsation, dealer replaced rotors and left caliper. Both stopped. Add'l 200 miles, noise began. 6.7k miles pulsation is back. Dealer says problem not with car but will investigate.*ak

    ODI 744973

  • Disc · Rotor · Wheel Bearing

    While driving a grinding noise was heard when depressing the brake pedal. Dealer replaced front brakes and rotors. The problem occurred again ,and the dealer determined that vehicle needed new front wheel bearings. *ak

    ODI 10044533

  • 39,000 miles

    Rotor

    Brakes were applied at 35 mph, and brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was forced to down shift to first gear to avoid an accident, and come to a stop. *ak

    ODI 10038383

  • 12,000 miles

    Rotor

    THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A LOW MILEAGE. *JB

    ODI 10012114

  • Rotor

    The front brake rotors have worn excessively along with pads with low mileage . Nlm

    ODI 8019781