2002 Ford Focus Pads Problems
- 21
- 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
- pads rotors · 12 records
- brake pads · 10 records
- front brakes · 4 records
- only miles · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Pads · Rotor
1)normal driving pattern; 2)brakes started to crunch at 31,000, this car was purchased new and still under warranty, but not for brakes. 3)took to ford dealer on 10/15 they wanted $550.00 plus to fix, my salesman told me he had never heard of this happening at such low mileage. Called ford corporate, got no help with service rep, requested a call from supervisor, still haven't recieved a call back. Took to midas to…
ODI 10095969
Pads · Rotor
2002 ford focus zx5. Brakes grind and squeal. At 10,777 miles (10,000-mile service), ford dealership said front brake pads and rotors are completely worn out and need to be replaced at cost of $500. Car is unsafe to drive without replacing brakes.*ak
ODI 10086827
Pads · Rotor
My 2002 ford fucus zx3 needed new brake pads and rotors after a mere 22,000 miles!! This service cost me $280 and is not covered under ford's warranty. Clearly there is a problem with the braking system if a car needs new rotors before the first set of tires wear out.*ak
ODI 10086102
Pads · Rotor
2002 ford focus with 23,600 miles required all new pads and rotors-- dealership has said that this is normal...for the focus... And such work is not covered by warranty. Took the car to midas and had front brakes and rotors replaced (rotors couldn't even be turned!), mechanic at midas stated that replacing pads and rotors on a vehicle before the warranty has even expired is not normal, typical, or to be expected.…
ODI 10093166
Pads
Brake pads and rotors need to be replaced every 14,000 miles. Nothing has been done to fix the problem!*ak
ODI 10079201
Pads · Rotor
Have only 23,000 miles on my ford focus 2002 wagon and it needs front pads and rotors. I have never had a car that needed rotors at 23,000 miles. This is a major safety and design defect. *la
ODI 10073300
Pads · Rotor
While performing an oil change dealership indicated that the brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. They wore out prematurely. *ak
ODI 10061575
Pads · Rotor
I have a 2002 ford focus with 24600 miles on the car. The brake pads and rotors where gone when i took the auto into the shop.*ak
ODI 10059045
Pads
On 2 occasions i complained to dealership re the amount of brake powder on the front wheels - these were on the first two oil change visits. Both times i was told that this was normal (hub caps were dark charcoal). Took car in to dealership on 2/14/04 for routine oil change and was told that the brake pads needed to be replaced but that the rotors had not been affected. Car had only 14,300 miles, extremely low…
ODI 10062004
Pads
I have a 2002 ford focus, the brakes are shot on this thing at only 26000 miles. Contacted ford on the this, to no avail. Did some research on the web after my contact with ford, and found that there are hundreds, maybe thousands of people. That have a ford focus that have the same problem. There is no way a vehicle should have bad brakes at 26000 miles. In some cases as low as 15000 miles. Ford doesn't seem to care…
ODI 10057022
Pads
At 19,000 miles i had to replace the front pads/rotors because the pads woe out and had chewed through the rotors. This is my wife's car, it's not driven hard, and now at 33,000 miles i have to replace the front and rear pads, hopefully that's all. This car is crap and a rip off. *jb
ODI 10055038
Pads · Rotor
Front brake pads and rotors had to be replaced after only 20,000 miles of driving. The mechanic told me that this is a common problem with all the focus's he has seen. *la
ODI 10052883
Caliper · Equipment · Pads · Rotor
2002 ford focus has failure of front brake calipers, needs replacing of rotors, pads and calipers under warranty but dealer refuses to agree to this estimate by master brake. Dealer says i only need pads and rotors machined. Car only has 14,692 miles on it.*ak
ODI 10037532
Disc · Pads
Squealing - grinding sound from the front tires - front brakes replaced and rear brake rotors were turned and cleaned
ODI 10124305
Disc · Pads
Squealing - grinding sound from the front tires - front brakes replaced and rear brake rotors were turned and cleaned
ODI 10124304
Pads
I am the original owner of a 2002 focus se. April 2003, i passed ny state inspection w/o any problems. August 2003 i bring my car in for an oil change and i am told that both front and rear brake pads need to be replaced asap b/c they are all the way down to the rotor. There were no warning sounds coming from the brakes. The dealer also tells me it will cost me $600.00 to repair! I called ford in detroit and they…
ODI 10041316
Pads
Brake pads are warped and wear out in a short period of time.every 20,000 miles had to replace them.*ak
ODI 10024176
Pads · Rotor
Brakes are completely ruined along with rotors in 11,000 miles. Completely unthinkable. Dealer says they have noticed a problem but no one is willing to do anything. I am very unhappy.
ODI 10016821
Ignition · Pads
Vehicle stalled and the ignition tumbler was defective whereby consumer have to leave the key in the vehicle. The ignition was replaced four times. Also, front brakes squealed, and did not stop the vehicle. Pads were replaced four times.*ak
ODI 10101824
Pads · Rotor
While having vehicle serviced for another problem dealership noticed that brake pads and rotors wore out prematurely and needed replacement. *ak
ODI 10061578
Pads · Rotor
While driving a grinding noise was heard. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that brake rotors and pads had to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10022977