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2004 Ford Focus Rotor Problems

9
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 9 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi7
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 24, 2006

    Pads · Rotor

    I had my car in the garage for a fuel problem which was solved by a computer update and while it was there, i had the dealer do an oil change. For some reason they checked the brakes and found that my left front brakes where gone. They replaced the front rotors and pads and i told them to put the old parts in my car. Upon my own inspection of the old parts, 3 of the pads still had about 1/4 inch of pad left while…

    ODI 10171783

  • March 22, 2006 · 22,000 miles

    Rotor

    Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. The contact stated that the brakes began to squeak. The mechanic diagnosed the failure as needing new front rotors and made the repair. One month later, the brakes began squeaking again. A piece of the front rotor fell off while the vehicle was in motion. A local mechanic replaced the front rotors again. The powertrain, purchase date, and engine size were unknown. The current…

    ODI 10192536

  • October 1, 2005 · 30,900 miles

    Cruise Control · Rotor · Structure

    Dt: the consumer stated that while driving, the cruise control activated by itself and caused the vehicle to accelerate. The acceleration was rapid in nature. The contact was not attempting to use the cruise control at that time, she was approaching a stop sign. The vehicle has not been to dealer or a mechanic for a diagnosis of the problem. *ak the consumer also stated the windshield lining was coming apart, one of…

    ODI 10140610

  • July 15, 2005 · 6,000 miles

    Engine · Latch · Manual Transmission · Rotor · Suspension · Switch/Wiring · Unknown Or Other

    Brake problem. At about 2000 to 3000 miles breaks starts to squeal and grind. Took it in to service at dealer complaining about problem, as it got worse and was not normal in 6,000 miles. Was told no problem, routine break in. Then at 12,000 miles still a problem. Went to another dealer, said the same thing. Now with nearly 18,000 miles, rotors are grooved very bad. Evidence and warning was evident in the earlier…

    ODI 10143114

  • April 28, 2005 · 7,850 miles

    Caliper · Pads · Rotor

    Brakes failed on our 2004 ford focus zx5 4 door hatchback as my wife went to stop at a stop sign leaving our development and was broadsided by a truck. This resulted in a total loss of vehicle and injuries sustained to my wife. Police and medical personnel were on the scene. She was transported to hospital.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10119394

  • February 16, 2005 · 14,478 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Pads · Rotor

    Car was purchased new 6/15/04 with 317 miles. There has been over $1500 worth of factory work done on this vehicle from brake pads, rotors, sensor being replaced on transmission. Now the car is constantly jerking when accelerating at 20 mph and stalling. On february 16th, my car wouldn't start and was jerking. I had it towed to my home. On friday, february 18th the radio came on without the key being placed in the…

    ODI 10112042

  • November 4, 2004 · 5,000 miles

    Pads · Rotor

    When braking at any speed consumer heard a squeaking noise coming from brake rotors/pads. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

    ODI 10106993

  • June 23, 2004 · 100 miles

    Rotor

    I brought car brand new from ford in march 2004. Since then the brakes, and calipers, rotors have squealed horribly. I have taken the car back to the shop three times had numerous phone conversations with them and the problem is not fixed. I finally took it to a mechanic outside ford who told me the rotors were warped and glazed. This car is only3 months old. They are at a .8 and should be 1 inch. The front brakes…

    ODI 10078690

  • April 20, 2004 · 150 miles

    Pads · Rotor

    About 1 month after i bought my car the brakes started to squeak every time i would apply they brakes. It has continuted to do so up until even this morning. The rotors now have grooves in them ,and the brake pads still have well over 50% of the pad remaining. So far nothing has been done other than to say "it must be moisture."*ak

    ODI 10110133