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2004 Ford Focus Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

7
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 7 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi4
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 26, 2007 · 41,000 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    One month ago i needed to have brakes replaced, and assumed that because the light came on this was an indicator. After brakes were replaced, brake fluid was still disappearing. I also found a drip on my pedal from somewhere under the dash, after my foot slipped on the clutch from slick brake fluid, and nearly wrecked my car on i-70 when i needed to shift into a lower gear after my foot slid right off the pedal.…

    ODI 10209894

  • November 4, 2004

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. The air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak

    ODI 10099425

  • October 20, 2004

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    While driving 45 mph applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, the cause had not been determined. *ak

    ODI 10101411

  • August 28, 2004 · 12,333 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    The brakes have been replaced 6 times since i purchased the car. They go out every 3 to 4,000 miles. I hit a tree with the side of my car because i had no brakes at all at on point while i was driving. The car gives no warning with the brakes. I talked to ford about who was going to be liable if i wrecked and somebody got hurt. They say it my problem. I'm not getting anywhere with the dealership. They just tell me i…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10100540

  • August 24, 2004 · 12 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    Vehicle is having a problem with the brakes. Driver has to pump the brakes and jam the brakes to the floor then the vehicle will stop. The brake problem is intermittant. Owner says that an engineer from the manufacturer came to test the vehicle and the problem did not duplicate itself. Provide further details.

    ODI 10092308

  • July 31, 2004 · 1,200 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    While attempting to stop at a traffic light brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. Consumer had to apply excessive pressure in order for the vehicle to stop.*ak

    ODI 10087161

  • June 24, 2004 · 11,886 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

    I rented a ford focus 2004 with just under 12,000 miles in san francisco from fox rent a car. The brakes were making noises when i would come to a stop. When i took the car down lombard street the car smelled like burning wires but at that time i was not sure if the smell was coming from our car or another acr. Two days later i drove on the highway and exited, drove on the service raod going now about 25miles/ hour…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10078839