Print this page

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
13 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,548 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2000 Ford Focus brakes problems

brakes problem

Find something helpful? Spread the word.
Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 2000 Ford Focus:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

2000 Ford Focus Owner Comments (Page 3 of 4)

« Read the previous 20 complaints

problem #33

Apr 232001

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer was driving 5-7 mph slid on we payement while ABS was activating, and slighty hit vehicle in front. Dual air bags deployed, causings 2nd to 3rd degree burns on top of hand. Passenger hit windshield and dashboard. Please provide fuerther information.

- Jacksonvill, FL, USA

problem #32

Mar 292001

Focus

  • miles
I am not please with this car, me and my wife have brought two other cars from this dealer and this is the first one that has given a lot of grief and sorror, please help me be a continue customer by addressing this problem immediately, and also for future references. Thank you, sign off---sadden. No safety defect mentioned.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #31

Feb 012001

Focus

  • miles
Vehicle was at the dealership for routine check up, and mechanic told consumer that she needed brakes in front and back. At 15000 miles she needed all new brakes front and rear. At 18000 she needed rear brakes, but front brakes were fine.

- Fletcher, NC, USA

problem #30

Dec 022000

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

After 400 miles brakes start to squeak, can hear them a mile away. Brakes have been replaced 3 times, last time was 2 weeks ago and there was squeaking agan. Currently, vehicle at repair shop for a fourth brake repair. Consumer fears that brakes may go out at anytime.

- Falson, CA, USA

problem #29

Feb 142001

Focus

  • miles
Problems have not been fixed. I am very concerned that my car is unsafe. The brakes are not dependable and squeak. My car is only 7 months old. I bought the car to feel safe with my 10 month old son. I do not feel safe; and I am becoming very disappointed with the car and service.

- Pisgah Forest, NC, USA

problem #28

Mar 082001

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There was a grinding noise coming from brakes. Dealer replaced front brake pads. Also had increased braking distance. While driving about 10 mph, driver's rear wheel came off with drum still in it.

- Harvey, LA, USA

problem #27

Nov 152000

Focus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Ongoing problem with ABS when engage it causes rear wheels to lock up intermittently & momentarily. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Pullman, WA, USA

problem #26

Jan 222001

Focus

  • miles
In to dealer three times, they say it's normal yet Ford has 7 S/B's out for this problem. No safety defect.

- Union City, CA, USA

problem #25

Jan 162001

Focus

  • miles
Cruise control servo routes brake light system which causes no brake lights when servo failed. Risk unknown to driver until notified by dealer.

- Beverly Hills, MI, USA

problem #24

Feb 222001

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Passenger's side floor keeps filling up with water when it rains or snows. 2. brakes are making a loud squeaky noise, and causing a longer stopping distance.

- Dorchester, MA, USA

problem #23

Jan 012001

Focus

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Brakes are sqeaking and making knocking noise. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Flushing, NY, USA

problem #22

Dec 152000

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Transmission is sticky while shifting into 2nd gear with clutch fully engaged. The brake pedal intermittantly gets very hard giving reduced braking action.

- West Heaven, CT, USA

problem #21

Nov 012000

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes there is noise. Dealer has had vehicle for repair, but cannot remedy problem.

- Weymouth, MA, USA

problem #20

Feb 062001

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
While traveling at 40 mph and when depressing brake pedal, pedal would not travel to floorboard, causing consumer to run off road.

- Walthan, MA, USA

problem #19

Jan 312001

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
When applying brakes consumer will hear a loud noise that hurts driver's ears. Also, consumer feels brake pedal will become stuck. Ford is aware of defect, but has no solution.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #18

Nov 102000

Focus

  • miles
While trying to stop at a stop sign brake pedal went to floor. Also, trunk latch did not work properly.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #17

Jan 292001

Focus

  • miles
While driving fuel tank will show that it is empty when, in reality, tank is full. Also, a problem with brake system. Brakes will not activate on time to stop vehicle.

- Wharton, NJ, USA

problem #16

Jan 032001

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
When brake pedal is applied brakes make a screeching sound that dose'nt stop until vehicle comes to a complete stop. Dealer has been copntacted.

- Darlington, SC, USA

problem #15

Dec 102000

Focus

  • miles
While driving about 30 mph and when stepping on brake pedal to slow speed down, brakes did not work, causing consumer to hit guardrail. Vehicle was towed away, and dealer couldn't explain what happened.

- Capital Height, MD, USA

problem #14

Dec 062000

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall 00V303000/ manufacturer's recall 00S31 vehicle has made squeaking noises since purchased. Consumer thought it was because it was new. Dealer inspected vehicle, and braking system would have to be repaired. Recall only covered rear brakes & not front.

- Palm Springs, CA, USA

Read the next 13 complaints »

Not what you are looking for?