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.
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Front brakes began to squeel. Upon inspection at brake shop it was found that although the front pads were in good shape, both front rotors were warped and needed replacement. Vehicle was purchased from the Ford dealer approximately 10,000 miles ago. The right rear brake drum also needed replacement because of excessive wear. The vehicle had been into Ford for a recall on the rear bearings at 23,757 miles at which time the rear drums were removed but apparently the drums were not warped or the mechanic did not inspect prior to replacement. These problems are apparently common to the Focus as documented at www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com, which includes reports of total brake failure at very low mileage. Nlm
Consumer states ongoing problem with engine stalling while driving at any speed, dealer was notified. Nlm dealer replaced coil pack and fuel pump 6 times. Vehicle is under warranty however warranty is not valid. The wheel bearings failed causing the rear wheel to fall off. The main belt broke. The transmission cooling lines broke. Ignition switch had to be replaced. The rear brakes squeak especially when there is moisture in the air.
When applying brake pedal it would go to the floor, also brakes will grind. Rotors had to be turned, and brakes were replaced 7 times, but the problem reoccurred. Transmission slips and jerks and rpms jump. No problem found. Consumer hears loose gravel sound from right front wheel area. Dealer found wheel well loose. Dealer found serpentine belt failed causing whistle squeal under hood. Gas light on with full tank and door ajar light is on. Dealer replaced battery. Evaporative hose loose. Dealer removed and installed fuel tank. Cigarette lighter not working. R-cup hold bubbling. Driver side mirror knob falls off. Rear child seat latch cover in broke. Front driver seat metal fell out. Both headlamps moulding fall out. Sunvisor mirror/bracket moulding on passenger side between door / dash loose. Broken. Right outer ac vent broken. Loose carpet on right front floor. Pillar trim coming off. Deck lid wire harness had tp be replaced. Clicking noise from L/H front of vehicle. Egr valve replaced. Left rear tail lamp is out. Engine light is on. Problems with rewind button for am/fm cassette.
- Apopka, FL, USA
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While driving 10 mph, vehicle unexpectedly accelerated to a speed of 50+ mph. Dealership has examined vehicle four times, but could not reproduce the problem. Consumer also stated there is a noise coming from the rear brakes, dealer replaced the rear shoes, also front brake pads were replaced.
Nuts and studs have stripped, and drum cannot come off when taken to dealer the first time. Vehicle has had that problem since then. Currently, consumer needs to replace drum.
Brakenoise continues even after dealer replaced rear brake shoes. Condition places driver at risk as it is hard to determine if brakes are failing due to wear.
Constant loud rear brake squeals. Vehicle has been brought back to dealer 3 times. Shoes have been replaced with so-called updated version, drums have been ground all to no avail. Dealer and Ford customer service says that engineering is working on this issue. I've heard this story for well over a year.
Vehicle rolls with the E-brake correctly applied. Had the dealer check it 3 times with no results. Brake wont hold in reverse and forward on any incline. Vehicle could roll away and cause injury to people or property
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- Aliquippa, PA, USA