10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,015 miles

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problem #9

Jul 012005

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 81,000 miles
Rear deck lid brake light incredibly sensitive to vibration with push in bulbs. Just closing trunk causes brake light to fail. Dealer claims this is not a recall.

- St. Joseph, MO, USA

problem #8

May 222006

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
Both of my rear brake lights have stopped working. The trunk light works for braking, and the tail lights work, but not for braking.

- South Pasadena, CA, USA

problem #7

Mar 142004

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,079 miles
The contact stated the ignition switch failed three times within a year and a half. The first time, she went to start the car, the ignition would not turn over. The car was towed and repaired. The second failure was approximately one year later and the same thing happened. The car was towed and repaired for the second time. The third failure happened this week, went to start the car and it would not start again. It is being repaired now. The dealership stated it could possibly be the starter along with the ignition switch. In Dec 2001 the consumer was involved in an accident due to a problem with the tires and the rear axle. The transmission cooler lines were replaced. The brake lights and heater did not work. The egr tube was replaced. The wiper arm was broken. The engine light stayed on all time. The driver side mirror had to be replaced. Updated 01/11/06.

- Dana , IL, USA

problem #6

Oct 152003

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Rear brake lights do not come on when applying the brakes. Owner was told that wires burned. All other electrical components were fine, except the brake lights.

- Kapolei, HI, USA

problem #5

Mar 082002

Focus 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
I have had my car for one year and five months. I have replaced the fuel pump a month after purchase, twice within two months. My gas lines have fallen off the car, causing the neighborhood to be filled with fumes. Stalls while driving, not matter the speed, dealership said they fixed the issue, still ongoing. Car hesistates to go at times. Often the inside of the car smells like gas. Hard to put car in reverse and other gears, often pops out of gear. Recently replaced clutch cable, tech says the clutch is fine. Replaced the brakes and rotors after being told they were fine, two weeks later the rotors were gone. Brakes continue to squeak. Windshield is not sealed, you can hear air blowing in while driving. Had a burning smell from under hood was told there was no problem, only to get a recall, and my cables were melted. Brake lights always out, when I replace one the other goes out. I have contacted Ford Motor Company, and dealership, both tell me I have to keep getting repairs. I asked Ford Motor Company to buy the car back, and they refused. I feel this car is not safe, I hate driving it.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #4

Mar 182003

(reported on)

Focus

  • 18,057 miles
The front and rear brakes, the fuel pump, fuel injector, heater chamber, half shaft bearing, third brake light and speedometer cluster were all replaced.

- Alameda, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 142003

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Consumer noticed while traveling when depressing the brake pedal brake indication light would not light up. Dealer was contacted and repair.

- Murrieta, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 080202

Focus

  • miles
The right side brake light bulb was replaced.

- West Chester, PA, USA

problem #1

Jun 142002

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- San Diego, CA, USA