7.1

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,164 miles

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problem #4

Apr 182003

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,655 miles
Stalling problem-check engine light-cracked cylinder head at 32655 miles also leaking transmission line, brake dust, broken trunk lock and malfunctioning keyless entry on driver door.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

problem #3

May 282001

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Carrington, ND, USA

problem #2

Mar 062002

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Had taken vehicle to dealer due to a transmission leakage, dealer had to replace the transmission. Ford bought this vehicle and replaced it with another one which had a seal that needed replaced within the transmission.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #1

Nov 112000

Focus

  • miles
Brakes noise resulting from larger than normal chunk of metal in pad grooving the left front rotor. Transmission- leak at transmission cooler. Suspension noise front- thumping while going over speed bumps, rear squeeking. Window trim- coming off or squeeking when rolled up. Head lamp- dropping black silicon into sealed unit (visible). Engine- stalling, dying while coming to a stop or sitting at stop. No help from dealer service dept. Only argues with me!. (tiresize: P205R70/15)( dot number: Tire size: P205R70/15 )

- Sacramento, CA, USA