5.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,140 miles

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problem #5

Mar 072006

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,200 miles
: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, there was a loud popping noise and loss of brake power. The contact down shifted the transmission to stop the vehicle, and noticed brake fluid leaking from the rear driver side wheel. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the rear brake shoe broke and severed the brake line. The rear wheel bearings, brake lines, shoes, and cylinders were replaced. The rear brake drums were resurfaced. The manufacturer was alerted.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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problem #4

Jun 012003

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,500 miles
Premature brake wear (4 wheels) rear brakes not functioning as designed, wheel bearings replaced (4 wheels, rear on recall, front under warranty).

- Carbondale, IL, USA

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problem #3

Dec 132001

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
Brake shoe was found cracked and eroded in middle. Dealer (lawrence marshall, hempstead tx) indicates that even though this was a manufacturer's problem, no recourse for repairs.

- Hempstead, TX, USA

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problem #2

Apr 012000

Focus

  • miles
Rear drum brake squeal, dealer replaced shoes within two days squeal worse than original. Dealer called Ford tech hotline was advised "concern is under investigation by engineering" dealer then sanded drums and shoes, problem returned again within two days.

- Talking Rock, GA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 012000

Focus

  • miles
Rear drum brake squeal, dealer replaced shoes within two days squeal worse than original. Dealer called Ford tech hotline was advised "concern is under investigation by engineering" dealer then sanded drums and shoes, problem returned again within two days.

- Talking Rock, GA, USA

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