4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,464 miles

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problem #2

Oct 122006

Focus 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 46,874 miles
: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions, poor braking action was noticed. There was no warning light illuminated to alert the driver. The contact noticed a presence of hydraulic fluid in the driver side carpet. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, who determined a leak from the clutch master cylinder, which was located inside the vehicle. The clutch master cylinder and the brake master cylinder, located in the engine compartment had a common reservoir. The clutch master cylinder affected the fluid level of the brake master cylinder. The dealership indicated there was no recall for this defect. The manufacturer had not yet been contacted. Updated 02/06/07.

- Loretto, MN, USA

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problem #1

Jul 072003

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 14,053 miles
At 14053 miles, the rotors on my 2002 Ford Focus had to be remachined, now at 20K miles, I have to have the same brake problem fixed again. Obviously the rotors are either substandard or defective and or there is a larger problem, master cylinder etc. Also the rear brakes tend to lock up periodically.1st incident-Jan 03.

- Mechanicsville, MD, USA

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