2001 Ford Focus service brakes, hydraulic problems
176 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Ford Focus — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While attempting to depress the brake pedal at speeds of 5 mph, the pedal fell to the floorboard and would not engage. The emergency brake was utilized in order to bring the vehicle to a halt. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised…”
filed Mar 9, 2010
“I was driving from home to go to my parent home. I had to slow down due to traffic. My brakes failed. I was able to slow down by down shifting and hand brakes and had the car towed to the repair garage. The repair garage found that the passenger side rear brake cylinder had blown out and was…”
filed Feb 3, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
REAR BRAKE SQUEAL. *TT
05105 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 7, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Focus | 5 | 0% |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 Focus | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Focus | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 Focus | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Focus | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 Focus | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.