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2004 Ford Focus service brakes, hydraulic problems

31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2004 Ford Focus8% of all complaints for this model year.

31
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
8%
share of all complaints
22,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
5 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Noticed hydraulic brake fluid leaking from clutch master cylinder which is mounted behind the clutch pedal under dash. Clutch system shares brake fluid with brake system. Fluid drips on clutch pedal and floor creating a very slick surface and drop in fluid level in brake reservoir. This creates a…

    filed Oct 30, 2010

  • The ignition lock and the key would not come out. Had to be towed at midnight from the hospital in 18 degree weather. Dealership said manufacture part at a cost of $455.00. Brake noise no one can find. Replaced the windshield wiper arm twice. Will never buy ford again!!! *tr

    filed Jan 27, 2009

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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.