Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Ford focus has 175 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
175
Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKES REPLACED AT 48,763 MILES WE ARE NOW AT 77,000. FOR THE LAST 2-3,000 MILES IF FEELS LIKE AIR I... |
| May 3, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | BEFORE I FINALIZED THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR, IT WAS EXAMINED THOROUGHLY BY A MECHANIC. THE 2001 FORD ... |
| Feb 14, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD FOCUS. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AT SPEEDS OF 5 M... |
| Jan 11, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I WAS DRIVING FROM HOME TO GO TO MY PARENT HOME. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN DUE TO TRAFFIC. MY BRAKES FAIL... |
| Aug 22, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,TIRES,EQUIPMENT | BOUGHT NEW IN '01 FORD FOCUS. NOTICED RIGHT OFF BRAKES WOULD MAKE A GRINDING NOISE AND SQUEAK. TIRES... |
| Aug 1, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2001 FORD FOCUS HAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO WEAR PREMATURELY. *KB |
| Jul 10, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SLOWED, THEREFORE, I USED BRAKES. THE B... |
| Jun 23, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT | BRAKES HAVE BEEN FAILING FREQUENTLY. AFTER TAKING IT TO BE REPAIRED THE FIRST TIME IN JUNE, I ATTEM... |
| Jul 27, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT | I OWN A 2001 FORD FOCUS ZTECH. MY CAR WAS STALLING AT RANDOM IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND FINALLY W... |
| Feb 18, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION NOT TURNING ON 2001 FORD FOCUS. I HAVE READ A MESSAGE BOARD THAT THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING A ... |
| Jan 26, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | BRAKES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT LESS THAN 24,000 MILES; CONTINUES GRINDING AND SQUEAKING CONTINUE EVEN ... |
| Jan 23, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | BRAKE LINE FAILURE, BRACKET FELL OFF AND WORE BRAKE LINE IN TWO NO WARNING. BRAKES FAILED ON FREEWA... |
| Jan 7, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,EQUIPMENT | WENT SO SEARS AUTO CENTER AT 9570 SOUTH WEST FREEWAY HOUSTON TEXAS 77074. FOR A TIRE CHANGE THEY CHA... |
| Apr 19, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT: 2001 FORD FOCUS THE ACTUAL BRAKE PEDAL BOLTS BROKE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO CRASH. SHE STATES T... |
| Apr 1, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2001 FORD FOCUS ROTORS (FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE) WERE SHREDDED. THE BRAKE PADS WERE ONLY HA... |
| Mar 15, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | MY WIFE CALLED ME AT WORK AND SAID SHE HAD NO BRAKES AND RAN THROUGH A STOP SIGN. SHE WAS ABLE TO ... |
| Mar 10, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT | I HAVE REPLACED MY ROTORS AND BRAKES 3 TIMES ALREADY AND NOW THEY ARE STARTING TO MAKE THAT SOUND AG... |
| Feb 6, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2001 FORD FOCUS REQUIRES COMPLETE BRAKE REPLACEMENT (INCLUDING ROTORS) EVERY 20,000 MILES. *AK |
| Jan 12, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | SO MANY PROBLEMS DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START, OK LETS TALK ABOUT THE DOORS. WE BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN 2... |
| Dec 15, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT | MY BRAKES FAILED DUE TO LIP AND WARPAGE CREATED ON FRONT ROTORS. BRAKES FAILED WITHIN 10,000 MILES O... |