Ford Focus Change Vehicle

"Slight leak, but can't identify exact source"

"Slow leak at the power steering pump area"

"Ford service said that the rack and pinion needed replacing and also that the water pump was leaking. Cost: $1700 Went to local mechanic-- he fixed the rack and pinion leak and replaced the water pump. Cost: $450"

"Power Steering pump was replaced due to it leaking fluid. Problem was resolved"

"replaced leaking power steering pump flush kit and serpentine belt $270 parts, $340 labor at independent shop"

"Had to replace the power steering pump & hoses. It cost almost $1000"

"Gave out"

"Grinding and squeezing noise and when cold hard to turn. Does not interfere with normal driving though"

"Have gone through 2 pumps in under a year"

"Power Steering pump was replaced due to it leaking fluid. Problem was resolved"

"Pump failure caused leak in the rack and pinion"

"the struts had to br replaced"

"1 rear shock blown; replaced both. 100000 plus miles seemed acceptable wear and tear"

"Bushings were worn out on the front torsion barxetended warrenty paid for it"

"had to be replaced"

"Sway bar links needed replaced"

"I had to replace the whole power steering system for the 2007 Ford Focus for about $2,000"

"The repair bill said that two "Front Links" were changed. I assume that means steering links"

"Had to change out do to pump failure"

"As a result of the wheel bearings"

"Apparently steering wheel vibrations is caused by the failing of the engine mounts. A future 650$ repair. This issue also creates a droning noise in the car"

"It's embarrassing"

"had to be replaced"

"Eneven tire ware as a result of worn bearing and control arm"

"High pitched screech. Needed left ftront wheel bearings replaced"

"Bearing froze and was changed on both rear wheels"

"Left front wheel bearing had to be replaced"

""Groan" when turning left and hitting a bump"

"Car sounds like a bucket of bolts going over bumps in the road. Primarily from the rear suspension, which was reportedly replaced by the dealer at 100k miles"

"The car only has 54,000 miles on it and has been well taken care of, but has developed horrible squeaks and rattles. We took to repair shop but they are unable to fix all the squeaks. Sounds like a very old car. We call it the rattle trap now!"

"RIght rear suspension squeak (for last two years)...undiagnosed/resolved by my local garage/service center. Wind and engine noise has always been a problem with the Focus"

"It was due to the back ball bearings"

"Probably from old age, the car is 8 yrs. old and my daughter drives pretty good but doesn't check for anything other than what come up on he dash board in warning signals. She is driving it less now that she moved back home and is taking the train to"

"just plane squeaky"

"It's a noisy car. But the whole suspension and shocks are having to be rebuilt, right now. They are so worn. It's been making squeaks and shaking"

"SQUEAKS ON EVEN SLIGHTLY BUMPY ROAD COMING FROM REGION OF BACK SEATS OR REAR SUSPENSION"

"Car has started to rattle and squeak around seat latches and suspension more in the last 12 months then before"

"constant rattles from the rear of the car, taken to service 3 different places and can not be stopped"

"Rattles come from undercarriage exhaust pipes that have come loose"

"Noise from rear end. Mechanic unable to find source as noise disappears when on the hoist. <ost likely spring/shock issue"

"Parking brake squeak from under back seat passenger side"

"not sure, there have been several things related to the brakes and to the CV joints"

"Rattles cleared with tightening of connections at (1) battery, (2) hood prop/support"

"Rear bushings noisy"

"Something in the rear suspension squeaks"

"car has a noisy ride. there are quite a few rattles which get worst in the winter. It has substantial air leaks on the passenger side making it very cold in the winter even with the heat running,"

"This has always been a problem with the focus"

"it is very irritating to have a conversation with anyone while driving in town and esp on the highway. turning on the music makes it not worth listening to as it just further drowns out the passenger"

"poor motor mounts cause engine noise"

"My Focus is very noisy because of wind at any speed but especially at higher speeds"

"Car is just very noisy from wind, ride"

"normal wear and tear"

"1. Routine Brake Repair/Maintenance 2. Transmission bands/clutches worn out. Torque Converter worn"

"Caused a very annoying squeek during normal driving that Ford mechanic finally corrected"

"Parking brake cable jammed requiring replacement of cable and brakes"

"STICKS ON WON'T RELEASE IF SET FOR A FEW DAYS"

"The brake system warning light was turning on and off while driving. The cause was a stretched emergency brake cable. The cable was adjusted and tightened. Dielectric grease was applied to its electrodes"

"Needed new brakes; not necessarily brake failure"

"ride side wear because of sticking caliper"

"replaced rotors& pads for winter"

"Needed to replace because pad wear indicators never notified of excessive wear until too late"

"Just a minor problem..brakes checked and are OK, but still squeaks when I apply the breaks lightly"