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2002 Ford Focus repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

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2002 Ford Focus brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

130000 mi

US $261

Occasional squeak in rear brakes

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55800 mi C $650	Emergency brake cables replaced - discovered they were seized when rear brakes were being serviced
64480 mi C $1300	Caliper not releasing, front right brake stuck on, overheated disc (glowing orange). Calipers, pads etc etc all had to be replaced. Drums at rear needed work.
78740 mi C $140	During routine brake maintenance (rear drum replacement), found leaking rear wheel cylinder. replaced both at rear.

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87000 mi

US $52

Caliper glide pins froze on drivers side front wheel. Replaced caliper pins, rotor, and brake pads

118000 mi

US $650

Replaced right hand brake caliper. replaced front rotors and brake pads. replaced right hand axle shaft and intermediate bearing,, replaced right hand wheel bearing. replaced right hand brake caliper. replaced front rotors and brake pads.

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28625 mi US $250	Not sure what problem was - likely warped rotors (Cost Estimated - warranty)
47473 mi US $1283	Sway bar end links replaced, RF Door lock motor and latch replaced, Brake booster and master cylinder replaced, radio replaced, AC lines tightened.
96970 mi US $400	Front brake rotors and calipers replaced
130232 mi	I wanted to paint the brake drum. When I tried to remove the wheel, one of the studs would just spin in the drum. NTB replaced the drum free of charge since they had installed the wheels last.
149000 mi	Following non-reported pad replacement, tried to bleed brakes and replaced brake fluid in entire system. Re-positioned brake pad retaining clip and accidentally twisted brake hose. Took car to shop, they fixed hose and tried to bleed brakes and mis-diagnosed problem as master cylinder failure.
149200 mi	Brakes were successfully bled.

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101200 mi US $200	Brakes failed due to corroded rear brake line. Hydraulic fluid was lost. Needed to replace brakes lines and calipers. There was no warning when the brakes failed, and my son almost hit a school bus.
111000 mi	Frozen due to lack of driving. Had to rock car back and forth to free up. No tow, no charge.
116480 mi US $100	Replace front Rotors and Pads, which were original since I purchased the car 7 years ago.