2000 Ford Focus Wheels Problems
- 49
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 49 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- rear wheel · 20 records
- wheel bearing · 11 records
- wheel bearings · 9 records
- left rear · 7 records
- rear wheels · 6 records
- side wheel · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Wheels
The rear passenger bearing has failed on my vehicle. The bearings appear to be recalled on the year and make of my vehicle but the dealership refuses to replace them. Nhtsa campaign #01i017000,
ODI 11141194
Underbody Shields · Wheels
Driving at 20mph the left front wheel fell off. This happened due to the subframe being completely rusted through and it broke at the arm leading to the wheel. Inspection sticker 9 months earlier did not mention any issues. Car body does not appear to have any rust. $750 to repair using used subframe. Value of car approx $1400. Unusual level of subframe rust for age, condition and geographical location of car. *tr
ODI 10609629
Door · Wheels
The 2000 ford focus started making a grinding noise 3 weeks after purchasing it. The back riders side wheel bearing was bad. It has now been changed 3 times in less than 1 year and 6000 miles! We found there had been a recall on this same thing back in 2001,and was fixed. So its still going bad and ford wont stand behind it! Also the door handle wont work and that was a recall that was fixed too, also to bad so sad!…
ODI 10460212
Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated the rear end off the vehicle would feel loose driven over 20 mph. The contact stated that the failure felt similar to the vehicle attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was advised that the rear wheel bearings failed. The mechanic told the contact there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 00v303000…
ODI 10402548
Body · Suspension · Wheels
The accident occurred on a hill at 10:30 p.m. I suddenly lost all power and control of the car near the crest of this hill. The car drifted back almost in a straight line. The brakes and engine weren't working as the car picked up speed in reverse under its own power i.e., from the slope of the hill. It continued backward until coming to a sudden stop with severe impact. The car was stopped by a storm sewer culvert…
Crash reported
ODI 10449215
Wheels
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, she heard a noise from the driver side rear tire. She pulled over but could not find a failure. She smelled smoke but there was none visible in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing where the contact was informed that the driver side rear tire was not bolted to the wheel. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10324540
Rim · Wheels
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While driving 50 mph, there was a bumping sound and the vehicle started slowing down. He noticed that the wheel separated from the vehicle and rolled away. The tire was not securely fastened onto the wheel. He managed to stop the vehicle without crashing. The vehicle was towed and the tire and rim were replaced. There was also damage to the front fender. The failure and current…
ODI 10266616
Wheels
Left rear wheel bearing disintegrated at 109,563 kilometers (68,000 miles). Luckily stopped immediately and checked cause of noise. Wheel was wobbling, and would have shortly fallen off, or seized, potentially causing car to serve into oncoming traffic. Removed wheel and replaced bearing myself. Roller bearings in pieces, wheel hub very hot. There is a recall for this defect but apparently my car was not included as…
ODI 10260999
Wheels
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. Sporadically, the contact would hear a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle along with a vibrating sensation. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the rear driver's side wheel and brake drum assembly were abnormally loose. The manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v303000 (wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts); therefore, they would not…
ODI 10254846
Wheels
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While the contact's spouse was driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to pull to the right. He slowly drove the vehicle home and discovered that the nut backed off the hub on the rear driver side wheel. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v303000 (wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts). The current mileage was 88,056 and failure mileage was 88,040.
ODI 10236856
Wheels
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford focus. While driving between 35-45 mph, the rear wheels began to wobble. The mechanic stated that the rear wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 00v303000 (wheels, lugs, nuts/bolts); however, the failure has recurred. The contact inquired about nhtsa safety improvement campaign number 01i017000 (wheels, lugs,…
ODI 10232987
Driveline · Electrical System · Front · Wheels
2000 ford focus #1 car has been owned by me since 2001 (bought from a dealer with 13k miles on it), it gets used lightly and never goes on long trips. I use it just for local driving, to and from work. (about 5 miles a day, car has 80k miles on it) this car is a lemon! I have had some of the strangest problems and gone through more recalls then anyone should have to. #2 problems i'm having currently: suspension…
ODI 10228223
Wheels
Left wheel fell off on the free way and 2 passengers were injured. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10241411
Wheels
Rear wheel bearings failed on my 2000 ford focus. The right rear wheel literally almost came off while i was driving on the interstate. There was no advanced warning that this was going to happen. I simply heard a whining noise (and a couple of clicking sounds) moments before i lost control of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10192387
Wheels
I've had this happen three times now. I get a flat tire. Pull over, jack up the car, take off the lug nuts, then find myself unable to remove the wheel. It is like the wheel rim has frozen or seized onto the hub. This happened most recently just yesterday night. I was driving on a dark highway when front driver's side tire went flat (nail in the tire). I was alone, and i'm a female - with good upper body strength.…
ODI 10170887
Wheel Cylinders · Wheels
For almost one month, loud humming in front right and both rear wheels and loud rear squeaking on braking revealed, after 4/20/06 inspection, failed wheel bearings in our ford focus se 2000 in right front and both rear wheels. Both rear cylinders were leaking fluid and right brake drum was failing. Many of the ford focus vins issued during 2000-2001 manufacturing years had wheel-bearing failure issues and consequent…
ODI 10155961
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Power Train · Wheels
The consumer had numerous repairs performed on her 2000 ford focus. *jb recall campaign#02v288000 & 00v411000. Repairs that have taken place within one year: 14 new tires because of a problem with the wheels, engine, transmission jerking, re-wired, battery, overheating and muffler. *sc
ODI 10127952
Wheels
While driving 50 mph the rear driver side wheel separated from the vehicle without warning. As a result the vehicle fish tailed severely, however, the driver was able to pull to the side of the road. The cause has not been determined. Please provide additional information.*ak
ODI 10108681
Engine · Frontal · Fuel Pump · Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Ignition · Interior Lighting · Lock · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rear/Other · Wheels
This complaint is concerning clarification of our previous complaints to nhtsa regarding the 2000 ford focus : #10104088 and #10107840. I am extremely concerned about the misinterpretation of data collected by your agency and posted for public review. Deaths are not posted, nor are they included as injuries. This misrepresents the seriousness of the vehicle and equipment failures reported. *jb
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries · 2 deaths
ODI 10110471
Wheels
Rear wheel bearing had to be replaced a second time. The first time this was covered under the recall campagin. After the first replacement under the recall, the bearing developed the same problems and had to replaced a second time. The second fix was not covered under the recall, since the repair was done once before.
ODI 10060797
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I purchased my 2000 ford focus se from merlin motors in saskatoon. Production date - may 2/2000, stock no. Pp24941, r.o. No. 155631. I believe this car was previously owned by someone in british columbia. Here is a chronological breakdown of repairs. April 17/01 - took car in because driver mirror vibrated badly when driving - so badly that i could not look into it, it was shaking that much. Also, the trunk would…
ODI 10071379
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Started experiencing problems with the vehicle after purchase. Suddenly in august, all power systems/computer type items began to fail -- power locks, trunk release. Then, car began (and still does) to sputter and shake when stopped/idle until it would shutdown. Also, the radio/cd player would shut off. Checked for tsbs for the vehicle model & year and found at least 15. When i took the car to the dealer (world ford…
ODI 10070789
Electrical · Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I now have a problem with the transmission. The mechanic thinks it is a filter or switch that keeps the oil level in the transmission when turning right. My car shuts off when i make right turns. I have spent way too much money and still owe on this car..frankly i would like to turn it in! Has lot of repair needs too much money. I had all of the recall work done also
ODI 10070598
Air Bags · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
The brakes have been looked at three time because of noise and it's been serviced several times. It's in service right now and has been there for two weeks. I don't know if they are working on it or if they are repairing other things or what. I haven't had heat throughout the coldest part of the winter. The seat belts don't work and the paint is peeling. The car has locked up not letting me start the engine twice,…
ODI 10070084
Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I purchased a ford focus in april 2000. At that time i opted for the 3 year/36000 coverage. Later in that year i was involved in the rear wheel bearing recall and brought the car in for repairs. Last week my left rear wheel bearing went-and as the mechanic said "i'm suprised your wheel didn't come off". I contacted ford customer service and was informed that since i was no longer under warranty protection…
ODI 10070060