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 left front wheel disconnected from the vehicle and collapsed outward, dealer was not able to determine the cause.*jb
ODI 10011517
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Wheels
We purchased this 2000 ford focus on 11/13/00. We began having problems with the manual transmission for the first time in january 2001 and took it to the dealership on 1/25/01 for diagnosis and repair. The vehicle has been in for repairs 4 additional times for manual transmission problems on 8/01/01, 1/11/02,7/09/02, and 2/13/03. The problems have been difficulty shifting into 1st and 2nd gear, grinding when…
ODI 10069986
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
The main concern i have is that i have had this car in 4 times now for rear wheel bearings. My other issue is that when the actuator in the rear drivers door went out that all the locks and windows freeze up in the locked position it that is where they were at when it dies. Not the key, manually or remote will wor. This to me is a saftey issue, you could potentially be locked into your vehicle with no way out.
ODI 10069884
Unknown Or Other · Wheels
I lost control of my car; the back tires were uncontrollable, i was unable to keep my vehicle under control because of this great shaking/swaying from the rear of the car. After the accident i noticed that the left rear wheel was loose and askew. Because i was unable to control my vehicle, my car rolled twice down an embankment. The airbag deployed, and i received a quite substantial burn on my left wrist.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10069854
Unknown Or Other · Wheels
The ignition switch broke. The key would only go in half way. This happened all of a sudden, no warning. We drove the car to my wifes apartment at school to change for our daughters pre-graduation dinner and when we went back out to leave the key would not go into the ignition. This was on a friday night and graduation was the next day at 10:30. We contacted the local marquette, ford dealer crown motors and they had…
ODI 10069783
12v/24v/48v Battery · Power Train · Seat Belts · Suspension · Tires · Wheels
My complaint is all the problems we have had with the focus. We have had numerous recalls and work done from the drivers seat collapsing, wiring harness replaced, bearings in front, and rear, brake assembly, sway bar, and have had to replace 3 sets of tires, and line up 3 times because they will not make good and the car eats tires. Now we have 52,000 miles on the car, and a pin has come loose and gone through the…
ODI 10069676
Wheels
Loud noise coming from rear wheels, dealer service center diagnosed as bad rear bearings. Not covered by warantee or recall, similar to: investigation: pe02-016 model year: 2000 subject: rear wheel bearing failure -rear wheel bearings may fail, causing rear wheel to loosen and separate from vehicle.
ODI 10068771
Antilock · Ignition · Wheels
1 week after purchase took in for brakes and rotors, 3 months later same thing, two months following ignition locked along with a/c not working need another lining, right now ignition is trying to lock again needs calipers brakes rotors car is stalling mechanic just made me aware that the two tires on the right has four lug wheels two tires on the left has five lug wheels. The car sounds horrible no money to repair…
ODI 770685
Wheels
The bearings in the left rear wheel assembly have failed. The wheel is now loose and there is a grinding noise and a noticeable wobble when driving the vehicle. The right rear hub also was replaced last winter for the same issue at approximately 20,000 miles. This situation concerns me because my car was never recalled for wheel bearing failure(??), yet both rear wheels have now failed. This strikes me as a serious…
ODI 767139
Gasoline · Tail Lights · Trunk Lid · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
These problems have all happened at different times and seem to be completely unrelated. The rotors had to be replaced with the brakes at approximately 13k miles. The engine just went into idle while i was driving. This happened three separate times, but when i took it in to the dealer. They didn't see anything wrong with it and couldn't duplicate the malfunction. My rear wheels started making a very low noise…
ODI 769349
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Purchased ford focus se in may of 2002 with 13,260 miles. We did not buy the extended warranty because we could not afford. Soon after bringing the car home, we noticed the tire was very wobbly, and the brakes were squeaking--took it to the ford dealer and they told us these cars are notorious for brake noise, as for the tire nothing is wrong-the service dept. Test drove and didn't notice a thing. Have taken it in…
ODI 10070828
Wheels
The bearings are being replaced in areas where salt is used on roads. What about salt conditions on the coast line where salt is a problem year round. Ford refused to replace the wheel bearings , meaning more than one, under the recall for certain states. Please look into this matter as the salt by the ocean is a worst problem than street salt. Please keep me posted on this matter. Nlm
ODI 767137
Wheels
The dealer told me that my right rear wheel assembly was completely shot even though the car only has 46000 miles was told by mechanic that there was no way that a car with that few miles could have had this problem without it being a defect. I was told by the dealer that because i didn't have extended warranty it would cost me $780 to repair. I called the ford customer care dept. And they told me that because i had…
ODI 759899
Foundation Components · Wheels
While driving the 2000 ford focus down a [redacted] i proceeded to brake to a stop when front driver's side wheel assembly collapsed, causing car to skid out of control. It came to a stop after hitting a parked car.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 760109
Wheels
Right rear wheel fell off while driving vehicle at 65mph. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
ODI 8022531
Wheels
Left/rear wheel is causing vibrations in the vehicle during operation at any speed. Recall campaign 00v303000 repairs were previously performed on november 2, 2000. Dealership has not reexamined vehicle to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak
ODI 8001609
Wheels
I am tired of replacing wheel bearings. Now ford is saying that my spindle is messed up and that is causing the problem. My spindle is only messed up because of the wheel bearings. It is a vicious circle. I am tired of constantly repairing this car. If ford would fix it right i would not have these problems. All i really want is to get rid of this thing that vaguely passes for a car and to get something reliable,…
ODI 769879
Axle Shaft · Pads · Tires · Wheels
Brake system has had shoes/bearings/ drums replaced due to overheating of wheel. Rear drive's side tire is becoming too hot to touch after normal operation of vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
ODI 887526
Wheels
While driving @ 25mph the left rear wheel came off, it was pinched under the car and then jetted into a mailbox and stopping in the side of another car. Ford said that it was driver error, we are not getting any help from customer relations or dealer. They said it was something we did, i hope they fix it because its the right thing to do.
ODI 10051364
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Steering · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
Extreme amount of problems and recalls, vehicle has low mileage. In addition to listed problems, severe rear tire cupping at 7000 miles, may be attributed to loose rear wheel bearing. Power steering pressure hose leaking, a/c still not fixed correctly cold lasted for about a month drivers door lock wont lock interm. Rear trunk latch wont release from inside car. Fuel gauge erratic, caused driver to run out of gas on…
ODI 10070374
Air Conditioner · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Wheels
Had to have rear wheel assembly fixed. Radio and air conditioner worked sometimes and sometimes not. There were numerous other recalls on the car, which made the car fall under the description of a lemon. Ford would not respond to complaints. Car was returned and papers were filed under the lemon law and no answer has ever been received. Loan still goes against my credit. How can i get a response from them? What do…
ODI 10007442
Constant Velocity Joint · Wheels
Right passenger front wheel collasped ,pulling cv joint out while driving at 30mph, causing wheel to fall sideways and into curb, resulting in damage to vehicle. *ak
ODI 888040
Wheels
Consumer received recall 00s31. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer, and was told that there were no parts available, and had no knowledge of when parts will be available.*ak
ODI 873138
Wheels
Consumer complained of right wheel bearing noise. Defect was determined to be a faulty wheel bearing on the rear passenger bearing. Rear hub assembly was replaced at the owner's expense. Dt
ODI 770558