2000 Ford Focus Tires Problems
- 75
- 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 75 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Tread/Belt · 2 records
- Sidewall · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Sidewall · Tires
Complaint againt general altimax rt tires, size 195/60r15. Extreamly large bubbles in sidewalls in 3 out of 4 tires on our 2000 ford focus. I just purchased the 2 front tires 4/2/2014 and the back 2 tires july 2013.. 1 tire, right rear went flat the other day, found large hole in sidewall of tire, it apeared nothing had puntured the tire. I did not think nothing of it at 1st. Took car to ford dealer to have tire…
ODI 10592151
Tires
The wal-mart store 4379 on bush river rd in columbia sc has failed to give/ fill out the tire registration cards for at least the last 7 months. They sell between 100 and 150 tires a week and absolutely no registration cards are being filled out. This can be proven by looking up the tire sales for any day and then watch the video recordings over the front counter and you will see that no cards are being handed out.…
ODI 10400831
Sidewall · Tires
Falken ziex ze-512, automobile tires, sidewall rubber badly cracking almost to the radials, noticed after 2.5 yrs and less than 17000 miles. All tires on the vehicle are equally affected/ damaged. No vin has been supplied as these tires were an aftermarket purchase, having nothing to do with ford. *tr
ODI 10286659
Tires
2000 ford focus. Vehicle was westbound on the ohio turnpike in the left lane, driver attempted to change into the center lane when the vehicle went out off control and spun off the left side of the road striking the median wall. *mc (ohio traffic crash report) *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10194431
Engine And Engine Cooling · Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
The vehicle's brakes had to be replaced about every three months. *nm the rear end was unable to be lined up, if so, the vehicle would fishtail back and forth and the consumer would unable to drive the vehicle. The tires were out of round and the vehicle would run rough, especially when going up hills. *sc *jb
ODI 10111201
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Tires
Many problems, the radio started shorting out almost immediately. I have to replace my tires at least once a year (10,000 miles.) at 37000 miles after the bumper to bumper ran out, my air conditioner and heater fan only worked on 4, 1, 2, and 3 did not. I took it to ford, the diagnosis was an open circuit which cost me $409.00. ( i think i was ripped off) last month i took a road trip and whenever i would climb…
ODI 10098366
Coil Springs · Macpherson Strut · Tires
1) noise coming from right front 2) both front springs and struts had to be replaced because the right front spring had broken and cut the right front tire down the middle (which also had to be replaced). The spring also bent the strut.*ak 3) all old parts are available - see #2 for what was done to correct failure. Repairs had to be made on an emergency basis.
ODI 10093532
Tires
2000 focus tires were pulling. *ts ***nar*** the rims were bent as a result of the tires pulling. *jb
ODI 10153007
Automatic Transmission · Brake Lights · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior · Fan/Motor · Starter Assembly · Switch · Tires · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Dt: the contact stated the ignition switch failed three times within a year and a half. The first time, she went to start the car, the ignition would not turn over. The car was towed and repaired. The second failure was approximately one year later and the same thing happened. The car was towed and repaired for the second time. The third failure happened this week, went to start the car and it would not start again.…
Crash reported
ODI 10140391
Switch · Tires
It was difficult for the consumer to turn key in the ignition switch. On numerous occasions consumer was unable to start the vehicle. The dealership was notified, but was unable to resolve the problem. *ak problems with vehicle tires/ tires have cuts in tread.*mr
ODI 10059173
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch · Tires
I have replaced the ignition switch 3 times in least that 2 years and twice in three months. The dealership tells me to call ford and ford tells me it a dealership's problem call them the old run around. I also have replace all four brakes and tires with only 25000 miles on the car and they still squeeze and grind when applying the brake. I brought the car used so i do not know if anything was replace before i…
ODI 10046852
Antilock · Fuel System, Gasoline · Ignition · Tires
Numerous problems with focus. Bought car in 2001. Since the day that i drove off the lot i had squeaky brakes. Took to servicer and was told dust on brakes & it was normal. After three attempts, they changed pads & rotors. Now i hear the squeak again. Car cut off while going up a hill. Was told by the servicer that it happened because the weather had recently gotten hot and it "shocked" the car. Key wouldn't enter…
ODI 10045994
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
Accelerator Pedal · Engine · Latch · Structure · Tires
2000 ford focus lx 4-door sedan - numerous complaints: 1) currently have 75,200 miles on car and have gone through 5 (yes five!) complete sets of tires.2) engine stalls at any speed with no warning lights or indications, car bucks and gas pedal can be depressed to floorboard and car will not move - barely avoided three accidents (two of which would have involved my two small children) 3) all four doors will stick -…
ODI 10025576
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Power Train · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · Tires
Consumer concerned about the amount of recalls on vehicle. *mr the consumer had to replace the cable shifter when the vehicle was only 2 years old. The alternator had to be replaced, the door lock actuators, tires, sun roof control. *jb
ODI 10024305
Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tank Assembly · Tires
60000 miles on car, 4 sets of tires, 7 recalls, defect in gas tank cover filler, 2 sets of brakes, rear alignment not adjustable (advised by independent shop) and horrible shaking at highway speeds after all this. Dealer has been no help with tire problem. Never buying a ford again. *jb
ODI 10016708
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension · Tires
I drive 25000 miles a year to and from work approximtly 115 miles a day and 70% of that is on open interstate hiway. Stop and go is less than 20 miles a day. Tires completely wore out at 41000 miles. Tires started humming at 10 to 15000 miles. I constly complained about front end and tire noise. I put a set of goodyear aquatred tires on at 41476 miles. They also started humming, so the front end was lined up. This…
ODI 10070133
Air Conditioner · Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
Nar 04/07/2003 mr. While driving, the rear tire disconnected from the vehicle due to a failed wheel bearing.. The air condition repeatedly leaked water in the vehicle. The brakes were worn which required new rotors. *jb
ODI 10015271
Anti-Theft Devices · Cruise Control · Electrical · Electrical System · Lock · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Switch/Wiring · Tank Valve/Gauge · Tires
After about 10 days of buying my 2000 ford focus the problem. Started and one year later the problems are still coming like clock work. First my breaks were squealing i called the dealer, he said not to worry about it until i had time to come in. 1 to 2 months later, after several calls asking if it was still okay to drive, i took my car in and the routers and breaks were bad, they sd i should have brought my car in…
ODI 10014326
Rear · Tires
There was an excessive vibration coming from the rear passenger tires, the dealer was unable to determine cause of vibration or excessive wear on tires.*jb
ODI 10009010
Tires
THE LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE RIM.*JB
ODI 10008988
12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other
Bad brakes, leaking transmission x 2 repairs, numerous electrical probs, one "accident", damage repaired at ford expense, bad tire, noise from front rt side, "surge" prob, car seemed to "stick" in a gear. I don't have my file with me but i know there is more.
Crash reported
ODI 10069965
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other
I started to replace tires as early as 5,000 miles just about 7 times by now. Replaced ignition 5/03 for $667.00 the key would go in and wouldn't turn. Spring coil driver's side broke while in traffic replaced 4/03 for $158.50. Now the transmission is completly gone the car would not back up. Please help me, i just don't know what else to do. The customer service at paul clark is so poor that i would not go there…
ODI 10068981
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tires · Unknown Or Other
The brake system is horrible. They make noises all the time. I have replaced the cylinders and the shoes and it still does not sound right. The suspension is bad and needs replacing, but i can not afford it. I am a teacher. Cruise control has gone bad, because of a faulty wire.
ODI 10069367