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 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tires
T304579 cgw 74mmc e13 027430, where lettering "rsa" appears, 8 inches to left as looking at tire, and 4 inches to right before beginning of the word "goodyear" where area of wording goodyear is imprinted, down to almost area where tire strikes the ground, a bubble has appeared outwards, approximate size is 2 1/2 inches, outside is area of 1/4 top of golf ball size protrusion. Area is visible with no apparent damage…
ODI 742029
Antilock · Body · Electrical System · Ignition · Lock · Shoes/Linings · Suspension · Tires · Tread/Belt
Ignition failed, had to be replaced, tires wear incredibly fast (4 sets of tires at 45000 miles), radio cut out, had to be replaced twice, brakes failed at least three times causing two accidents, dealership said they replaced them, but lied and never did, was forced to spend $500 having them replaced, trunk doesn't close, bad suspension, spun out on an exit ramp
Crash reported
ODI 10007620
Tires
Tires were worn out/ pitted and caused vibration in vehicle. Also, made terrible noises. Vehicle was test driven at dealership. Mechanic indicated nothing was wrong. 2 rear tires were replaced, but problem still exists. Firestone, firehawk, 87t/gta 87h, p195/60r15. *ak *tt
ODI 897110
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
Automatic Transmission · Rotor · Tires · Wheel Bearing
Tires/ shocks/ wheel bearings/ transmission struts, and rotors all bad and worn out. Dealer unresponsive and so is ford long file on this car. Dealer refuses to lemon the car out. Totally frustrated by lack of communication with dealer and ford am considering law suit against both (tiresize: 195r7015)
ODI 758846
Tires
I've had to have my tires and brakes replaced several times and i still feel and hear the noise my brakes or rotars or making. Dt
ODI 770744
Tires
FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRES (P195 60 R15) FAILED. *SLC
ODI 557250
Heater Core · Pads · Rotor · Tires
I bought my focus in 2000. Since then i have suffered 2 blowouts that neither ford or firestone would fix. I've had brake pads replaced once and now have to have brakepads and rotor replaced. Sometimes the key won't turn the ignition. And of course this morning (one of the coldest days we've had) something has gone wrong with the heater. *ak
ODI 10055070
Gasoline · Ignition · Tires
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: 19560r15)
ODI 750804
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Antilock · Ignition · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Tires · Wheel Bearing
Consumer was on 7th set of tires at 60,000, an alignment with each set. Radio had been replaced twice/ brakes had been completely replaced twice/ wheel bearings had been replaced,and ignition was replaced once after vehicle had been towed. Low and behold, consumer's focus was sitting in driveway needed to be towed for the same problem again. Car was getting horrible gas mileage, sometimes had brake failure which…
Crash reported
ODI 10032911
Cruise Control · Rotor · Suspension · Tires
Squeaking brake, extreme wear and tear of front tires, back tires with wear and tear issues, alignment issues on front tires and cruise control issues. *jb
ODI 10023226
Automatic Transmission · Ignition · Lock · Pads · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Tires
7 new stereos, 2 ignition cylinders, a few trunk latches, transmission trouble(dealer cannot duplicate), 20,000 miles i have to replace 4 tires and 4 brake pads, horrible grinding noise when stopping, shakes on the freeway when braking, misassembled interior rails, and many others. I am completely dissatisfied with this vehicle, i will never, ever buy another ford vehicle and i will certainly never reccomend a ford…
ODI 747086
Gasoline · Manual Transmission · Tires
The rear passenger side tire blew out while driving causing damage to the vehicle (firestone tire). Nlm
ODI 560487
Engine · Fuel Gauge System · Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Trunk Lid
1st recall,6/2000 shop for a/c problem,9/2000 shop for 7 days for ac problem,1/2002 shop 7days for engine work,recalls x 4 or 5 not sure about dates there has been so many on this car,problems with not starting ,gas gauge, tire replacement 3 sets in less then 3 years, hesitation,poor gas milage,brakes squealing, trunk does not close properly,10/2003 has been in shop for 3 weeks for possible engine work. Dealer can…
ODI 10045586
Automatic Transmission · Tires · Valve
Rear tires (no brand or size) are chopped, poor valve assembly. *slc
ODI 558774
Tires
Consumer states while driving at 65 mph, the front left tire came completely off of the vehicle. Consumer loss control hit a guard rail before coming to a stop on the shoulder. Please provide any further information. *ph
Crash reported
ODI 10031670
Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Structure · Tires
The key would not turn once in the ignition and was difficult to remove, the dealer replaced the ignition tumbler. The consumer has also replaced the brakes, tires and radiator deflector. *nlm
ODI 10004336
Tires
Tire went flat. Consumer took it to dealer, and dealer could not find hole. They replaced front tires 4 months later, another hole in tires, was flat and couldnt find leak. Dealer blamed problem on brakes. Consumer went to indepentent shop found out tires were warped. Consumer went back to dealer, and removed tires. Took care of warping problem. Please provide further information.*ak
ODI 887163
Disc · Tires · Windshield
This car has had so many problems it makes me sick. A quick list: air conditioning leaked all over my interior, one tire replaced, one windshield replaced, now need new brakes, had transmission replaced on friday, is always having strange little problems, cd player skips after 45 minutes of use, brakes have always squeaked unbelievably loud. I want to get rid of this car but i can't afford it because i owe more than…
ODI 760351
Rim · Tires
Tire formed bubble only after a few months of ownership. Took car to firestone dealer and dealer ship. Both say the front right rim is bent that why the tire formed a bubble. They say the bubble was in a certain spot which tells them that i had to of hit a pothole. The tire was replaced with a new one. The old tire was sent to firestone for testing.*ak
ODI 751771
Ignition · Tires
The vehicle experienced a low speed tire blow out. *yh
ODI 568042
Foundation Components · Tires
Consumer states that the goodyear tires needed replaced after only 14000 miles, no other specific tire information given. *slc
ODI 566975
Tires
While the consumer was traveling the left rear tire blew out and the vehicle swerved all over the road also, the right rear tire was badly worn out, consumer was informed that the tires wore out due to a default in the vehicle which also meant that brakes were needed to this default.*yh
ODI 562498
Door · Foundation Components · Tires
Faulty brakes caused the vehicle to shake while braking. Nlm
ODI 560334
Front · Tires
Vehicle pulls to the right and is making noise, the consumer feels it isn't the tires due to having rotations and alignments done, the problems could possibly be a suspension problem, tires replaced however the make/model of the tires were not provided. *slc
ODI 556834