2001 Ford Focus Wheels Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes · Steering · Wheels
As i was coming from dr's appt. With daughter and mom a roaring sound started in the rear. It kept getting louder and louder, car's rear would sway to the right side a little. But as i was driving down the street trying to at least get us all home safe. The rear driver side wheel came off and just rolled down the street about a half-a-block. A man came out noticing the tire roll pass him, helped me retrieve it and…
ODI 10712806
Wheels
First, i heard a noise in my rear wheel well. A few days later, the noise got worse and i could feel light shimmying in the car. I brought it immediately to a mechanic who diagnosed a broken rear wheel bearing that my wheel to wobble and lose stability. Replacement requires a whole new drum, at the cost of $300. *tr
ODI 10327792
Tires · Wheels
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While merging off the highway at 10 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and noticed the rear driver's side tire rolling back onto the highway. She recovered the tire and noticed that the bolts, lugs, nuts, and wheel bearing were still attached to the tire. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number…
ODI 10253042
Wheel Bearing · Wheels
While driving at 65, the left rear wheel came off. The consumer pulled off the road. The vehicle sustained some damage. The vehicle was towed. The dealer stated the wheel bearings were defective. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10119052
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
My daughter slammed on the brakes at 40mph and the vehicle steering wheel jerked to the right and she felt a drop in the left front side of the car, the car started sliding and hit a curb. When the car came to a stop the front left wheel was broke off. A tow truck took it to the ford dealership. They said it needed a control arm; hub assembly; tie rod end; tire & wheel; axle; brake line; brake pads & rotor; trans…
Crash reported
ODI 10069792
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Wheels
Also nov/20/01 my electric windows stopped working once again.....warrenty covered that.
ODI 10069255
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Wheels
The tire and the brakes went out and the car stated sliding. After the crash there were bolts that were found on the grass where the crash happened
Crash reported
ODI 10069222
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension · Tires · Wheels
I have had several repairs for this car. In regards to steering, wheel, tire as well the suspension. As the car was under 18000 mile i had so much problem with mentioned above problems. I could not control my car when it rained or when ever the road was not in perfect shape.
Crash reported
ODI 10070037
Owners/Service/Other Manual · Tires · Wheels
I took my car to the dealer for a problem which is now a recall. How do i know if i receive all recalls. Is it my responsibility or fords to keep me informed. Ph
ODI 10007545
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Structure · Tires · Unknown Or Other · Wheels
There is just to much paperwork to copy out, but would like to mail copies. I am going to pick up car this afternoon just had second fuel pump fitted and new gas tank. To date no recall info received by post. However i have been drenched with gas on more than one occassion while filling car. I have nearly been killed when car cut out at 55mph on highway narrowly missed by two other motorists. Vehicle has 38,000…
ODI 10069809
Wheels
# of the orginal wheels bent. Warranty replaced 2 out of 3, now all 4 are bent again. Ford is finding this problem at there proving grounds in romeo mi. I feel it is unsafe to drive the car like this! The wheel has been changed for the 2003 focus. Dt
ODI 770656
12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Wheels
I have had numerous problems with my focus. About 3mo after i bought it, the transmission began to feel like it was slipping, and making a noise. I took it to the purchasing dealership, and a mechanic told me it was the torque converter. They didn't have a loaner car for me, so i made an an appointment for the following week. The next day on my way home from work, the car shut down. I called a tow truck, they took…
ODI 10070089
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Switch · Wheels
While driving and upon stepping on the brakes front wheels moved back three to four inches. The bushings were too small. Upon turning the steering wheel left one could see the front wheels moving back. Consumer stated vehicle had been to the dealer fifteen times. Dealer put replacement parts five times. Tires had to be changed between ten to thirteen thousand miles, and tires were under warranty for 30000 miles.…
ODI 10092586