2001 Ford Focus Tires Problems
- 56
- 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 56 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Tread/Belt · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tires · Tread/Belt
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus equipped goodyear eagle authority tires (size 225-50-16). The contact stated that while traveling 70 mph, there was a burning rubber smell as and the vehicle veered to the left and crashed into several barriers. The contact sustained minor injuries. Upon inspection, it was determined that the passenger's side rear tire tread had separated from the actual tire. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10524148
Electrical · Electrical System · Tires
My cars battery was not working, as told by a triple a mechanic. I took my car to the repair shop to get it replaced and they said that the battery was working fine, the alternator was bad. They said the car wouldn't go out of the shop if it wasn't fixed. So i paid them $416 to get the alternator fixed. After i got the car back within a day, it stopped working again. The same problem and the car would not start,…
ODI 10342339
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
Electrical System · Equipment · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
I will start with the fact the car is on it's fourth battery. It has had the wiring harness replaced along with every sensor in the car some twice. There was a steering column recall done on it. The two back windows tracks have been broke a total of six times. The door handles brake three so far. The stereo is broke for the second time. I have had to do the brakes twice so far and all this and the car only has…
ODI 10239556
Suspension · Tires · Wheel Bearing
I have a 2001 ford focus, originally there has only been one owner to this vehicle. Very recently, i experienced a very loud noise in my left rear tire which as days past, i was unable to drive the car. My tire had begun to wobble to the point i thought that it may come off my car. This was caused by defective wheel bearings in the tire. *tr
ODI 10214201
Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to shake then the driver side rear tire detached from the vehicle. As a result, the tire crashed into the windshield of another vehicle. The mechanic replaced the tire however; he was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vin, engine size number of cylinders and tire information were unavailable. The current and failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10213398
Tires · Tread/Belt
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions, there was a vibration coming from the rear side of the vehicle. It was taken to an independent shop, who determined that new tires should be installed. The tire manufacturer recommended the pressure was 44 psi. 20,000 miles later, the problem recurred and the tires were cupped and the belt broke. The tire pressure was regularly checked were…
ODI 10174462
Electrical System · Mechanical · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
Went so sears auto center at 9570 south west freeway houston texas 77074. For a tire change they charge 156.00 and also told me that my car rotors were broken and need shoe/pad to be replaced. And car not to be driven. Total amount 571.00. Called next morning to cancel work because i decided to take to dealer ford. But that time car wasn't fixed yet cause they told me to pay first but i didn't have a credit card…
ODI 10147389
Suspension · Tires
My 2001 zx3 focus would eat tires .. Got it used but with only 30,000 miles put new firestone tires on and had it rotated every 3000 miles to keep it from shaking .. Did that 4 times and sold the p.o.s. The people at firestone told me it was bad engineering on fords part . Brakes would make nose that the dealer had no clue what it was . .. Now i date someone i with a 2002 ford focus. At 30,000 new brakes and rotors…
ODI 10183974
Brake Lights · Column · Shock Absorber · Tail Lights · Tires · Wheel Bearing
I have had more repairs incidences with 2001 ford focus than is normal on any car. If most of the repairs had been in the first 18 months i could have easily declared a lemon. Unfortunatley they have been since that time. Most recently i have had the rear wheel bearings replaced for the second time on a 3 year old car and am in the process of having the steering column replaced for the second time. I went through…
ODI 10102427
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Tires
While driving 75 mph vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that brakes and tires needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10106779
Tires
On feb 28, 2004, driving on i-10 from louisiana to houston, first heard a pop noise, then immediately felt loosing control of wheel, tried to hit breaks to slow down the car, and then my 3 years old ford focus flipped over, and thanks god nobody got injured, and everyone was wearing a seat belt. Checked the car, the tread on the right rear tire(good year) looked ripped off, assume this tire blew or exploded during…
ODI 10060501
Tires
Rear and front tires showed signs of excessive wear. The tires were rotated, but the excessive wear still persisted. Dealer and the tire manufacturer were notified. *ak vehicle hydroplaned and almost caused a accident. Dealer replaced tires with second set of dunlop sport az tires. *ph
ODI 10050142
Tires
Firestone firehwak gta 02 tires that came with ford focus. After reading reviews on this tire, i feel i'm not alone, i would like ford to replace all my tires with new tires, hell i just got 2 new front tires and if i read reviews before hand i would have chose a different company, wow. Please is there anything ford can do to replace these tires, they have no traction at all it seems. I slide off the road last month…
Crash reported
ODI 10049052
Pads · Tires
The vehicles brakes squeaked frequently. The dealer stated that the front pads needed to be replaced at 37000 miles. The consumer stated it is to early to change pads. Both tires also need to be replaced. *nlm
ODI 10042268
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
Tires
(1) driving along i-80 in illinois between the iowa border and peru, illinois. (2) rear passenger side tire blew out. It was completely shredded. (3) the tire (firestone firehawk) was replaced. *la
ODI 10068095
Tires
All four tires lost air. The consumer had to constantly put air in the tires, which also caused premature wear. *jb
ODI 10019792
Rear · Tires
Rear tires bald at 20,000. I have replaced 4 tires and need to replace 2 more. I have 42,000 miles on my car. I have rotated the tires all along, but they always end up wearing quick in the rear. For example one set of tires had great tread when they were rotated to the back with about 15,000, then at 20,000 they were bald!!! (like something in the rear chewed them up) car jumps side to side when hitting minor bumps…
ODI 10010899
Tires
Nar 05/23/2003 *mr faulty firestone tires on 20,000 mile vehicle. *cb
ODI 10021703
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
Rotor · Tires
The firestone firehawk tires, has had terrible road noise for the past 6,000 miles. Even though i had the tires rotated every 6,000 miles. Last night after the dealership put a new set of tires on from a new car, to prove to me that it was the tires. I am not happy! Also, the informed me that i would need new brakes...okay, that is possible. However, they also told me that i would need new rotors. Nothing that they…
ODI 10003134
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
The reason some of these are not dated is because the problems keep on persisting they say they can not find out what the problem is. My car dies on me and the can not find the cause. It makes a winding sound when i take off and still they can not find the cause. My gears always wind and as soon as i get it out of the shop about one to two weeks later it is doing it again, when i am driving it jerks like it wants to…
ODI 10069681