2001 Ford Focus Tread/Belt Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- tire tread · 4 records
- rear side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
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
Tread/Belt
Cooper cobra gt radial - model: 87tp195/60r15 m + s problem: (2) tire separations and (1) separation with bubble. *tr
ODI 10200542
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
Automatic Transmission · Emission Control · Macpherson Strut · Tread/Belt
My car has 29,500 miles on it. I bought it used about 3 weeks ago. Following symptoms: 1 - car stumbles/hesitates/loses power at around 2-3k rpm...regardless of speed...but stumbling/hesitation is best felt on the freeway. 2 - car has had some type of recall work and dpfe sensor replaced at: 17500 miles. Not sure if fuel pump recall has been performed...ford dealers have been very reluctant to tell me without making…
ODI 10132811
Tread/Belt
A grinding noise was coming from rear of the vehicle. Driver noticed that the vehicle would drive roughly. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and replaced the all four tires. Then, driver informed the mechanic that the problem still occurred and had not been resolved. *ak
ODI 10111153
Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Non-Powered Axle Assembly · Tread/Belt
Tire problem, possible rear bearing problem, possible alignment problem, egr replaced- engine misfiring is beginning to reappear
ODI 10039331
Tread/Belt
Tread separation on firestone firehawk gta p205-50r16 tire. I was told by firestone dealer # 591289 (johnstown, pa) that the tire was "cut" on the sidewall due to abuse. This tread separation is clearly due to a defect as if it were a "re-cap" in my opinion. I also had the tires looked over by an independent tire retailer who concurred with my suspicions. *jb
ODI 10010420
Tread/Belt
The first thing that i noticed with my car was the stalling of the engine while driving down the road. The next thing that happened was the car would shake violently while driving at speeds of 50-55 mph. At 12036 miles, i took it to a dealership and was under the impression that the repairs would be covered under warranty. They told me car needed an alignment. It also need the rotors turned and the tires rotated…
ODI 10000523
Air Bags · Rear · Tires · Tread/Belt
I have had nothing but trouble with this car since i have had it. The rear end makes loud noise, i have brought it back to the dealership numerous times, and they always tell me nothing is wrong. It makes a roaring noise in the rear end, and something is scrapping on the tire on the rear driver side. In july, i was traveling on the highway with my 3 kids, and the tire on the rear driver's side just went to pieces.…
Crash reported
ODI 10016450
Tread/Belt
While traveling on interstate about 60mph and without prior warning rear driver's side tire blewout into two separated piece of tread. Firestone, firehawk , dot number w279. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
ODI 8009304
Tread/Belt
Consumer was driving and heard a noise like a bing vehicle began to sway all over the place. Later, found out that tire tread came completely off. Consumer was driving at a speed of 55 mph.*ak
ODI 8011673
Tread/Belt
Firestone, firehawk, p205/50r15, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2001, ford, focus with 6600 miles. While driving 30 mph front passenger tire had a blowout, driver's front tire had tread separation. *ak *jg
ODI 8007088
Frontal · Tread/Belt
While traveling on highway another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle and dual airbag didn't go off. Also, tire tread separated , and there was wear and tear inside of wheel.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 8006776
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump · Ignition · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tread/Belt
2001 ford focus ignition cylinder broke, problems with the tire equipment, engine light illuminated and the sway bar bushing needs to be replaced.*mr the ignition cylinder had been replaced three times. The steel belts were showing through the front tires at 54000 miles. The sensor which caused the engine light to illuminated was replaced three times. The front brakes were replaced twice. The battery, radiator,…
ODI 10121480
Tread/Belt
Original equipment on a 2001, ford focus. P195/60r15 size. Tread on all four tires has started to separate from base of tires. Ford dealer has inspected tires. *ak consumer had all four tires replaced. *slc
ODI 891228