2003 Ford Focus Wheels Problems
- 5
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Wheels
Wheel stud on front, driverside broke off while car was in motion. Because of stud failure, wheel nuts and wheel flew off vehicle, crossing oncoming lane. If defect occurs on other vehicles on a hwy or at highspeeds. Severe injury could occur. Fortunately this occurred at low speed and on an empty street. Ford reported no way of checking its databases for similar defects. *tr
ODI 10633436
Wheels
My 2003 ford focus ztw has lug nut caps that do not stay on. Every year i lose several caps as the temperature changes causing the metal to expand making the caps lose. Recently a cap flew off as my i was driving and hit the passenger side window luckily not breaking it. This is a design defect that needs to be fixed immediately before causing further damage. *tr
ODI 10248479
Coil Springs · Rear · Wheels
Rear wheel bearing failure on ford focus 2003. This part which is usually good for 75,000 to 100,000 miles failed due to corrosion on both rear wheels. The axle was almost cut off without warning. A known problem on previous model years 2000, 2001 & 2002. After this incident i was informed by my niece and brother-in-law that there ford focus models of the same year had also failed in exactly the same way. Ford…
ODI 10197019
Wheels
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph a grinding noise was heard coming from the wheels. Upon inspection the dealership determined all four wheels were turned inward because the vehicle was out of alignment. There was wearing present on the tires. The vehicle was exchanged.
ODI 10155144
Wheels
Wheel was damaged about a month ago. Dealership found wheel was considered by ford to be a production only part at this time. The wheel won't be available to the public or dealerships until october. Needless to say the spare won't wait until october. Consumer contacted fords customer service center and was told that there was nothing they could or would do to help. This is a major safety issue as consumer was forced…
ODI 10021267