2008 Ford Focus Wheels Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- tires replaced · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Wheels
Going through rear tires. Causing it to act like rear wheel drive vehicle on wet pavement. Had an alignment dine about 1 month ago and had good tires on it, they are now bald. Also back end slides when hitting even small bumps. First time was about 2 years ago, got it aligned and new tires was fine tile about 2 months ago. Got decent tires and an alignment its already doing itvagain.
ODI 11307985
Suspension · Wheels
I have replaced the tires on this vehicle 5 times in 6 years. The car was purchased in 2010, only 2 years old, and the first set of tires was replaced in 2011. Each time the tires are replaced it's because there is abnormal wear on the inside of the tires; so much damage, the steel radial from tires is sticking out. I was told i needed new sway bar links; replaced those as well, but have since put another new set of…
ODI 11047947
Air Bags · Body · Wheels
I was driving nw on sr626 about 45 mph when a white car pulled from stop sign striking my car in the pass side, hitting rear tire and body just in front of tire as i was swerving left to miss car. At impact my car spun 180 degrees sliding backwards into a deep ditch, on right side of road, rolling onto drivers side then back onto all four wheels. The airbags never deployed as i was tossed around inside car hitting…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10588150
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Wheels
I bought this car for my daughter at loving lincoln mercury in lufkin texas. While test driving the car i noticed 1) that the brakes were making a light grinding noise while coming to a stop. 2) the low tire pressure indicator light was on. The salesman assured me they would take care of the problem before i bought it. When we picked it up they said they looked at all the brakes and they were ok. Also, the tire…
ODI 10561432
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I have had the vehicle since it first hit the car lot with 15 miles on it. Since purchase, i have changed the wheel bearings 9 times! This is scary as the bearings can break apart and cause my vehicle to lose control. I have had enough! Now, the bearing is bad again, just changed in april 2014. *tr
ODI 10652172
Electrical System · Suspension · Wheels
I am having major issues with starting my vehicle. I will turn the key and nothing happens. I have to forcefully turn my steering wheel back and forth before my vehicle will start. This is happening with both keys that i own. Also i'm on my third set of tires as they are wearing on the inside very quickly. I've had alignment after alignment done and nothing is fixing the issue. This is my second focus and this 2008…
ODI 10545643
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper · Wheels
My. 2008 ford, focus has factory installed sunshine shield on all windows. It has become impossible to see through the back windshield, especially at night, the installed shade had become foggy! My car eats tires which have to be replaced approximately every 2.5years. The heater/air-conditioner fan has shorted out 3 times, thankfully, no fire has been started! All of these complaints occur on stationary or moving…
ODI 10838723
Tires · Wheels
At 60,000 miles the car started chewing up tires and still is. The first set it did this to were worn to the wire under the rubber before it was noticed. It has chewed up two more sets since then all in under 10,000 miles and the tires are rated for approx. 50,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10472785
Suspension · Visibility · Wheels
Ford dealer had fixed front wheel bearings under warranty, but will not fix rear wheel bearings under warranty. Car makes a roaring noise while driving. I think the rear parts on the car have been recalled, but the dealer wants to charge me $490 to fix. Also i paid $25 from the ford dealer for wipers that keep scraping the windshield and give me poor visibility. *tt
ODI 10444596
Suspension · Wheels
I experience premature tire wear on my focus. I have had this issue for several years. I have taken it to a ford dealer numerous times to get it fixed but they tell me nothing is wrong. The car also handles horribly in wet or wintery weather regardless of the type or condition of the tires. I feel unsafe driving this car in these conditions. I have done research on this issue and have found that this is an…
ODI 10583409
Suspension · Wheels
The vehicle has had the rear wheels misaligned since new purchase. Dealership has never omitted the problem is with the vehicle and continues to insist it is a tire issue. The misaligned wheel causes multiple flat spotting and excessive wear on tires, which leads to heavy vibration and noise at highway speeds. There is a class action lawsuit in california resulting from this problem. *tr
ODI 10504241
Rear · Tread/Belt · Valve · Wheels
I have a 2008 ford focus, i have replace the tires on it 3 times already due to wear there is only 37,000 miles on my car. I have been given the run around from the ford dealer there is a serious issue with the suspension on these cars and its goning to cause serious accident or even death when these cars start to fail expecially at highway speeds. I am on my fourth set of tires and they will soon need to be…
ODI 10316822
Suspension · Wheels
The car suspension is easily unaligned and causes the car to go through tires at an alarmingly above average rate. 30,000+ mile tires do not make it 20,000 without severe damage and wear. After owning the car and taking it to many different shops the results are always the same that my cars suspension is not correct. I have had to replace 5 sets of sway bar links and at least 8+ sets of tires in the 100,000 miles i…
ODI 10713012
Tires · Wheels
I just hit the 100,000 mile mark on my 2008 focus, i bought the car new, after a little over a year at 20,000 miles i had to replace my tires, my car was shaking really bad and making alot of road noise. Then at 84,000 miles i had to put on my 4th set of tires. My miles are all highway miles, i rotate every 6000 miles, they always tell me the alignment is within factory settings. Then at 98000 miles my car started…
ODI 10508617