Ford Focus Tread/Belt Problems
- 78
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 12
- Years with records
- 2000–2013
- Stored years
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 78 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- tire tread · 14 records
- rear tires · 13 records
- tread separation · 10 records
- front tires · 8 records
- only miles · 7 records
- firestone firehawk · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
Complaint evidence
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Mechanical · Tread/Belt · Wheels
[xxx] ; my newly purchased used 2013 ford focus se. Had a series of things gone wrong with it. And i know it falls under the state "lemon law." although i have purchased the extended warranty. I have seem to find myself stranded with no vehicle to drive to work nor go to and from school with? This is why i have chose to file this complaint towards ford motor company, about my newly purchased vehicle. The dealership…
ODI 10725131
Tires · Tread/Belt
On 05/09/2014 at approximately 1750 hours i was traveling southbound on interstate 95 adjacent to mile marker 99 located near stuart, florida when i suddenly felt a very strong vibration and loud noise coming from the front right axle, immediately after the front right tire tread separated from the tire causing me to loose steering control of the vehicle. The vehicle eventually came to a full stop and upon further…
ODI 10587722
Tires · Tread/Belt
I bought a set of tires at sears in utah, the invoice said 75,000 miles/warranty. After 29,000 miles on my car i notice lost of tread. I communicate goodyear by doing a complaint with bbb ( better business bureau ). Goodyear told that sears did a mistake, tires warranty in 65,000 miles. Goodyear agrees to reimburse part of new tires set and i disagree, my concern is that tires fabrication lot could have defects that…
ODI 10559107
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
Tires · Tread/Belt
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford focus. The vehicle was equipped with kumho solus kh16 tires, tire size 205/50/16 (n/a). The contact stated that the front driver side tire had significant tread separation and the steel belts were visible. The vehicle was taken to a tire center where the defective tire was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. The…
ODI 10425701
Tires · Tread/Belt
Bought my 2008 ford focus march 14, 2009 with 15,000 miles as a fleet return. At 36,000 miles the hankook optimo h725 original equipment tires are worn out and need to be replaced. Just average driving on the tires. These tires are supposed to have a 80,000 mile tread life guarantee. Hankook's warranty does not apply to original equipment tires. To say i am disappointed and perturbed by the poor performance of these…
ODI 10425389
Suspension · Tires · Tread/Belt
2009 focus left rear tire has severe cupping after only 26000 miles. Suspension defect per discount tire mechanics. Had to replace all the tires because the fronts also worn down to the steel plies. Sbn: tb-21399, nhtsa item no. 10034585. Big problem! *kb
ODI 10413520
Suspension · Tread/Belt
2009 ford focus excessive tire wear. Front tires are completely down to the steel belts on the insides only and the rear tires (driver side in particular) have severe cupping and this is only at 26000 miles of easy driving since we bought it new. *kb
ODI 10413504