The consumer has experienced the following: the replacement of the left dash board cluster (temperature gauge inop from the time of purchase), reattachment of rubber seal around driver door window, reattachment of fuel pump, reattachment of headliner in rear of vehicle, uncrimping of fuel line, lubrication driver door handle(sticking), lubrication of catch on rear passenger side door(had come open while vehicle was in motion), replacement the turn signal switch in steering column-had to be turned off manually, persistent noises/vibrations in the front end of vehicle starting at 36k miles and was told that the tires had tread that was too narrow/were high performance which wasn't needed/was also told that the vibration was caused by improper tire care and tire cupping, the left rear shock needed replacement, and the radio goes out-sometimes goes out when the heat is turned up high. Scc
2000 Ford Focus suspension complaints
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While traveling on the highway the rear wheel was making a loud noise. Due to the wheel bearers. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
Continued problems with ford 200 focus zts. Bearings, electircal system, brake and paint issues among others.
While driving at 35/40 MPH , vehicle pulled sharply to the right. Consumer lost control of vehicle, which resulted in an accident. The dealership indicated that this was caused by the entire right front suspension separating from the vehicle which included the axle, tie rod, and wheels. Please provide more details. Ts
Rear suspension: every 3 months, dealer must adjust suspension components to stop loud cracking noises from occuring (3+ times) and must be repaired again next week. Front suspension has been repaired twice due to cracking/clunking noises and must be repaired again this week. Dt
First purchase focus it had a loud engine we took it back and they had to replace top of the engine. Then other parts of the vehicle started to fall apart. In a 2 year span, mostly the occurances happened in the first yr, molding around the headlights came off along with the molding around the windshield back and front, trunk will not shut the molding around the key hole fell out and the lock inside was loose(taken in twice only the lock was fixed once the molding was just replace the last time, still won't shut) ignition got stuck key would go in but would not turn, engine is stalling all dashboard lights come on and then car stalls in park and just starting to move. Dt
While driving under normal conditions, consumer states' there was a squeaking noise, ABS light illuminated, tire wobbling. Took to ford and they stated the rear wheel bearing needed replacing. Please provide any further information. Ts
While driving the vehicle at 20mph the right front suspension collapse. Causing to pull out of the road. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
Cv joint cracked, loud thud noise, car fish-tailed, car hit guard rail, spun hit rail again. Dt
Consumer was advised that both front brake rotors were grooved and had to be replaced. The tech was unable to explain or identify the cause of the defect.
During wheel alignment mechanic noticed the front driver side coil spring was broken. Both front coil springs were replaced. Ts
While traveling on a side street without prior warning the vehicle front suspension collaped and the right wheel broke . The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr
Vehicle hit a bump or pothole in the road and the front end would make a loud clunking noise as if something had come loose or had fallen off. Mr *tt
Consumer states ABS light has illuminated, vehicle shimmy's, consumer noticed that the right rear wheel is wobbling. Consumer states that the wheel bearing got so hot it melting the hub cap off. Please provide any further information. Mr
Passenger rear tire making noise and wobbling. Vehicle hard to control. Problem with wheel bearing.
Consumer states when turning in either direction there is noise coming from the front end. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer. Nlm ford checked and said that the problem was from an accident on 3-9-2002. Mr
While driving and with no warning left rear wheel bearing snapped, causing tire to wobble. It will be hard for consumer to control vehicle. Dealer notified. *ak consumer states there was extensive damage caused to the left rear wheel assembly, bearings, hub, brake shoes and wheel speed sensor.
Front coil spring broke, also cutting the ABS sensor wire.
Both rear wheel bearings had to be replaced.*ak
Control arm failure resulted in tires needing to be replaced, though they had less than 20,000 miles. Ford would not warranty them and firestone would not honor warranty due to damage being caused by defect in the car. The problem with the engine starting and/or dying has just begun in recent months and seems to be getting worse.
Last month, I replaced the right rear wheel bearing on my ford focus when it failed. I have heard reports that other people have had the same problems, and I believe this problem is related to a flaw in design. More dangerous than that, though, is the problem I had with the fuel system. The car lost power on several occasions after right-hand turns or going uphill. It did not stall, simply sputtered and lost power for between 2-5 seconds. One of the most frightening incidents happened when my husband and I were merging onto the capital beltway on our way to visit friends, and the car lost power, nearly causing an accident. I took the car to the dealer and they were quite familiar with the problem, as ford has issued a service bulletin about it. The repairs cost over $425, and involved replacement of the fuel pump and complete flush of the fuel tank. I was told that ford claims the problem is created by contaminated gasoline, which means that at any time, this problem could resurface. I am frightened to drive the vehicle in traffic or on the highway, because my confidence in its safety has been shattered by this problem. I believe that ford is aware of this safety issue and should issue a recall on the faulty system.
Rear wheel bearing was making noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that rear bearing needed replacement. *ak consumer stated that wheel bearing went out and was replaced.
Dealership sad parts to recall 01i017000 concerning rear wheel bearing failure are on back order.
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While driving 45mph, wheel shakes and makes loud noises. *ak the wheel bearing spontaneously loosened. The dealer repaired the problem promptly.
Vehicle has been in multiple dealerships, in tx and in ar and still nothing has been fixed. The suspension had been replaced due to bent struts faulty shocks. The brakes have been redone on 4 seperate occassions and still squeal and grind. The transmission lasted 6 months this time and is being replaced as I type. There is a wierd metal noise coming from the from right side on acceleration. All of the recalls have been completed. Did have a burning smell which the dealership could not duplicate. Excessive wind noise from the driver side window. Which the dealership blames on aftermarket wiring. Which would have nothing to do with the wind noise. The car now sways on the freeway as if the wind is pushing the car around when there is no wind. Everyone that we speak to cannot help me. The people will pull the car up on oasis and that make comments like "oh my god" and "I have never seen any focuses with this many problems" I was a loyal ford person. I own numerous fords. Including a 94 cobra, 97 expedition, 86 svo, 67 gt390, and numerous others and this is very discouraging. The fuel pump has been replaced and on a recent trip I had to do 3 tuneups on the car just to get where I was going. Oil was leaking into the spark plug holes from somewhere. The car surges to no end. It is just unbelievable. The car has been to various dealerships and mechanic shops 20+ times and is still messed up. I am just glad I got the 100k mile warranty. I would like ford to buy me out of this piece. I cannot afford to trade it in. My girlfriend is a ft student. So we are surviving on my income alone. Any help would be appreciated
I would like to file a complaint regarding my ford focus zx3 right front suspension is making a loud cluncking noise when I put the vehical in reverse/drive. I'm concern after reading that this vehicle front suspension can collapse.investigation: pe02-044.
Wheel bearing on left wheel were making a squeeking noise. Took to dealer and they replaced the wheel bearing. Please provide any further information.
While driving over 60mph vehicle will vibrate. Contacted dealer. Had wheel aligned, but problem still occurred.
Since this car was bought new off the showroom floor, we have had suspension problems. We have had the tires replaced 7 times now and will soon have to have them replaced again due to severe tire wear. Alignment has been suspect at all tire changes and warranty has been voided on 3 sets of tires due to misalignment. Alignment has been done several times by ford and by private shops. Alignment was even set out of spec. By friendship ford (bristol tn) to correct the problem of severe tire wear. To my knowledge, if a vehicle has to be set out of spec. To correct a problem, there is something wrong with the car in the first place. We were told however, by rusty wallace ford (newport tn) that our driving habits were just too rough and they proceded to tell me how to drive. I do not race the car or drive like a maniac and shouldnt have to drive 25mph to avoid replacing tires every 20000 miles. I have since had to replace the left rear wheel bearing that locked up also ruining the spindle, and rear brake pads due to the brakes on the left rear wheel locking up. It seems sort of questionable to me that I have had so much trouble out of that one wheel, the same one that was recalled due to the slight problem of it coming off the car. My mother and I own an inventory service and drive the car as many as 3000 miles a month and sometimes more, so our warranty was used up quickly and all of our problems other than the tires have come after the warranty ended. I do not have a problem with spending money to repair our vehicle as I know nothing lasts forever, but some of these problems are glaring and ford seems to be looking over them. Please investigate the problems with the brakes tires as I have found that I am but one of many with problems with this ford product. I have found a website that you may want to look into.....www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com. Please take a look and I believe you will agree this needs to be looked into. Thanks.
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