2000 Ford Focus tires problems

Filed May 17, 2014 · Tires · 139,197 miles · NJ

Complaint againt general altimax rt tires, size 195/60r15. Extreamly large bubbles in sidewalls in 3 out of 4 tires on our 2000 ford focus. I just purchased the 2 front tires 4/2/2014 and the back 2 tires july 2013.. 1 tire, right rear went flat the other day, found large hole in sidewall of tire, it apeared nothing had puntured the tire. I did not think nothing of it at 1st. Took car to ford dealer to have tire repaced, which they did. While at the ford dealer, they point out large bubbles in the sidewalls of both front tires, those 2 tires were just purchased a little more than 1 month ago and only driven 2870 miles. I called geneal tire company and they said to contact the seller of the tire, tire seller says to see the tire company to get addressed. The tire bubbles are very large and a dangerous condition, these tires could explode at any time, the car could not be driven with these tires. I just purchased 2 tires of a different brand for the front of the car, while I fight with general tire company. I worked as a technician for a ford dealer for over 20 years, as my prior profession. I have never seen tires for huge bubbles like these general tires. These general tires are safety hazzard and should be recalled and I would not recommend them to anyone. I will never buy general tires again.

Filed May 13, 2011 · Tires · SC

The wal-mart store 4379 on bush river rd in columbia sc has failed to give/ fill out the tire registration cards for at least the last 7 months. They sell between 100 and 150 tires a week and absolutely no registration cards are being filled out. This can be proven by looking up the tire sales for any day and then watch the video recordings over the front counter and you will see that no cards are being handed out. I know what a safety issue this is and I have tried to handle it to the best of my ability and the store is refusing to start handing them out. I know that there is at least a five thousand dollar fine per card not handed out and by my calculation this walmart alone has around $3,250,000.00 in fines. I hate for walmart to be fined this much but I have done everything I can think of to get it fixed and they are just not fixing it and I am afraid that there is going to be a recall on tires and people who bought their tires there want know and might get hurt. For the date below I just put a random date because this issue has been going on for at least 7 months. The only thing that is going to make them start doing things right is a hefty fine. In my mind this is a huge safety issue and peoples lives could be at stake. I be leave that this issue has been going on for more than 7 months, but all I can speak for is the last 7 months. Please please please take care of this problem before some gets hurt or killed because wal-mart is refusing to follow the regulations for being a tire retailer. If you look into it and the cards haven't been handed out in the last year and say they only sale 100 tires a week at 5000 dollar fine per tire then the fines add up to $26,000,000.00 please help me take care of this before some one gets hurt because of a tire recall like the firestone incident a few years back. I called to find out how to file a complainant and the man sent me this form but my complainant is for all tires they sale not just good year. Its for all tires.

Filed Oct 7, 2009 · Tires · 15,000 miles · CO

Falken ziex ze-512, automobile tires, sidewall rubber badly cracking almost to the radials, noticed after 2.5 yrs and less than 17000 miles. All tires on the vehicle are equally affected/ damaged. No VIN has been supplied as these tires were an aftermarket purchase, having nothing to do with ford.

Filed May 22, 2007 · Tires · MI · crash · 1 injury

2000 ford focus. Vehicle was westbound on the ohio turnpike in the left lane, driver attempted to change into the center lane when the vehicle went out off control and spun off the left side of the road striking the median wall. *mc (ohio traffic crash report)

Filed Jun 8, 2006 · Tires · TX

Tire separation/cracking linglong l688 tires 205 40 zr 17.

Filed Mar 3, 2006 · Tires · MD

2000 focus tires were pulling. *ts ***nar*** the rims were bent as a result of the tires pulling.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 32,079 miles · IL · crash

Dt: the contact stated the ignition switch failed three times within a year and a half. The first time, she went to start the car, the ignition would not turn over. The car was towed and repaired. The second failure was approximately one year later and the same thing happened. The car was towed and repaired for the second time. The third failure happened this week, went to start the car and it would not start again. It is being repaired now. The dealership stated it could possibly be the starter along with the ignition switch. *ak in dec 2001 the consumer was involved in an accident due to a problem with the tires and the rear axle. The transmission cooler lines were replaced. The brake lights and heater did not work. The egr tube was replaced. The wiper arm was broken. The engine light stayed on all time. The driver side mirror had to be replaced. Updated 01/11/06.

Filed Jan 31, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · GA

The vehicle's brakes had to be replaced about every three months. *nm the rear end was unable to be lined up, if so, the vehicle would fishtail back and forth and the consumer would unable to drive the vehicle. The tires were out of round and the vehicle would run rough, especially when going up hills. *sc

Filed Nov 6, 2004 · Electrical, Tires · 45,000 miles · CA

Many problems, the radio started shorting out almost immediately. I have to replace my tires at least once a year (10,000 miles.) at 37000 miles after the bumper to bumper ran out, my air conditioner and heater fan only worked on 4, 1, 2, and 3 did not. I took it to ford, the diagnosis was an open circuit which cost me $409.00. ( I think I was ripped off) last month I took a road trip and whenever I would climb steep inclines the car sputtered and eventually died. There was no indication of my car overheating. After about 5 minutes or so the car would start and continue to sputter up the hill. This made it extremely unsafe for me and my family resulting in a near collision with a truck. This week, my car wouldn't start at all, there was some corrosion on the battery terminals so I cleaned them w/a wire brush. I also noticed that the cables looked burned. The car started after we jumped it, but died after removing the cables. I have spent more money on this car than any other car I have ever owned. My last car was a ford escort, I still have it, it is 10 years old and has well over 100000 miles on it with no problems. I have 9 payments left on my focus and will be selling it after that.

Filed Oct 3, 2004 · Suspension, Tires · 106,445 miles · OH

1) noise coming from right front 2) both front springs and struts had to be replaced because the right front spring had broken and cut the right front tire down the middle (which also had to be replaced). The spring also bent the strut.*ak 3) all old parts are available - see #2 for what was done to correct failure. Repairs had to be made on an emergency basis.