I was driving in my 2001 ford focus when I heard a huge bang and my front end of my vehicle began to make a strange noise. The tire was rubbing up against the top of the wheel well. The vehicle was brought to a dealership and I was told that the front spring coil had snapped in half and it needed to be replaced. The two front spring coils were replaced in the vehicle.
2001 Ford Focus suspension complaints
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While driving my ford focus, the right front coil spring pushed itself past the lower stop above the strut and rested there. Had it gone further, the front end would have collapsed.
My rear wheel bearings failed twice. The first time they failed at 8,000 miles and were repalced by the dealer under a recall prgram. The second time, which is the basis for this complaint, they failed at 43,000 miles (this is only 35,000 miles later). The dealer charged me to have them replaced despite the fact that he conceded that it was premature bearing wear. Both times I heard a loud grinding noise comeing from my rear wheels.
As I was driving my 2001 ford focus zx3, my tail end started to sway out from underneath me. Then I noticed a loud noise from the rear of my vehicle. I then pulled over to inspect the situation and noticed my wheel bearing was not secured properly. Then I went online and researched ford focus recalls and discovered there to be one on this issue. I attempted to contact pat & dan's delbalso ford dealership in kingston, pa. They referred me to ford's service department. After speaking to ford, I made a return call to delbalso ford and they scheduled an appointment for me. They made me wait about a week for the appointment and they morning of, I made a call for them to get my car when the service manager told me that they would not help me. As a result I have been unable to get to college which is about 20 to 30 miles away from my home. Additionally, I have missed work because of this as well. I made multiple attempts to have my problem resolved by contacting the ford manufacturers' service department. They told me that their recall had been cancelled. They went on to say that they were just being "nice" and assisting their customers by performing the "warranty program" and that the original owner of the car recieved acknowledgement of the program. I was under the impression that when ownership changes and all warranty information is sent to the manufacturer, the manufacturer was liable for all recall information to be sent out. I was never mailed nor been contacted about this warranty program since I have owned my vehicle. I feel that I have been wronged and should not have to suffer because of it. The people at ford motor co. Have been very rude and obnoxious over the fact that they are "exempt" from assisting me with my problems. I feel since I was never informed of the program that they should be mandated to help me. When I was driving I could have been severly injured because of their product failure that they knew of and could have prevented.
While consumer's husband was driving on the freeway and attempting to get over into the next lane, as he accelerated and tried to go over, vehicle suddenly dropped in the front, causing him to lose the ability to steer and hit a retainer wall, flipping over, landing, and facing oncoming traffic. Consumer's husband did not sustain any injury because air bags deployed.
Both front coil springs broke when my wife was driving kids to school. The ford focus (2001) front end dropped to the ground when this happened. This could have caused an accident.
While driving consumer's wife made a left turn and front wheels locked. Then, vehicle drifted and hit the curb and a pole. Both, consumer and wife had their seat belts on, but sustained back and leg injuries. Also, a recall was issued on the fuel lines. Insurance company had the vehicle towed, and was told by the insurance company that vehicle was totaled.*ak
I have had several repairs for this car. In regards to steering, wheel, tire as well the suspension. As the car was under 18000 mile I had so much problem with mentioned above problems. I could not control my car when it rained or when ever the road was not in perfect shape.
My daughter slammed on the brakes at 40mph and the vehicle steering wheel jerked to the right and she felt a drop in the left front side of the car, the car started sliding and hit a curb. When the car came to a stop the front left wheel was broke off. A tow truck took it to the ford dealership. They said it needed a control arm; hub assembly; tie rod end; tire & wheel; axle; brake line; brake pads & rotor; trans pan and inner tie rod. They concluded it was in an accident and it was her fault and the cost would be $2,387.77 just for the mechanical only. She purchased the car september of 2002, putting over $8,000.00 down on the day of purchase with a remaining balance of $6,000.00. At the time of the accident she had no insurance. I beleive there was a problem with car to cause it to go out of control, and feel ford needs to address it.
Right rear lower control arm/rear trailer arm broke in half, near the rear right wheel, of my ford focus 2001 after driving on sandy road during a rain shower.
Problems with tires cupping, steering and upper control arms. *mr the consumer was told by a mechanic at the dealership, that the control arms were too short in the back of the vehicle which caused the tires to tip in, when the tires tipped in, it caused the inner edge tire to wear and then the vehicle vibrated while the consumer was driving and the vehicle also pulled to the right. On two occasions, the consumer lost control of the vehicle, because of the severe vibration in the steering. *jb
While driving a grinding noise was heard when depressing the brake pedal. Dealer replaced front brakes and rotors. The problem occurred again ,and the dealer determined that vehicle needed new front wheel bearings.
While driving about 55 MPH on the highway and without warning a loud clicking noise was coming from underneath the vehicle. Driver took vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic told consumer that shock absorbers were corroded and needed to be replaced.
Rear wheel bearings are wearing out on vehicle.*mr the automatic transmission does not shift properly, the consumer discovered the wrong transmission fluid was in the vehicle. The front windshield cracked due to excessive heat. The rear seat latch, the seat fabric and the key ignition failed.*ts the windshield wipers wore out, which were only used about seven times and the rear brakes had to be replaced.
Tire problem, possible rear bearing problem, possible alignment problem, egr replaced- engine misfiring is beginning to reappear
3 major complaints for 2001 ford focus zts 1.) front suspension needs a right arm replacement 2.) engine light turned on and was turned off when brought to ford dealer shop. 3.) on a separate occasion, car stalled while driving.
Left rear hub separated, causing wheel to come off causing accident.
My 2001 ford focus zx3's coil springs broke ,causing me to have to replace the coil springs, struts, and get an alignment done. I noticed that the 2000 focus has a recall for the coil springs, but the 2001 does not. I have noticed multiple complaints about the 2001 focus as well as the 2000 during an internet search. I would like reimbursement for the items listed above from ford due to the defective coil springs.
Consumer states vehicle's back end vibrates while driving. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.
While applying the brakes there was a squeaking noise coming from the front/rear of the vehicle. The pedal had gone down and made a squeak noise. *ak the front end bounced and vibrated due to the pinch bolt that retained the steering knuckled to the lower ball joint. (may not have the proper torque) there was a problem with the front end and rear. The wheel was replaced, the flat tire was balanced and the beam worked okay. The vehicle made noise when released from park mode, stop, and was intermittent. (has been adjust 3-4 times but would go back to the same thing) *scc
While driving and making a left vehicle makes noise and is hard to control the steering. Dealer notified.
While driving and turning to the left steering wheel makes noise. Dealer inspected several times and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
Vehicle vibrates excessively when driving on highway, and rear tires are wearing excessively in a strange pattern. Consumer has replaced all 4 tires but problem is still occurring.
The car starting having problems at 7000 miles. Front end jumping. I had a tire go bad and replaced it. Had the tire rotated and the front end lined up. Then, the noise and the car still did not feel right. I took it back to ford and the rim is bent. Replaced that. So far I am out 250.00 for the tire and 298.00 for the rim/. The problem continued, but by 15000 miles the car was jumping, front end problems. Had the tires rotated and the car lined up again. I have the problems still. ( I was told(way I drive, curves,the way I take the corners, ) well, # one I am 43 yrs old and this is not my first car. I have had mustangs before and never rotated the tires or changed my driving habits. ( what ever). At 15000 the brakes started to squeak all the time (wet, cold, moisture, dry). Per the manual this will happened. I was told that it is common with focus. I had a escort for over 4 yrs and they never did what this car has. With the front and back the recall 02s42/01b85 was done finally in march. This recall stated pinch bolt that retains the steering knuckle to the lower ball joint on your vehicle may not have the proper torque. ****** ( this condition exists, your vehicle may experience vibration or noise... This could eventually lead to ball joint separation with a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash,) this is what I was told ford dealership was wrong with the car since august. I feel that the recall came to late and now my tires are destroyed. One tire is worst than the others. Remember that one tire is brand new ( 7000 less miles).... The brake pedal is still making a noise when I release it at the park mode or stop turn around stop at light or whenever. They have adjusted it 3-4 times. And with in mins. Of them adjusting it, it is back to the same thing. This is a on going problem, wasted time and troubles. I do not want everybody to notice when I have my daughter in the car or I get hurt in an accident. This is important your reply help debra.w.
The front suspension on the passenger side collasped. This caused the driver to loose control of the vehicle and hit a park car.
The consumer received a recall notice # 02v289000 from the manufacturer in february 2003. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs. The dealer stated no parts were available and would call the consumer when the parts became available. The consumer still has not received a call from the dealer.
The front wheels of the vehicle came off while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealership which replaced the right front lower ball joint in the arm control. *nlm.
I have had nothing but trouble with this car since I have had it. The rear end makes loud noise, I have brought it back to the dealership numerous times, and they always tell me nothing is wrong. It makes a roaring noise in the rear end, and something is scrapping on the tire on the rear driver side. In july, I was traveling on the highway with my 3 kids, and the tire on the rear driver's side just went to pieces. We were in a terrible accident. We went off the highway into the woods where the trees stopped our acceleration. The airbags did not come out. I was so thankful to be alive, and my kids also. We sustained about 8000 dollars worth of damage. The car was repaired, and now the same tire that blew out, and was replaced by the repairman is worn again. I am afraid everytime I drive. I can't afford another car, and no one wants to take it as a trade-in because of the botched deal upon purchase of this car. This is the car from "heck". Now my warranty has expired, and the roaring noise in the rear is getting louder and louder. I have had the most horrible experience in my life with this car. It is a lemon on wheels, and the dealership always says nothing is wrong. I have had a conversation with another focus owner, and she has described some of the same problems. I have also had conversations with mechanics at the dealership, and they speak of all the focus' they see as trouble. Please help.
The vehicle hit a ditch in the road and front suspension failed completely. *jb.................
The front wheel bearing locked up. *jb left rear wheel bearing and right front axle assembly all had to be replaced. Vehicle was not honored under recall.
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