2001 Ford Focus wheels problems

Filed Dec 21, 2021 · Suspension, Wheels · 190,000 miles · AL · crash

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximately 35 MPH, the ball joint snapped on the vehicle's passengers side. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated nor any indication of a failure prior to the ball joint snapping. The contact stated that when the failure happened to her vehicle it caused her to crash into a ditch. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained and the vehicle was towed to the residence where it remains currently. The contact stated that she did contact the dealer as well as the manufacturer who advised her to contact the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Apr 25, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 204,500 miles · TN

As I was coming from dr's appt. With daughter and mom a roaring sound started in the rear. It kept getting louder and louder, car's rear would sway to the right side a little. But as I was driving down the street trying to at least get us all home safe. The rear driver side wheel came off and just rolled down the street about a half-a-block. A man came out noticing the tire roll pass him, helped me retrieve it and get it back to my car. Looked at the wheel and car axle I guess that's what you call it, and told me my wheel bearings were gone.

Filed Apr 27, 2010 · Wheels · 136,000 miles · MA

First, I heard a noise in my rear wheel well. A few days later, the noise got worse and I could feel light shimmying in the car. I brought it immediately to a mechanic who diagnosed a broken rear wheel bearing that my wheel to wobble and lose stability. Replacement requires a whole new drum, at the cost of $300.

Filed Dec 29, 2008 · Tires, Wheels · 100,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford focus. While merging off the highway at 10 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise and noticed the rear driver's side tire rolling back onto the highway. She recovered the tire and noticed that the bolts, lugs, nuts, and wheel bearing were still attached to the tire. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01i017000 (wheels lugs, nuts, bolts); however, the dealer could provide a warranty for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 100,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2006 · Wheels · 90,000 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle a noise is heard coming from the passenger's rear wheel, the wheel also started wobbling. The vehicle has not been to a dealership to determine what the problem. The manufacturer has been alerted.

Filed Apr 22, 2005 · Suspension, Wheels · 43,297 miles · CA · crash

While driving at 65, the left rear wheel came off. The consumer pulled off the road. The vehicle sustained some damage. The vehicle was towed. The dealer stated the wheel bearings were defective.

Filed Jan 7, 2005 · Wheels · 100,000 miles · MS

The wheel/hubs/ bearings, and all the way around the vehicle had to be replaced. Contacted the dealer. But, problem recurred. *ak the consumer was informed there was a recall regarding the wheel bearings, however it was for the 2000 model not the 2001.

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Wheels · PA

The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal wheels needed to be replaced due to a crack. *ak

Filed Nov 3, 2004 · Wheels · NC

I have discovered after having wheels removed for tire rotation and replacement that the lugs: nuts have a stamped sheet metal cap on them which makes the plain nuts look like acorn nuts. The problem is that this cap is rattled loose by the impact wrench and falls off - leaving a nut of 17.4 mm across the flats. Since the lug wrench is 19mm, it will merely spin and round-off the nuts - leaving driver stranded, unable to change a flat tire. I tried to contact ford about this only to discover that their invitation to "e-mail us" is a rouse - their e-mail does not work. The dealer had told me "they're all like that" and offered not resolution.

Filed Oct 23, 2004 · Fuel system, Steering · 100 miles · NC

I am exhibiting problems with my 2001 ford focus lx that matches the problems listed with the recalls for the car. I am having powers surges, vibration in the front end, noises in the front end, and loss of power. I have contacted the ford motor company about this and have brought the car in several times about it. They keep saying there are no recalls for my car. I know this to be false because a friend of mine got the same exact car as I did 2 weeks apart from me. He has recieved the recall letters and already had the problems fixed. I need help.