2005 Ford Focus: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Mar 26, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 170,590 miles · VA

Fuse continued to blow out causing entire left side of lights from front to back to turn off until new fuse replaced old. Was connected to continued lifting of hatchback on wagon model. Electrical harness was arcing and insulation flaking off and would have caused a fire had not the harness been replaced. This had been on and off for approximately 2 years starting with blowing out the bulbs then the fuse started blowing out in jan 2021. Midas replaced harness this march. Car is a 2005 focus wagon,

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Suspension · 87,000 miles · NH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the rear passenger tire separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 87,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Steering · FL

2005 ford focus. Consumer states several problems with vehicle to include steering column and ignition switch *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle has a telescoping steering wheel and if pushed in all the way, it would cause the fuse for the ignition to blow out when the ignition was started. The ignition switch would not release the key when it was turned off. The consumer stated there is a flaw within the steering column.

Filed Oct 22, 2010 · Tires · MI

Goodyear eagle gt tire shows signs of tread separation around perimeter of tire where sidewall meets tread.

Filed Sep 4, 2009 · Tires · 92,112 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The manufacturer of the tires was b.f goodrich and the tire size was p205/50/16. The contact stated that the tires have excessive tread wear. As a result of the tire blow-out, the tire failure increased the risk of vehicle crash. She had to replace the tires on two occasions. The manufacturer will only assume partial responsibility. She has pictures of the failed component. The failure mileages were 20,000.

Filed May 1, 2007 · Tires · 63,659 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford focus. The contact noticed that the wear bar was exposed on each tire. The mileage was 44,244 when the new tires were purchased. The tire manufacturer and brand were toyo tires, the dot#cx3v862205 , and the size was 205/15vr16. The tires were 40,000 mile tires, which caused tire failure at 19,415 miles earlier. The tire dealer was notified. The current and recent failure mileage were 63,659. *ak the consumer states that every 5,000 miles the were rotated twice by ford motor co and twice by her husband. The consumer also states she has a 90,000 mile warranty. The consumer states she wants to reimbursed for a portion of the cost of the new tires. Updated 05/13/07

Filed Feb 25, 2007 · Tires · 19,785 miles · CA

I recently had a tire failure. I am not sure what to call it as the entire middle section of rubber came completely off. There was only a small amount (if any) sidewall left (I have photos). I took it to a goodyear dealer who replaced it at a "prorated" rate although my understanding of the warranty was that it would be completely covered. I had it replaced and paid the $80.00. I also contacted goodyear to make sure this was their policy and that my transaction was handled correctly, I included a photo with my correspondence. They informed me that it was their policy and the dealer had contacted them about my incident. They also assured me that a tire should not do that and they are sorry about it. I am feeling that this is a very dangerous possibility, if it had been a front tire I would not have survived the incident as I would have lost total control (goodyear tire).

Filed Dec 20, 2006 · Tires · 27,774 miles · CA · 1 injury

I was westbound on 5th st. In olivehurst, ca, and headed to olivehurst drive. The conditions were dry and cool, and the speed limit was 25 MPH. I had not yet come up to the speed limit (below 10 MPH) when my front end began to shake. Seconds later, my passenger and I heard a loud bang, and the front end swerved sharply to the right. I tried to correct to the left, and ended up clipping a pole (on the right side of the road) instead of hitting it head on. My passenger sustained a blow to his knee. No other injuries occurred, and we did not feel it necessary to call an ambulance. As there was minimal scrapes on the power pole, and my car was not covered for collision damage, I did not notify the authorities. My right front tire was bent inward, and the tire was blown down the center of the tread. Upon replacing the tire with the spare, we found that the a arm had separated from the rotor, and the right cv axle had pulled away from the transmission, effectively disabling my car. The tire in question is a goodyear eagle rs-a p195/60r15; the original tire from the purchase date of 9/13/05, and with less than 27,000 miles on the odometer. The tires were close to bald prior to the blowout, and I had been considering taking them in for a warranty replacement due to their short lifespan. I have had prior tire rotations done at larry geweke ford in yuba city, and they had not informed me of any tread wear problems at the time for this particular tire. This type of defect could have easily killed myself and my passenger if it had occurred at higher speeds.