2014 Ford Focus wheels problems

Filed Dec 16, 2021 · Wheels · AZ

The service technician at local authorized Ford dealership (Bill Alexander Ford) informed me that during the service today they were not able to rotate my tires because the aluminum lug-nuts had swollen to such an extent that they could not get a socket on the nuts. The technician advised me to purchase steel lug-nuts and then the dealership could break off the aluminum nuts and replace them with the new ones. Of course I am concerned that breaking off lug-nuts may damage the wheel. Several years ago I replaced several lug-nuts with locking nuts and found covering them with the correct sized socket was so difficult that I have been concerned ever since about whether I could remove a flat tire in case of an emergency. Now I am hesitant to drive the car in case I get a flat.

Filed Nov 13, 2021 · Wheels · ME

A majority of the lug nuts on my wheels had to be replaced because of the severe corrosion to them due to the crappy aluminum caps on the original vehicles. Three of them had already fallen off within the past 6 months. Mechanic said I would not have been able to remove a flat tire if that had occurred do to the damage on the lug nuts. The tires shop was installing my winter tires and notified me of the need to replace them. They are NOT cheap. It appears there have been a number of complaints about this issue. Some kind of reimbursement would be appropriate, yes?

Filed Sep 13, 2021 · Wheels · NV

HI, Ortega Highway in California. got a flat tire. I pulled over to change to the spare and can't get the lug wrench (OEM) on the nuts...(drizzling steadily) I see I am risking stripping the lugs. I'm in the forest- cell signal is spotty. I'm left no choice but to drive on my flat tire slowly to a gas station (several miles) And they can't get it off. I call for a tow to tire shop. They show up in a car w/ a 4 way lug wrench..because of course, they assumed they had to fit. must be my ineptness..and he can't get one lug loose. And now I miss my appt., I have to wait another two hours for a tow truck, while several creepy people want to "help" me.... (help me get thrown in their trunk they mean.. ) I'm making light of it now, but I really resent my safety being put in jeopardy and not even given a heads up when Ford knows it's a problem...no surprise, I've got a Focus transmission .Any integrity & ownership of defective design is non existent.. I can forgive mistakes, they happen. And as long as I am aware of them, I can prepare... But Ford doesn't give a [XXX] about our safety. I've had it, no trust is left. Cost benefit analysis is their concern, which saves them money short term yay, for stockholders & CEO bonuses. Ignoring their long term loss of customers due to unethical behavior. Tangent over.. I made it to the tire shop 15 minutes before close. That shop was the place I first learned of the lug nut "2 metal swelling and stripping" issues. He had a special tool just for Ford Lug nuts. This has happened several times since then... I have had to leave my car on the side of the road, also, drive it to the tire shop slowly. damaging my rim... But my real concern is getting a flat tire that I cannot change myself because the lugs strip/ swell in some isolated area... was lucky it was day that first time, scary as [XXX]...Ford puts drivers in unsafe situations because irresponsibility is now it's business model. Cost us time, money, & piece of mind INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM

Filed Nov 10, 2020 · Fuel system, Transmission · 6 miles · TX

The federal safety agency recall 18v‑735 and code p0606 indicates a fault in the ECM/PCM /p06b8 internal control module transaction.

Filed Jun 19, 2020 · Engine, Steering · PA

My vehicle stalls while driving, and shakes when I press on the gas. I have to drive my car extremely slow or else it will shake. Sometimes it gives me a problem when trying to start my car.

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Wheels · 113,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford focus. Prior to a road trip, the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the lug wrench would not fit the lug nuts because they were swollen. The vehicle was taken to al packer ford west palm beach (located at 1530 n military trl, west palm beach, fl 33409, (561) 689-6550) where it was diagnosed that the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: cas25082526. The failure mileage was 113,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 23, 2019 · Wheels · 72,000 miles · CA

Oem aluminum lug nuts deform over time after routine maintenance. Lug nuts swell and become stuck to the wheel. Provided oem tire wrench cannot remove lug nuts. I was almost hit by a car trying to change a flat tire. This is a serious road hazard. Manufacturer needs to perform recall and provide replace with non-defective lug nuts. Other drivers have reported same issue, but ford thus far refused to issue a recall. Https://www.hbsslaw.com/cases/ford-lug-nut-defect/pressrelease/ford-lug-nut-defect-ford-owners-sue-over-defective-lug-nuts-in-millions-of-vehicles

Filed Oct 9, 2018 · Wheels · 76,000 miles · CA

Lug nuts. I hit a curb near my house cutting the side wall of my tire. Time went flat. When I went to change the tire the lug wrench would not fit onto the lug nut. I called ford for help the told me it was a common problem. The aluminum cover on nut "swells" making it impossible for the wrench to fit. I had to pound the wrench on with a rubber mallet, and knock it off after loosening the nut. If I was on a freeway with out access to a mallet I would have been stranded and in a very dangerous situation. Ford told me it is a common problem with all manufactures, les schwab where I bought my tires told me they see it every day, a common problem, the tire shop at costco where I work told me the same. I sounds to me you are putting peoples live in danger by letting car company's get away with this. They should at least be supplying drivers with rubber mallets.

Filed Jul 13, 2018 · Wheels · 37,421 miles · OH

Went to dealer for oil change & tire rotation and was told all lug nuts had to be replaced because rust made them swell. Cap was never sealed to prevent rust from building up between silver cap on lug nut and steel nut itself, only four years old and had to replace all 20 lug nuts

Filed Sep 12, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 29,000 miles · VA

Ford focus is highly vulnerable to electric defects in which indicators appear for a long period of time after being attained to, brake tends to slip unexpectedly, bluetooth has stopped working, USB ports,brake lamp faults. My main concern for other drivers and my self is the vulnerability to sharp turn and the crucial acceleration delays. These problems were attained to and maintained by ford multiple times, problems occur within 1-2weeks after maintenance. I'm concerned even more about the performance and shaking at high speed as well that hasn't been revised.