This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Left rear bearings are howling, there has been a recall on cars made at the wayne stamping plant where my car was made, and in the time frame my car was made. I never received a recall notice. I have called the dealer and there are unwilling to repair at their cost. In many other states Ford replaces the wheel bearings. The result of a non-repair is the wheel separating from the car. I am petitioning to have my car included in the recall. 2000 Ford Focus VIN #[xxx]. updated 07/25/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Purchased 2000 Ford Focus 7/2000 2/00 safety recall on rear wheel bearings indicates loud grinding clunking noise. 1/01 recall on the A-pillar trim panels complained about my rear brakes squeaking causeway Ford manahawkin NJ found nothing however they replaced rear brakes and rotated tires 10/01 recall wiper motor pack I complained about front brakes squeaking Ford cleaned and deglazed front brake pads and did another tire rotation 12/01 recall rear wheel bearings constant wobble and grinding noise from rear tires sqeak continues on brakes 6/02 humming noise from tires road test confirms noise coming from front left tire they rotated my tires noise continues Ford say I need new tires I am at 31,000 miles 7/02 got a flat Firestone repaired patched tire was "ok" 8/02 power steering pump to be replaced 10/02 continuing loud noise in rear traced to failed bearing Ford says they did service on a previous recall. 10/02 loud humming noise in front Ford inspection revealed a choppy tire they rotated tires front to back 10/02 at 38,400 miles purchased 4 Firestone tires 3/03 recall pinch bolt 5/03 brakes continue to squeak, grind, turns out front rotors are shot at 48,000 miles replaced front rotors complete front disc brake job bendix by tranz connection 8/03 alternator to be replaced car dies while driving, stuck in mass. For 4 days precision auto body. 12/03 check engine light on doesnt go out brought to Firestone need to reset computer 12/03-12/04 car is stalling close to 1/4 of a tank of gas, I attribute this to not having enough gas in car and try to avoid 12/04 recall on fuel pump 2/04 lower radiator hose clamp to be replaced 7/04 loud humming grinding noise while drivingbring to Firestone find a craked coil spring can lead to the tire seperating from the car front right wheel needs strut assembly with coil spring mount bearing bellow with alingment back breaks leaking wheel cylinder.
I own a 2000 Ford Focus that is 3 1/2 years old and has defective rear wheel bearings. They were replaced 2 timse on the rear left and 1 time on the right rear while under warranty. June 3rd the rear wheel bearing started making a noise so took it to a garage where they said I had bad rear wheel bearing and I immediately took it to hagerstown Ford who confirmed on June 4th 2004 that both rear bearing were bad and that it was no longer covered under warranty. I could have lost both wheels and been in a serious accident and these parts have been known to be defective on this model. Ford would not cover the repair and this car has according to their record had 3 left rear bearings replaced and 2 rear right bearings replaced by Ford. How can they keep putting defective parts that are a safety issue on cars and not take responsibility for it.
While driving a grinding noise was heard coming from rear wheels. The driver drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver both side of the wheel bearing needed replacing due to worn parts. A recall was issued (NHTSA)01-I-017-000)replacement of the rear wheel bearing. The mechanic informed the consumer this vehicle was not cover under a recall. Please fill in additional information.
While driving a noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle due to worn out wheel bearings. The rear wheel bearing were recalled and replaced prior to this incident.
We had to place the 6th set of tires on our car. We haven't had a single set of tires last longer than 20,000 miles. We have our tires rotated and balanced and front-end aligned regularly. We have replaced the front brake pads 5 times. We have had all 5 recalls repaired on the car. When I had the rear bearing replaced under warranty the technician told me that they had to order emergency bearings overnight because it was not safe to drive. When I inquired about a rental car, he offered to reassemble my car and let me drive it home (even though it was unsafe)! this has always been a loud car, but a week ago there was a loud roaring, grinding noise up front that gets especially loud when I turn to the right. After having a technician look at it, he says the front bearings are gone and the front rotors and brake pads also need to be replaced again. I am in the same situation as everyone else: Because this car has had so many problems and complaints it is only valuing at $3000 after 3 years. Ford should be forced to do something to satisfy all of these dissatisfied customers.
The rear passenger wheel bearing failed causing smoke and almost a fire. I had the recall done at tri county Ford in mauldraugh ky, and this is the second time it had happened. I went to les pinkham Lincoln Mercury and bought new wheel bearings and had my personal mechanic replace the bearing. He stated that the brake drum and wheel are possible warped and might need replaceing. I also want a refund on the bearings and labor cost for the mechanic to replacement of bearings.
Consumer was on 7th set of tires at 60,000, an alignment with each set. Radio had been replaced twice/ brakes had been completely replaced twice/ wheel bearings had been replaced, and ignition was replaced once after vehicle had been towed. Low and behold, consumer's Focus was sitting in driveway needed to be towed for the same problem again. Car was getting horrible gas mileage, sometimes had brake failure which caused 2 accidents. Also, lugs:nuts had been replaced. The car would sometimes stall for no apparent reason, and was in need of an alternator.
The right rear wheel bearing has to be replaced. The wheel bearings has been replaced twice before due to recalls. The right rear wheel bearing is about one year old.
Gas mileage is poor on this size veh--motor kicks into neutral while driving at higher speeds. Dealer keeps telling me there is no problem/cannot duplicate, 4 incidents, this is very freighting. Especially in heavy traffic & cannot get off the road fast. Brakes wear between 16000 and 18000 miles with normal driving. The motor belt had to be replaced at 22000 miles. This never happened so soon with any vehicle I have ever owned. Repairs and services are very expensive, many safety recalls and product warnings that take time to repair. The dealer has a problem making sure the parts are available when I make an appointment. The wheel bearings have been replaced several times and sound like they may be going bad again! I do not feel safe in this vehicle. What if something fails while myself or my family are in this vehicle. This vehicle has depreciated at such a drastic rate, that I would be wise to trade it for another vehicle. I feel it is in direct relation to all the safety issues with this vehicle. **dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**763169
Consumer received poor service from Ford Motor Company, as well as from following local Ford dealers morande Ford of berlin, ct and ray seraphin Ford of vernon ct, and different opinions from Ford employees concerning multiple recalls on A-frame/stereo/windshield wiper motor/rear wheel bearings, electrical system, and sudden acceleration/lurching.
The dealership refused to honor the recall for the wheel bearing 0 I 0017 000, because the campaigns ended in Dec 2002, however the consumer was not notified until Feb 2003.
The right front axle wheel bearings failed, consumer had them replaced. Received recent recall 01 I 01 7000 on the rear wheel bearings and consumer believed the front bearings were defective as well.
Consumer stated that during inspection, mechanic determined that wheel bearings were defective. Consumer contacted manufacturer about related recall 00V303000. Mfr advised consumer's V.I.N. does not fall within manufacturing date range of 3/5/99-5/5/00. Consumer advised that certification label states vehicle was manufactured in 09/99.
While traveling on the highway the rear wheel was making a loud noise. Due to the wheel bearers. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem.
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