2005 FORD FOCUS Wheels Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2005 FORD FOCUS
9 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
ON JULY 7, 2015, I BOUGHT 4 TIRES 117632 AFFINITY TOURING BL P195/60R15 87T WITH A 70,0000 MILE WARRANTY. I PAID $415.58 WHICH INCLUDED FOUR OF THE BEFORE MENTIONED TIRES; NEVADA RECYCLING FEE; LIFETIME NEW TIRE WHEEL BALANCE LABOR; LIFETIME RUBBER VALVE; SCRAP TIRE RECYCLING FEE; AND TIRE INSTALLATION. I BOUGHT THESE TIRES AT FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE GREEN VALLEY 220 NORTH STEPHANIE STREET, HENDERSON, NEVADA 89074, PHONE#702-434-0692. I HAD 59,284 MILES ON MY CAR. ON DECEMBER 31, 2019, BECAUSE OF THE TIRES GOING FLAT AND THE WEAR BAR TOO LOW FOR ME TO DRIVE SAFELY ON THESE TIRES, I HAD TO BUY FOUR NEW TIRES. I HAD 106,125 MILES. I STILL HAD 23,159 MILES LEFT ON MY 70,000 MILES WARRANTY. I BOUGHT 4 114572 PRIMEWELL PS830 195/60R 15 88HBL DOT#Y9K5D8HK3210 TIRES PRIE $47.99. THE FIRESTONE LOCATED AT 1323 BOULDER CITY PARKWAY, BOULDER CITY, NEVADA 89005 PHONE#294-0098 GAVE ME A...
THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN FALL APART THE LAST TEN YEARS, AND YOUR NOT COVERING IT. IS THAT NOTHER FORD BETTER IDEA?
I BOUGHT MY CAR FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. I HAD TO BUY A RE-FURBISHED MOTOR, THE TIRES WERE SPLITTING AND THE SUSPENSION AND AIR CONDITIONER ALL NEEDED REPAIRING. WHEN I RECEIVED THE RECALL FROM DOT, [XXX], I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED TALLAHASSEE FORD. THEY DENIED THERE WAS A RECALL AND I WAS MISTAKEN. MY VIN # WAS LISTED IN THE RECALL. I TRIED SEVERAL TIMES BUT FORD KEPT GIVING ME A RUN-AROUND AND THEY LIED. SO NOW, I HAVE APPARENTLY MISSED A DEADLINE WHICH WAS NOT LISTED ON THE ORIGINAL NOTICE TO ME. I AM A SENIOR CITIZEN AND THIS HAS REALLY STRESSED ME OUT AND IT REALLY MAKES ME NOT TO PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD FROM ANYONE. ON ETHICS ALONE, I SHOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE THEM DO WHAT THEY BASICALLY REFUSED BY LYING TO ME. IT WAS IN MOTION AND WENT TO THE SHOP WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE NOTICE. INFORMATION...
ON THE DATE OF MY ACCIDENT, I WAS HEADED FOR WORK, I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65 M.P.H WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON HER BRAKES. I COULDN'T AVOID THE SITUATION, I RAN INTO THE BACK OF HER.. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
ALL 4 EAGLE GT TIRES THAT ARE ONLY 6 MONTHS OLD ARE WORN AND SCALLOPED DUE TO A KNOW PROBLEM TO FORD TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ID: 10034585 JULY 10, 2010 AND SERVICE BULLETIN NO.: TB-21399 COMPONENT(S): TIRES NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10034585. OUR MECHANIC RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND SERVICE BULLETIN SEARCH FOR POSSIBLE MANUFACTURING ISSUES TO CAUSE THE TIRE WEAR. THE SOLUTION THAT FORD HAS COME UP WITH IT TO ADD 4 ADDITIONAL UPPER CONTROL ARMS AT $140 A PIECE PLUS LABOR. WHEN I SPOKE WITH FORD THEY INDICATED THAT THE PROBLEM IS A KNOWN ONE BUT ARE UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THEY ARE WAITING UNTIL PEOPLE ARE EITHER INJURED OR KILLED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. ADVISED THEM THAT I WILL KEEP ALL RECEIPTS FOR NEW TIRES. THIS IS THE 4 SET OF TIRES IN 3 YEARS DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. I ADVISED THEM I WILL WAIT...
SECOND TIME THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL BEARING HAS GONE BAD IN 1 YEAR. TIRE FLEW OFF THE SECOND TIME. NOBODY WAS INJURED, BUT COULD'VE TURNED INTO A VERY BAD ACCIDENT. *JS
2005 FORD FOCUS WAGON. HAVE EXPERIENCED AT LEAST 4 IF NOT 5 WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. ONLY 1 OF THOSE FOR FRONT RIGHT WHEEL. 120,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. STARTED WAY PRIOR TO THAT MILEAGE. *TR
THE CHROME CAPS COME OFF OF THE LUG NUTS. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY HAZARD FROM THE POINT OF BEING FLYING DEBRIS, BUT NOW YOU CAN'T CHANGE THE TIRES WITH THE INCLUDED TOOLS BECAUSE THE CAPLESS NUT REMNANT ISN'T ANY STANDARD SIZE. I HAD 1 LUG NUT REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THIS PAST WINTER, I LOST 4 CAPS, AND SEVERAL OTHERS ARE LOOSE. I AM TIRED OF DOING PRE-TRIP INSPECTIONS ON MY CAR TO PUSH THE LOOSE CAPS BACK ON, AND TO SEE HOW MANY MORE FLEW OFF ON MY LAST TRIP. *TR
2005 FORD FOCUS ST - DECORATIVE LUG NUT END CAPS FAIL AND FLY OFF THE WHEEL. ALL EIGHT (8) OF MY WHEEL LUG NUTS HAVE FAILED AND THE DECORATIVE END CAPS HAVE COME OFF. *TR
Other 2005 FORD FOCUS Problem Areas
Electrical System
78 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
40 complaints
Air Bags
39 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
38 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
25 complaints
Power Train
25 complaints
Structurebody
23 complaints
Exterior Lighting
18 complaints
Unknown Or Other
18 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
13 complaints
Engine
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Service Brakes
11 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
10 complaints
Seats
10 complaints
Seat Belts
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Structurebodydoor
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
5 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
3 complaints
Wheelshub
3 complaints
Child Seat
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint