Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems of the 2000 Ford Focus - part 1

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact was driving 30 mph when he noticed an unusual noise from the rear tires. The vehicle was then taken to a local repair facility where they diagnosed that the rear driver side wheel bearing would need replacing. The dealer was informed of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 72,442 and the current mileage was 72,492.

Ford will not honor recall on wheel bearing. Statement said even if the car has been service before it will fix. Not true I spent a hour on the phone with them . Ford will not honor aggreement because it did it again. Search results report date : June 20, 2008 at 11:33 am NHTSA campaign id number : 01i017000 make / models : model/build years: Ford / Focus 2000-2001 manufacturer : Ford motor company mfr's report date : Nov 29, 2001 NHTSA campaign id number : 01i017000 n/a NHTSA action number: n/a component: wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts potential number of units affected : 238653 summary: this is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 2000-2001 Ford Focus passenger vehicles, originally sold in or currently registered in the states of , ohiom, . In high corrosion areas, where salt is used on roadways in the winter, the rear wheel bearing seal race can experience surface corrosion. If this condition occurs, the wheel bearing seals could become damaged and allow contamination to enter the wheel bearings. Consequence: the wheel bearings could prematurely wear and cause a noticeable noise. If not repaired, this condition could progress to the point where the wheel begins to wobble. Remedy: dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings at no cost to the consumer. Additional bearing seals will also be installed to ensure a smooth ride. This program will be in effect until December 31, 2002, regardless of mileage. Even if the vehicle has already been serviced under recall campaign 00s31, Ford has taken additional steps to keep the wheel bearings in top shape. Owners Ford has decided to conduct a service campaign to replace the rear wheel bearings. Owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332, concerning this program.

Left rear wheel bearing failed at 80,000 miles after they said it was replaced by recall at 22,000 miles. Left rear wheel comes loose and wobbles. Had to have it towed because it is unsafe to drive.

In April 2002 the local Ford dealer performed the 2000 Ford Focus wheel bearing safety upgrade at 19,000 miles. In oct 2005 the right front wheel bearing was replaced at 59,000 miles and now we need to replace the right rear wheel bearing at 79,000. It appears that Ford has not fixed the problem with their safety upgrade.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The abs light illuminated when the vehicle was started. While driving, the contact heard a sound, which resembled scraping metal. The dealer stated that the wheel bearing failed and they repaired the failure. The powertrain, speed, and dealer information were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 96,250.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving 25 mph the vehicle began making a clunking noise, vibrating, and the right wheel began to make a grinding noise. The dealer stated that the wheel bearing separated from the hub. The vehicle was repaired. On November 2001 repairs related to recall#00v303000 was performed on the left wheel of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 94000, and the current mileage was 96,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving 40 mph the rear driver's side tire began to wobble and produced noises. The contact smelled something burning and pulled the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic shop. The mechanic determined that the wheel bearing detached from the wheel. The dealer was contacted. The contact searched online and entered the VIN. The system stated that the VIN was included in recall # 00v303000. The current and failure mileage were 100,000.

My 2000 Ford Focus began making a very loud rumbling noise along with a grinding noise while driving down the road. I took it into my mechanic and he said that both rear wheel bearings were totally shot and the rear wheels of the car were about to fall off. I called Ford customer care and they said that since the car was out of warranty there was nothing they were willing to do. This was in spite of the fact that the car had been previously recalled for this problem. I feel that this is a serious and life threatening safety defect.

: the contact stated while driving at 70 to 75 mph the vehicle started to sway. When he checked the vehicle to see what was wrong he found the rear wheel was loose. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. They said the rear wheel bearing and wheel shaft wore out and needed to be replaced. There was NHTSA recall campaign 00v303000 in 2003 concerning the rear wheel bearing, and the remedy repairs were performed. The manufacturer was contacted, and the vehicle has been repaired.

Mine is a Ford Focus 2000 se. The rear wheel bearing on the left side has gone bad and needs to be replaced on my vehicle. It is causing a loud rumbling noise at speeds higher than 20 mile/hr and wobble at speeds higher than 50 mile/hr. Apparently this is a common problem and can lead to the wheel coming off during motion. It seems like there was a service campaign by the Ford company (NHTSA campaign id 01i017000) to address this issue. I also noted NHTSA action number pe 02016 for this same problem. I contacted the company to be told that my particular vehicle (according to the VIN number) was not supposed to be having this problem and thus not part of any service campaign or recall. It is very unfortunate that the company does not take responsibility of a common safety problem with their vehicle, just because in their assessment it is not their fault. I was wondering if I can take advantage of the above mentioned service campaign or the nhsta action number.

The right front wheel bearing gave out. This is a known problem and one of the top 3 problems that people have been asking for a recall on this vehicle along with the ignition lock breaking. The rear wheel bearing was recalled, but Ford won't recall the front. I have never had, nor ever known anyone who ever had a wheel bearing give out on a car, and certainly not one only 5 years old.

2000, Ford, Focus. Contact states the wheel bearing was howling. The vehicle only had 47,000 miles on it. Heard this noise for one month. He thought it was the tires, but it was not the tires. Took vehicle to an an independent shop, and they told him it was the rear wheel bearings, and showed him a service bulletin regarding the rear wheel bearings which did did not apply to this vehicle.

I have had the inside front wheel bearing replaced at 50000 miles. I am at 61000 now and the soem thng needs to be done again. I think the same problem that was recalled on the rear wheel bearings is affecting the front wheel bearings. The seal corrodes and and the bearings go bad. I have also had both outside wheel bearings replaced at 50000 miles. I have had them done outside of Ford at my own mechanic due to price. The inside whell bearing was a Ford part and was difficult to come by, my mechanic need my VIN number to get the part. I have not had anything dangerous occur because of this but it makes a really loud humming sound while in motion.

In 2000 I brought my Ford Focus 2000 in for a recall on the left rear wheel bearing. The dealer supposedly fixed the problem. In 2001, my right rear wheel almost completely separated from my vehicle, and the car fishtailed when driven. I brought the car into a Ford dealer who diagnosed the problem as a bad bearing in the right rear wheel. They replaced the bearing, abs sensor, and spindle under warranty. On Feb 3, 2005, my abs light came on, followed by loud metallic popping and grinding noises when braking or accelerating. The car did not seem safe to drive, so I immediately brought the car into the nearest Ford dealer. The problem was again diagnosed as a faulty bearing in the left rear wheel, the very same that was replaced in 2000. This caused the abs sensor to go bad and notched large chunks of metal out of the spindle, and potentially could have caused failure of the breaks or complete separation of the wheel from the vehicle. The dealer claimed there was nothing wrong with the design or the bearings being put in, and it was just coincidence that I had to bring it in 3 times for problems with 3 identical bearings. They obviously have not solved the problem identified in the 2000 recall, but have gotten around it with 12 month warranty periods, forcing customers to replace the bearings spending over $650 a pop every year or so.

Vehicle is losing its front bearings. There is a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer, who confirmed this defect. Vehicle is no longer under warranty, and dealership is asking for $700. 00 to do repairs.

Rear wheel bearings failed,resulting in rear whell wobble. . This failure mad eit hard to control vehicle. Owner notified manufacturer.

Ford extended their warranty on rear wheel bearings on the 2000 Ford Focus, beacuse of problems and safety issues which could lead to ball joiont separation with loss of steering control. My vehicle is now experiencing rear wheel bearing problems, but Ford refuses to have the problem fixed at their expense, because the extended warranty period has expired.

While driving, the right rear wheel fell off. After the vehicle was serviced it was discovered the suspension was defective. The wheel bearing had failed.

While driving approximately 35 mph the consumer heard a noise which sounded as if it came from rear. The consumer took the vehicle to dealership and was informed by a mechanic that the rear wheel bearings were loose.

While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise like air plane. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and mechanic determined wheel bearing needed to be replaced. Consumer indicated she was still waiting for dealership to replace the wheel bearing.

From what I can understand about recalls on Ford Focus models, there has been a recall on the issues of wheel bearings. The last time I visited a Ford dealership for service this recall was not mentioned as needing to be done or as taken care of on the service ticket, so I assumed that the problem was taken care of. However, on a visit to my local mechanic, he told me that I would need new wheel bearings in the near future. So from this I can only assume that the problem was taken care of once and now has to be taken care of again. And this is on a vehicle with only 73,000 miles. The vehicle is 2000 Focus zx3 5 speed. Also the vehicle was bought used in Dec. 2003 with 49,000 miles on the odom. Thank you for your time.

Vehicle makes a loud noise when driving. The left driver side tire is wore out. Consumer found a recall on lugs an bolts. Dealer stated wheel bearings wore outprematurely.

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 recieved 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 the wheel seperating from the car. I am petitioning to have my car included in the recall. 2000 Ford Focus VIN # 1fafp3636yw309172.

Both rear wheel bearings need repair. Loud noises from the wheel bearings. Breaks needed repair at 35,000 miles (grinding). Ew tires at 40,000 miles (both front and back). I heard on car talk that wheels of the earlier models of Ford Focus's actually fall off!.

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.

Left rear wheel detached while driving due to faulty wheel bearings. Dealer will replace the wheel bearings and the wheel.

2000 Ford Focus - recalled in 2001 for rear wheel bearing problem - supposedly the dealership - village Ford dearborn, mi - inspected and proceeded with the proper service - now with bad rear wheel bearing problem - my tire was ready to fall off per the mechanic - when the mechanic contacted Ford customer service for part - he was told that was a recall item and I should bring to a Ford dealership for repair. On 11-11-03 I brought my vehicle to avis Ford southfield mi for this repair - I was told by the dealership that no recall exist on the rear wheel bearing and furthermore if one did exist the warranty on the replacement would be void. The mechanic that evaluated my car on 11-8-03 stated this needed to be addressed ASAP - he tightened the wheel- which is why I scheduled a repair on 11-11-03. I will need to return my vehicle to the former mechanic for service but will be unable to do so until 11-15-03. Please advise the process for filing complaint against Ford motor company - so I can recover my expenses. The mechanic will give me the defective part. I do not think that village Ford ever changed the part or did the repairs under the earlier recall. VIN 1fafp36p4yw208246.

Rear wheel bearings needed replacement after only 67,000 miles.

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.

: the contact stated there was a whizzing noise heard when the vehicle was driven 5 mph and faster and when the vehicle was turned to either direction. The noise increased over time. The service dealer inspected the vehicle, and determined the problem was the wheel bearings in both front wheels. The manufacturer was notified after the contact received TSB # 630347 (01b85) about the suspension: front: wheel bearing.

Nar 04/07/2003 mr. The consumer stated with 20,000 miles on the tires they were already bald. The dealer told the consumer only the rear tires were bald because they had not been rotated. The consumer took the vehicle to another mechanic and had the tires rotated and had new tires put on the front, however 10,000 miles later the rear tires were bald, they were replaced again and less than a year later they were bald again. The consumer learned that the problem with tires was due to a recall with the wheel bearings which was suppose to have been replaced a long time ago.

The front wheel bearing failed while driving.

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. Ts.

Consumer has continuously replaced the wheel bearings. Twice on the rear left, and three times on the rear right. There is a grinding noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. Consumer states that he has had the vehicle repaired on a recall number 011017000 before. The problem has not been resolved. At the time of the failure the vehicle was out of warranty although it only had 27,000 miles. The vehicle is rarely driven yet the rear bearings wear out every 3000-5000 miles.