Wheel Bolts problems of the 2000 Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign id number 01i017000 (wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts) only applies to those residing on the east coast of the united states. The contact stated that he is also experiencing the same failure where he resides. The failure occurred in the state of washington in December of 2007 during massive floods and snow storms. He took his vehicle to the dealer several times and they confirmed the failure. The contact notified the head sales department and they stated that nothing could be done because he was not in the regional location as the recall stated. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The dealer and manufacturer refused to repair the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number 01i017000 (wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts). The dealer stated that they did not have to perform the recall because the vehicle was repaired under the original recall (NHTSA campaign id number 00v303000). The current and failure mileages were 115,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the rear end of his vehicle. He took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the rear wheel bearings were replaced. Weeks later, the noise recurred, especially while applying the brakes. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v303000 (wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts). The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07.

The right wheel bearing failed for the third time. The first two were recalls and paid for by Ford. This time they refused to be responsible for a bill of $270. It seems to me that a known defect should have repair coverage forever, and that a wheel bearing should not have to be replaced every 40,000 miles.

The contact stated there was NHTSA recall campaign 00v303000 concerning the wheels: lugs: nuts, and bolts. This vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall due to VIN.

My driver's side rear wheel broke and nearly came completely off while I was driving in the car with my children. The car is parked in my garage because I refuse to spend anymore money trying to get it fixed.

I own a 2000 Ford Focus. The wheel bearings have been replaced 3 times. It appears that they will fail every 20,000 miles. I have notified Ford motor CO. And they have advised me that they cannot help at this time. I assumed when I purchased this car that it was safe and reliable. I am sorry to say that I was wrong. I find it hard to believe that any car in michigan would need to have the wheel bearings replaced every 20,000 miles. The first failure occurred before the recall when my daughter was driving the car. The tire was shaking and almost fell of the car. The second failure occurred during the recall. The third failure occurred when my daughter noticing a loud humming from the rear of the car. I have contacted Ford motor CO. Customer care center twice and they have informed me that due to the mileage of the car (68,000) that they are unable to help me at this time. I advised them that the repair was only 20,000 miles old. They advised me that this does not matter to them. If Ford had correctly fixed the problem, in my mind, it should not occur again every 20,000 miles. If Ford is just replacing the part with the original design part, it will continue to fail. I would hate to see a death occur because this design flaw was not fixed correctly. Ford is also stating that we must pay for the repairs because we did not 'pay' for the extended warranty. Thank you.

Consumer attempting to get a reimbursement for repairs that was done on 2000 Ford Focus. The drum was badly rusted and the bearing(s) were in bad shape. The consumer stated the problem was a faulty due to the first year model and or poor mechanic workmanship. There was a recall regarding this issue recall #00v303000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving 50 mph, the driver side rear wheel and brake drum assembly separated from the vehicle as described in NHTSA campaign id number 00v303000 (wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts). Ford stated that the VIN was not included in the recall; however, the vehicle was repaired. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 56,324 and failure mileage was 38,492.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving at any speed, the contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. She is unsure if the vehicle was repaired at that time. Approximately four years later, she experienced the same failure. The mechanic stated that there was a crack in the wheel bearing and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle has not been repaired. There is recall # 00v303000 (wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts). The dealer stated that her vehicle was excluded from the recall, although the contact feels it should be included. The current mileage is 58,000 and failure mileage was 10,141.

While driving wheel lugs:nuts came loosened. Dealer notified.

While driving the vehicle approx. 45 mph the rear passenger's side wheel seized after wobbling harshly for approximately 1/3 mile. The lead up events to this failure was two days of increasing vibration and clanging noise from the rear of the vehicle when in motion.

Consumer received a recall notice regarding the rear wheel hub retaining nuts which could possibly loosen, however the dealer stated the recall did not apply to tennessee residents.

Nhtsa#11813-00-v-303-000 rear wheel hub retaining nuts can loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle: consumer states has the same problem on the right side of the vehicle. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts.

Nhtsa#11813-00-v-303-000 rear wheel hub nuts:: rear wheel retaining nuts can loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle. . . Consumer satates has the same problem. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. . Mr.

While driving at 5-10 mph front passenger's side wheel broke and fell off the vehicle, bolts sheared off. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

Rear drivers side wheel started to wobble. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced bearing and retaining nut. Two weeks later, rear passenger side wheel experienced same problem. Consumer feels wheels are defective. Consumer stated that the driver side wheel came loose and began to wobble and the right passenger side wheel start making a roaring noise.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving over 35 mph, the vehicle began to make a loud noise coming from the rear wheels. The dealer stated that there were no failures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four more times for the noise. On December 7, 2007, while driving 55 mph, the driver side rear wheel bearing failed. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to a mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA campaign id number 00v303000 (wheels:lugs/nuts/ bolts). The dealer stated that the recall repair had previously been performed on the vehicle before it was purchased. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 88,000 and failure mileage was 14,000.

While driving one of the wheels disconnected.

Consumer experienced excessive play in the steering wheel while driving, vehicle was towed to dealer who found the loctite wheel nut loose.

1st lug bolt failure occured following a flat tire on right rear. Changed tire following owner's manual and the lug bolt sheared off in the wheel. Dealer replaced part & labor at no charge to me. 2nd failure to lug bolt occurred to left rear while driving. Dealer refused to replace sheared off bolt at no charge to me. Dealer stated that when the tires were replaced at 12,000 miles, that the non-Ford tire servicer must have used an incorrect torque specification to remove/replace tires. Dealer could not provide me with the torque specification. Dealer did not fix this defect & let us leave the dealership with only 3 lug bolts on the left rear wheer. The lug bolt on the Ford Focus are defect and based on the number of other consumers on your web-site experiencing lug bolt failure, the vehicles should be recalled for replacement of the wheel lug bolts.

Bolts popped on each side of wheel. One of the bolts got stuck in wheel. Dealership was aware of the problem.

The consumer eceived recall notice 00v303, a retainer clip was installed on the left rear wheel and the consumer was told that the wheel bearing was alright and didnot need to be replaced, a few months later the vehicle was taken to have the tires rotated when it was discovered that the left rear wheel bearing was destroyed, the spindle was ruined and the wheel was ready to come off, the consumer contacted the dealer who refused to fix the vehicle under recall, the consumer had the vehicle fixed and is requesting reimbursement.

The consumer learned of recall through the media and never received a recall notification concerning the (00v-303)recall, consumer is not satisfied with the amount of recalls issued to the vehicle and does not feel safe.

The dealer has no parts availeble to repair recall 00v-303 of the rear wheel hub retaining nut, it has been over 90 days and the dealer has not contacted consumer about the availability of the parts. Nlm.

Consumer had an accident in which the vehicle started trembling the consumer lost control and two tires came off, after the accident consumer recieved recall 00v-303 for loose nuts which he believes was the cause of the accident. Nlm.

Consumer concerned about safety of vehicle. Already 3 major recalls concening wheel: bolts:lugs and nuts with just 7000 on vehicle. Felt Ford should take vehicle back. Dealer said that consumer should be happy that they were taken care of the recalls.

The consumer lost control of the vehicle while driving, after the accident the consumer received three recalls one of which (oos31) was for insufficient wheel bearing clamp load, the consumer believes this defect caused the accident, the consumer sustained some bruising from the accident.

Iniatially dealer had no parts available for recall 00v-030, recall kit arrived but dealer called and told consumer that they used the recall kit and had none left, the mechanics had not been able to install the kits without damagimg them because they didnt know how and ruined the kits they recieved, dealer doesnt expect to recieve addition kits soon. Nlm.

Dealer has no part availble to repair recall 00v-303 for the rear wheel hub retaining nut. (attorney writing in) nlm.

Consumer wanted to make an appointment to have recall 00v-303 repaired but was told that dealer that they were not authorized by Ford to give a loaner car while repairs were being made. Nlm.

The right rear wheel drum assembly has insufficient clamp load which causes loud grinding, clunking noise from the right rear wheel and vibration, Ford has recalled the left wheel but not the right. Nlm.

While driving back driver side wheel disengaged and came off the vehicle. Lugs/nuts and bolts were still attached to the wheel.