Wheel Bolts problems of the 2001 Ford Focus

: the contact stated while driving the vehicle a noise is heard coming from the passenger's rear wheel, the wheel also started wobbling. The vehicle has not been to a dealership to determine what the problem. The manufacturer has been alerted.

I have discovered after having wheels removed for tire rotation and replacement that the lugs: nuts have a stamped sheet metal cap on them which makes the plain nuts look like acorn nuts. The problem is that this cap is rattled loose by the impact wrench and falls off - leaving a nut of 17. 4 mm across the flats. Since the lug wrench is 19mm, it will merely spin and round-off the nuts - leaving driver stranded, unable to change a flat tire. I tried to contact Ford about this only to discover that their invitation to "e-mail us" is a rouse - their e-mail does not work. The dealer had told me "they're all like that" and offered not resolution.

While driving, the consumer heard a high screeching noise from the rear of the vehicle, followed by the rear wobbling. The driver proceeded to pull off the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealership because it was undriveable. The rear wheel bearing broke prematurely. This occurred due to the defect described in the rear wheel bearing recall 01i01700 but the vehicle identification number was not included.

The wheel/hubs/ bearings, and all the way around the vehicle had to be replaced. Contacted the dealer. But, problem recurred. The consumer was informed there was a recall regarding the wheel bearings, however it was for the 2000 model not the 2001.

Faulty wheel bearing seals on 2001 Ford Focus. The seals failed which resulted in the wheel bearings on both wheels to fail completely. There was a recall regarding the issue, however the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall.

An appointment was scheduled to have the wheel bearings replaced, however consumer was informed the parts were not availalbe, and the bearings would only be inspected and not replaced. (NHTSA campaign #01i017000).

There was a recall regarding premature failure of the wheel bearings, however the dealer stated they did not have the proper tools to correct the problem.