Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems of the 2002 Ford Focus

Six problems related to front suspension wheel bearing have been reported for the 2002 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2002 Focus.

1 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2010

My Ford Focus left tire fell off because of the wheel bearing breaking. With no warning or noise my tire detached during driving. My tire was found 40 yards away with the lugs nuts still attached to the outside of the drum brake. Police report was filed.

2 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2005

While driving 65 mph, the left front wheel went flying off car. No trouble prior to this date. The bearings were replaced when the car was taken in for repair.

3 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2004

While driving at any speed steering wheel vibrated heavily. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to the wheel bearing. The problem was not resolved.

4 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2004

Consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be inspected, and mechanic determined that left rear bearing failed.

5 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2003

While driving rear wheel bearing vibrated,making a loud noise. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

6 Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

When driving the vehicle there's a loud noise coming from the rear of vehicle. Took to Ford and they states that the rear wheel bearings are wobbling. Please provide any further information.




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