Table 1 shows six common tire related problems of the 2003 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Valve problems | |
| Spare Tire problems |
I was driving my 2003 Ford Focus on the road when this incident happened. Suddenly I heard a crash sound in the right front side of my vehicle. I felt there was a force on the right front side tire. Then I noticed black smokes behind my car and then I stopped. Read details...
Tire first went flat when the tire was refilled with air a bubble began to form and after that the tread began to separate from the tire. Read details...
First incident occurred when a pothole was struck with the right front, causing a blister to the sidewall and a slight bend to the rim. Upon review of the shallow depth of the pothole, I could not believe it caused a problem. One week later, the rear tire on the same side showed a blister. Read details...