Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 2003 Ford Focus. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel rim (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Rim problems |
Wheel stud on front, driverside broke off while car was in motion. Because of stud failure, wheel nuts and wheel flew off vehicle, crossing oncoming lane. If defect occurs on other vehicles on a hwy or at highspeeds severe enjury could occur. Read details...
The consumer was driving over a rock the size of a tomato and the wheel rim has a tear straight down the middle of the rim. The pressure of the air blew the tire toward the inside of the rim. The rim shattered and the tire was left intact. Read details...