One problem related to spare tire has been reported for the 2003 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2003 Focus.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus equipped with firestone tires, tire line: primewell pz900, tire size: p205/50z/16, and dot number: 9uh6-6aa. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, there was a roar and a vibration from the front passenger side of the vehicle. Upon examination of the tire, the contact noticed there was a large crack on the sidewall of the tire and replaced it with the spare tire. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and the tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement tires. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle mileage was 124,000 and the tire failure mileage was 25,000. Ed.