Four problems related to wheel have 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.
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. Fortunately this occurred at low speed and on an empty street. Ford reported no way of checking its databases for similar defects.
My 2003 Ford Focus ztw has lug nut caps that do not stay on. Every year I lose several caps as the temperature changes causing the metal to expand making the caps lose. Recently a cap flew off as my I was driving and hit the passenger side window luckily not breaking it. This is a design defect that needs to be fixed immediately before causing further damage.
: the contact stated while driving 55mph a grinding noise was heard coming from the wheels. Upon inspection the dealership determined all four wheels were turned inward because the vehicle was out of alignment. There was wearing present on the tires. The vehicle was exchanged.
Wheel was damaged about a month ago. Dealership found wheel was considered by Ford to be a production only part at this time. The wheel won't be available to the public or dealerships until October. Needless to say the spare won't wait until October. Consumer contacted Fords customer service center and was told that there was nothing they could or would do to help. This is a major safety issue as consumer was forced to drive on a spare for a prolonged period of time.
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