general problems of the 2007 Ford Focus

Tire completely blew out under normal driving conditions on [xxx] between [xxx] in roseville California. The tire was size 205 /45 r17 one of a matching installed set from America's tires in antelope California. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Driving down the interstate, smelled a burning rubber like smell, checked gauges, everything was fine, continued driving, then noticed a loud thumping type noise, as I began to pull over to turn-around under a bridge the car began "bucking" and the entire tire rolled across the other lane of traffic into the weeds. The rim remained on the car. The tire was changed to the spare and a new tire was purchased and mounted onto the rim. Slight bent spot in the rim after this incident.

Tire tread separtion on both rear tires of a 2007 Ford Focus zx4 ses. Car only had 14,000 miles on them. Tires were replaced new national tires.

I recently had my 2007 Ford Focus in for an oil change and the automotive company told me I would need to replace my tires. I have rotated my tires every other oil change to ensure proper wear and even wear and also for safety and maintenance. I had approximately 40k miles at that time. I asked the automotive service company if pirelli warranties the tire and they said unfortunately not. I went to discount tire, they told me the tires need replacing and there is no warranty on the tire because it is an oem tire. Discount tire said pirelli makes that tire differently for the oem than the tire dealers. No warranty. I went to the Ford dealer and the automotive technician said the tires need replacing and that the pirelli's have been, in his words, "junk". He said, "miss, if you think your tires are bad, you should see the cupping and awful wear and hazard on the f150 pick-ups and expeditions". I asked him if he told Ford about this and he said no. I contacted Ford and no one cares to return my concern. Pirelli told me flat out in an e-mail that the tire is not covered under any prorating and basically it is my problem. I could have a blow out or something happen due to poor manufacturing. This tire, the p6 is a safety threat. No one will listen, no one cares. I was shocked by pirelli's remark and I did not ask for a replacement, I was just thinking of some type of proration on a better tire. I also recommended to pirelli that they might want this set for their engineering teams to review and study. I am sending this complaint to NHTSA because I care enough about other people and wouldn't want anyone injured.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The vehicle has goodyear tires, size p19560r15 (na). The contact stated that the tires had a slow leak, which forced her to place air in them every week or two weeks. She stated that the dealer sold her a defective vehicle due to the tires and cup holder. The dealer stated that all of the tires were good and contained no failures. In addition, there was a crack on the windshield when the vehicle was purchased. The tire line was unknown. The failure mileage was 32,000 and current mileage was 36,000. Updated 2/23/09 updated 02/25/09.

While traveling east on interstate 10 in arizona, rear tire (drivers side) on a 2007 Ford Focus separated (18,000 miles on car and tires) car slide sideways into the right shoulder and flipped twice. Totaled car.

The Ford Focus eats tires like crazy. I have owned my 2007 Focus for three years now. I have to put new tires on it every 16,000 miles because the rear tires are cupping. I've had the alignment/shocks/suspension looked at and have been told that they are fine. I have heard many people complain about having the same problem with their Focus. I asked Ford about this problem and they have no solution. I would appreciate it if you looked into this issue, as I know that there are many frustrated drivers out there.

I bought this new 2007 Ford Focus on 8-16-07 and when I left and headed down the highway my tires which are pirelli p6 four seasons 205/50r16 were making a terrible thumping noise. I called the dealer and was reassured by the salesman that the is what happens with low profile tires. I talked to him 5 or 6 times over a 2 to 3 week period and he kept telling me that is the sound of low performance tires. Well I went in for my oil change and to have my tires rotated and they told me my car was out of alignment and my tires were shot. The two front ones were wore on the inside and the back two had a funny wear pattern that they had never seen before. They also told me how much it would cost to have 4 new tires put on and a alignment. I went back to the dealer and I was put off. I was told I have no warranty with the tires as I was told by my salesman (who by the was is no longer there). I am upset because the service guy who made my appointment said they are seeing this alot with the 2007 Ford Focus pirelli tires but I am going to have to pay for new ones. I don't think so this is a problem I have had since I bought this car and something should be done a. S. A. P. Before someone gets killed out on the road.

2007 Ford Focus with several problems with the tires. Consumer states that he has had several problems incuding puncture in these tires. He states that it handled poorly, and he had to replace them at 26,000 miles. The tires lost air, and a repair that was made did not hold. (hankook optimo tires).