Ford Focus owners have reported 4 problems related to axle shaft (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the Focus.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle began vibrating and jerking. She pulled over and stopped the vehicle. She noticed that the front passenger side tire was sideways. No one has inspected the vehicle yet, but the contact was informed that the axle split in half. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 30,050.
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Tires wore out and started to separate at this milage, dealer won't help , also wheel bearing replaced due to failures. Dealer and Ford accept no responsiblity for defective equip. Bearing noise noticed at 7k miles dealer finally replaced bearings at 23750 miles. Cust is going thru arbitration to lemon the car. Running into probs with this also Ford won't take it back . 8 recalls is enough (tiresize: p19570r15)( dot number: tire size: p19570r15 ).
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Brake system has had shoes/bearings/ drums replaced due to overheating of wheel. Rear drive's side tire is becoming too hot to touch after normal operation of vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Received a manufacturer's recall notice concerning a rear wheel drum assembly bearing clip load. Unable to get appointment because dealer ( tamiami Ford, naples, FL , phone # 914/ 643-3673) informed consumer no parts available. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.