Ford Focus owners have reported 293 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (213 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel bolts (53 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Bolts problems | |
| Wheel Rim problems | |
| Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems | |
| Wheel problems | |
| Hub problems |
Swollen lug nuts. They corroded and were almost impossible to remove. Lug nuts were destroyed during removal and had to be replaced. Apparently some two piece lug nut Ford used. They were original equipment. Read details...
All of the lugs nut have swelled likely due to rust under the chrome caps and we can not get the lug wrench provided with the car onto any of the lugs nuts. A properly sized 19mm 4 way lug wrench would not fit either. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. While driving 35 mph, the steering wheel veered to the left. When the contact arrived at her destination and exited the vehicle, she noticed that the front driver's side tire was completely flat. She left the vehicle in a parking lot. Read details...
2005 Ford Focus zx4 flat tire was caused by the wheel cover hitting the valve stem. Consumer states that the wheel cover is bending the valve stem . All 4 of the wheel covers were rotating on the wheels . The dealer used epoxy glue to fasten the wheel covers to the wheels. Read details...
2002 Focus zx3 - with 16" wheels - wheel center caps are defective. One has fallen off, and upon inspection, the other three have tabs that are breaking off, that will lead to the center caps falling off. Read details...