Frame And Members Problems of Ford Focus

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated following repair work on the transmission, the contact was advised by the dealer to pick up the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not test driven because of extreme rust to the sub frame, and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact determined that the cost of replacing the sub frame would exceed the value of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to several reported instances of severe corrosion for several years, makes, and models of the vehicle. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

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Weld came loose from frame.

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The contact owns a 2008 Ford Focus. While driving various low speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but a failure code could not be located. In the process, the mechanic discovered that the subframe was severely corroded and deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was contacted and provided the contact with case number: 15332352. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also spoke with an unknown dealer who stated that they could not assist with repairing the subframe. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, she noticed a loud banging noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who stated that the frame was fracturing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were approximately 61,000.

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Front cross member on my 2002 Ford Focus rotted through. Failed ri state inspection. Was advise by rhode island attorney general who forwarded this complaint to you and advise me to follow up on it. I have pictures & dvd to show the severity of the rot. The rest of the undercarriage was still in excellent condition. Updated 06/22/10.

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The contact owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The contact took his vehicle to the dealer for routine inspection. He was advised that the front cross member had excessive corrosion. He called an authorized dealer and was informed that the component needed to be replaced at the cost of $800. He is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer stated that the component was not covered under warranty. The contact has possession of the failed component. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. Updated 07/28/09. The consumer was informed the excessive corrosion was the result of not having adequate corrosion protection at the time of manufacturing and it was in danger of failing. Updated 07/31/09. ,.

On 10/3/08 I was changing oil on my 2001 Ford Focus with 60000 miles and noticed rust holes through the front subframe, which holds the motor, lower wheel control arms to the car body. It is a very crucial part that should last the life of the car. I took the car to the dealer and they said the frame was defective and that if I hit a large bump that the frame may break in half and that it was unsafe to drive. The dealer said that the car is out of the warranty period and there was nothing they could do about it. I called Ford and they said the same thing. This repair was estimated by the dealer to be around $900. 00. The car is being repaired as I write this. I feel that this is a defective part Ford has used and they should inspect and replace the part on this model before one does break and someone gets hurt.

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I took my 2003 Ford Focus wagon into the shop because of loud noises I was hearing from under the car while driving car. When they got it up on the lift they had me come to repair bay to look at it because they'd never seen anything like this before. What they'd found was that the cradle or subframe piece that holds the engine in was completed rotted out. It was so bad you could stick your finger through it. They said this is something you'd expect to find on a 1980s car perhaps, but certainly not one that was only five years old. I asked them if they could fix it and they said they could, but this was a safety issue and that I should take it instead to the Ford dealer, which I did. The service manager at the Ford dealer was equally surprised by the condition of the frame and said he'd talk to the warranty about it, but they said a 2003 model was not covered for rust damage. The car only has 75,000 miles on it. So the service manager suggested instead that I contact Ford customers relations about it because 1) it was a serious safety issue that may warrant a recall and 2) as a result I should be reimbursed. I talked with the customer relations people but they took the position that since the car was out of warranty for a rust condition and because there was no recall in place for such a condition they couldn't or wouldn't do anything about it. So I decided to bring it to you.

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The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased with 5,000 miles on it. She stated that the vehicle makes a noise while driving 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle had been repaired but the noise was still present. The vehicle also began pulling to the right at speeds of 35 mph or higher. While driving 55 mph or higher the vehicle would shimmy back and forth. All four of the tires on the vehicle have been replaced seven times. The contact stated that a set of tires would only last about 10,000 miles. A Ford sales person told the owner that the vehicle probably " fell off of the truck" and might have a bent frame. The failure had become progressively worse over time. Ford motor company will not buy the vehicle back since it had over 60,000 miles on it. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The current mileage was approximately 60,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Focus. The contact stated that the bracket in the front of the vehicle came apart. The dealer stated that the contact must have hit something in order for it to come apart. As of October 9, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The current mileage was 9,800 and the failure mileage was 9,750.

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The contact states she owns a 2003 Ford Focus. The rear tires kept going bald on the outside of the tire only. The vehicle is a front wheel drive. This happened four times. Vehicle has 61,000 miles on it. The dealer had to replace the back frame two kits, one on each side due to an engineering notice put out on the tires. This did not fix the problem. The contact had to have the springs, struts, and shocks replaced recently with approximately 55,000 miles on the car, and the problem recurred. Car bounced, and when she hit a bump the car picked up, and the rear end moved to the right or to the left. She had to have the car realigned at least six or seven times. Sometimes the contact would have to go back the very next day to have it aligned again, and the dealer would not charge them for the service. . The front brake pad and the front rotors on the driver's side had to be replaced at 30,000 miles. She talked to the manufacturer ,and they told her she would have to continue to shell out money because there were no recalls on the vehicle regarding the tires, and the car was out of warranty. The warranty doid not cover the tires because it was blamed on uneven wear or/and the alignment.

There is a cross member piece of metal behind the dash of the car, the cross member bar behind the dash has obvious rust spots. The brace behind the dash which extends from the steering column to the right end of the dashboard has obvious oxidation spots and rust. There is no indication of the cause. No water spots inside the vehicle. These rust spots can be seen behind the glove compartment as well. Vehicle has very low mileage. Vehicle also has a stuck accelerator caused by failure to the throttle body plate.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Focus. The contact stated all four tires would exhibit premature wear due to the frame alignment failing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times where the tires have been replaced and several alignments were performed but the tires continued to wear prematurely. The dealer inspected, aligned and changed all four tires and the problem continued to recur. The manufacturer advised the alignment specifications were correct and advised that the failure was possibly caused by the contacts tires. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 132,000 and the current was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

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While driving 65 mph engine mount bolts snapped in half. As a result, the engine fell onto the axle, which damaged part of the axle.

I have driven my Ford Focus se wagon now for about two years. It is a company car for which I drive approximately 50,000miles per year. I have had to replace the rear tires three times since receiving the vehicle December 2001. Every 20,000 miles the rear alignment gets loose and especially in winter driving on wet pavement, I fear for my life because when I cannot travel at the speeds of surrounding traffic flow. There is a vibration in the rear tires caused possibly to a bent frame or poor design. I have never replaced the front tires or even rotated them since new! they are still plenty adequate for traction. The rear alignment problem severely hampers the fuel economy of the vehicle because it feels as though I am dragging the rear end around everywhere I go. I am turning the vehicle in this next month for a replacement and I have decided I will never purchase a Ford vehicle again due to the history of bad luck I have had with Fords in the past.

Problems with the engine falling out of the frame of the vehicle. Dealer was contacted and stated that the warranty was expired so there was nothing they can do but how ever they will investigate why that happens. Manufacturer was contacted and also stated that the vehicle had no more warranty so if consumer wanted to know what had happened he needed to pay to have the vehicle diagnosis. Ts.

Water is leaking into the vehicle on passenger's side. Dealer was unable to locate cause of problem. Feel free to provide any further information.

Ford blue oval certified dealer performed safety recall # 00v218000. Since recall several interior trim pieces have come off and notice others install incorrectly. Owner paid non Ford dealer to reintall parts because of lack of confidence in dealer. Some parts because of being install incorrectly are now damaged.

Intolerable wind noise beginning at approximately 45 mph (windows are closed).

2002 Ford Focus fx5. Consumer requests reimbursement for repair costs the consumer stated his vehicle failed inspection due to a rotted front cross member. The consumer had to purchase a used cross member in order to pass inspection.

Consumer feels the vehicle has had too many recalls for a new (4months old) vehicle and does not feel comfortable driving it, consumer recieved recall 00v-303 for the rear wheel hub retaining clip nut and recall 00v-218 for failing to comply with occupant protection in interior impact requirements. Nlm.

Owner is expressing concerns about number of recalls on vehicle, four recalls in less than a year.

Consumer noticed the carpet padding was saturated, dealer inspected and found the seam by the transmission hump had not been sealed properly.

Consumer received recall 00v218, however when the vehicle was taken to the dealer, all the parts were not available.