Front Suspension Wheel Bearing Problems of Ford Focus - part 2

While driving, the right rear wheel fell off. After the vehicle was serviced it was discovered the suspension was defective. The wheel bearing had failed.

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While driving approximately 35 mph the consumer heard a noise which sounded as if it came from rear. The consumer took the vehicle to dealership and was informed by a mechanic that the rear wheel bearings were loose.

While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise like air plane. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and mechanic determined wheel bearing needed to be replaced. Consumer indicated she was still waiting for dealership to replace the wheel bearing.

From what I can understand about recalls on Ford Focus models, there has been a recall on the issues of wheel bearings. The last time I visited a Ford dealership for service this recall was not mentioned as needing to be done or as taken care of on the service ticket, so I assumed that the problem was taken care of. However, on a visit to my local mechanic, he told me that I would need new wheel bearings in the near future. So from this I can only assume that the problem was taken care of once and now has to be taken care of again. And this is on a vehicle with only 73,000 miles. The vehicle is 2000 Focus zx3 5 speed. Also the vehicle was bought used in Dec. 2003 with 49,000 miles on the odom. Thank you for your time.

Vehicle makes a loud noise when driving. The left driver side tire is wore out. Consumer found a recall on lugs an bolts. Dealer stated wheel bearings wore outprematurely.

Left rear bearings are howling, there has been a recall on cars made at the wayne stamping plant where my car was made, and in the time frame my car was made. I never recieved a recall notice. I have called the dealer and there are unwilling to repair at their cost. In many other states Ford replaces the wheel bearings. The result of a non-repair is the the wheel seperating from the car. I am petitioning to have my car included in the recall. 2000 Ford Focus VIN # 1fafp3636yw309172.

Both rear wheel bearings need repair. Loud noises from the wheel bearings. Breaks needed repair at 35,000 miles (grinding). Ew tires at 40,000 miles (both front and back). I heard on car talk that wheels of the earlier models of Ford Focus's actually fall off!.

I own a 2000 Ford Focus that is 3 1/2 years old and has defective rear wheel bearings. They were replaced 2 timse on the rear left and 1 time on the right rear while under warranty. June 3rd the rear wheel bearing started making a noise so took it to a garage where they said I had bad rear wheel bearing and I immediately took it to hagerstown Ford who confirmed on June 4th 2004 that both rear bearing were bad and that it was no longer covered under warranty. I could have lost both wheels and been in a serious accident and these parts have been known to be defective on this model. Ford would not cover the repair and this car has according to their record had 3 left rear bearings replaced and 2 rear right bearings replaced by Ford. How can they keep putting defective parts that are a safety issue on cars and not take responsibility for it .

As I was driving my 2001 Ford Focus zx3, my tail end started to sway out from underneath me. Then I noticed a loud noise from the rear of my vehicle. I then pulled over to inspect the situation and noticed my wheel bearing was not secured properly. Then I went online and researched Ford Focus recalls and discovered there to be one on this issue. I attempted to contact pat & dan's delbalso Ford dealership in kingston, PA. They referred me to Ford's service department. After speaking to Ford, I made a return call to delbalso Ford and they scheduled an appointment for me. They made me wait about a week for the appointment and they morning of, I made a call for them to get my car when the service manager told me that they would not help me. As a result I have been unable to get to college which is about 20 to 30 miles away from my home. Additionally, I have missed work because of this as well. I made multiple attempts to have my problem resolved by contacting the Ford manufacturers' service department. They told me that their recall had been cancelled. They went on to say that they were just being "nice" and assisting their customers by performing the "warranty program" and that the original owner of the car recieved acknowledgement of the program. I was under the impression that when ownership changes and all warranty information is sent to the manufacturer, the manufacturer was liable for all recall information to be sent out. I was never mailed nor been contacted about this warranty program since I have owned my vehicle. I feel that I have been wronged and should not have to suffer because of it. The people at Ford motor CO. Have been very rude and obnoxious over the fact that they are "exempt" from assisting me with my problems. I feel since I was never informed of the program that they should be mandated to help me. When I was driving I could have been severly injured because of their product failure that they knew of and could have prevented.

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Consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be inspected, and mechanic determined that left rear bearing failed.

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My rear wheel bearings failed twice. The first time they failed at 8,000 miles and were repalced by the dealer under a recall prgram. The second time, which is the basis for this complaint, they failed at 43,000 miles (this is only 35,000 miles later). The dealer charged me to have them replaced despite the fact that he conceded that it was premature bearing wear. Both times I heard a loud grinding noise comeing from my rear wheels.

While driving 55 mph a loud banging noise was heard coming from the rear wheel. Driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer this vehicle was not covered under a recall.

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While driving a grinding noise was heard coming from rear wheels. The driver drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver both side of the wheel bearing needed replacing due to worn parts. A recall was issued (NHTSA)01-I-017-000)replacement of the rear wheel bearing. The mechanic informed the consumer this vehicle was not cover under a recall. Please fill in additional information.

Left rear wheel detached while driving due to faulty wheel bearings. Dealer will replace the wheel bearings and the wheel.

While driving rear wheel bearing vibrated,making a loud noise. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

2000 Ford Focus - recalled in 2001 for rear wheel bearing problem - supposedly the dealership - village Ford dearborn, mi - inspected and proceeded with the proper service - now with bad rear wheel bearing problem - my tire was ready to fall off per the mechanic - when the mechanic contacted Ford customer service for part - he was told that was a recall item and I should bring to a Ford dealership for repair. On 11-11-03 I brought my vehicle to avis Ford southfield mi for this repair - I was told by the dealership that no recall exist on the rear wheel bearing and furthermore if one did exist the warranty on the replacement would be void. The mechanic that evaluated my car on 11-8-03 stated this needed to be addressed ASAP - he tightened the wheel- which is why I scheduled a repair on 11-11-03. I will need to return my vehicle to the former mechanic for service but will be unable to do so until 11-15-03. Please advise the process for filing complaint against Ford motor company - so I can recover my expenses. The mechanic will give me the defective part. I do not think that village Ford ever changed the part or did the repairs under the earlier recall. VIN 1fafp36p4yw208246.

Rear wheel bearings needed replacement after only 67,000 miles.

The rear passenger wheel bearing failed causing smoke and almost a fire. I had the recall done at tri county Ford in mauldraugh ky, and this is the second time it had happened. I went to les pinkham Lincoln Mercury and bought new wheel bearings and had my personal mechanic replace the bearing. He stated that the brake drum and wheel are possible warped and might need replaceing. I also want a refund on the bearings and labor cost for the mechanic to replacement of bearings.

: the contact stated there was a whizzing noise heard when the vehicle was driven 5 mph and faster and when the vehicle was turned to either direction. The noise increased over time. The service dealer inspected the vehicle, and determined the problem was the wheel bearings in both front wheels. The manufacturer was notified after the contact received TSB # 630347 (01b85) about the suspension: front: wheel bearing.

The rear wheel bearing failed and cause the wheel to wobble.

The front wheel bearing locked up. Left rear wheel bearing and right front axle assembly all had to be replaced. Vehicle was not honored under recall.

Nar 04/07/2003 mr. The consumer stated with 20,000 miles on the tires they were already bald. The dealer told the consumer only the rear tires were bald because they had not been rotated. The consumer took the vehicle to another mechanic and had the tires rotated and had new tires put on the front, however 10,000 miles later the rear tires were bald, they were replaced again and less than a year later they were bald again. The consumer learned that the problem with tires was due to a recall with the wheel bearings which was suppose to have been replaced a long time ago.

The front wheel bearing failed while driving.

Consumer stated that during inspection, mechanic determined that wheel bearings were defective. Consumer contacted manufacturer about related recall 00v303000. Mfr advised consumer's v. I. N. Does not fall within manufacturing date range of 3/5/99-5/5/00. Consumer advised that certification label states vehicle was manufactured in 09/99. Ts.

Consumer has continuously replaced the wheel bearings. Twice on the rear left, and three times on the rear right. There is a grinding noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. Consumer states that he has had the vehicle repaired on a recall number 011017000 before. The problem has not been resolved. At the time of the failure the vehicle was out of warranty although it only had 27,000 miles. The vehicle is rarely driven yet the rear bearings wear out every 3000-5000 miles.

Vehicle was taking to dealer for a recall repairs on wheel bearings. Upon receiving vehicle back theres was a noise in the rear. Took vehicle back to dealer and they stated that tires were cupping and wearing irregularly. Please provide any further information.

The right front axle wheel bearings failed, consumer had them replaced. Received recent recall 01 I 01 7000 on the rear wheel bearings and consumer believed the front bearings were defective as well.

While driving and with no warning left rear wheel bearing snapped, causing tire to wobble. It will be hard for consumer to control vehicle. Dealer notified. Consumer states there was extensive damage caused to the left rear wheel assembly, bearings, hub, brake shoes and wheel speed sensor.

Wheel bearing on left wheel were making a squeeking noise. Took to dealer and they replaced the wheel bearing. Please provide any further information.

While driving 65 mph vehicle was wobbling in rear. Vehicle taken to dealer, and they had to replace rear wheel bearing/ spider and drum. Feel free to provide any further infromation.

While traveling on the highway the rear wheel was making a loud noise. Due to the wheel bearers. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts.

While traveling at 75 mph vehicle started to jerk real hard. Consumer it was hard to get over to the side of the road. Towed to dealer . Left rear wheel was falling off. Consumer felt it was due to defected bearings. Please provide any further information.

The right wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The dealer stated the bearing had fell of when the wheel was removed. The left wheel bearing needed to be replaced due to a wobble. In order to stop the wobble, the consumer had the bearing replaced along with a purchase of four new tires. Mr scc.

While driving 45mph, wheel shakes and makes loud noises. The wheel bearing spontaneously loosened. The dealer repaired the problem promptly.

Front wheel bearing sheared off while consumer was driving at 60 mph ,and then drum and tire came of vehicle. Contacted dealer.