Multiple Axle Suspension Problems of Ford Focus

While driving 35mph tire separated from axle, causing serious injuries.

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Passenger rear tire making noise and wobbling. Vehicle hard to control. Problem with wheel bearing.

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Rear wheel bearing was making noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that rear bearing needed replacement. Consumer stated that wheel bearing went out and was replaced.

At 65mph rear passenger side wheel bearing snapped, causing tire to come off of vehicle. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

Last month, I replaced the right rear wheel bearing on my Ford Focus when it failed. I have heard reports that other people have had the same problems, and I believe this problem is related to a flaw in design. More dangerous than that, though, is the problem I had with the fuel system. The car lost power on several occasions after right-hand turns or going uphill. It did not stall, simply sputtered and lost power for between 2-5 seconds. One of the most frightening incidents happened when my husband and I were merging onto the capital beltway on our way to visit friends, and the car lost power, nearly causing an accident. I took the car to the dealer and they were quite familiar with the problem, as Ford has issued a service bulletin about it. The repairs cost over $425, and involved replacement of the fuel pump and complete flush of the fuel tank. I was told that Ford claims the problem is created by contaminated gasoline, which means that at any time, this problem could resurface. I am frightened to drive the vehicle in traffic or on the highway, because my confidence in its safety has been shattered by this problem. I believe that Ford is aware of this safety issue and should issue a recall on the faulty system.

Bearing failure damaged abs system. Only warning was abs light started flashing, then right rear wheel locked up at 75 mph, causing car to swerve across two lanes of highway onto shoulder before car could be controlled. Previously, the left rear wheel bearing failed and was replaced at 22,764 miles. There was no incident attached to that failure, as we could hear the slight rough or grinding noise, and took the car to the dealer for warrant service. This time there was no warning, I lost control of the car at speed, and could have been killed.

Both rear wheel bearings had to be replaced.

Dealership sad parts to recall 01i017000 concerning rear wheel bearing failure are on back order.

My 2000 Ford Focus was not included in the recall of the left rear wheel bearing. But it should have been. My car broke down on Friday jan4 th when I got it to the Ford mechanic he ssaid the problem was the left rear wheel bearing, which is the exact same part other Focus are being recalled for. The mechainc also told me what could have happened with the tire coming off while I was driving. I felt this was a safety issue and called Ford they said since my car wasn't on the recall lists there was nothing they could do even though the part that broke is the same part that was recalled on other Focus and my car only has 42212 miles on it and bearings should not break down that soon. So I feel that this is a safety issue that needs to be delt with.

Rear wheel bearings were replaced due to vibration and noise in rear of vehicle, dealer stated bearings were worn out prematurely.

While driving under normal conditions, consumer states' there was a squeaking noise, abs light illuminated, tire wobbling. Took to Ford and they stated the rear wheel bearing needed replacing. Please provide any further information. Ts.

Recall 00 v 303 000/rear wheel bearings. Dealer metro Ford, schenectady, NY; phone# 382-1010 unable to honor recall because no parts were available. Seeking NHTSA help in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

Tires on vehicle is wearing down. Rear wheel bearing went bad and had to replace them. Tires had been replaced twice. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated never heard of problem before.

Rear wheel bearings need to be replaced due to some noise coming from rear while consumer is driving. Please provide further information.

Consumer heard a grinding noise from rear of vehicle. Dealer replaced rear wheel bearings.

Tire came off in driveway with little warning - this car has should not have needed bearing replacement this soon. A new design needs development instead of replacement of bearings for 2 years as Ford has announced. A recall was sent to owners in a colorful flier like advertisement. This is inappropriate due to the fact it looked like an ad not like a recall previously issued by Ford inside a brown envelope correctly labeled, addressed and sent to owners. This car is a lemon.

Whiel driving 55 mph vehicle started swaying from side to side. Consumer went to dealer who found that rear wheel bearings had locked up.

Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a streaking noise. Was able to pull over, and vehicle was wobbling. Noticed that left rear driver's side wheel was very loose. Vehicle had to be towed to dealership. At dealership mechanic told consumer that rear wheel bearings went out.

Was driving vehicle approximately 50mph, and after having it inspected by mechanic at dealership left rear bearings failed on highway.

Rear wheel bearing disintegrated, causing car to jerk side to side while driving. This has happened to other Focus owners too!.

Driver's side rear wheel bearings went out while diving 60 mph. Consumer heard a noise from wheel, and vehicle was hard to control. On 6 may 2001, this happened again with passenger side rear wheel bearings. There was a recall on wheel bearings, but this vehicle was not affected due to VIN.

First failure(18,925 miles)- loud moan coming from rear of vehicle while driving. Took vehicle to dealer where right rear wheel bearing was replaced. Second failure(28,218miles)- loud grinding and clunking sound from rear of vehicle. Right rear wheel locked up. Dealer replaced right rear wheel bearing again.

The main Focus of this complaint is the fact that the rear wheel bearings on this vehicle have failed three times in the approximately two years I have owned this car. The first time, the vehicle was approximately 6 months old. The second time came without warning while vacationing in vermont with young children in the car, the left rear wheel was near falling off. The final time the rear bearings failed, they were replaced by the dealership due to a second recall on the rear bearings. In addition, my Ford Focus has been recalled for a-pillar trim panels replacement , and decklid wire harness rreplacement. Needless to say, I have spent more time at the dealership getting repairs on this car, than I have spent collectively on all other vehicles I have owned.

Axle wheel bearing will disintegrate on highway, it went into a rearend curve. Replaced at no charge. Second wheel bearing was discovered during a routine service.

Rear wheel bearings failed at 55,000 miles.  Ford refused to make repair under recall .  Ford refused to sell me the improved or redesigned wheel bearing parts, but instead would only allow me to purchase another set of the same design bearings that already demonstrated that they are subject to early failure, as they had already demonstrated by failing at 55,000 miles.  I am now driving a Ford vehicle that has been proven to be subject to unexpected and premature wheel bearing failures because it encompasses an admitted flawed component, this exposes me and others drivers on the road to an unwarranted risk involving vehicular safety and potential personnel injury to myself and others that could include a catastrophic event. In the interest of personnel and public safety and to demonstrate adequate corporate responsibility, I feel it is fmcs responsibility to correct this situation as soon as possible. What I want:1) fmc should replace the flawed components (rear wheel bearing assemblies) with the new approved designed components at their cost, on a recall or other basis. 2) fmc should reimburse me for my costs to purchase and installation of the defectively designed rear wheel bearing assemblies presently on the car. 3) I strongly suggest that fmc should review and revise as necessary their internal procedures and policies to correct this type problem with other applicable Focus owners.

Left rear wheel bearings would cause wheel to wobble and wander. Had it replaced 3 times for problem. Informed by mechanic to replace wheel before eventually it disconnects by itself.

Consumer heard noise, vehicle was vibrating. Took it to dealer, and dealer said vehicle neeeded wheel balance. Consumer got it back, noise got louder. They couldn't find anything else wrong. Third time when vehicle was taken in a service person went out with consumer ,and before they could leave the lot consumer turned around. They had been telling consumer it was safe to drive before consumer went on long distance trip. Dealer determined it to be rear wheel bearing. Please provide further information.

While driving vehicle started making grinding noises in the rear end, as the consumer lowered the speed the noise seemed to get worse, the rear of the vehicle began vibrating and bouncing all over the road, upon inspection by the dealer if was found that the right rear wheel retainer bearing failed and destroying the spindle and drum, this component was recalled prior to this incident. Nlm.

The consumers right wheel drum assembly began to make grinding and clunking noises and the vehicle is beginning to vibrate, Ford recalled the left rear wheel but not the right. Nlm.

Rear wheel bearing disintegrated while driving, causing rear to feel like it was on two flats. Dealer has been contacted.

Despite the replacement of the rear wheel bearing recalls, our left rear tires warped so badly due to the bearing defect that we were forced to replace them. The Ford dealership refused to take responsibility for the damaged tires and firestone said it was the vehicle defect that caused the tire damage. We replaced both rear tires since the vehicle was impossible to drive without excessive vibration which made steering the vehicle extremely difficult. Despite the new tires, there is still fear in driving the vehicle since we are not totally convinced that the bearing recall has solved the problem. We have returned the vehicle with new tires for several alignments and balancings and yet we still get strong vibration in the steering column. The whole situation is causing fear in driving the vehicle since our dealer tells us that the only recourse we have is to bring the vehicle in for constant alignments and balancing to avoid the vibration and excessive wear on the tires. This doesn't seem normal for similar front wheel drive vehicles such as the hondas and nissans.

After recal o1i700000 concerning rear wheel bearing was done, they started having other problems.