Structure Problems of Ford Focus - part 1

2003 Ford Focus. Consumer writes in regards to inadequate structural steel. The consumer stated the steel on the control arms were poorly manufactured. While driving the vehicle, it suddenly dead stopped, turned right, making a cracking noise. The control arm had snapped and dug into the tar, braking the tie rod and creasing the breakline.

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Tl the contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. While driving 65 mph and making a right turn, the contact heard an abnormal noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an alignment and was notified that the wheel barrel and wheel hub needed to be replaced. The contact also mentioned that the front passenger side window failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 56,066.

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The contact owns a 2015 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the key fob was inadvertently touched and the rear lift gate erroneously opened. The contact indicated that the fob was not pressed twice as needed to open the hatch. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 16v698000 (latches/locks/linkages, structure). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 15,000.

2013 Ford Focus. Consumer writes in regards to rattling noises and leaking fluids. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the repair shop, four times for the same problem.

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2012 Ford taurus. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall # 15v040000.

2012 Ford Focus. Consumer writes in regards to water leakage on the inside passenger side. The consumer stated two after the vehicle was supposedly fixed, water leaked inside again. The consumer continued to drive the vehicle. Then at 13,000 miles, the vehicle started to shudder and shake when she accelerated. The consumer then traded the vehicle for another a 2014 Ford Focus and she experienced the same shudder problems. The consumer was informed, the automatic transmission, also had a clutch.

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Chrome plating is peeling away from steering wheel air bag edges. Edges are sharp and can cut through skin. Could be possible to puncture airbag?.

The chrome metallic trim on the steering wheel peeling off around the edge. Sharp metal has caused numerous cuts to the driver's hands.

Flaking chrome from around steering wheel,cutting fingers.

2012 Ford Focus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle manual transmission stalling and loosing power when approaching an incline and when driving in stop and go traffic. The consumer stated there were noises coming from the door panels, and dash area. Also, there was a vibration at the top of the seat belt areas and center console.

Cpsc# i1250486a. 2010 Ford Focus. Consumer stated as she was entering the car her foot became wedged between the plastic casing on the door. The consumer needed help getting the casing off of her foot. She suffered a minor injury. The dealer offered to fix the vehicle.

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The hood prop (holder) broke and fell and the hood fell on our heads.

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When accelerating at low speeds, turning and driving speed bumps a horrible rattling, vibration, metal on metal sound is heard inside the care on the passenger side behind glove box. Continues to get worse and 2 aaa approved mechanics could not find it.

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Focus. The contact noticed that the driver side floor and the rear driver side floor boards were wet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the floor board needed to be replaced, but didn't locate where the failure initiated that caused the floor board to be wet. The vehicle wasn't repaired. The failure mileage was 38,301 and the current mileage was 46,543.

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There is water leaking from my car into the engine. It is seeping under the cowl. This is causing water to get into my air filter and causing problems with my maf system. This problem occurs when it rains or when I wash my vehicle. I just purchased the vehicle on Nov. 9 2009. I was not disclosed of this issue. I have not taken it for repair as repair costs are astronomical. I have seen hundreds of others with the same vehicle (Ford Focus) with water leak problems. I own a 2005 Ford Focus. I am terrified to drive my car in the ran because it hesitates and causes the engine to misfire. I am scared that it will happen on the road and I will get killed and ran over my truck or something. Please do something about Fords poor workmanship.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving 65 mph, the contact crashed into a guardrail with the front driver's side of the vehicle. He sustained injuries to the left side of his head due to the grab handle. A police report was filed and the vehicle was repaired. The contact feels that the grab rail in the vehicle is unsafe because it protrudes from the head liner in a folded position. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 139,000 and current mileage was 140,000. Updated 06/29/09 updated 07/02/09.

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My front passenger side floorboards leak a water when it rains. After being "fixed" 3 times, my car is now rusting!.

Water leaks into passenger side floor board everytime it rains.

2000 Ford Focus se. Motor mounts stripped out causing engine to drop and fall forward tearing out the "tripod" joint and sawing through the coolant lines. If this had happened on the highway it would have resulted in a crash.

: the contact stated while sitting inside the vehicle, a toxic vapor was released. The contact assumed this was part of materials being used when the dashboard and side panels were manufactured. As a result of the vapor, the contact has a headache, sore throat and allergies; although the contact was placed on antibiotics from the family doctor the sore throat still persisted. The dealer was notified of the problem. Updated 3/22/2006 -.

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I bought Ford Focus 2003 at 38,000 (certified pre-owned) from premier Ford inc in brooklyn, NY in 5/04, had massive leaking of water during and after rain a month later in 6/04. This was repaired by dealership because it was under 90 day warranty. It was fine until this month 12/05 and is now again soaking my passenger floor when it rains or snows. I took to dealership, they said they cannot repair it - take it down the street where they "always take it for this problem anyway". I called Ford, they said it may be covered under my extended warranty, but the dealership needs to diagnose the problem. Apparently, this is a very common problem with Ford Focus' according to the dealership and from many postings online I have found. It seems to be a structural design defect in the dash causing massive flooding into the car and if it does get into driver floor would be a safety hazard since your feet could slip off petals while trying to operate the vehicle.

Water leaking on to the floorboard of the passenger side of the car. Repair person said it might be the heater core but there is no leaking of anti-freeze.

Driver side airbag in steering wheel cracking open in my 2002 Ford Focus. This may be a problem in deployment of the airbag if it is ever activated. These should be recalled and replaced.

Brand new Ford Focus has heavy rust on the dashboard frame. The Ford motor company says this is normal oxidation on untreated metal.

On any rainy days the floor on the front passenger's side leaks water. Dealersip was notified.

Water leaks into trunk and floor car was torn apart in attempt to fix water leaks. Hood, right fender,front windshield,rear window,dashboard,steering wheel. Ll removed from car then reinstalled, to try to fix water leaks. We now fill nothing will work correcty and car is not safe to drive, since steering wheel was removed then reinstalled, Ford dealership service department did all this work. Car is a lemon.

Water on passenger side floor when rains.

Water leaks into passenger floor when it rains I have had to dealer twice still not fixed now warranty has run out.

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I bought this car brand new in September. The first problem the car had was that the pollen filter became blocked and it had been raining out so all the water from outside came right into my car and I got about an inch of water in the passenger side of my car all over the floor. The enxt thing that happened was my driver side front tire blew while driving down a road, there were no potholes and no curbs that I could have hit for this to happen. About a month after this I noticed that the plastic had started bubbling up and peeling on the lower b pillar on the passenger side of the car, also the carpet had come unglued (from when my car flooded) and had now pulled away from the sill. Also, the wetherstripping had come unglued from the windshiel and you can now see the sharp edge of the windsheild. My car is in service today getting that fixed. There is also, still a rattling noise coming from where the speedometer is. This has been going on since I bought the car and has not stopped. However, every time I take it to the dealership, it does not make this noise, so they cannot fix it.

While driving a "pop" noise was heard and vehicle stopped running. It looked like the front end of the vehicle was coming off or loosened. Vehicle is currently at the dealer. No determination of the problem has been made.

These items have not been repaired. (body) the metal dressing at the base of the window on the driver side is warped. (paint) the roof has several 2 - 3 inch cracks and the hood has approx. 100 1/2 cracks all in various places.

My Focus (manufactured October 1999) has had several problems with rusting paint. The first, reported in July was covered under the 36k bumper-2-bumper warranty. The latest (reported January '03), will not be. My zts sedan is rusting on the rear two doors on the inside about 1 1/2 inches up from the bottom of the door (where the metal is crimped). With less than 3-4lbs of force, I can take off portions of metal. This is not good business or engineering! in two years, I will have a hole in my door and I will be sending Ford the repair bill and it will be paid for by Ford.

The front and back floors were flooded, the dealership was unable to locate the source of the problem.

Other - lose fender wheelshield/told part on recall as defective body - dings in fender panel/told part defective replaced under warranty.

Every time it rained the car would leak water on passenger side floor from behind glove box. Dealership attempted to fix 5 times. Ford agreed car was a lemon and bought it back after 6 months and 31 days of being out of service.