Wheel Bolts Problems of Ford Focus - part 1

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. This prevents us from being able to change a flat tire which could leave us stranded during my commute or on a vacation and left in an unsafe situation on the side. Of the highway. This also prevents routine maintenance such as brake wear inspections and tire rotations from being completed. The car has not been taken to a dealer or service center since the issue was noticed but they would also have the same issue and would need to hammer a socket over the lug nut with excessive force. The car has a bad wheel bearing that needs to be replaced but can't since we can not remove the tire.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Focus. The contact stated while taking the vehicle to routine checkup at the dealer, they stated that the vehicle needed new lug nuts for all 4 of her tires because the lugs won't tighten on to the tire causing the tire to be loose. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 63,000.

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For 2 of my Ford Focuses I have had to buy 20 lug nuts every time I want to rotate my tires.

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Swollen lug nuts and had to pay $120 to replace them. The lug nuts were defected from Ford.

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With a flat tire on the side of the road wheel lugs can not be removed with supplied wrench because the wheel lug nuts nave a soft metal cap that does not allow the supplied wrench fit the lugs after the tires have been rotated by dealer or any one because the lugs become distorted .

2012 Ford Focus. Consumer writes in regards to defective lug nuts. The consumer stated the lug nuts in the tires had swollen preventing the tires from being rotated.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Focus. Prior to a road trip, the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the lug wrench would not fit the lug nuts because they were swollen. The vehicle was taken to al packer Ford west palm beach (located at 1530 n military trl, west palm beach, FL 33409, (561) 689-6550) where it was diagnosed that the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: cas25082526. The failure mileage was 113,000. The VIN was not available.

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2012 Ford Focus hatchback. Consumer writes in regard to problems with wheel lug nuts.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Focus. When one of the front tires became flat, the contact noticed that the front wheel lug nuts were swollen and unable to be removed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.

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The contact owns 2011 Ford Focus. The contact stated that one of the wheel lug nuts that held the tire to the axle on the front passenger side of the vehicle became fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Focus. While driving 55 mph he noticed that the rear of the vehicle was vibrating and swaying from left to right. After examining the vehicle the contact noticed that 3 of the rear driver side tire lug nuts broke off of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and the contact has experienced the failure previously. The current and failure mileages were 60000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign id number 01i017000 (wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts) only applies to those residing on the east coast of the united states. The contact stated that he is also experiencing the same failure where he resides. The failure occurred in the state of washington in December of 2007 during massive floods and snow storms. He took his vehicle to the dealer several times and they confirmed the failure. The contact notified the head sales department and they stated that nothing could be done because he was not in the regional location as the recall stated. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The dealer and manufacturer refused to repair the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number 01i017000 (wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts). The dealer stated that they did not have to perform the recall because the vehicle was repaired under the original recall (NHTSA campaign id number 00v303000). The current and failure mileages were 115,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the rear end of his vehicle. He took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the rear wheel bearings were replaced. Weeks later, the noise recurred, especially while applying the brakes. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v303000 (wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts). The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 90,000. Updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07.

The right wheel bearing failed for the third time. The first two were recalls and paid for by Ford. This time they refused to be responsible for a bill of $270. It seems to me that a known defect should have repair coverage forever, and that a wheel bearing should not have to be replaced every 40,000 miles.

: the contact stated while driving the vehicle a noise is heard coming from the passenger's rear wheel, the wheel also started wobbling. The vehicle has not been to a dealership to determine what the problem. The manufacturer has been alerted.

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The contact stated there was NHTSA recall campaign 00v303000 concerning the wheels: lugs: nuts, and bolts. This vehicle had the same problems as indicated in the recall, but was not included in the recall due to VIN.

I kept hearing noises in the front passenger side of my car so I called the dealer and told them this problem along with faulty windhield wipers , noises in the transmission and a radio that plays when it wants. I brought the car in for repairs . They did the repairs on the windshield under the warranty, and said the radio was not defective and the faceplate was broken (it is not), and the noise that I am hearing in the front of the car was due to me replacing a flat tire (in the rear of the car) with a tire not the same as the other three. Well I was driving the car for about 300 miles after being at the dealer and went to make a left turn at a traffic light. The right front wheel( not the tire) went rolling into the highway and myself and 2 toddlers went to the left and into a business parking lot. After being towed to the dealer, the told me that they do not recall telling me about the noise I heard , and due to the fact that the tech that worked on the car did not write the results on it that they were not resposible for the wheel falling off and to get my car off their lot before they have it towed off. In the event of the wheel falling off it also caused $1000. 00 damage to the front quartepanel and door. I had to have the car towed to grand sport auto for repair and I have to pay for the damages that my insurance will not ccover, along with a rental car.

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My driver's side rear wheel broke and nearly came completely off while I was driving in the car with my children. The car is parked in my garage because I refuse to spend anymore money trying to get it fixed.

I own a 2000 Ford Focus. The wheel bearings have been replaced 3 times. It appears that they will fail every 20,000 miles. I have notified Ford motor CO. And they have advised me that they cannot help at this time. I assumed when I purchased this car that it was safe and reliable. I am sorry to say that I was wrong. I find it hard to believe that any car in michigan would need to have the wheel bearings replaced every 20,000 miles. The first failure occurred before the recall when my daughter was driving the car. The tire was shaking and almost fell of the car. The second failure occurred during the recall. The third failure occurred when my daughter noticing a loud humming from the rear of the car. I have contacted Ford motor CO. Customer care center twice and they have informed me that due to the mileage of the car (68,000) that they are unable to help me at this time. I advised them that the repair was only 20,000 miles old. They advised me that this does not matter to them. If Ford had correctly fixed the problem, in my mind, it should not occur again every 20,000 miles. If Ford is just replacing the part with the original design part, it will continue to fail. I would hate to see a death occur because this design flaw was not fixed correctly. Ford is also stating that we must pay for the repairs because we did not 'pay' for the extended warranty. Thank you.

I have discovered after having wheels removed for tire rotation and replacement that the lugs: nuts have a stamped sheet metal cap on them which makes the plain nuts look like acorn nuts. The problem is that this cap is rattled loose by the impact wrench and falls off - leaving a nut of 17. 4 mm across the flats. Since the lug wrench is 19mm, it will merely spin and round-off the nuts - leaving driver stranded, unable to change a flat tire. I tried to contact Ford about this only to discover that their invitation to "e-mail us" is a rouse - their e-mail does not work. The dealer had told me "they're all like that" and offered not resolution.

While driving, the consumer heard a high screeching noise from the rear of the vehicle, followed by the rear wobbling. The driver proceeded to pull off the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealership because it was undriveable. The rear wheel bearing broke prematurely. This occurred due to the defect described in the rear wheel bearing recall 01i01700 but the vehicle identification number was not included.

The wheel/hubs/ bearings, and all the way around the vehicle had to be replaced. Contacted the dealer. But, problem recurred. The consumer was informed there was a recall regarding the wheel bearings, however it was for the 2000 model not the 2001.

Consumer attempting to get a reimbursement for repairs that was done on 2000 Ford Focus. The drum was badly rusted and the bearing(s) were in bad shape. The consumer stated the problem was a faulty due to the first year model and or poor mechanic workmanship. There was a recall regarding this issue recall #00v303000.

Faulty wheel bearing seals on 2001 Ford Focus. The seals failed which resulted in the wheel bearings on both wheels to fail completely. There was a recall regarding the issue, however the consumers vehicle was not included in the recall.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving 50 mph, the driver side rear wheel and brake drum assembly separated from the vehicle as described in NHTSA campaign id number 00v303000 (wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts). Ford stated that the VIN was not included in the recall; however, the vehicle was repaired. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 56,324 and failure mileage was 38,492.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. While driving at any speed, the contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. She is unsure if the vehicle was repaired at that time. Approximately four years later, she experienced the same failure. The mechanic stated that there was a crack in the wheel bearing and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle has not been repaired. There is recall # 00v303000 (wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts). The dealer stated that her vehicle was excluded from the recall, although the contact feels it should be included. The current mileage is 58,000 and failure mileage was 10,141.

While driving wheel lugs:nuts came loosened. Dealer notified.

An appointment was scheduled to have the wheel bearings replaced, however consumer was informed the parts were not availalbe, and the bearings would only be inspected and not replaced. (NHTSA campaign #01i017000).

There was a recall regarding premature failure of the wheel bearings, however the dealer stated they did not have the proper tools to correct the problem.

While driving the vehicle approx. 45 mph the rear passenger's side wheel seized after wobbling harshly for approximately 1/3 mile. The lead up events to this failure was two days of increasing vibration and clanging noise from the rear of the vehicle when in motion.

Consumer received a recall notice regarding the rear wheel hub retaining nuts which could possibly loosen, however the dealer stated the recall did not apply to tennessee residents.

Nhtsa#11813-00-v-303-000 rear wheel hub retaining nuts can loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle: consumer states has the same problem on the right side of the vehicle. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts.

Nhtsa#11813-00-v-303-000 rear wheel hub nuts:: rear wheel retaining nuts can loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle. . . Consumer satates has the same problem. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. . Mr.

While driving at 5-10 mph front passenger's side wheel broke and fell off the vehicle, bolts sheared off. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.