2001 Ford Focus wheels problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2001 Ford Focus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2001 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving her vehicle at approximately 35 MPH, the ball joint snapped on the vehicle's passengers side. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated nor any indication of a failure prior to the ball joint snapping. The…”
filed Dec 21, 2021
“As I was coming from dr's appt. With daughter and mom a roaring sound started in the rear. It kept getting louder and louder, car's rear would sway to the right side a little. But as I was driving down the street trying to at least get us all home safe. The rear driver side wheel came off and just…”
filed Apr 25, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 Focus | 15 | 1% |
| 2015 Focus | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 21 | 1% |
| 2013 Focus | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 32 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 Focus | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 Focus | 22 | 10% |
| 2008 Focus | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 Focus | 7 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.