2003 Ford Focus tires problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2003 Ford Focus — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford focus equipped with firestone primewell pz900 tires, size: p205/50z/16 (na). While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a roar and felt a vibration from the front passenger side of the vehicle. Upon examination of the tire, the contact noticed a large crack on the…”
filed Sep 30, 2015
“Sidewall of tire blew out. Tires are not even 2 months old. I have seen other complaints about the same issue. Douglas xtra trac ii 185/65/14. *tr”
filed Nov 22, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Focus | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Focus | 7 | 0% |
| 2013 Focus | 9 | 0% |
| 2012 Focus | 12 | 0% |
| 2011 Focus | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 Focus | 12 | 4% |
| 2009 Focus | 17 | 7% |
| 2008 Focus | 18 | 7% |
| 2007 Focus | 22 | 6% |
| 2006 Focus | 12 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.