2013 Ford Focus wheels problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2013 Ford Focus — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Swollen lug nuts. They corroded and were almost impossible to remove. Lug nuts were destroyed during removal and had to be replaced. Apparently some two piece lug nut Ford used. They were original equipment.”
filed Jan 9, 2024
“Tire lost pressure impossible to get lug nuts off . Tire dealer said all lugs nuts were defective and needed to be replaced. Couldn’t be done middle of road very dangerous 12/12 2022”
filed Dec 19, 2022
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% |
| 2012 Focus | 32 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 Focus | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 Focus | 22 | 10% |
| 2008 Focus | 14 | 6% |
| 2007 Focus | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 Focus | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.