10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,984 miles

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problem #5

Jun 022002

Focus

  • miles
While traveling at 45 to 50 mph vehicle jerks back and forth. Took to dealer, and they couldn't duplicate the problem.

- Brownsmill, NJ, USA

problem #4

Jul 022002

Focus

  • miles
Front wheels squeal when ever the consumer will start to drive faster then 30 mph. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #3

May 172002

Focus

  • miles
Consumer took vehicle to dealer due to suspension's erratic behavior which caused vehicle to bounce around. Dealer fixed 4 wheel alignment. Problem reoccurred.

- Stratton, OH, USA

problem #2

May 012002

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The original Firestone tires (205/50R16) wear out prematurely. The vehicle becomes unsteady on bumpy, wet or snow covered roads, causing the driver to lose control. The rear tires vibrate and chatter when driving on wind roads and on open roads at highway speeds, also the rear tires were showing irregular and premature wear. The manufacturer representatives stated that improper factory alignment specification were the cause of the problems. Auto door locks malfunctions. The rear hatch door was misaligned and would not close properly, the rear window washer would not spray properly and the rear window washer nozzle failed, there was an odor coming from heating or A/C system, the power steering line was leaking. The transmission was difficult to shift into 2nd gear and reverse when it was cold, the child restraint brackets was putting dents in the rear seat

- Haverhill, NH, USA

problem #1

Dec 122001

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, it becomes very unstable when moving over bumpy roads, manholes. It also becomes very erratic when roads are wet. Took to dealer several times. The problem has not been resolved. Nlm vehicle starts and then stalls in am. Dealer could not duplicate customer concern.

- Lunapier, MI, USA