10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Apr 302001

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
The left outer cv boot leaks, cv haft defective causing a popping noise when making sharp lef turn. Nlm

- Wentzville, MO, USA

problem #4

May 152002

Focus

  • miles
C V joint and shaft fell apart when the car was put in reverse leaving driveway. Pieces throw everywhere.wheel bearings melting to rear drums. Back drums replaced and all 4 wheel bearings. Door lock system replced after stop working.

- Palm Coast, FL, USA

problem #3

Feb 062002

(reported on)

Focus

  • miles
While driving the cv joint boot broke, causing tire to fold under vehicle/ vehicle vehicle to go into a spin, resulting in a collision. Please provide further information.

- Jackson, GA, USA

problem #2

May 112001

(reported on)

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Right passenger front wheel collasped, pulling cv joint out while driving at 30mph, causing wheel to fall sideways and into curb, resulting in damage to vehicle.

- Irma, SC, USA

problem #1

Aug 052000

Focus

  • miles
Brakes do not work and driver uses his clutch to slowdown vehicle. Also, front brake drums, and front shocks broke/ vehicle stalls unexpectedly, and the cv axle broke. Dealer cannot determine cause any of these problems.

- Aurora, CO, USA