10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,395 miles

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problem #6

Jun 172004

Focus 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 13,000 miles
At about 13,000 miles my 2003 Ford Focus began to vibrate in the front (steering wheel and gear shift). I took it to my local dealership and they told me that I had a tire out of balance. I then took my car to my local tire center and had the tires balanced. I then went on vacation in my car. The car continued to vibrate through the trip. When I returned I took my car to a second dealership. I was then told that my Goodyear integrity tires have premature wear causing the vibration. My tires also have scalloping, but the dealership stated that the aligment was within Ford specifications. I now have a car less than a year old and just over 16,000 miles in need of new tires. I am concerned about the rapid wear of the tires and that this may cause accidents with other drivers of the 2003 Ford Focus. My dealership told me that this was a common problem with the 2003 Ford Focus because the Goodyear tires had a very soft rubber compound. I have been told that this is not a manufacturers defect, but premature wear and that I am responsible for replacing the tires at my expense. I am now planning on going to my local tire dealer and replacing the tires.

- New Plymouth, ID, USA

problem #5

Oct 312003

Focus 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,000 miles
Squealing brakes, grabbing brakes, grinding noises from brakes, premature wear in front rotors, knocking noise from rear suspension, loud sqeaking noises from all suspension. Brought car into 3 different service departments a total of 10 times for all and no solution. Service didn't care enough and very rude.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 152003

Focus

  • Manual transmission
  • 14,000 miles
Metal peice on the back of the car like tie rod ends needs to be replaced it is broke and cause the car to go out of alignment and ruin all tires. Have to replace the metal piece with one that is adjustable. Have take the car to three different places to get the job done. We live in Wyoming so that means that we have to travel a ways to get to these places. Sheidan and gillette. Thunder basin Ford is currently ordering the part so that we can get the rear alligned properly. They stated that the peice was probably bent from the manufacture.

- Sheridan, WY, USA

problem #3

Jan 262004

Focus 4-cyl

  • 3,000 miles
While driving the vehicle suddenly began to jerk. As a resulted the consumer lost control of the van and hit a tree. The van was totaled.

- Stow, MA, USA

problem #2

Aug 012003

Focus

  • miles
While traveling on the highway and without prior warning engine shakes and vibrates.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 012002

Focus

  • miles
The vehicle vibrates while traveling speed 40 to 50mph. Due to bad suspension rear of vehicle wobbles. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem

- Asbury, NJ, USA