2011 Ford Focus Wheels Problems
5 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (5)
Your wheel lug nuts have become corroded and are stuck, making it impossible to remove them for tire rotation. This prevents normal tire maintenance and could leave your wheels at risk if a nut needs emergency removal. The fix will likely involve using a penetrating oil or lubricant to loosen the corroded nuts, and possibly replacing them with new ones.
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Your tire pressure monitoring system is showing a fault warning. Your Douglas brand tires are losing air pressure. You should have your tires inspected for leaks and your tire pressure sensors checked to make sure they're working correctly.
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THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER MAKING A VERY LOUD NOISE WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, WORSENING WITH SPEED. THEY HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE SINCE THEN AND THAT WAS JUST OVER 6 MONTHS AGO! THE MECHANIC INFORMED US THAT THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANYTHING WRONG THAT WOULD CAUSE THEM TO KEEP WEARING OUT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE OF THE WHEEL LUG NUTS THAT HELD THE TIRE TO THE AXLE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BECAME FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND BOTH REAR TIRES WERE WORN BECAUSE THE ALIGNMENT WAS NOT PROPERLY CONFIGURED. THE CONTACT ORIGINALLY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TIRES WERE ROTATED BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER HAD TO OBTAIN AN ALIGNMENT KIT TO RESET THE WHEEL BASE. THE CONTACT EVENTUALLY HAD ALL FOUR TIRES REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 11,304 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,600.