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2018 Ford Focus Wheels Problems

4 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Feb 2022Nov 2022
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

mediumWHEELS
Filed: Apr 2023

JUST CAME FROM DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME i NEEDED NEW LUG NUTS BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN THEY SWELL AND CANNOT BE TAKEN OF EASILY AND MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $150

NHTSA #: 11515438
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Nov 2022

took to discount tire and they could not take tire off due to lug nuts. they said it was a common problem with fords and we should take to a vehicle repair shop,

NHTSA #: 11495400
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Feb 2022

FOR 2 OF MY FORD FOCUSES I have had to buy 20 lug nuts every time I want to rotate my tires.

NHTSA #: 11451898
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jul 2021

With a Flat Tire on the side of the road Wheel Lugs can not be removed with supplied wrench because the wheel lug nuts nave a soft metal cap that does not allow the supplied wrench fit the lugs after the tires have been rotated by dealer or any one because the lugs become distorted .

NHTSA #: 11425034

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