Problems with 2000 Ford Focus SUSPENSION

both daughter and myself own 2000 and a 2001 ford focus both have front end noise and vibration very loud and shaky were told it is the bearings im concerned and outraged ford dealer service says there is nothing wrong and there are no recalls on our vehicles helpppppppppppp im scared we are going to have a wreck. *m

Dealership sad parts to recall 01i017000 concerning rear wheel bearing failure are on back order.*ak

Takes off real hard like it wants to die but won't, then stops. when car is ran for a while it starts doing. we are not the only focus with this problem. there are others along with their reverse going out or first gear. every one who takes it in doesn't get it fixed

At any speed there's a roaring noise coming from driver side. took vehicle to ford, and they stated that brakes needed to be cleaned. consumer feels it is the wheel bearing. please provide any further information.*ak

Brakes have squealed fron about 1500 miles. have had pads replaced, but squeals did not go away. front brakes grind, at shop now. in november 2001 had to have struts replaced while having recall work done. struts little over a year old. engine makes a chirping noise at about 1000-2500 rpm, but dealer unable to duplicate. also squeals or whines when making right turns. windshield cracked when a small stone hit it. will have insurance replace. overall, not happy with car. been in the shop three times in the last year!!

Consumer experiencing many problems with ignition, key will not turn when inserted in ignition switch. dealer replaced ignition. *tt

While traveling 30mph on highway there is a jerking noise coming from underneath hood area.*ak

While driving 35 mph vehicle hit gravel on side of road and slid into guardrail. dealer determined lower control arm was broken.*ak

There is a clinking noise coming from rear. consumer took off hub cap, and noticed wheel bearing nuts were missing from right rear tire. please provide any further information.*ak

Consumer heard a noise coming from the front of vehicle, which was caused by the front left wheel bearing being shut. nlm

Vehicle has been in multiple dealerships, in tx and in ar and still nothing has been fixed. the suspension had been replaced due to bent struts faulty shocks. the brakes have been redone on 4 seperate occassions and still squeal and grind. the transmission lasted 6 months this time and is being replaced as i type. there is a wierd metal noise coming from the from right side on acceleration. all of the recalls have been completed. did have a burning smell which the dealership could not duplicate. excessive wind noise from the driver side window. which the dealership blames on aftermarket wiring. which would have nothing to do with the wind noise. the car now sways on the freeway as if the wind is pushing the car around when there is no wind. everyone that we speak to cannot help me. the people will pull the car up on oasis and that make comments like "oh my god" and "i have never seen any focuses with this many problems" i was a loyal ford person. i own numerous fords. including a 94 cobra, 97 expedition, 86 svo, 67 gt390, and numerous others and this is very discouraging. the fuel pump has been replaced and on a recent trip i had to do 3 tuneups on the car just to get where i was going. oil was leaking into the spark plug holes from somewhere. the car surges to no end. it is just unbelievable. the car has been to various dealerships and mechanic shops 20+ times and is still messed up. i am just glad i got the 100k mile warranty. i would like ford to buy me out of this piece. i cannot afford to trade it in. my girlfriend is a ft student. so we are surviving on my income alone. any help would be appreciated

Right wheel feel off while pulling into a parking lot. dealer notifed and stated that front wheel bearing failed, and needed to be replaced. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

My 2000 ford focus was not included in the recall of the left rear wheel bearing. but it should have been. my car broke down on friday jan4 th when i got it to the ford mechanic he ssaid the problem was the left rear wheel bearing, which is the exact same part other focus are being recalled for. the mechainc also told me what could have happened with the tire coming off while i was driving. i felt this was a safety issue and called ford they said since my car wasn't on the recall lists there was nothing they could do even though the part that broke is the same part that was recalled on other focus and my car only has 42212 miles on it and bearings should not break down that soon. so i feel that this is a safety issue that needs to be delt with *ak

The accelorator cable stuck on the vehicle causing the rpm's to increase and the vehicle not to stop. because of very careful driving, no one was injured. ford claims this is a "minor problem". secondly, phil long replaced some front suspension parts because they were defective. from that day the vehicle has had excessive front end noise.*ak

Front end was falling off. contacted dealer, and dealer did not think that there was anything wrong with vehicle. but, when shaking the bumper screws come loose.*ak

I have had the front and back brakes in the shop for 4 or more times combined. have had bearings replaced also 2x's. *ak

Rear wheel bearings were replaced due to vibration and noise in rear of vehicle, dealer stated bearings were worn out prematurely. *ak

Recall 00 v 303 000/rear wheel bearings. dealer metro ford, schenectady, ny; phone# 382-1010 unable to honor recall because no parts were available. seeking nhtsa help in this matter. feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.*ak

While traveling at 40-50 mph, there was some extreme vibration which occurred in front end, causing loss of vehicle control. please provide more information.*ak

While driving under normal conditions, consumer states' there was a squeaking noise, abs light illuminated, tire wobbling. took to ford and they stated the rear wheel bearing needed replacing. please provide any further information. ts

Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for some steering problems that had experienced at the time of driving and keeping control of vehicle. dealer had determined that problem was with front bearings, then fixed them. please provide more information. *ak

Front end bounces and makes noises. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced bearings/ control arms and struts. please provide further information.*ak

My 2000 ford focus kona edition has been subject of at least five recalls and other numerous problems that have required me to take the car in to be repaired. i was also sold this car way above sticker price and currently this ford focus is worth 5000 dollars yet i still owe 11,000. i am now having problems with the brakes and the rear axle, that i will once again have to take my car in to get repaired. all of the incidents have taken place between the years of november 2001 (when i bought the car) and the present date of november 2003... but the problems are still ongoing. *la

The ignition housing locked up and as a result the vehicle could not be moved. the front axles on the right side fell off. the dealer refused to repair them. the front brake calipers fell off. the rear end slid while driving on a wet surface. *mr cb *nlm

Ongoing problem with vehicle commencing to wobble when it reaches 50 mph or more. vehicle been to dealer shop on three occasions, and the probelm still reoccurring. feel free to provide any further information.*ak

When consumer went to have her 30,000 maintenance service performed, she was informed that new tires were needed in order to correct the wobbling nosie that was felt and heard in the rear wheel, consumer believes that new tires are possibly needed due to a previous recall on the rear axle, secondly when consumer brought the vehicle in for tire rotation she could never get documentation stating that the work was performed, consumer now has doubts that the tire rotation was ever done.*jb

Received a recall letter october 2000, related to the insufficient wheel bearing clamp load. this would allow the left rear wheel and drum assembly to seperate from the vehicle. prior to seperation a loud grinding noice or clucking noise from the rear of the vehicle and the rear wheel wobbling. some kind of defect on the wheel bearing but on the right rear wheel.

Tires on vehicle is wearing down. rear wheel bearing went bad and had to replace them. tires had been replaced twice. contacted dealer, and dealer stated never heard of problem before.*ak

I work for a goodyear co. and everytime there is a problem i have one of our techs. check it out for me. first it was the brakes i was taking my children to the movies,as i was turning into the parking space i heard a grinding noise.the next day at work i have auto tech. inspect my brakes i had less than 10% left all around and the front rotors were cracked! my children and i could have died! i took the car to the dealer to marina ford they replaced front rotors,pads and rear shoes. three weeks later pads were down to 10% i did not bother going back to the dealer. our tech. at my place of employment replaced my brakes with good quality pads and shoes. i had th iside panel replaced,the windshield wiper motor replaced and the right front wheel bearing replaced! now my left front tie-rod is bent,my car shuts off when the gas is at the 3/4 mark and when making right turns,the emission lights up and the car stops! this is a problem car the ford focus. i found a web site and ther is over a thousand consumers who are not pleased with their focus too!

Both original (around 20,000 miles) and replacement (at 44402 miles) r/r wheel bearings failed. both were noted due to grinding noise noted while driving both highway and city roads. grinding noise would come and go in curves. orginial was replaced under warranty and the replacement was replaced under dealer participation(?) for a total charge of $26.00. mastel ford personnel were very helpful during both incidents. i have not been notified of the current recall (11/01) concerning wheel bearning corrosion.*ak

Corrected copy. major assembly listed wrong in orginial report. no safety defect listed. *ak

Consumer heard a rattling noise coming from front tire. dealership replaced wheel bearing. dealership was aware of problem.*ak

Vehicle is making a thumping noise when driving. vehicle sounds as if running over bumps in road. contacted dealer and, dealer stated they can't fix the problem until they find out what the problem is. please add.*ak

Positive battery cable is burning off insulation.*ak consumer states that the positive battery cable harness has gotten so hot that it has burned the red plastic cable cover black and has caused the battery to bulge out as if it could burst, consumer states the positive wire was cut from the battery past terminal and there has not been any problems as of yet, also transmission fluid was leaking at the case half, also the front struts were replaced. *slc

Tires wearing out fast, accelerated speed, and engine kill, uneven suspension, indicator gauges and lights haywire. i was told by ford that i had wrecked the car and had to pay $883.00 for repairs + $350.00 for new tires.*ak

Front mcpherson struts were replaced due to vehicle making clunking noises when making turns at low speeds or at high speeds. contacted dealer, and dealer replaced struts, but solution did not work.*ak

Rear wheel bearings need to be replaced due to some noise coming from rear while consumer is driving. please provide further information. *ak

Consumer heard a grinding noise from rear of vehicle. dealer replaced rear wheel bearings. *ts

Rear suspension: every 3 months, dealer must adjust suspension components to stop loud cracking noises from occuring (3+ times) and must be repaired again next week. front suspension has been repaired twice due to cracking/clunking noises and must be repaired again this week. dt

Consumer states ongoing problem with engine stalling while driving at any speed, dealer was notified. nlm dealer replaced coil pack and fuel pump 6 times. vehicle is under warranty however warranty is not valid. the wheel bearings failed causing the rear wheel to fall off. the main belt broke. the transmission cooling lines broke. ignition switch had to be replaced. the rear brakes squeak especially when there is moisture in the air. *tt

Purchased my car in 2000. my car currently has 51,000 miles on it now. since that time, i have purchased two brand new sets of tires and have had my car aligned two times.. ihave also needed my trunk latch replaced and although my brakes have been replaced they continue to squeal. recently, whilr driving on an interstate mt car sputtered and shut down. i waited two hours at which point it was able to be driven. i took it to ford and they believed i need my fuel pump replaced. this occurred one more time approximately three days later.*ak

While driving at high speeds all lights on the dash started blinking. vehicle was shaking and engine died. please provide any further information. *ak

Tire came off in driveway with little warning - this car has should not have needed bearing replacement this soon. a new design needs development instead of replacement of bearings for 2 years as ford has announced. a recall was sent to owners in a colorful flier like advertisement. this is inappropriate due to the fact it looked like an ad not like a recall previously issued by ford inside a brown envelope correctly labeled, addressed and sent to owners. this car is a lemon.*ak

Whiel driving 55 mph vehicle started swaying from side to side. consumer went to dealer who found that rear wheel bearings had locked up. *ak

While driving about 60 mph and when crossing to the left line lost control of vehicle and fish tailed.vehicle headed toward a wall.turned steering wheel to opposite side, and crashed. consumer complained about front end pulling to side before.*ak

While working on the vehicle, the mechanic discovered a seal leak in the engine, and a leak in transmission cooler lines. later,while on the road, the vehicle started to fishtail in the back due to a bolt which held the rear suspension had loosened. in addition, the vehicle had stalling problems, and severe corrosion buildup on the battery. *ak *jb

While consumer was driving gas tank cover blew off the tank and gas was spilling every where.*ak consumer states vehicle has experienced problems with the sending unit and gas gauge. wheel bearings on the left rear failed. transmission fluid leaks, consumer states this is causing slippage and shifting problems. vehicle experiences a burning oil smell. wiring harness failure. light failure (consumer did not specify). gas leaks. failed suspension parts (consumer did not specify). tires wear prematurely (consumer did not give tire information). splash shields broke. brocking wires in central locking system. *slc

Control arm failure resulted in tires needing to be replaced, though they had less than 20,000 miles. ford would not warranty them and firestone would not honor warranty due to damage being caused by defect in the car. the problem with the engine starting and/or dying has just begun in recent months and seems to be getting worse.*ak

I am not please with this car ,me and my wife have brought two other cars from this dealer and this is the first one that has given a lot of grief and sorror,please help me be a continue customer by addressing this problem immediately,and also for future references. thank you ,sign off---sadden. no safety defect mentioned. *ak

Consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a streaking noise. was able to pull over, and vehicle was wobbling. noticed that left rear driver's side wheel was very loose. vehicle had to be towed to dealership. at dealership mechanic told consumer that rear wheel bearings went out. *ak