2000 Ford Focus Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the 2000 Ford Focus, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 71,573 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear wheel” (32% of reports).
- 113wheels complaints
- 71,573median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear wheel: mentioned in 36 of 113 complaints (32%)
- Lugs nuts: mentioned in 15 of 113 complaints (13%)
- Hub retaining: mentioned in 7 of 113 complaints (6%)
- Brake drum: mentioned in 6 of 113 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 113 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Focus wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 4 | 0% | — |
| 2017 Focus | 8 | 1% | 57,000 |
| 2016 Focus | 15 | 1% | 26,500 |
| 2015 Focus | 12 | 1% | 31,224 |
| 2014 Focus | 21 | 1% | 24,178 |
| 2013 Focus | 14 | 1% | 31,000 |
| 2012 Focus | 32 | 1% | 53,000 |
| 2011 Focus | 6 | 5% | 45,183 |
| 2010 Focus | 15 | 5% | 33,000 |
| 2009 Focus | 22 | 10% | 32,500 |
| 2008 Focus | 14 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2007 Focus | 7 | 2% | 25,000 |
| 2006 Focus | 3 | 1% | 83,500 |
| 2005 Focus | 15 | 3% | 50,500 |
| 2004 Focus | 4 | 1% | 50,759 |
| 2003 Focus | 10 | 1% | 42,585 |
| 2002 Focus | 36 | 4% | 15,000 |
| 2001 Focus | 28 | 2% | 58,378 |
| 2000 Focus | 113 | 3% | 71,573 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear wheel hub retaining nuts can loosen and allow the left rear wheel and brake drum assembly to separate from the vehicle.
Risk: This condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear wheel bearings and install a rear wheel retention cap to prevent left rear wheel separation. Owner notification began october 12, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Focus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power in the middle of the road. The contact allowed the vehicle to sit for several minutes and then restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…
The rear passenger bearing has failed on my vehicle. The bearings appear to be recalled on the year and make of my vehicle but the dealership refuses to replace them. Nhtsa campaign #01i017000,
Driving at 20mph the left front wheel fell off. This happened due to the subframe being completely rusted through and it broke at the arm leading to the wheel. Inspection sticker 9 months earlier did not mention any issues. Car body does not appear to have any rust. $750 to repair using used…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Ford Focuss have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 113 owner complaints about wheels for the 2000 Ford Focus (3% of the 3,686 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford Focus wheels?
Yes: 1 safety recall list wheels. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do wheels problems start?
The median reported mileage is 71,573 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the 2000 Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “rear wheel”, in 36 of 113 complaints, followed by “lugs nuts” (15).
Other 2000 Ford Focus problems
See all 2000 Ford Focus problems or wheels problems across all Focus years.