Ford Focus Tires Problems
Owners have filed 385 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Ford Focus across 18 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (88). The words owners use most often: “rear tires” (10% of reports).
- 385tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 31mention a crash
- 15mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 55%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 tires: mentioned in 38 of 385 complaints (10%)
- Side tire: mentioned in 27 of 385 complaints (7%)
- Firestone firehawk: mentioned in 22 of 385 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 203 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 385 complaints, 31 mention a crash, 15 an injury.
Ford Focus tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2017 Focus | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2016 Focus | 2 | 0% | 41,000 |
| 2014 Focus | 7 | 0% | 6,325 |
| 2013 Focus | 9 | 0% | 14,000 |
| 2012 Focus | 12 | 0% | 20,000 |
| 2011 Focus | 4 | 4% | 35,366 |
| 2010 Focus | 12 | 4% | 26,050 |
| 2009 Focus | 17 | 7% | 26,000 |
| 2008 Focus | 18 | 7% | 29,500 |
| 2007 Focus | 22 | 6% | 17,542 |
| 2006 Focus | 12 | 6% | 45,074 |
| 2005 Focus | 15 | 3% | 22,400 |
| 2004 Focus | 7 | 2% | 19,392 |
| 2003 Focus | 22 | 2% | 28,612 |
| 2002 Focus | 62 | 7% | 18,500 |
| 2001 Focus | 74 | 4% | 21,000 |
| 2000 Focus | 88 | 2% | 37,771 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists tires for the Ford Focus. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Had brakes and rotors replaced 4/07/2025 and both repair shops indicated that the front passenger tire is bulging but they state also that these are not in warranty since they were only purchased 11/8/2023 and are an 85,000 mile rated tire which I purchased all new, with balancing and alignment at…
Tire completely blew out under normal driving conditions on [XXX] between [XXX] in Roseville California. The tire was size 205 /45 r17 one of a matching installed set from America's Tires in Antelope California. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C…
225/50/17 have had one tire completely tear at the rim& cause chaos on the road. And another that that I have to put air in twice a day.
Steering began to wobble and vehicle pulling hard to the right. Took car to Tires Plus for alignment and inspection. Technician advised the drivers side front tire has advanced tread separation and the front passenger side tire is beginning to separate and is cupping. My daughter drives this car…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Focus equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Control Contact Tour A/S Plus, Tire Size: 215/50/R15, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, an abnormal rattling sound was coming from the rear driverâs side tire. The low tire pressure message…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Focuss have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 385 owner complaints about tires for the Ford Focus. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Focus tires?
No recall currently lists tires for this vehicle.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “rear tires”, in 38 of 385 complaints, followed by “side tire” (27).
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- Steering problems (2,099)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,440)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,281)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (1,158)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (1,076)
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