Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||
| 03/06/2006 | 60000 | 1 | 03/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving during winter conditions in the north east, the salt, sand and snow accumulate on the inside of the wheels causing the vehicle to vibrate violently. the dealership determined the wheels were so flat on the inside they were unable to shed these elements. the contact is unable to remove these elements at the car wash. the wheels have to be taken off and cleaned before the vehicle is safe to drive. updated 03/28/06. *jb | |||
| 03/08/2004 | 1 | 02/27/2004 | |
| I would like to have someone investigate the material used in the real wheel covers of the 2004 ford focus ztw wagon. i believe this product does not protect the vehicle from moving objects. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 07/03/2007 | 50759 | 2 | 07/03/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford focus. while driving 55-70 mph, the vehicle and the steering wheel both began to shake. when the speed is below 55 mph, the shaking will stop or decrease. when applying the brakes while driving, the contact heard metal on metal from the rear of the vehicle on the driver's side. the dealer stated that the brakes were fine. the current mileage was 54,019 and failure mileage was 50,759. updated 01/02/08 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle squeaked and vibrated and when the brakes were applied there was a grinding noise. the engine mount was replaced, due to it being broken. the shifter squeaked. the rims were bent and the tires were out of balance. updated*jb | |||
| 02/26/2005 | 27200 | 1 | |
| While driving 30 mph vehicle hit a pothole, and the front passenger side rim bent. *ak | |||