2001 Ford Focus tires problems
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2001 Ford Focus — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford focus equipped goodyear eagle authority tires (size 225-50-16). The contact stated that while traveling 70 mph, there was a burning rubber smell as and the vehicle veered to the left and crashed into several barriers. The contact sustained minor injuries. Upon…”
filed Jul 10, 2013
“My cars battery was not working, as told by a triple a mechanic. I took my car to the repair shop to get it replaced and they said that the battery was working fine, the alternator was bad. They said the car wouldn't go out of the shop if it wasn't fixed. So I paid them $416 to get the alternator…”
filed Jul 9, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Focus | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 Focus | 7 | 0% |
| 2013 Focus | 9 | 0% |
| 2012 Focus | 12 | 0% |
| 2011 Focus | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 Focus | 12 | 4% |
| 2009 Focus | 17 | 7% |
| 2008 Focus | 18 | 7% |
| 2007 Focus | 22 | 6% |
| 2006 Focus | 12 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.