2008 Ford Focus wheels problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2008 Ford Focus — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Going through rear tires. Causing it to act like rear wheel drive vehicle on wet pavement. Had an alignment dine about 1 month ago and had good tires on it, they are now bald. Also back end slides when hitting even small bumps. First time was about 2 years ago, got it aligned and new tires was fine…”
filed Feb 9, 2020
“I have replaced the tires on this vehicle 5 times in 6 years. The car was purchased in 2010, only 2 years old, and the first set of tires was replaced in 2011. Each time the tires are replaced it's because there is abnormal wear on the inside of the tires; so much damage, the steel radial from…”
filed Nov 21, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 Focus | 15 | 1% |
| 2015 Focus | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 21 | 1% |
| 2013 Focus | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 32 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 Focus | 15 | 5% |
| 2009 Focus | 22 | 10% |
| 2007 Focus | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 Focus | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.