2001 Ford Focus Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 74about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,761 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 74 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Ford Focus, 4% of the 1,761 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Tread separation on firestone firehawk gta p205-50r16 tire. I was told by firestone dealer # 591289 (johnstown, pa) that the tire was cut on the sidewall due to abuse. This tread separation is clearly due to a defect as if it were a re-cap in my opinion. I also had the tires looked over by an independent tire retailer who concurred with my suspicions.”
NHTSA complaint #10010420, filed 2003-03, 32,000 miles“Bulge formed in the sidewall of the original firestone firehawk gta 02 tire, size 205/50r16, as provided as original equipment on my 2001 Ford Focus zx3. The bulge seemed to include the area where the steel belts join with the sidewall, so I had the tire replaced immediately for fear of a tread separation event.”
NHTSA complaint #10033509, filed 2003-08, 11,950 miles“I have had several repairs for this car. In regards to steering, wheel, tire as well the suspension. As the car was under 18000 mile I had so much problem with mentioned above problems. I could not control my car when it rained or when ever the road was not in perfect shape.”
NHTSA complaint #10070037, filed 2004-01, 21,000 miles“The car starting having problems at 7000 miles. Front end jumping. I had a tire go bad and replaced it. Had the tire rotated and the front end lined up. Then, the noise and the car still did not feel right. I took it back to Ford and the rim is bent. Replaced that. So far I am out 250.00 for the tire and 298.00 for the rim/. The problem continued, but by 15000 miles the car was jumping, front end problems. Had the tires rotated and the car lined up again. I have the problems still. …”
NHTSA complaint #10021319, filed 2003-06, 7,000 miles“Rear tires bald at 20,000. I have replaced 4 tires and need to replace 2 more. I have 42,000 miles on my car. I have rotated the tires all along, but they always end up wearing quick in the rear. For example one set of tires had great tread when they were rotated to the back with about 15,000, then at 20,000 they were bald!!! (like something in the rear chewed them up) car jumps side to side when hitting minor bumps in road and on highway, it feels like car doesn't have good control because of this. Dealership and Ford rep. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010899, filed 2003-03, 20,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 7 | 0% |
| 2013 | 9 | 0% |
| 2012 | 12 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 12 | 4% |
| 2009 | 17 | 7% |
| 2008 | 18 | 7% |
| 2007 | 22 | 6% |
| 2006 | 12 | 6% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 22 | 2% |
| 2002 | 62 | 7% |
| 2001 | 74 | 4% |
| 2000 | 88 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Focus
496 complaintsFuel system
318 complaintsEngine cooling
243 complaintsBrakes
199 complaintsSuspension
150 complaintsAir bags
147 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
90 complaintsSteering
86 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
66 complaintsVehicle speed control
66 complaintsBody and structure
60 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
59 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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