2004 Ford Focus Tires Problems

“Bought firestone affinity touring tires two years ago, and on my rear tire the sidewall blew a 4.5 chunk out of it where the tread meets the sidewall. I have had my alignment checked twice since buying the tires and they are rotated every 5-5.5k miles. The tires are 195/60/15. I contacted firestone but did not receive a response.”

“June 2004, I purchased a new 2004 Focus with p195.60.15 good year eagle rsa tires. I assume this is a standard tire used by Ford for this model, as I was not asked by the dealership if I would like to upgrade or change the tires. I never dreamed a car would be sold in this area without an adequate functional tire on. I am unable to control this vehicle in winter weather. With no warning, the car will veer out of control. I have driven in this type weather conditions for years, but never have I ever had a car with this type of handling problem. …”

“My daughters Ford Focus 2004 has only 21,000 miles on it and was making noises we checked the tires pirelli p6 four season p205/50r 16 87 h m+s and the rear back tire cords were broke since we bought the car over a year ago and the warranty was only for a year they said they wont do anything what if it would of blown out think they should be called it has happened to alot of people with the same tires looked up complaint on internet, we replaced all four tires did not trust the other tires now they are made in china surprise. What would of happened if my daughter would of had a blow out??????? …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Focus. The vehicle has kumho, size 195/60r15 tires. While driving 5 MPH, the driver side tire scraped the curb and blew out. A spare tire was placed on the vehicle. The dealer stated that the sidewall failed. The current and failure mileages were 42,000. Updated 12/12/07”

“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Focus. The vehicle has pirelli p6 tires. On march 2, 2005 and december 21, 2007, the tires went completely flat on the vehicle. The dealer replaced the tires, but it was undetermined which tires were replaced. It was later discovered that another tire had rotted and it was also replaced. On a different occasion, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. It was found that two tires had severe dry rot on the sidewalls and a rapid wear down. The mechanic suggested calling the manufacturer of both the vehicle and the tires. …”