2013 Ford Focus Wheels Problems

“I filled up my car with gas and then turned it back on to get a failure message that my eps power steering had failed. When I tried to turn the vehicle, it was very hard to turn corners or turn it at all. I tried driving it to the dealership and once there, I was notified that I would need to pay $1,500.00 to pay for an entire new eps system since they cannot replace just the steering module. I don't get how I pay for a like-new car in 2014 and immediately incur a 1,500.00 bill.”

“Went to get tires rotated. I was called to my vehicle to show excessive tire wear on rear tires. Especially right rear .I went to Ford dealer as this vehicle still under warranty. They checked and said it was witiin limits. I was to rotate more often. I rotate on a regular schedule and also run nitrogen in my tires for safety and extended tire life. I took a trip and was due for oil change and tire rotation.. The wear bars were showing and the mechanic would not rotate or attempt to align. …”

“My 2013 Ford Focus tire rod slipped out and was replaced. The part was not broken but the threads on the male bolt slipped out and became disconnected while exiting a parking. The part came out during the transition from reverse to drive while stopped and straightening the wheel. The female part on the tire rod became disconnected. I have concern that that is a part malfunction and this should not happen. I have a video of the parts at the time of the incident that shows the part is not been broken and did not have damage. This car has not been involved in any accidents. …”

“I noticed a large bubble - the approximate size of a tennis ball - in my passenger side tire sidewall. Had to call numerous dealers to find a tire in stock. Took the car to a local Ford dealership and he said the tire was about to blow. $170.00 for a new tire. Not even two months later, driving down the road and another tire sidewall blew. This one had a tear in the sidewall. Had to call Ford emergency road service to have the donut tire put on. Drove to a continental dealer, but once again no tire in stock. He put on a tire and had to go back in when he got the other one. Another $170.00. …”

“Vehicle was purchased brand new. Car handled erratically on wet / slick surfaces. Originally thought the problem was traction control related. Brought the car in for service and Ford service (all american Ford, hackensack, nj) said the traction control was operational. We specifically suggested it might be the tires, and Ford service indicated the tires were not problematic / an issue (incompetence or disinterest). Subsequently learned that Ford installed summer only tires instead of all weather tires . Automobile was purchased in northern new jersey. …”