2002 ford focus rear tire wear
ABNORMAL REAR TYRE WEAR Ford Focus 2000-2004
"Ford Motor Company told dealers that they may need to replace the rear upper control arms on Ford Focus models. The models include: 2000 through 2004 Focus Sedan, Wagon, ZX3 and ZX5 series.
According to Ford, consumers have been experiencing more than normal wear to the inside of the rear tire(s). Should owners experience such a condition, then they should bring their vehicle in to a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership for a possible adjustment. Ford will check the rear camber and, if possible, make an adjustment. If an adjustment to the vehicle's rear camber is necessary beyond the negative end of specification, then the dealership will need to source replacement rear upper control arm(s)."
The Ford Motor Company parts service kit required for this replacement is 3S4Z-1A154-AA. Ford will perform the replacement of parts under provisions of the bumper to bumper warranty under Technical Service Bulletin T31305.
This is considered a "silent recall" where upon Ford may NOT notify owners of this condition. " ( From 2003........)
This no doubt is the likely problem with your car or it could just be in need of a wheel alignment. In any event the previous owner(s) may never had put the car in for the rear suspension modification.
If the fix was undertaken, Ford will have a record of it under your Vehicle Identification Number(VIN).
As the car is out of warranty and given the age(2002 model) I expect you will have to pay for the fix if the problem is the suspension components and not simply the car being in need of a wheel alignment which routinely needs to be done every 12000 miles or so in any event.
Hope this helps.
I have a 2007 Focus wagon that suffers from rear tire wear.
I have a 2002 focus and I have the same tire wearing problem! I have replaced my tires >30k. It is always the right rear! This is really a very expensive pain in my rear! Can anyone help!
Change the wheel ball bearings inside the drum brake. When it shatters, you'll notice your care slides in the rain, as well. It eat up ur tires within a couple weeks, if it isn't replaced.
sounds like bad tire but new tires didn't help
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