Ford Focus wheel bearings

[webdude]

I bought a 2004 used Focus LX TD DI last November and have been very pleased with my purchase. About 3 weeks ago I became aware of a regular speed related binding noise from the rear, and my local garage said I needed a new wheel bearing.

This was done at a cost of around £120 and all was well, except this week I have noticed a similar noise coming from the front - so clearly there is now a front wheel bearing going.

Is this a common problem with the Focus or am I just unlucky?

[webbo3]

ive got a 2000 ford focus nad had a wheel bearing go, i foud this.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/usedcartests/51161/ford_focus.html
look down to where it says suspension.
you may just be unlucky, as i said ive had 1 go ( whilst on holiday in france) and no problems whith bearings since then.

Dave.