2002 Ford Focus
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 1,014 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 19 Focus model years with reports.
Of the 2002 reports, 85 involved a crash and 24 involved a fire. 82 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
EquipmentFeb 24, 2012
RIDE CONTROL, LLC (RIDE CONTROL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES, P/N 746641MT AND 746646MT, WITH CORRESPONDING AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER PART NUMBERS: GABRIEL G56944 AND GABRIEL G56945, AND PRIVATELY BRANDED PARTSMASTER WITH PART NUMBERS G68944 AND G68945. THE READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2000 THROUGH 2005 FORD FOCUS VEHICLES. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A NUT WITHOUT THE NECESSARY WASHER. THE ABSENCE OF THE WASHER CAN ALLOW THE READYMOUNT ASSEMBLY TO PULL APART THE TOP MOUNT.
IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES DURING INSTALLATION, IT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE INSTALLER. IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT IN SECONDARY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL SET UP PROCEDURES TO INSPECT, REPAIR, AND/OR REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-800-999-3903.
Campaign 12E007000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
Campaign 08E050000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineJun 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
Campaign 06E056000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMay 24, 2006
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Campaign 06E049000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchFeb 1, 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, A BUILD-UP OF CORROSION AT THE PAWL PIVOT AREA OF THE REAR DOOR LATCH CAN CAUSE A BINDING CONDITION OF THE PAWL THAT MAY AFFECT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PAWL INTO THE CATCH. THE OCCUPANT MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY OPENING OR CLOSING A REAR DOOR, AND EVENTUALLY THE REAR DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
IF NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, THE DOOR MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
DEALERS WILL HAVE A LOWER ROCKER SEAL ADDED TO THE DOOR AND HAVE THE REAR DOOR LATCHES EVALUATED FREE OF CHARGE. A LATCH THAT PASSES THE EVALUATION WILL BE LUBRICATED TO PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION. A LATCH THAT DOES NOT PASS THE EVALUATION WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A STICKER WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE REAR DOORS ADVISING THE OWNERS TO USE THE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Campaign 05V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,014 reports, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 14, 2007
FORD FOCUS 2002, 69,000 MILES. ON 8/22/07 DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY MY CAR STALL IT WAS TOWED AWAY. FORD CALLED ME AND TOLD ME IT COULD BE MY ENGINE THAT'S RUINED DUE TO THE TIME CHAIN. *TR
Visibility, Sep 11, 2007
BOTH REAR PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED ON MY 2002 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY. THE WINDOWS WERE NEVER ABUSED / MIS-USED IN ANY WAY. THIS IS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING FLAW, YET I HAD TO PAY FOR THE ENTIRE COST OF REPLACING THE REGULATORS. FORD WAS REQUESTED TO PROVIDE SOME ASSISTANCE BUT DECLINED TO OFFER ANY. *JB UPDATED 03/05/08. *LJ
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 6, 2007
THE CAR WAS RUNNING HOT HAD TO USE A/C TO KEEP THE FANS TO COOL CAR I TOOK CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE FOUND THAT THE SWITCHES FOR THE FANS AND THE REST OF THE CAR WAS BURNED OUT AND WOULD HAVE CAUSE A FIRE IF I HAD NOT BROUGHT THE CAR FOR A CHECKUP IT WOULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND I AM 3 MONTHS PREGNANT. 2002 FORD FOCUS .THE MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE THE SWITCH AND THE WHOLE WIRE SYSTEM IT COST ME $225.00 I AM SCARED IF I DID NOT TAKE THE CAR FOR A CHECKUP TO SEE WHY THE FANS WERE NOT WORKING I DON'T WANT TO KNOW WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. *TR
Wheels, Sep 3, 2007
2002 FORD FOCUS ZX5- ONE OF THE CENTER CAPS ON THE 16" WHEELS FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CAPS ARE DEFECTIVE SINCE THE TABS THAT HOLD IT ONTO THE WHEEL SEEM TO JUST BREAK OFF (CHEAP). THE CAP COVERS THE LUG NUTS. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 31, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACES THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE KEY FAILS TO TURN AS IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKED. HOWEVER, THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOT LOCKED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE IS DUE TO A FAILED MECHANISM INSIDE OF THE STEERING COLUMN, WHICH IS COMMON IN VEHICLES OF THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. THE IGNITION REPAIR WOULD COST AN ESTIMATED $350. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000.
Visibility, Aug 27, 2007
THE WINDOW REGULATORS ARE DEFECTIVE FOR THE TWO REAR WINDOWS IN MY 2002 FORD FOCUS. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO WHEN THE BACK LEFT WINDOW JUST FELL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. THE WINDOWS ARE NEVER LOWERED SINCE WE LIVE IN FLORIDA AND ALWAYS USE THE A/C. THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW ABOUT 6 MTHS AGO. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A CAMPAIGN OR SPECIAL POLICY. THIS HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED SINCE THE COST IS EXCESSIVE AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY FORD. FORD SHOULD STEP UP AND RELEASE A SPECIAL POLICY TO COVER THIS UNNECESSARY ISSUE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Aug 11, 2007
2002 FORD FOCUS SE 4 CYLINDER SHUTTING DOWN WHILE DRIVING. DASH BOARD GOES OUT AND THEN THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND IT IS STILL DOING IT. SOMETIMES IT STARTS BACK UP IF I LET IT SIT FOR AWHILE, BUT SOMETIMES I HAVE TO GET IT JUMPED. VERY UNSAFE AND SCARY WHEN IT SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. *TR
Electrical system, Aug 7, 2007
FUSE WAS CONSTANTLY BLOWN FOR LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS, LOSS OF POWER DOOR LOCK FUNCTION VIA THE KEY FOB OR DOOR SWITCHES, FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK SYSTEM WHEN DRIVING, AND LOSS OF USE OF TRUNK/DECKLID RELEASE USING THE KEY FOB OR DASH SWITCH. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS DETERMINED THE CAUSE TO BE BROKEN AND SHORTED OUT WIRES LEADING FROM THE SIDE OF THE MAIN BODY OF THE VEHICLE TO THE BASE OF THE TRUNK/DECKLID. REPAIR WAS MADE WITH WIRE SPLICES. NOTE: EARLY 2000 SEDAN MODELS WERE RECALLED WITH A SIMILAR ISSUE. QUITE A FEW HATCHBACK AND SEDAN OWNERS AFTER 2000 ARE EXPERIENCING A SIMILAR ISSUE. *TR
Air bags, Aug 4, 2007
2002 EXPLORER AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS LIT CAME ON AND NEVER WENT OFF WAS WONDERING IF THERE'S A RECALL TO HAVE FORD FIX THERE MISTAKE. *TR
Equipment, Aug 3, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. HE WANTED TO PURCHASE A KAYAK HOLDER FROM THULE. THULE ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WOULD NOT WARRANTY HIS VEHICLE BECAUSE THE ROOF RACK FOR HIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL DID NOT PASS THERE CRASH TESTS. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Electrical system, Aug 3, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 60,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 31, 2007
2002 FORD FOCUS ZTW WAGON. DIVING ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE LOST POWER. PULLED FROM HIGHWAY AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO SERVICE CENTER. REPAIR FACILITY REPLACED FUEL FILTER EXPLAINING SYMPTOMS WERE CONSISTENT WITH RESTRICTED FUEL SYSTEM. THREE DAYS LATER VEHICLE EXHIBITS SAME PROBLEM. TOWED TO SERVICE CENTER WHERE A PLUGGED/CLOGGED FUEL PUMP SCREEN WAS FOUND. REPAIR FACILITY STATED THIS WAS A COMMON ISSUE ON PRIOR YEAR (2000 - 2001) FOCUS. RECEIPTS AND USED PARTS AVAILABLE. *JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 18, 2007
CAR WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHILE IDLING. WAS FINE WHILE DRIVING, BUT WHEN GAS WAS NOT APPLIED IT WOULD SHAKE AND DIE. DEALERSHIP QUOTED $80 JUST TO LOOK AT IT. I WENT TO AUTO ZONE FOR FREE COMPUTER ANALYSIS, WHICH SAID OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED REPLACED. I REPLACED IT, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED. A RANDOM GENTLEMAN AT AUTO ZONE SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE AN AIR LEAK. I USED STARTER FLUID TO LIGHTLY SPRAY ON HOSES IN ENGINE TO FIND A LEAK (ENGINE REVS WHEN YOU HIT A HOSE WITH A HOLE). I SPENT 4 DOLLARS REPLACING A SMALL RUBBER ELBOW AND FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE EXISTING ELBOW RIGHT IN THE BACK CENTER OF THE ENGINE WAS BURNT COMPLETELY THROUGH WITH ABOUT A 2 INCH HOLE. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 11, 2007
2002 FORD FOCUS IGNITION LOCKS ,CAN'T TURN KEY TO START CAR. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 5, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING ON AN UNPAVED ROAD, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE. HE THEN RELEASED THE BRAKE AND APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES FELT LOOSE AND THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE. SHE DISCOVERED A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 82,063.
Air bags, Jul 2, 2007, crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE MY CAR HIT THE CENTER DIVIDER, SPUN OUT OF CONTROL, FLIPPED OVER ONTO ITS HOOD, AND SLID DOWN THE FREEWAY UPSIDE DOWN BEFORE HITTING THE CENTER DIVIDER ON THE DRIVER SIDE ONCE AGAIN. MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AT ALL CAUSING MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD, AND A FEW OTHER PLACES IN THE CAR. *TR
Interior lighting, Jun 20, 2007, fire
THE DOME LIGHT ON THE 2002 FORD ESCAPE 3.0L CAUSED BURNING ON THE SUNROOF SLIDING COVER WHEN THE COVER WAS OPENED. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO STARTING A FIRE, ALTHOUGH NOW THEREWAS ONLY A SLOW BURN. *AK
Suspension, Jun 19, 2007, crash
THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE WHILE DOING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE COIL SPRING DUG INTO FRONT TIRE. LOCKING OF FRONT TIRE FORCED ME OFF THE ROAD. THANKFULLY, I WAS ABLE TO COME TO A REST IN THE BORROW PIT. *AK
Electrical system, Jun 18, 2007
IGNITION FAILED , KEY WILL NOT TURN. *AK
Electrical system, Jun 16, 2007
I OWN A 2002 FORD FOCUS AND THE KEY GOT STUCK AND I COULDN'T START IT OR TAKE THE KEY OUT. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALER SINCE FORD HAD MADE IT SO DIFFICULT FOR THE AVERAGE PERSON TO WORK ON IT. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION AND LEFT A METAL SHAVING MESS IN THE CAR AT MY COST. IS THIS HOW ALL FORD VEHICLES AND DEALERS WERE NOW. I ALSO MISSED WORK DUE TO THIS INCIDENT. *AK
Electrical system, Jun 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH CONSTANTLY LOCKS UP AND WILL NOT TURN. WHEN SHE PLACES THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, IT ALSO FAILS TO TURN. SHE HAS HAD THE IGNITION REPLACED TWICE WITHIN ONE YEAR. FORD STATED THAT THE IGNITIONS WERE RE-MODIFIED DUE TO A LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS AND THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY IF SHE WANTED A NEW ONE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 68,800 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Electrical system, Jun 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCKED AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE KEY WILL NOT TURN IN THE IGNITION, THEREFORE THE VEHICLE WILL BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 96,000.
Wheels, Jun 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEGAN TO FALL OFF THE VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT HE HAD TO HAVE THE BEARINGS REPLACED. WHILE RESEARCHING THE INTERNET, HE DISCOVERED THAT THIS FAILURE WAS FIRST NOTICED IN 2000. FORD ADVISED HIM TO CALL NHTSA SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE ENGINE SIZE AND A VALID VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 57,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Engine and engine cooling, May 30, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN DRY CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS NOR ON THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AAA FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN RECALL # 06E056000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 106,000.
Suspension, May 29, 2007
FRONT STRUT SPRING BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TR