Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Ford Focus has 74 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
74
Complaints
0
Recalls
10
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Break lights won't work and was almost hit by another car, changed break lights changed light break ... |
| Jan 23, 2010 | PARKING BRAKE | I HAVE A 2002 FORD FOCUS ZX3 WITH A THEORETICALLY WORKING PARKING BRAKE, I'VE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACE... |
| May 10, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS HAS CONTINUED TO BE ON AND CRUISE CONTROL HAS STOPPED WORKING. *TR |
| Dec 27, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 10-15 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN SHE... |
| Jul 4, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING ON AN UNPAVED ROAD, THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND S... |
| Mar 19, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS WAGON WITH A CURRENT ODOMETER READING OF 57,5000 MILES. ON... |
| Oct 12, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, POOR BRAKING ACTION WAS NOTI... |
| Aug 30, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,TIRES,EQUIPMENT | I HAVE A 2002 FORD FOCUS ZX5 THAT IS WELL MAINTAINED. WITHIN THE FIRST 2-3 YEARS, I HAVE HAD TO REP... |
| Jun 15, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ALWAYS KEEP MY CAR CHECKED REGULARLY, CHANGED MY BRAKES IN MARCH,BUT MY ABS JUST WENT DOWN; EVEN IF ... |
| Dec 14, 2005 | PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN | MY FOOT PAD ON MY CLUTCH PEDAL BECAME SLIPPERY DUE TO LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID OUT OF MY CLUTCH MASTE... |
| Nov 16, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | AT AROUND 35,000 MILES MY FATHER NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE ON THE FRONT OF HIS FOCUS. THINKING THAT I... |
| Nov 15, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | AFTER 2 COMPLAINTS TO DEALER ABOUT REAR BRAKE VIBRATION/NOISE, THEY FOUND NOTING WRONG. ON OUR TRIP ... |
| Oct 21, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT | I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2002 FORD FOCUS. I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE BRAKES, THE RADIO, ... |
| Jun 20, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT: CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT BRAKE PROBLEMS. BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE WERE REPLACED IN LESS THAN 3... |
| Jan 3, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,TIRES | MULTIPLE FAILURES; CONTINUAL ISSUES WITH BRAKES. CORRECT WATER LEAK AND PATCH TIRE. *BF THE ALTE... |
| Jan 2, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FRONT BRAKES WEAR DOWN TO NOTHING WITHIN 15,000 MILES. *AK |
| Dec 27, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1. SPINDLE HOLDING BRAKES WAS STRIPPED. 2. REPORTED BY COVINGTON FORD THIRD AUTO THAT HAD TO BE R... |
| Dec 7, 2004 | PARKING BRAKE | SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE. THE FORWARD DRIVER SIDE STEEL BRAKE LINEL WAS WORN THROUGH BY THE PLASTIC INNE... |
| Oct 27, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | YEARLY INSPECTION RESULTED IN A FAILURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE ROTOR WEAR ON BOTH FRON ROTORS. ALTHOUGH I... |
| Oct 15, 2004 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1)NORMAL DRIVING PATTERN; 2)BRAKES STARTED TO CRUNCH AT 31,000, THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW AND STIL... |