Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Ford Focus has 28 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.
28
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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EQUIPMENT
RIDE CONTROL, LLC (RIDE CONTROL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES, P/N 746641MT AND 746646MT, WITH CORRESPONDING AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER PART N...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof Exploded. Empty Road, temp low 40s. No warning. I have owned the car since 2004. Though olde... |
| Jul 14, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The drivers door will not open. It is stuck shut. Turning the key in the lock does not work. Broke o... |
| Apr 18, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ANTITHEFT HAS CAR LOCKING UP WHILE DRIVING |
| May 4, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN! THEY HAVE KNOWN (FORD) ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND ARE REFUSING TO ISSUE A RECA... |
| Feb 7, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT CORRECTLY TO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. ENGINE FUEL LIGHT WOULD APPEAR. *JS |
| Sep 29, 2014 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | IN TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP FAILURE DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT FAILED AND CAUSED THE CAR TO STOP DEA... |
| Jul 7, 2013 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED AND COVERED MY PASSENGER WITH GLASS.WINDOW ... |
| Aug 31, 2012 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | THE DESIGN OF THE CUP HOLDERS IN THE FRONT SEAT, WITH THE BIG OPENING ON THE SIDES, IS A MAJOR FLAW.... |
| Aug 7, 2012 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | IGNITION KEY WILL NOT TURN - CAR WILL NOT START. *TR |
| Mar 14, 2011 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TWO NIGHTS AGO I DROVE MY 2002 FORD FOCUS ZX3 TO A NEARBY BANK TO USE THE WALK-UP ATM. SINCE IT WAS ... |
| Jan 28, 2011 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2002 FOCUS, STALLING OUT AT HIGH SPEED WITH NO WARNING. WHEN IT HAPPENS IT'S LIKE TRYING TO DRIVE A ... |
| Jan 27, 2010 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1. 2002 FORD FOCUS IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEMS. FOR A WHILE MY 2002 FOCUS HAS BEEN GIVING ME IGNITION ... |
| Oct 24, 2008 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE A 2002 FORD FOCUS AND MY IGNITION WON'T TURN. IT JUST FROZE. IT WAS OK. ALL OF A SUDDEN, I... |
| Jul 17, 2008 | EQUIPMENT | A COUPLE YEARS BACK MY PASSANGER MOTOR WENT OUT AND HAD TO GET IT REPLACE. NOW MY RADIO DOES NOT WOR... |
| Aug 3, 2007 | EQUIPMENT | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. HE WANTED TO PURCHASE A KAYAK HOLDER FROM THULE. THULE ADVI... |
| May 26, 2006 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PAINT CRACKING UNDERNEATH CLEAR COAT. *JB |
| Aug 11, 2005 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MAYBE ONE YEAR OR SO AFTER I BOUGHT MY BRAND NEW 2002 FORD FOCUS ZTS THERE WAS A REALLY BAD STORM ON... |
| Nov 12, 2003 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2002 FORD FOCUS SE WAGON NOTICED RAIN WATER LEAKING INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VIA HEATING/COOLING C... |
| Aug 15, 2003 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1)EARLIER THIS YEAR WE TOOK OUR FOCUS IN TO THE DEALER TO CHECK THE POWER STEERING. THEY SAID IT JUS... |
| Apr 25, 2003 | EQUIPMENT | I HAVE 2002 FORD FOCUS. PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. BEGAN HEARING GRINDING NOIS... |