Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Ford focus has 109 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
109
Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2021 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I drive a 2002 Ford Focus Sedan. My engine light is on, warning light for trunk door ajar light is ... |
| Oct 31, 2019 | SUSPENSION | VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 108,000 MILES. I DID REPLACE THE TIE RODS CONTROL ARMS AND SWAY BAR OF THE FRONT ... |
| Jan 4, 2019 | SUSPENSION | AT SPEED OF 40+MPH AND UNEVEN HIGHWAY OR WHEN ENCOUNTERING A MANHOLE COVER THE REAR OF THE CAR SWAYS... |
| Feb 5, 2016 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE TECHNICIAN INFORME... |
| May 15, 2015 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING 50 TO 60 MPH, THE SUSPENSION SPRING ON THE FRO... |
| Jun 28, 2014 | SUSPENSION | 2002 FORD FOCUS ZX5. BRAKES WERE REPLACED AND FIRST TIME IT WAS DROVE THERE WAS A NOISE FROM FRONT P... |
| Jul 26, 2013 | SUSPENSION | IN 2004 FORD ISSUED A WARRANTY EXTENSION ON THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS. THIS WAS CALLED: CUSTOMER SATISF... |
| Jul 15, 2013 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | LAST INSPECTION IT WAS REPORTED TO INSPECT THIS YEAR THE CROSSMEMBER/SUBFRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED... |
| Jul 6, 2012 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | THE FRONT SUB FRAME ON MY 2002 FORD FOCUS ZTS WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH AND UNABLE TO SUPPORT TH... |
| Jul 1, 2012 | SUSPENSION | THE FRONT SUBFRAME STRUCTURE ON MY 2002 FORD FOCUS IS RUSTED SO BADLY THAT IT NO LONGER SUPPORTS TH... |
| Jun 25, 2012 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A... |
| May 23, 2012 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A POPP... |
| Mar 14, 2012 | SUSPENSION | WHILE USING A HIGHWAY ON RAMP, I HEARD A POPPING SOUND. I'VE BEEN GETTING A RATTLE FOR A FEW WEEKS. ... |
| May 19, 2011 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BROKE. DURING ROU... |
| May 1, 2011 | SUSPENSION | 2002 FORD FOCUS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DENIAL OF REIMBURSEMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED IN ... |
| Feb 14, 2011 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABN... |
| Feb 13, 2011 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS LS. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ... |
| Feb 7, 2011 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE COIL SPRING FRACT... |
| Jan 4, 2011 | SUSPENSION | CORROSION OF THE FRONT COIL SPRING, THE SPRING FAILED AT THE POINT OF THE CORROSION, DAMAGE TO THE F... |
| Aug 27, 2010 | SUSPENSION | MY FORD FOCUS LEFT TIRE FELL OFF BECAUSE OF THE WHEEL BEARING BREAKING. WITH NO WARNING OR NOISE MY ... |