2002 Ford Focus Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 2%of 939 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,542miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Ford Focus, 2% of the 939 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,542 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The design of the cup holders in the front seat, with the big opening on the sides, is a major flaw. While making a turn, whether sharp or normal, a drink can easily tip out of the cup holder, and fall onto the ground of the car. When I made a right turn, my normal sized water bottle flew out of the cup holder, due to the opening, and started rolling around on the ground. Had I not picked up the bottle, or noticed it flew out, it could have easily become lodged between the brake and / or gad pedals and caused a major accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10473608, filed 2012-09, 135,000 miles“Ignition lock was jammed on my Ford Focus 2002 and I had to replace it twice so far. It cost me close to $400 canadian. I only have 40,000 miles on it . This has been such a frequent event. Ford is not taking any responsibility yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10161951, filed 2006-07, 40,010 miles“A couple years back my passanger motor went out and had to get it replace. Now my radio does not work and my cd's are stuck in it. I have written Ford but got no responce. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10236529, filed 2008-07, 18,000 miles“I have a 2002 Ford Focus zx5 that is well maintained. Within the first 2-3 years, I have had to replace the front brakes and rotors. In 2004 I had to replace the battery. In 2005 I had to replace the right rear window motor. Presently the left rear window motor isn't working; the window will not go up. The rear front window is not working properly and the air bag light comes on each time the car is started and stays on. The cd player had to be replaced in 2005. In 2006 all four tires had to be replaced because of factory dry rot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10167055, filed 2006-08, 100,000 miles“There is a line that went straight into the engine's intake that has been leaking fluid since 2,000 miles and was inspected by deler who told to me that it was nothing. But the engine case should not have a large leak of fluid that soon. Finally now, they have done something on this and replaced the hose, as it was seen once more and knows of all the times reported. I hope this is just not a easy fix or this now hasn't caused any damange to the inside of the engine itself, as the engine has been in the shop for riding rough. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071080, filed 2004-01, 2,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013416Nov 1, 2004A/c condenastion leak.
- 10013060Oct 14, 2002Climate control a/c service tech tips.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 0% |
| 2012 | 12 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 22 | 2% |
| 2002 | 18 | 2% |
| 2001 | 34 | 2% |
| 2000 | 112 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Focus
277 complaintsSuspension
109 complaintsEngine cooling
103 complaintsAir bags
72 complaintsBrakes
72 complaintsFuel system
67 complaintsTires
62 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsBody and structure
51 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
45 complaintsWheels
36 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Focus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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