NHTSA investigationEA02023
Investigation EA02023: 2000–2002 Ford Focus
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Sep 9, 2002
- Closed
- Feb 19, 2003
- Model years
- 2000–2002
Subject
Front susp collapse/wheel separation
Component: Suspension › Front › Control arm
Summary
See attached report.
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 2002 Ford Focus939 complaints
- 2001 Ford Focus1,761 complaints
- 2000 Ford Focus3,686 complaints
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.