2002 FORD FOCUS Air Bagssidewindow Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Air Bagssidewindow Issues in the 2002 FORD FOCUS

6 air bagssidewindow complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 3 resulted in injury.

6
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Air Bagssidewindow Complaints

#10311139 |
I WAS DRIVING DOWN CALIFORNIA 130 WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG THAT IS LOCATED IN THE SEAT DEPLOYED I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING IT JUST WENT OFF FOR NO REASON. *TR
#10299106 |
DRIVING 45 MPH RAN OVER SMALL PIECE OF RUBBER IN ROAD AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THERE WAS NO IMPACT. *TR
#10157929 |
MY NIECE'S 2002 FORD FOCUS PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WENT OFF WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE. FORD SAYS 'SENSOR' INDICATES AN ACCIDENT, BUT THERE WAS NONE, AND CHARGED $95 FOR THIS. FORD REFUSES TO ANALYZE THIS FURTHER, AND REMAINING AIRBAGS NO LONGER FUNCTION. WE BELIEVE THAT AIRBAG SENSORS/SYSTEMS ARE DEFECTIVE. *NM
#10143396 | Crash
DT: CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPING AT A STOP LIGHT THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. IT WAS PUSHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. UPON IMPACT, THE FRONT AIR BAGS OR SIDE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ALL OF THE OCCUPANTS WHERE WEARING THEIR SEAT BELTS. INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. *AK
#10095852 |
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 FORD FOCUS ON EXPRESSWAY AT ABOUT 40-45 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE, SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WENT OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE, BUT MY WIFE WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. MY WIFE SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES TO HER LEFT ARM AND HAD RINGING IN HER LEFT EAR FOR TWO DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND INSPECTED. THE DEALER COULD ONLY FIND A SMALL DENT ON THE UNDER CARRIAGE (LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE) OF THE VEHICLE. THE DENT APPEARED TO BE OLD DAMAGE. A CHECK OF THE COMPUTER REVEALED THE CODE FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. FORD STATED THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE EXPENSE TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE COMPUTER CHIP INDICATING THE CORRECT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG. FORD REFUSED TO LISTEN THAT THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO INDICATE THE...
#8022199 |
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-35MPH AND RAN OVER A POTHOLE. THERE WAS NO COLLISION. THE LEFT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. TS

Other 2002 FORD FOCUS Problem Areas

Electrical Systemignition 124 complaints Electrical System 76 complaints Tires 52 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 51 complaints Suspension 45 complaints Air Bags 37 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 34 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 31 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 29 complaints Unknown Or Other 29 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 27 complaints Steering 26 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 25 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 24 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 21 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 19 complaints Wheels 18 complaints Structure 17 complaints Suspensionrear 17 complaints Engine 16 complaints Suspensionfront 16 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 15 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 15 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 12 complaints Wheelsrim 12 complaints Power Train 11 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 11 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 9 complaints Structurebodydoor 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 8 complaints Equipment 8 complaints Exterior Lighting 8 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 8 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 7 complaints Tirestreadbelt 7 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 5 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 4 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Fuel System Otherdelivery 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 3 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 3 complaints Tiressidewall 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Wheelshub 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Air 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 2 complaints Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionrearaxlespindle 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint
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