Vehicle Safety Data

2002 FORD FOCUS Seat Belts Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seat Belts Issues in the 2002 FORD FOCUS

6 seat belts complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD FOCUS. Of these, 4 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.

6
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seat Belts Complaints

#10604779 | Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE MADE U-TURN AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO A NEARBY EMERGENCY ROOM TO BE TREATED WITH BACK, SHOULDER AND NECK INJURES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
#10451554 |
FAILED TO RETRACT TO THE RATCHET. LEFT WITH LOOSE NON FUNCTIONAL LENGTHY BELT NOT PROTECTING ME FROM POSSIBLE CRASH. *TR
#10444569 | Crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD FOCUS ZTW. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT EXTENDED OUTWARD AND FAILED TO SECURE PROPERLY. THE CRASHED CAUSED ONE INJURY AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 59,000.
#10261069 |
MY DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT SHREDDED. I HAD TO REPLACE IT SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND PURCHASE A NEW ONE FROM FORD. MY AUTO MECHANIC INSTALLED THE NEW SEAT BELT FOR ME. THE BELT NEEDED REPLACING, AS IT WAS CONTINUING TO SHRED (IN STRANDS) AND ONLY HAD ABOUT ONE-THIRD TO HALF OF ITS WIDTH REMAINING. THE LENGTH OF THE SHREDDING WAS APPROXIMATELY 12 TO 14 INCHES LONG. IT DEFINITELY POSED A SAFETY HAZARD. I HAD NEVER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM LIKE THIS BEFORE, EVEN IN VERY OLD AUTOMOBILES THAT I OWNED. SEAT BELT MATERIAL FADING FROM SUNLIGHT, YES, SHREDDING, NEVER. MY AUTO MECHANIC AT MY REPAIR SHOP HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT BEFORE EITHER. *TR
#10218015 | Crash
I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT, MONDAY FEB 11TH AT 7:15 AM. MY SEATBELT WAS BROKEN DURING THE IMPACT AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY CAR IS CONSIDERED A "TOTAL LOSS", THEREFORE I CAN NOT FIX THE DAMAGES TO IT. IF MY SEATBELT BROKE DUE TO THE IMPACT, THEN WHY DIDN'T MY AIR BAGS DEPLOY? *TR
#8015303 | Crash
VEHICLE HIT A RETAINING WALL AT 65 MPH, THEN ROLLED A FEW TIMES. SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAIN DRIVER, AND DRIVER HIT HEAD ON WINDSHIELD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK

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 Air Bagssidewindow 6 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 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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