2002 FORD FOCUS Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate Issues in the 2002 FORD FOCUS

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

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All Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate Complaints

#10026455 | June 15, 2004

2002 FORD FOCUS DISPLAYING STEERING PROBLEMS. *MR APPROXIMATELY NINE MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, THEY BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM. THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES AND PROBLEM THE WAS STILL NOT FIXED . IF THE VEHICLE WAS NOT CORRECTED IN 30 DAYS THE CONSUMER WAS GOING TO REQUEST THAT THE VEHICLE BE REPURCHASED. *CB THE REAR GATE DID NOT OPEN PROPERLY. *JB

#10014629 | March 27, 2003

THE REAR DOOR ON THE VEHICLE WAS INOPERATIVE. *JB THE REAR HATCH DOOR OPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. SCC

#8009263 | May 6, 2002

THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE TIRES (205/50R16) WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE BECOMES UNSTEADY ON BUMPY, WET OR SNOW COVERED ROADS, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. THE REAR TIRES VIBRATE AND CHATTER WHEN DRIVING ON WIND ROADS AND ON OPEN ROADS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ALSO THE REAR TIRES WERE SHOWING IRREGULAR AND PREMATURE WEAR. THE MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVES STATED THAT IMPROPER FACTORY ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION WERE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEMS. AUTO DOOR LOCKS MALFUNCTIONS. THE REAR HATCH DOOR WAS MISALIGNED AND WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, THE REAR WINDOW WASHER WOULD NOT SPRAY PROPERLY AND THE REAR WINDOW WASHER NOZZLE FAILED, THERE WAS AN ODOR COMING FROM HEATING OR A/C SYSTEM, THE POWER STEERING LINE WAS LEAKING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR AND REVERSE WHEN IT WAS COLD, THE CHILD RESTRAINT BRACKETS WAS PUTTING DENTS IN THE REAR SEAT *YH

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 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 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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