2002 Ford Focus seat belts problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2002 Ford Focus — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jun 20, 2014
“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…”
filed Jan 19, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Focus | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Focus | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 Focus | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 14 | 1% |
| 2013 Focus | 18 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 43 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 3 | 3% |
| 2010 Focus | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Focus | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 Focus | 12 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.