2002 Ford Focus structure problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Ford Focus — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 89 year old mother bought a 2002 ford focus from laurel auto in boswell and when she went to get it inspected was told the frame (unibody) is rusted so badly that it cannot be repaired. There are holes all through it. She paid $5,000 and has only had the car 1 year. Was there a recall on 2002…”
filed Nov 2, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that the rear driver side door only opened when moved left to right. The contact also stated that the door would not open when unlocked. The failures occurred on several occasions. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number…”
filed Feb 12, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford: rear door latches are experiencing corrosion in pawl pivot area that prevent proper engagement of pawl into catch, when operated in areas causing high corrosion. Model 2000-05 focus. *pe
TSB-14-0162 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 2014
Structure problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 6 | 1% |
| 2017 Focus | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 Focus | 14 | 1% |
| 2015 Focus | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 Focus | 62 | 2% |
| 2013 Focus | 83 | 4% |
| 2012 Focus | 332 | 9% |
| 2011 Focus | 14 | 12% |
| 2010 Focus | 24 | 8% |
| 2009 Focus | 12 | 5% |
| 2008 Focus | 41 | 16% |
| 2007 Focus | 24 | 6% |
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.