2002 Ford Focus Suspension Problems
- 44
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 44 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- coil spring · 7 records
- noise coming · 6 records
- front passenger · 5 records
- coil springs · 4 records
- coming front · 4 records
- passenger side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Vehicle has about 108,000 miles. I did replace the tie rods control arms and sway bar of the front subframe. The mechanic said that the subframe is very rusted and the engine could fall of if the vehicle is not serviced immediately. I bought the car around 90,000 miles and have already replaced fuel pump and other parts under the car.
ODI 11279301
Suspension
At speed of 40+mph and uneven highway or when encountering a manhole cover the rear of the car sways and shimmies left to right in an extreme manner. Noticed much worse with new tires that grip well. Have had it inspected by a professional who says all vital parts look okay. 4 wheel alignment did not remedy. I see references to a design issue with the upper control members that make it impossible to reach a correct…
ODI 11173264
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Ok so i've had my ford focus for about 3 months now i fell in love with this little thing recently got struts changed in front and ball joints bushings and tires so i knew it would need an alignment so got that done now at speeds from 50-60 mph this car starts fishtailing out of control i dont have alot of money i am not workin at present so i cant afford to take my used car to dealer much less to another auto shop.…
ODI 10905560
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving 50 to 60 mph, the suspension spring on the front driver side snapped in half. The failure caused a sharp point and shredded the front driver side tire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The tire and spring were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 120. Updated 08/17/16*lj…
ODI 10887447
Suspension
2002 ford focus zx5. Brakes were replaced and first time it was drove there was a noise from front passenger wheel area. Found the coil spring is moving and making popping noise. I googled the problem and found a lot of complaints about these springs breaking and damaging tires or causing accidents and that there had been a recall? Trying to find out for my mom. This is her car but i am giving my contact info. *tr
ODI 10606714
Suspension
In 2004 ford issued a warranty extension on the front coil springs. This was called: customer satisfaction program 03m02. They knew the part has been incorrectly manufactured and the coil spring would break due to corrosion. The warranty was extended to 150,000 miles or 10 years. My coil spring broke on july 26 2013 when my car only had 56,193 miles but it was 11 years old. The ford dealer told me that the company…
ODI 10533503
Suspension · Underbody Shields
Last inspection it was reported to inspect this year the crossmember/subframe needed to be replaced or car would not pass inspection researching this i've found several people complained about this also i saw recall of more suspension issues occurring now.. 40 k mileage it has last year had to replace sway bar because it let loose when i drove home puncturing my tire almost went into the river this night . *tr
ODI 10559998
Steering · Suspension
This is our first year driving this focus in the snow, we bought it in 2011. We had a snow fall on 11/1/2012 and we took the car out for a drive. Any speed above 35 mph and the rear of the car floats (wiggles) back and forth up to a foot. It is completely unstable on snow or ice. I did some research online, and ford apparently knows the problem,: defective rear upper control arms, since they did a silent recall on…
ODI 10489494
Suspension · Underbody Shields
The front sub frame on my 2002 ford focus zts was completely rusted through and unable to support the front suspension. I also had my car inspected by a ford dealer who passed it and told me nothing about how destroyed my sub frame was. When i took it to a mechanic they told me it was so bad i shouldn't be driving the vehicle. The bolts where even rusted out of the sub frame. Its believed that this also caused my…
ODI 10465910
Suspension
The front subframe structure on my 2002 ford focus is rusted so badly that it no longer supports the front suspension it was designed to support no other it on this vehicle is as rusted as the very important part. *tr
ODI 10463904
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact drove over a speed bump and heard a popping sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the front driver and passenger side coil springs were fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the coil and strut assembly would have to be…
ODI 10463538
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact heard a popping noise on the front passenger side of the vehicle. After coming to a stop the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger side coil spring was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. In addition, the contact mentioned a manufacturer's recall for the failure.…
ODI 10459659
Suspension
While using a highway on ramp, i heard a popping sound. I've been getting a rattle for a few weeks. I looked underneath today. The pass side rear coil spring is broken at the top. The dr. Side rear coil spring is broken off at the bottom. I drive mostly highway, 10 miles a day back and forth to work, so i don't understand how both rear coil springs would break. My fronts were replaced a few years ago by ford dealer…
ODI 10453830
Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus ls. While driving 35 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle would not steer and the steering wheel locked. After stopping the vehicle and inspecting the problem, he noticed the left strut spring collapsed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified. The failure mileage was 38,000.
ODI 10382535
Suspension
My ford focus left tire fell off because of the wheel bearing breaking. With no warning or noise my tire detached during driving. My tire was found 40 yards away with the lugs nuts still attached to the outside of the drum brake. Police report was filed. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10352416
Suspension
My 2002 ford focus has only 41,000 miles on it and the front right coil spring broke on me last week. Fortunately i did not crash or loose my brakes but it has potential for a catastrophic event. I am hoping ford will recall these as they did with the earlier models. *tr
ODI 10276524
Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
My 2002 ford focus wagon needed brakes because the front end would shake when i applied brakes. Also noticed a whirling noise from the back off car but did not mention that to my mechanic. He took it for a test drive and asked if i noticed the whirling noise too. He said he was concerned and checked that 1st. My right rear tire was frozen and not turning, that's where the noise was coming from. It had to be cut off…
ODI 10423611
Suspension
In late october 2006 i took my 2002 ford focus for vibration/grinding noise coming from front end. Ford walker in clearwater, florida said that my engine/trans. Mount were working properly. Ford kept my car for 1 week and i still had the same problem. I took the car back to ford the very next day because of the same problem. Again their service manager and regional managers told me that nothing was wrong with my…
ODI 10174083
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
1. I was driving my 2002 ford focus wagon back from a camping trip and i was going about 60 mph on the freeway 2. All of a sudden there was a "crack"/"bang" from the back of the car, drivers side, the car continued without jolting/swerving (i.e. No affect to the driving of the vehicle), however, after another few miles the rear drivers side wheel was making a high pitched sound, plus cracking, plus some jolting as…
ODI 10163220
Hub · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Suspension · Tread/Belt
I purchased my 2002 ford focus in january of 2005. I love my car, have found out about of things that could go wrong later. Right now i am having trouble with my front wheels. I have put six used tires on the front since i purchased the focus. In november i had two brand new tires put on plus in may i have had a wheel alignment done. The car still shakes very bad. Found out i need my wheel hub bearing replace, plus…
ODI 10146100
Steering · Suspension
The mileage on my focus was 47000 km and the cost was $5500.00. The date was july but i am at work and not sure of exactly what day. My focus was making a clunking sound similar in nature to traction control kicking in. It was in to be serviced on a friday and they said they could not repeat the sound. Also at that time it was having regular maintenance tire rotation and oil change. On the following tuesday driving…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10071391
Suspension · Wheels
The front driver's wheel bearing and hub went out at about 7,000. The car made a very loud noise. Ford repaired this problem. Car had to have brake pads at 28,000 miles. The wear on the driver's side front was much worst than the others. Repair person said that the calipers were defective. Cost 100. Dollars. The front passenger's side wheel bearing and hub went out at 29,000. I paid for repair of wheel $150. I was…
ODI 10071109
Suspension · Tires
Tires wear out every 10,000 miles have replaced tires 5 times now was told it was because we didn't rotate. 3 line ups done and rotated every 5000 miles we are now on set number 6 of tires and the dealer can not explain why we cant get even 1/2 the life of the tire. *jb
ODI 10039229
Air Conditioner · Suspension
I have had my a/c worked on at least 3 times. Also have heavy vibrations when i just had it aligned 5/04/03. And still having heavy vibrations.ak
ODI 10021084
Steering · Suspension
Problems with 2002 ford focus steering and suspension.*mr *cb
ODI 10033827