2002 Ford Focus Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2002 Ford Focus, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,644 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (59% of reports).
- 58fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 50,644median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,000typical repair cost reported by owners
- 46%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 34 of 58 complaints (59%)
- Delivery module: mentioned in 5 of 58 complaints (9%)
- Engine stalled: mentioned in 5 of 58 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2002 Ford Focus at $1,000, and half of them between $860 and $1,350.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2011), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 58 complaints, 1 a fire.
Ford Focus fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 65 | 8% | 67,000 |
| 2017 Focus | 61 | 7% | 60,000 |
| 2016 Focus | 61 | 5% | 80,000 |
| 2015 Focus | 34 | 3% | 77,000 |
| 2014 Focus | 53 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 2013 Focus | 53 | 3% | 99,000 |
| 2012 Focus | 56 | 1% | 95,771 |
| 2011 Focus | 2 | 2% | 44,150 |
| 2010 Focus | 15 | 5% | 51,835 |
| 2009 Focus | 4 | 2% | 58,000 |
| 2008 Focus | 1 | 0% | 32,233 |
| 2007 Focus | 8 | 2% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Focus | 7 | 3% | 58,000 |
| 2005 Focus | 17 | 4% | 51,000 |
| 2004 Focus | 8 | 2% | 33,000 |
| 2003 Focus | 12 | 1% | 16,633 |
| 2002 Focus | 58 | 6% | 50,644 |
| 2001 Focus | 277 | 16% | 52,378 |
| 2000 Focus | 366 | 10% | 52,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline for the 2002 Ford Focus. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The…
Blew the fuse from my fuel pump upon start up of car, needed fuse replaced and got the car to start. However, the fuse would continue to blow, therefore need new fuel pump and filter. Tried to replace the pump with an after market part and it wouldn't fit properly, meaning i need a new expensive…
While idling, my car is turning off. It also does so when attempting to accelerate after shifting the car from p to d. Initially the gas cap light on the dashboard signaled. I replaced the cap, and the check engine light was illuminated afterwards. Now, the car is turning off completely while…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Ford Focuss have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2002 Ford Focus (6% of the 939 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Ford Focus fuel system, gasoline?
No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,644 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2002 Ford Focus?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,000 (half paid between $860 and $1,350), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2002 Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 34 of 58 complaints, followed by “delivery module” (5).
Other 2002 Ford Focus problems
See all 2002 Ford Focus problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Focus years.