2002 Ford Focus Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2002 Ford Focus, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 40,350 miles. The words owners use most often: “clutch master cylinder” (17% of reports).
- 58power train complaints
- 40,350median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 37%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.
- Clutch master cylinder: mentioned in 10 of 58 complaints (17%)
- Pedal pad: mentioned in 5 of 58 complaints (9%)
- Fall off: mentioned in 5 of 58 complaints (9%)
- 2ND gear: mentioned in 5 of 58 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 42 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 58 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford Focus power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 319 | 38% | 56,000 |
| 2017 Focus | 455 | 51% | 50,000 |
| 2016 Focus | 674 | 57% | 64,000 |
| 2015 Focus | 559 | 55% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Focus | 1,576 | 61% | 40,500 |
| 2013 Focus | 1,102 | 52% | 39,000 |
| 2012 Focus | 1,446 | 38% | 55,000 |
| 2011 Focus | 20 | 18% | 61,000 |
| 2010 Focus | 45 | 16% | 63,000 |
| 2009 Focus | 39 | 17% | 57,641 |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% | 77,000 |
| 2007 Focus | 43 | 11% | 53,250 |
| 2006 Focus | 14 | 7% | 58,127 |
| 2005 Focus | 47 | 11% | 53,500 |
| 2004 Focus | 20 | 5% | 34,190 |
| 2003 Focus | 48 | 5% | 19,000 |
| 2002 Focus | 58 | 6% | 40,350 |
| 2001 Focus | 90 | 5% | 41,500 |
| 2000 Focus | 225 | 6% | 38,610 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train 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, the vehicle slipped out of drive into neutral. The contact called fairway ford (2761 e stone dr, kingsport, tn 37660), and informed the dealer of the failure. The dealer informed the contact that he had to pay a…
Ford dealership in woodruff, wi replaced front right drive axle and seal 4 times before they got it right and the leak stopped. This initial leak was found by the owner after the car was taken in for a full check upon purchasing indicating the dealership did not inspect the car as they stated and…
This car was purchased new by grandma. She sold it to her grandson this year. It is "like new" and was always kept in an enclosed garage. It has had dealer servicing. The last 10,000 miles it has intermittently failed to maintain an idle. When coming to a stop the car will often die. We took it to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Ford Focuss have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 40,350 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2002 Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “clutch master cylinder”, in 10 of 58 complaints, followed by “pedal pad” (5).
Other 2002 Ford Focus problems
See all 2002 Ford Focus problems or power train problems across all Focus years.