2002 Ford Focus Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2002 Ford Focus, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,215 miles. The words owners use most often: “coil spring” (20% of reports).
- 109suspension complaints
- 52,215median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 41%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.
- Coil spring: mentioned in 22 of 109 complaints (20%)
- Rear wheel: mentioned in 9 of 109 complaints (8%)
- Sway bar: mentioned in 7 of 109 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 60 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 109 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 7 an injury.
Ford Focus suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 3 | 0% | 32,000 |
| 2017 Focus | 3 | 0% | 13 |
| 2016 Focus | 6 | 1% | 96,918 |
| 2015 Focus | 4 | 0% | 29,285 |
| 2014 Focus | 19 | 1% | 44,002 |
| 2013 Focus | 15 | 1% | 36,159 |
| 2012 Focus | 28 | 1% | 43,500 |
| 2011 Focus | 5 | 4% | 35,366 |
| 2010 Focus | 19 | 7% | 24,100 |
| 2009 Focus | 25 | 11% | 25,000 |
| 2008 Focus | 23 | 9% | 32,000 |
| 2007 Focus | 23 | 6% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Focus | 10 | 5% | 23,250 |
| 2005 Focus | 27 | 6% | 39,171 |
| 2004 Focus | 17 | 4% | 26,000 |
| 2003 Focus | 49 | 5% | 41,000 |
| 2002 Focus | 109 | 12% | 52,215 |
| 2001 Focus | 150 | 9% | 72,000 |
| 2000 Focus | 390 | 11% | 63,563 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension 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.
I drive a 2002 Ford Focus Sedan. My engine light is on, warning light for trunk door ajar light is on (even though the trunk is securely locked, my front headlights due not work consistently (sometimes work, sometimes don't). My trunk does not always latch secure after I close it as well. I took my…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Ford Focuss have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 109 owner complaints about suspension for the 2002 Ford Focus (12% 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 52,215 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2002 Ford Focus?
The most frequent phrase is “coil spring”, in 22 of 109 complaints, followed by “rear wheel” (9).
Other 2002 Ford Focus problems
See all 2002 Ford Focus problems or suspension problems across all Focus years.