2002 Ford Focus suspension problems
The 2002 Ford Focus has 115 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
115
Suspension complaints
10%
Share of year
13
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Suspension complaints by year
What owners report
“FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, BALL JOINT AREA ON MY FORD FOCUS 2002 CAME LOOSE AND WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. WHEN CAR HIT WALL THE AIRBAG DID NOT OPEN AND SEATBELT DID NOT TIGHTEN. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE ACCIDENT. THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO DIE. LUCKY TO BE ALIVE.*AK”
Common questions
How many suspension complaints does the 2002 Ford Focus have?
NHTSA has 115 complaints about the 2002 Ford Focus suspension — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.