2002 Ford Focus electrical system problems
295 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2002 Ford Focus, which is 25% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 295 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 219 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 12
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 28 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 28 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 47 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 45 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 34 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 17 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 219 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 12 fires, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving on the highway at approximately 55MPH in the center lane, the consumer blacked out and hit the guardrail. Upon impact, the airbags deployed, and then a fire began under the hood. The consumer is very concerned because the vehicle had completely burnt in 10 minutes. The consumer feels that the ford focus should be taken off of the market, stating that for the 48 years she had been driving, she had never experienced a situation of this type and feels that something was smoldering or burning in the…
Upon trying to start the vehicle, the ignition would not turn. The consumer tried several times to get the vehicle started. Consumer had to have the vehicle towed. Please provide any further information. The consumer stated that the mechanic already knew that the consumers vehicle was a ford focus and knew the problem before it was told to him.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Ford Focus
- Engine 115 complaints
- Suspension 115 complaints
- Brakes 90 complaints
- Air bags 74 complaints
- Fuel system 68 complaints
- Tires 62 complaints
- Steering 53 complaints
- Body & structure 53 complaints