We have classified the 10 complaints from 2002 Ford Focus about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.
Runaway auto throttle body sticking caused car to become a runaway auto with no control to stop. exiting highway 80 at prnryn rd. ext. cruise control shut off auto speeded up enjine roared appliing brakes didn't stop auto. went off road and struck a large oak tree. vehicle overturned down an embankmend. landed on roof of auto. auto had 450 miles on it and was totally destroyed.
When accelerating vehicle would shake and be very noisy. dealer determined that front axle was broken.*ak
The original firestone tires (205/50r16) wear out prematurely. the vehicle becomes unsteady on bumpy, wet or snow covered roads, causing the driver to lose control. the rear tires vibrate and chatter when driving on wind roads and on open roads at highway speeds, also the rear tires were showing irregular and premature wear. the manufacturer representatives stated that improper factory alignment specification were the cause of the problems. auto door locks malfunctions. the rear hatch door was misaligned and would not close properly, the rear window washer would not spray properly and the rear window washer nozzle failed, there was an odor coming from heating or a/c system, the power steering line was leaking. the transmission was difficult to shift into 2nd gear and reverse when it was cold, the child restraint brackets was putting dents in the rear seat *yh
Consumer applied both brakes and clutch at 70 mph, and vehicle did not slow down. this has happened 3 times. pedals were too close together.*ak