The front sub frame on my 2002 ford focus zts was completely rusted through and unable to support the front suspension. I also had my car inspected by a ford dealer who passed it and told me nothing about how destroyed my sub frame was. When I took it to a mechanic they told me it was so bad I shouldn't be driving the vehicle. The bolts where even rusted out of the sub frame. Its believed that this also caused my motor mounts to have to be replaced. Cause such bad vibration that it ruined all my shocks, struts, and all 4 of my tires. The tires where only 5 months old and are destroyed.
2002 Ford Focus suspension complaints
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The front subframe structure on my 2002 ford focus is rusted so badly that it no longer supports the front suspension it was designed to support no other it on this vehicle is as rusted as the very important part.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact drove over a speed bump and heard a popping sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the front driver and passenger side coil springs were fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the coil and strut assembly would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 113,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard a popping noise on the front passenger side of the vehicle. After coming to a stop the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger side coil spring was fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. In addition, the contact mentioned a manufacturer's recall for the failure. The manufacturer stated that the recall had already expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,900.
While using a highway on ramp, I heard a popping sound. I've been getting a rattle for a few weeks. I looked underneath today. The pass side rear coil spring is broken at the top. The dr. Side rear coil spring is broken off at the bottom. I drive mostly highway, 10 miles a day back and forth to work, so I don't understand how both rear coil springs would break. My fronts were replaced a few years ago by ford dealer when they broke. This seems like a problem if all 4 coil springs break off the same vehicle.
2002 ford focus. Consumer writes in regards to denial of reimbursement *tgw the consumer stated in may 2011, the right front spring fractured. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where both the left and front spring/strut assemblies were replaced. The consumer learned ford had issued a technical service bulletin advising dealers that certain focus vehicles including his were susceptible to front spring fracture failures due to inadequate corrosion protection. The consumer was denied reimbursement, because he did not take his vehicle to a ford dealer for repairs.
My 2002 ford focus wagon needed brakes because the front end would shake when I applied brakes. Also noticed a whirling noise from the back off car but did not mention that to my mechanic. He took it for a test drive and asked if I noticed the whirling noise too. He said he was concerned and checked that 1st. My right rear tire was frozen and not turning, that's where the noise was coming from. It had to be cut off in order to be replaced. He told me that the wheel could have broke off while driving and could have killed me, I had that repaired, along with front end brakes and replaced warped rotors. Then just 2 days later backed out of my driveway and broke a front right coil spring. A year later replaced the alternator. And last week just had to pay for a rebuilt transmission, because would not shift properly, upon observation the transmission had metal chips in transmission fluid and needed to be replaced. I cant believe no recall on this car!
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated both front coil springs broke. During routine tire maintenance the mechanic stated the coil springs were broken. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated the rear bearings seized and needed to be replaced six times. On one occasion the contacts rear passenger wheel broke off causing the contact to replace the control arm. The dealer did not diagnose the failure, but stated the failure occurred frequently with that model year vehicle. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that the passenger side coil spring fractured while driving 5 MPH. The vehicle was still drivable and was driven to a dealer. The dealer advised that the sway bar, strut mounts and the links had also fractured as a result of the failure. The coil springs were covered under a voluntary recall that was issued, but they declined to repair the other components. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 06/29/11*lj updated 2/07/2012 *ln
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal banging from the rear of the vehicle. The failure would occur when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for inspection. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the rear passenger side trailing arm was fractured and striking against the brake line. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Updated 04/05/11*lj updated 04/05/11
Corrosion of the front coil spring, the spring failed at the point of the corrosion, damage to the fender resulted. Partial loss of steering control, crash averted.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus ls. While driving 35 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle would not steer and the steering wheel locked. After stopping the vehicle and inspecting the problem, he noticed the left strut spring collapsed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified. The failure mileage was 38,000.
My ford focus left tire fell off because of the wheel bearing breaking. With no warning or noise my tire detached during driving. My tire was found 40 yards away with the lugs nuts still attached to the outside of the drum brake. Police report was filed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving 5 to 10 MPH, she heard a loud banging noise. She drove onto the emergency lane to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the front axle looked as if it was going to break. She safely drove the vehicle to her residence. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that there was nothing wrong with it. The failure continued to occur and it was inspected by the dealer again. The dealer advised the contact that both front axles needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure continued to occur. The dealer advised her on the third visit that the front axles that were replaced were defective and that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle also had an exhaust leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000 and the current mileage was 123,000.
Front passenger side coil spring had to be replaced because of breakage. Loss control of car over bump at less than 20 MPH speed!
My 2002 ford focus has only 41,000 miles on it and the front right coil spring broke on me last week. Fortunately I did not crash or loose my brakes but it has potential for a catastrophic event. I am hoping ford will recall these as they did with the earlier models.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford focus. The contact took his vehicle to the dealer for routine inspection. He was advised that the front cross member had excessive corrosion. He called an authorized dealer and was informed that the component needed to be replaced at the cost of $800. He is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer stated that the component was not covered under warranty. The contact has possession of the failed component. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. Updated 07/28/09. *lj the consumer was informed the excessive corrosion was the result of not having adequate corrosion protection at the time of manufacturing and it was in danger of failing. Updated 07/31/09.,
Driving home from the store and I heard a snapping sound in the front of the car I took the car to the service station they looked under the car and said it is a broken spring and it was dangerous to drive.
2002 ford focus zx3 front passenger side coil spring failure...top 7" of spring snapped off making the car dangerous to drive. Incident occurred 1 block from house but not immediately investigated until I found broken spring piece in the road after work. Highway travel to and from work could have resulted in a bad crash due to loss of control. I purchased replacement parts (ford svt suspension kit 397-m-3000-zx3) at considerable expense because I do not trust the remaining unbroken suspension parts. Car has only about 50000 miles and is not abused. Failure appears to be due to extended fatigue crack propagation instead of an isolated catastrophic event. There is old rust on the spring break point surface along with fatigue crack styrations indicating a long failure time. Possible cause would be sub-standard material or heat treatment. This is unacceptable in a vehicle of this age and mileage. Ford would have had a huge lawsuit if this failure resulted in my injury or death.
Loud snap from under hood , followed by rumbling sound when turned right or left. Car will pull in different directions , relating to the last direction steered. The car does set lower now but is not rubbing . The cause is a broken right front coil spring , and possibly other damage.
Ford focus 2002 zx3 had to have the coil/spring assembly replaced due to the spring resting on the front right tire. From all the research that I have done on the web, this is a safety issue that needs to be investigated by the federal safety agency. I found the information for the 2000 ford focus on the following website just to reference how many problems there are with these coil/spring assemblies. Before ford has any other problems with deaths occurring with faulty problems, I would like to have it investigated. And to my dissatisfaction ford did not send any warning out nor contact me via their customer satisfaction program that was offered to the dealerships. Furthermore, I did not even know that I had to take it to a dealership.
The right front coil spring failed. The bottom of the upper piece of the coil came down and rested on the top of the right front tire. This caused the car to pull to the side and destroyed the tire. This happened at low speed and there was no incident. But even at low speed, the tire was destroyed in only a few feet. Had this happened at highway speed, the near simultaneous pull, suspension sag, and tire destruction could easily caused a wreck. Ford has acknowledged a problem with these springs in early my foci and extends the warranty on these springs. What they don't acknowledge is the potential hazard from such a spring failure.
The front springs on the 2002 ford focus are faulty. The front passenger side spring was cracked , and took the car to goodyear to get repaired, since it's out of warranty (including the extended warranty I purchased). I then lettered ford, and they said in november 2004 they mailed a notice to customers ( which I never received) notifying them of f the problem with the springs. They said there is no recall, but they are repairing under a customer satisfaction program. They said I should have brought my car to the dealer and it would have been repaired for free. They would not reimburse me. I even tried to negotiate and asked them to at least reimburse me what they would have paid their dealer but they refused. This car also has defective brakes and rotors. When the car was under the original 3 yr 36,000 mile warranty , the front and rear brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. Ford said they could not repair the rotors or cut them, and brakes and rotors are excluded from the warranty. It cost me over $ 500 for brakes and rotors on a less than 2 year old car. A few yrs later, same thing, front brakes and rotors , and again, I was told the rotors can't be cut, they always have to be replaced.
While my wife was driving on I-95 the right front coil spring suddenly fractured and in the process wedged into the tire destroying it and the strut. Luckily she was able to get to the side of the highway. The vehicle is a 2002 ford focus. Ford knows about this problem and it has happened to many focus'.
The 2002 ford focus se comfort wagon has been a continual problem of not staying in alignment (named the rear wheels worst that the front) for more than 5000 miles before needing addition adjustments. Tires have lasted less than 20,000 miles (regardless of manufacturer) before totally worn out and needing replacement.
2002 ford focus zts firestone tires with flat spots. Customer states that the flat spots would make a noise at certain speeds. Mechanic told the consumer that they no longer carried firestone tires and they couldn't help him. *kb the consumer was able to get the tire pro-rated, however the new tires started to experience cupping. The rear view mirror was loose, the sway bar bushings, front link pins, rear suspension bar, rear side bracket and front struts were all replaced.
Left front strut coil spring broke at approx. 45,000 miles causing the focus to become undrivable. If the broken spring would have gotten into the tire, it would have also destroyed the tire. The coil spring it's self could not be replaced. The struts must be replaced in pairs. Both front strut assemblies were replaced at a cost to me of $595.
The front coil spring broke while doing 70 MPH on the highway and the coil spring dug into front tire. Locking of front tire forced me off the road. Thankfully, I was able to come to a rest in the borrow pit.
Front springs assembly popped out of plate and punctured my tires.
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