2002 Ford Focus visibility problems

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · NV

The motor on the sun roof and all of my windows went out the handle on door for the front passenger fell off the ,rear door on the passenger side on the inside just fell apart sometimes you can't open the door from the inside or the outside its like they freeze up and a day later they open (this is a huge safety issue ) sometimes my car just dies out and all of the panel goes blank like it just shuts down.

Filed Dec 14, 2011 · Electrical, Visibility · 80,000 miles · NV

The motor on the sun roof went out while the vehicle was still under warranty I had it fixed then after the warranty expired it went out again and I couldn't afford to get it fixed, the motor for the rear windows went out (both passenger sides) the front passenger door does not lock because the motor went out, and know the drivers side window is starting to make a noise like it going to go out also and the door lock is making noise like its going to go out. This is a huge safety issue first of all when carrying small children in the back and another safety issue with the doors not locking makes it much easier for someone to car jack you. I have never had a vehicle that the electric windows and doors and the moon roof went out this has to be a defect I have gone to the dealership to complain after the warranty had expired and I was told that there are no recalls and they can't help me unless I pay. I can't even lock the door using a key because it doesn't work.

Filed Sep 27, 2011 · Visibility · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that while stopped, he heard a snapping noise and the rear passenger window dropped down into the door panel. The contact examined the vehicle himself and noticed that a plastic mechanism within the door panel was broken, causing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2010 · Airbags, Engine · PR

2002 ford focus se station wagon. Consumer states problem with automatic transmission. Engine has strong noise. The consumer stated it took three times to fix the transmission. The window regulators were replaced four times, the thermostat housing failed twice which caused coolant leak. Also, there was a problem with the air bag system and the cover on the passenger side.

Filed May 12, 2009 · Visibility · 83,000 miles · TN

I have a 2002 ford focus. About a year ago my left rear window regulator went out while I was driving down i24. The sound of the window slamming down scared me so bad I almost drove off the road at 70mph with 3 kids in the car. The sound was like a gunshot. About 2 months later the right rear window regulator went out this time I was driving my 3 year old son to the babysitter. The sound was so loud I swerved almost hitting the car next to me. I got both windows fixed for about 350.00. A week ago the left window regulator went out again. I am now afraid to drive this car for fear the next window will go out and startle me into an accident.

Filed Jan 6, 2009 · Visibility · NC

I have a 2002 for focus. I have been through a total of 6 window regulators. I know that this is probably not the biggest item to be repaired on the car I just want something done about it. This could really be a safety hazard for some people. Say you were driving down the road and because ford motor company uses plastic regulators you window falls.......and shatters!!!! That would be really bad you could get glass in your eyes and all over the place which could cause an accident. I would just like some way to get ford motor company to put a recall on all window regulators on models of the ford focus.

Filed Feb 12, 2008 · Visibility · FL

In 2006, I had purchased a used 2002 ford focus se. A couple of months after my purchase, my right rear power window would not go up using the power button. About 3 weeks later, the left rear power window also stopped working and stayed down. The windows had to be propped up with tape and door stopper wedged in order for the windows to stay up. When finally taken to a mechanic, the mechanic said both power window motors had to be replaced at the cost of $400 each.

Filed Nov 17, 2007 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · VA

When the rear window, (both), is raised over a period of time,(3-5 yrs), the upper cable retainer on the window elevator,(its made of plastic), breaks off allowing the window to drop down. This is both a security& a safety issue. I have old parts I've replaced the right rear elevator in 4/07 now the left has failed.(11/07).

Filed Nov 2, 2007 · Suspension, Tires · MI

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.

Filed Sep 11, 2007 · Visibility · 44,304 miles · OH

Both rear passenger window regulators failed on my 2002 ford focus se wagon outside of warranty. The windows were never abused / mis-used in any way. This is an obvious design or manufacturing flaw, yet I had to pay for the entire cost of replacing the regulators. Ford was requested to provide some assistance but declined to offer any. *jb updated 03/05/08.