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2002 FORD Focus

8 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #06E056000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
UFI FILTERS USA
What Happened
The fuel filter in your vehicle is a part that helps keep the fuel system clean and safe. The affected filters, made by Purolator, may not connect properly, even if it looks like they're attached.
Risk if Unfixed
If this connection fails, fuel could spill out and, if an ignition source is nearby, a fire could start.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty filter with a new one, free of charge. You should contact the manufacturer, UFI Filters USA, at 800-230-5876 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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Moderate #09E025000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
DOPE, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's headlight assembly is a critical safety feature that helps you see and be seen on the road. The affected headlamps don't have the required amber reflectors, which could reduce visibility.
Risk if Unfixed
If the headlamps are not functioning properly, you could have a harder time seeing the road at night or in low-light conditions. This could lead to a vehicle crash.
Free Fix
Dope, Inc. will offer you a full refund for the non-compliant headlamps. You should contact Dope, Inc. at 1-626-272-1798 to initiate the refund process.
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Original — What Happened
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Moderate #09E012000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
SABERSPORT
What Happened
The corner and bumper lamps on your vehicle are designed to provide extra visibility and safety. But some aftermarket lamps sold for your car don't meet safety standards because they're missing crucial amber side reflectors.
Risk if Unfixed
Without those reflectors, your vehicle's visibility at night or in low-light conditions could be reduced, making a crash more likely.
Free Fix
Sabersport will give you a full refund for the non-compliant lamps, so you don't need to take any action or pay anything. You can contact Sabersport at 1-909-598-7589 to initiate the refund process.
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Original — What Happened
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Moderate #08E050000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
What Happened
The amber side reflectors in your headlight are designed to make your vehicle more visible to other drivers. Some aftermarket headlamps are missing this crucial part, which could make it harder for others to see you at night.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're driving at night without the amber side reflectors, it could be harder for other drivers to see you, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll be notified by K2 Motor and offered a full refund for the non-compliant headlamps. You can also contact them directly at 1-909-839-2992 to arrange for the refund.
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Original — What Happened
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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Moderate #06E049000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
What Happened
The amber reflectors on your side marker lights are there to help other drivers see your vehicle at night. Some replacement lamps sold for your car don't have these reflectors, which is a safety concern.
Risk if Unfixed
Without the amber reflectors, your vehicle's lights won't be as visible to others on the road, especially at night, which could lead to a crash without warning.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the non-compliant lamps with ones that have the necessary amber reflectors, free of charge. You should contact CK MotorSports for more information and to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
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Moderate #06E026000 Plain English
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
What Happened
You have replacement headlights, turn signals, or corner lamps from Pro-A Motors that are on your vehicle. These lights might not have the required amber side reflectors.
Risk if Unfixed
If your lights don't have these reflectors, your vehicle will be harder to see at night, making it more likely to be involved in a crash without warning.
Free Fix
Pro-A Motors will notify you and offer to buy back the faulty lamps, free of charge. You should contact them at 323-838-2988 to arrange the repurchase.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Under Review #12E007000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
RIDE CONTROL, LLC
What Happened
The readymount assembly in your Ford Focus is a part that helps support the suspension during maintenance. In some cases, a critical washer was left out during assembly, which can cause the readymount to come apart.
Risk if Unfixed
If the readymount assembly separates while you're installing it, you could get hurt. If it fails while you're driving, the damage could be severe, and you might even get into a crash.
Free Fix
Ride Control will inspect, repair, or replace the faulty part for free. Your dealer will contact you when the repair is ready, and you shouldn't have to pay a dime.
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Original — What Happened
RIDE CONTROL, LLC (RIDE CONTROL) IS RECALLING CERTAIN READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES, P/N 746641MT AND 746646MT, WITH CORRESPONDING AFTERMARKET CUSTOMER PART NUMBERS: GABRIEL G56944 AND GABRIEL G56945, AND PRIVATELY BRANDED PARTSMASTER WITH PART NUMBERS G68944 AND G68945. THE READYMOUNT ASSEMBLIES WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2000 THROUGH 2005 FORD FOCUS VEHICLES. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A NUT WITHOUT THE NECESSARY WASHER. THE ABSENCE OF THE WASHER CAN ALLOW THE READYMOUNT ASSEMBLY TO PULL APART THE TOP MOUNT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES DURING INSTALLATION, IT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE INSTALLER. IF THE ASSEMBLY SEPARATES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT IN SECONDARY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL SET UP PROCEDURES TO INSPECT, REPAIR, AND/OR REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-800-999-3903.
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Under Review #05V030000 Plain English
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The pawl mechanism in your rear door latch is a small part that helps the door close and lock properly. In some vehicles sold in certain states, corrosion can build up and make this mechanism bind, causing the door to stick or not latch correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rear door isn't latching properly, it could open while you're driving, and you or a passenger could fall out. This could lead to serious personal injuries.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will add a seal to the door and check the latch to make sure it's working correctly. If it's not, they'll replace it for you at no cost. They'll also add a sticker to remind you to use a special lubricant to prevent future corrosion. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH FOUR OR FIVE DOORS AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, A BUILD-UP OF CORROSION AT THE PAWL PIVOT AREA OF THE REAR DOOR LATCH CAN CAUSE A BINDING CONDITION OF THE PAWL THAT MAY AFFECT PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PAWL INTO THE CATCH. THE OCCUPANT MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY OPENING OR CLOSING A REAR DOOR, AND EVENTUALLY THE REAR DOOR MAY NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF NOT LATCHED PROPERLY, THE DOOR MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL HAVE A LOWER ROCKER SEAL ADDED TO THE DOOR AND HAVE THE REAR DOOR LATCHES EVALUATED FREE OF CHARGE. A LATCH THAT PASSES THE EVALUATION WILL BE LUBRICATED TO PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION. A LATCH THAT DOES NOT PASS THE EVALUATION WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, A STICKER WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE REAR DOORS ADVISING THE OWNERS TO USE THE RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Browse by Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other FORD Focus Years

2018
6 recalls
2017
9 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
8 recalls
2014
12 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2008
2 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
6 recalls
2003
7 recalls
2001
14 recalls
2000
18 recalls

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