NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA02014

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES: Electrical System

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Recall #02V288000

2002 FORD FOCUS -- Alleged engine compartment fires on the driver's side in the area of the battery Investigation was initiated on July 31 2002. Closed on November 13 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA02014 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE02044

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM: Suspension

CLOSED

no recall issued

2002 FORD FOCUS -- Allege that the front suspension lower control arm allegedly fractures while driving Investigation was initiated on May 01 2002. Closed on September 09 2002. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE02044 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA02023

FRONT SUSP COLLAPSE/WHEEL SEPARATION: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint**

CLOSED

no recall issued

** This defect investigation is filed under 4 related vehicle components.
2002 FORD FOCUS -- See attached report. Investigation was initiated on September 09 2002. Closed on February 19 2003. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA02023 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA02022

ENGINE STALLING: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages**

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Recall #03V482000

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
2002 FORD FOCUS -- Clogging of the fuel delivery module (FDM) filters in the subject vehicles can lead to stalling and other related symptoms. These symptoms become increasingly obvious to the driver as the clogging gradually increases over extended periods of driving. Stalling in these vehicles is most likely to occur when accelerating through a right hand turn such as merging into freeway traffic when the fuel level in the fuel tank is less than 1/4 full. More than 90% of the stalling complaints pertain to the "original" design FDM installed in MY 2000 and 2001 (partial year) focus vehicles. Ford has decided to conduct a campaign (03V-482) to address stallingin these vehicles. The smaller number and rate of complaints associated with the "interim" and "current" FDM designs indicate improvement but also reflect a shorter time in service for these designs. Accordingly, ODI will monitor the stalling performance of MY 2001 - 2002 focus vehicles equipped with "interim" and "current" design fdms. Investigation was initiated on September 09 2002. Closed on January 16 2004. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA02022 »