Four problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 2002 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2002 Focus.
Engine stalls when starting the car cold and when stopped at a long light. Have taken it to the dealer several times and was told that they cannot identify any problems. Problem has been present for last 6 years and is getting progressively worse. Have changed battery and fuel filter but problem remains.
Engine stalls then turns off. I give it gas and it seems to get worse. Idles down to zero and turns off. I have to wait a couple of minutes, then it will run. It usually will keep happening every few miles until I stop for several hours. I can no longer drive on the interstate/expressway, too dangerous when it stalls at 75mph.
Engine stalls repeatedly while driving at all speeds. Often the car will not start after stall. Vehicle is still under extended warranty and has been serviced four times, none of which have fixed the problem.
While at a stoplight, my 2002 Ford Focus zts suddenly experienced an engine stall. The check engine, check battery and check oil lights came on simultaneously. The Ford dealership noted on the invoice that they had checked the battery and charge, and all was "ok. " however, when I asked them why it stalled as it did, I received a short answer that they "couldn't find anything" that would lead to that. The stalling was not noted on the repair invoice. I'm afraid of this happening again, particularly when commuting. The Focus has 15,000 miles on it.