Four problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system 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.
Steering wheel lost control while driving at normal speed. As result, lower and upper ball joints and brake were damaged. Dealer notified. Updated 1/11/2006. There was popping and clicking in the steering wheel while turning. This caused the consumer to lose control and hit a curb. The impact resulted in a blown tire.
Travelling interstate at 60 mph, went around turn in highway, steering did not respond, hit left front on guardrail and slid along the guardrail for about 100 ft, car totalled.
Fingers bent and twisted index and middle fingers are bent and twisted towards the baby fingers of both hands. Shoulder pain is present and wrist and elbow. Thumbs are bent away from the hands. Information submitted by mike tomich on behalf of mrs. Green 989-665-2311. Dt.
While driving 65-70 mph consumer heard a pop from right front of vehicle, consumer lost control, and vehicle rolled over. Consumer suffered broken ribs, and vehicle was totalled.