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2002 Ford FOCUS
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–143 of 143, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 1, 2000–Aug 1, 2002.

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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

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Aug 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16089

NHTSA communication ID: 636104

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME WAGONS MAY EXHIBIT THE LIFTGATE NOT STAYING IN THE FULLY UPRIGHT POSITION IN COLD CLIMATES. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID.

Source record 636104 at NHTSA
Jul 8, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0213

NHTSA communication ID: 635985

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME 2001 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L SPI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A PULSING OR TICKING NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND / OR MAY HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0401 OR P0402 CODE. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 635985 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16086

NHTSA communication ID: 636288

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT SELF-ACTIVATION OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 636288 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16043

NHTSA communication ID: 636241

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES WITH 15 INCH FIRESTONE TIRES MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF DIAGONAL WEAR OR CUPPING ON THE REAR TIRES. *TT

Source components: TIRES.

Source record 636241 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

16032

NHTSA communication ID: 636224

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON NORTH AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES WHICH WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A PERIMETER / ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM. *TT

Source components: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE.

Source record 636224 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15402

NHTSA communication ID: 636196

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING NORTH AMERICAN FOCUS NOT EQUIPPED WITH ACTIVE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM. *TT

Source components: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE.

Source record 636196 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15993

NHTSA communication ID: 637442

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME SVT BUILT PRIOR TO 3/27/2002 ARE EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT BACK TRIM COVER AND FOAM PAD SEAT BACK WITH VELCRO TO RETAIN THE TRIM COVER UNDER THE SEAT. *TT

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 637442 at NHTSA
May 13, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0291

NHTSA communication ID: 636089

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.0L SPI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0300 THROUGH P0304 STORED. *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 636089 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15917

NHTSA communication ID: 637815

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CONCERNS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION CREAK, CRUNCH NOISE WHILE TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 637815 at NHTSA
May 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15874

NHTSA communication ID: 637732

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DPFE SENSOR PULSING OR TICKING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 637732 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15848

NHTSA communication ID: 637599

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER ADD ON KITS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 637599 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15828

NHTSA communication ID: 637571

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1213, B1342, B1601, B2431. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE.

Source record 637571 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15819

NHTSA communication ID: 637554

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 15 INCH FIRESTONE TIRES MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF DIAGNONAL WEAR OR CUPPING ON THE REAR TIRES. *TT

Source components: TIRES.

Source record 637554 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15818

NHTSA communication ID: 637552

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES BUILT 09/2001 THROUGH 11/2001 AND EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ZETEC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT NOISE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS.

Source record 637552 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15816

NHTSA communication ID: 637549

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO VEHICLE PULL OR DRIFT TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE TRAVELING. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 637549 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15782

NHTSA communication ID: 637475

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DOOR LOCKS THAT MAY INADVERTENTLY LOCK ON THEIR OWN. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 637475 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15766

NHTSA communication ID: 637454

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK / NO START, POOR IDLE, AND / OR LACK OF POWER, WITH CAMSHAFTS OUT OF TIME. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 637454 at NHTSA
Mar 18, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0256

NHTSA communication ID: 636049

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF SERVICE SHEET METAL PARTS COATED WITH ELECTRO DEPOSITION PRIMER (E-COAT). *TT

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 636049 at NHTSA
Mar 4, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0245

NHTSA communication ID: 636065

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.

Source record 636065 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15762

NHTSA communication ID: 636410

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 15 INCH FIRESTONE TIRES MAY EXHIBIT SIGNS OF DIAGONAL WEAR OR CUPPING OF THE REAR TIRES. *TT

Source components: TIRES.

Source record 636410 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15712

NHTSA communication ID: 636352

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LOCKED REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AFTER MOVING THE REAR SEAT FROM THE FOLD DOWN POSITION TO THE SEATING POSITION. *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR.

Source record 636352 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15710

NHTSA communication ID: 636348

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES WITH PROGRAMMABLE MODULES. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 636348 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15733

NHTSA communication ID: 636302

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING INTERIOR DOOR LOCK STRATEGY. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 636302 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15642

NHTSA communication ID: 630689

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ABS/ADVANCE TRAC LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1937 OR THE STABILITY ASSIST SYSTEM ACTIVE/FAIL LAMP FLASHING. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.

Source record 630689 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15639

NHTSA communication ID: 630687

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL AND REVERSE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 630687 at NHTSA
Jan 21, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0214

NHTSA communication ID: 630001

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 630001 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15558

NHTSA communication ID: 630093

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2496 (PANIC FEATURE DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY). *YH

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 630093 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15555

NHTSA communication ID: 630090

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT ON DRIVER OR PASSENGER FRONT DOOR DIFFICULT TO CLOSE, AND /OR SOME SQUEAK/RATTLE FROM THE HINGE AREA. *YH

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 630090 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15554

NHTSA communication ID: 630088

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING NO START DUE TO A SEIZED CAMSHAFT. *YH

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 630088 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15516

NHTSA communication ID: 630040

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FACTORY POWER ROOF OPENING PANEL MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE OR INCOMPLETE TRAVEL OF THE ROOF PANEL. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.

Source record 630040 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15514

NHTSA communication ID: 630033

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE, MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN ENGAGED IN REVERSE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 630033 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15509

NHTSA communication ID: 630031

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXTERIOR MIRROR THAT IS LOOSE OR SHAKES WHEN DRIVING. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.

Source record 630031 at NHTSA
Dec 10, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01246

NHTSA communication ID: 630515

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 630515 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15421

NHTSA communication ID: 630440

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO TURN, UNABLE TO REMOVE, OR STICKING IGNITION KEY. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 630440 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15419

NHTSA communication ID: 630436

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE, MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN ENGAGED IN REVERSE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 630436 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15403

NHTSA communication ID: 630416

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN IN-DASH 6 DISC RADIO MAY EXHIBIT A SYSTEM CD ERROR E3 OR A STUCK DISC. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 630416 at NHTSA
Oct 15, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01205

NHTSA communication ID: 627927

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 627927 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

012101

NHTSA communication ID: 630296

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CONCERNS WITH HEADLAMP MOISTURE/CONDENSATION IN LENS ASSEMBLY. *TT

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS.

Source record 630296 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

15308

NHTSA communication ID: 630216

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 10/01/2001 MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO TURN IGNITION KEY. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 630216 at NHTSA
Sep 17, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01183

NHTSA communication ID: 625681

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR LIFTGATE SPOILER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.*JB

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 625681 at NHTSA
Aug 6, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01157

NHTSA communication ID: 623988

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 623988 at NHTSA
Aug 6, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01156

NHTSA communication ID: 623944

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE.

Source record 623944 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

14381

NHTSA communication ID: 618644

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A HALFSHAFT BEARING NOISE (WHINE / MOAN, WHISTLING, HUMMING, DRUMMING OR RATTLING) FROM THE DRIVETRAIN WHICH APPEARS TO BE EMANATING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. *JB

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT.

Source record 618644 at NHTSA