Car battery replacement for a 2002 Ford Focus
Car battery replacement for the 2002 Ford Focus: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.9 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Ford Focus for car battery replacement
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2002 Ford Focus: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 29 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 25 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 30 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 595 L (21 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,550 | US$2,700 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,760 | $2,914 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Ford Focus
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 971 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (302), suspension (118) and engine and engine cooling (109). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V030000 | 2005-02-01 | latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 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,... |
| 02V117000 | 2002-04-18 | vehicle speed control:cruise control | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH MANUAL TRANSAXLES, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE TO HANG UP AT THE THROTTLE BODY BRACKET DURING HIGH, WIDE OPEN THROTTLE OPERATION, PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Focus
For battery service on the 2002 Ford Focus, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Before the shop sees your Focus
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. If you have the service history of your Focus, have it ready for the shop. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The 2.0L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
From request to repair
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
Stay on the road
The rental is priced like any other on our site. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Car care, briefly
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
Talking to the shop
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour.
Over to you
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request car battery replacement
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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