Mechanic for a 2002 Ford Focus
Mechanic for the 2002 Ford Focus: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange 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
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Ford Focus for mechanic
- 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.
Mechanic: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 2002 Ford Focus, we connect you with a trusted shop. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
Details the shop needs
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
What to send us
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Keep moving meanwhile
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. We collect the rental when your car is back. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Between shop visits
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
A short checklist
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies.
When you know your dates
Need a rental too? Add it to the same request.
Request mechanic
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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