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2002 Ford Focus Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2002 model year brought better news for Ford's beleaguered Focus line, at least in terms of sales. Recalls continued to plague the line, as well as some headline-grabbing engine fires. Still, the Focus filled a market niche and for those lucky enough to get a model that came sound off the line, the fuel efficiency and affordability outweighed the bad press.
Trims on offer for the 2002 Ford Focus included the SE line, available in four-door wagon and sedan body models, a four-door LX sedan, and the performance-enhanced Z-line, which featured a two-door ZX3 hatchback, a four-door ZX5 hatchback, a four-door ZTS sedan and a four-door ZTW wagon.
Under the hood, the SE and LX models offered a 2.0 liter four-cylinder Zetec engine with a 110-horsepower output; the Z-line trims had a dual-cam version of the Zetec which clocked at 130 horsepower. The roomy interior and smooth handling continued to be popular features of the affordably-priced Focus line.
In addition to the standard models, the 2002 Ford Focus was available as an SVT performance car. The 2002 Ford Focus SVT offered a high-performance naturally-aspirated engine producing 170 horsepower and 145 lb.-ft. of torque. The SVT also featured a dual-mass flywheel and a six-speed manual transaxle, features otherwise found only on Ford's Mustang Cobra R.
The Focus SVT has a real cult following among reviewers and owners alike, despite its somewhat ambiguous identity as the family transportation that drives like a sportscar.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2002 Ford Focus
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by Robert A
Aug 19, 2020
I like the engine layout. Pretty nice interior. Basic mode of transport.Aug 19, 2020
by Anonymous
Dec 28, 2014
Overall, a great inexpensive car to own and operate, just turned 163000 miles and it keeps on going. Not bad for 2 adults, but it struggles with 4 people inside. Great gas mileage, I average approximately 31mpg on the highway, and about 25 mpg in the city. Overall it has been a trouble-free car, and I would definately buy another oneDec 28, 2014
by Anonymous
Oct 04, 2013
Got this car after my Explorer kicked the tranny bucket. Have only had it for about a month now and so far I love it. Nice basic car that moves well on the highways and prowls the city streets like a pro!
Got our first good snow/ice storm and this little car did fantastic in it. My job is up on a pretty steep hill and we drove past 3 cars that werent able to make it all the way up..the little Focus just cruised right up like the road was flat and dry!!!Oct 04, 2013
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by Robert A
Aug 19, 2020
I like the engine layout. Pretty nice interior. Basic mode of transport.Aug 19, 2020
by Anonymous
Dec 28, 2014
Overall, a great inexpensive car to own and operate, just turned 163000 miles and it keeps on going. Not bad for 2 adults, but it struggles with 4 people inside. Great gas mileage, I average approximately 31mpg on the highway, and about 25 mpg in the city. Overall it has been a trouble-free car, and I would definately buy another oneDec 28, 2014
by Anonymous
Oct 04, 2013
Got this car after my Explorer kicked the tranny bucket. Have only had it for about a month now and so far I love it. Nice basic car that moves well on the highways and prowls the city streets like a pro!
Got our first good snow/ice storm and this little car did fantastic in it. My job is up on a pretty steep hill and we drove past 3 cars that werent able to make it all the way up..the little Focus just cruised right up like the road was flat and dry!!!Oct 04, 2013
by Caleb S
Mar 16, 2012
good car, awesome gas milage. quick and relable. good family car. performance can happen. mods are out there and the price of the car is not bad. fun little car to drive and good handeling. good looking car and funMar 16, 2012
by Jason H
Oct 01, 2011
it is a really nice car i love driving the car ! it is a manuel tranny! just wish it had the z-tech engine! it gets about 35 miles per gallon of gas going 55 miles per hour! its ford blue or know they call it twilight blue!Oct 01, 2011
by Anonymous
Aug 23, 2011
Great Car All Around. Handles light and zippy, manual transmission is great around town and getting to highway speeds in a jiffy.
HUGE cargo room for this little Hatchback. I moved to and from college and all over the country with no problem by putting down the back seats and using a roof rack.
I have barely put any money into it except basic maintenance, tires, brakes, oil,
Came with a great stereo, but I had to have the 6CD changer replaced six or seven times while under warranty. Now it hasn't had a problem
Manual Transmission in crawling traffic is a pain (but that is with any car).
The Blower Capacitor goes out almost every spring due to condensation. A $20 dollar part but still a pain when it is hot.
Seats are kind of junky, my rear seat tore from some one sitting on it and it was just a normal person.Aug 23, 2011
by Stephen G
May 09, 2011
With having full intake, exhaust, cam's, and a svt intake manifold, It really awoke this car, it keeps up loves to roast tires in 1st gear. With a auto-x suspension set up of full coil-overs from Ksport and front and rear sway bars, this car always remains flat in the corners, and is very fun to drive, in auto-x environment. This car tends to over-steer which is always fun. Still gets good gas mileage, fairly cheap to own and is easy to work on. May 09, 2011
by Kyle P
Mar 17, 2011
My new 02 ZX5 Focus. Bought it because it was cheap to insure ($92 a month for full coverage) parts are plentiful, easy to find and cheap (brand new crate motor ready to drop in $1000) It's pretty gutless but it works perfect for delivering pizza (30 mpg city/highway mixed)Mar 17, 2011
by Tom C
Nov 26, 2010
Good Car, superb handling for a standard car, could be quicker but its too embarrisingly slow to be fair, Loads of room for passengers in the rear, ample boot space, cheap to insure and to run. The other good thing about fords is if something did go wrong the bits are cheap compared to your audis, mercs and beemers!Nov 26, 2010
by Dave C
Sep 24, 2010
1.8 tddi, best car ford had made in a long time, great mpg of 60ish, quite nippy, good handling, very reliable, great looking car, shame it wasn't a st or the rs but they look good anyway, great car blah blah blahSep 24, 2010
by Joe C
Sep 06, 2010
Performance : the ford focus is pretty quick for a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder and the handling is amazing for an econobox car with its control blade rear suspension and through the cones has a faster time than a jag xj8 or a bentley continental.
Build quality : the only issue i have had personally with build quality is the springs break but the problem is eliminated with the svt springs or aftermarkets
Appearance : im not a fan of economy cars but its better looking imo than a 02 civic or a chevy aveo so as economy cars go its one of the better looking ones
Cost of ownership : 30 - 35 mpg and parts are cheap when they need repair
Fun factor : if your into drag racing you may not have fun in a focus but for auto x or really anything with turns its a great car because the handling if you put a 21mm swaybar in the rear the handling will amaze youSep 06, 2010
by Anonymous
Aug 15, 2010
Fun to drive, very versatile. Before I bought it, I was hoping that I could get away with little repairs after re-assembling the clutch. But to no avail. It seems like one thing goes wrong, right after I fix the last.Aug 15, 2010
by Danny F
May 16, 2010
its just a base modle with A/C
2.0 liter split port with a 5 speed manual trans. I have upgraded the tires to performance Falken ZE 923. the exterior of the car is a little rock chipped but the paint is otherwise good.
The interior is factory exept the stereo which is a pioneer 4500mp with dual 10" subs.
Gas mileage is good, going 650km on a 45liter tankMay 16, 2010
by Jonathan L
Mar 24, 2010
Overall a very good car. It has decent room inside, rides well, and gets great gas mileage with its 2.0L 4cyl. rated @ 110hp & 125 ft-lbs with a 4 speed auto transmission. Wind noise is a slight issue though. The car has excellent suspension and soaks up bumps well yet is a bit sporty. The rear suspension pioneered a new multi-link system that is cheap to build like torsion suspensions. In a slalom test it was faster than luxury sports cars. The SE has alloy rims standard with disk brakes in front and drums in the rear. Stopping distance isn't bad. Power locks and windows also are standard. with SE. It has a very room trunk for its size. Mine has key-less entry as an option which is a nice extra. I haven't had it long but reliability should be average to good. Mar 24, 2010
by Aiden W
Nov 15, 2009
Performance-acceleration is great for a heavyish family car,braking is sharp but not as strong as other cars.mynes sitting on eibachs, handling is the best!
build quality-no repairs so far, no squeaks or rattles,any work that does need doing can be done yourself, easy car to work on.
appearance-fantastic looking car,made even more exciting by mods which are relatively cheap and easy to replace
Costs-cheapest car to run ive had despite larger engine size, over past 10 months only had to change the plugs and leads.(leads were only to personal preferance)
fun factor- Amazing car to drive, sounds great with induction and exhaust, through this car into any corner (fast or tricky), you'll come out the other end with a huuuge grin on your face! :)Nov 15, 2009
by Nick B
Oct 21, 2009
I've owned many fords, fiesta right up to transit and of course a couple of Focus's. If you want a car that is built well, drives well, reasonable economy and performance and stick like glue, you can't go wrong with one of these. Must say that I would like to get my hands on a new RS - YUMMYOct 21, 2009
by Nick R
Aug 15, 2009
Ghia Saloon TDCI. Just got back from cruising around France in it. Does about 54 mpg and is happy at 80 mph, sometimes a bit heavy going when fully laden and the diesel engine can be a bit rattly first thing in the mornings. Handles nicely, the turbo gives a nice kick and the boot space means it takes a much bigger load than the standard hatchback (and the saloons are less common on the roads).Aug 15, 2009
by Richard H
Mar 03, 2009
Pretty decent car overall. I've installed 17" wheels and a cold air intake. It's certainly not fast, but with a 5 speed and a sunroof it's fun to drive. I've gotten 32 mpg on trips which I think is pretty good.Mar 03, 2009
by Emily S
Dec 23, 2008
I love my little car! It's a yellow focus and, though it's not a high-powered car, I can get nearly 40 mpg. I especially love the sub Trav installed for me :) And now that he has a grey Focus we totally match... but not in a lame way.Dec 23, 2008
by Kevin T
Dec 14, 2008
I love my car. The handling for the class is outstanding. Fit and finish is second to none. Fuel economy is average. The style is very unique. My ford Focus is very fun to drive. I kove my Ford Focus.Dec 14, 2008
by Travis W
Sep 04, 2008
It's a slower car, with only 130 hp, but its peppy enough to be fun, really solid handling, direct steering and good clutch with a smooth shifter, extremely reliable, not a single problem with it yet. It is also good on fuel, getting near as makes no difference 50 mpg (can gal.) on the highwaySep 04, 2008
by Ferhat C
Aug 22, 2008
Parents car. Good all round hatchback, solid
performer. Cheap to own, parts plentiful, mileage also
pretty good. Best of all, it is fun to drive and
agile. Styling is nice, still looks pretty modern even
though design is pretty old. Also very reliable, only
minor repairs at MOT's and services.Aug 22, 2008
by Katt M
Aug 15, 2008
The preformance of the ZTS is iffy. It all ready depends on who is driving it. I, for example, love fast corners and huge accel. Therefore this is a fun fun fun car! The appearance is overall pretty and fun. Gas, on the other hand, is not so good for mileage. I'm constantly filling the damn thing. Aug 15, 2008
by Vicky W
Jul 26, 2008
The Focus 2.0 Zetec was a useful car at the time after having a company car for 2 years. Much better performance than the usual 1.6l and 3 door looks helped with the sportier connotations. One service it needed was reasonable but it did go through 5 tyres in 1 year at £100 each for the 17" alloys. Overall was slightly boring!Jul 26, 2008
by Mandy M
Jul 18, 2008
General performance of my car is pretty good. Acceleration and brakings are smooth which gives good handling. Gear change is also smooth. Havnt had to get any repairs as yet. Have kept up with regular services, although will need new tyres soon. Interior and exterior are both excellent apart from a smoke burn on the roof inside from 1 of my idiot friends(spewing mad)!! All in all it is a great little car which I love!! Took a bit to get use to the europien type where indicators and windows are on opposite sides but all is gud. Great car which I love to drive!! Best car I've had yet apart from me Holden Sunbird!!Jul 18, 2008
by Anonymous
Jul 04, 2008
I like the style of the 2000-2003 model the best, so I am happy with that, although later models have a bit of an edge on performance. I wish it was manual, but nonetheless it is still a smooth ride and can be quite fun if ran the right way. I wish it were sportier, but then it probably would have been a lot more expensive overall. I may end up putting some aftermarket parts on it to make it more appealing, and I have already added Fusion speakers in all doors which perform very well (especially with techno which fits well with the fact that Ford created this car off of a European inspired platform).Jul 04, 2008
by Wayne J
Jun 22, 2008
had it for two years only thing ive bought for it is wiper blades nuff said Jun 22, 2008
by Joel F
Jun 09, 2008
Great car for lugging stuff around, lots of room in the trunk, once had 700 punds of steel in the back, and it hauled it no problem, you knew it was there, but the car kept up with the flow of traffic not skipping a beat.Jun 09, 2008
by Anonymous
May 18, 2008
I have 147,000 miles on my 2002 Focus and it's been the best car I've ever had.May 18, 2008
by Marissa G
May 02, 2008
if you take care of this car it will last 4ever! it gets great gas milage apx 38mpg May 02, 2008
by Amanda G
Apr 30, 2008
great car with loads of power, comfortable and reliable. roomy without being too big. handles well- i loved it.Apr 30, 2008
by Carlie S
Apr 16, 2008
This car handled well, was comfortable, looked good, was fast and economical.Apr 16, 2008
by Peter S
Mar 26, 2008
Love this car, great build quality feels really solidly built. Has inependant rear suspension so handles really well in the corners. Has a 1.8 litre zetec petrol engine, has plenty of umff. Doesnt drink that much fuel for a 1.8, I get 42mpg when driving efficiently. Air con, heated front and rear screen, cd player, electric mirrors, heated washer jets,ABS, alloy wheels, front fog lights. Gave me a bit of a suprise on the test drive, very quick. Mar 26, 2008
by Anonymous
Feb 12, 2008
This car will keep you paying for repairs. Over the past year along, the following issues have arisen:
-- read window rail broke - $350
-- Car floods when it rains - a puddle of water on the passenger front side
-- heat and A/C blower out
-- dashboard light outFeb 12, 2008
by Andy T
Jan 16, 2008
comfortable interior, great handling, fun to deck out!Jan 16, 2008
by Fernando O
Jan 05, 2008
Exterior and interior styling was fantastic. A very funky car. The 2.0L engine was very good and car was quite quick. Ride and handling was fantastic (of course, it's a Focus). The car took some seriuos beating and stayed in one piece... a great car! Jan 05, 2008
by Amishi M
Dec 26, 2007
Max. Speed: 165 kmph. Initial Acceleration: 0 - 60 kmph in 4.6 seconds. Fuel: Petrol. Fuel Efficiency In City: 13 - 14 kmpl. Fuel Efficiency On Highway: 15 - 18 kmpl.
Type of Car
Fuel Type: Petrol
Car Type: Mid-Size
Economy
City (kmpl): 9.1
Highway (kmpl): 13.8
Engine
Engine Displacement (cc): 1299
Power (bhp): 70
Performance
Gear (Nos.) : 5
Top Speed (kph): 156
Safety
Air Bags: NA
Other Features
Gear (Type) : Manual
Air-conditioner: Yes
Power Steering: Yes
Tilt Steering: NA
Central Locking/ Remote: Yes
Power Windows: Yes
Alloy Wheels: NA
Stereo: NA
CD Changer: NA
Fog Lamps: NADec 26, 2007
by David R
Nov 28, 2007
I can't tell you how well this car handles. It's mackin' awesome, seriously. The steering response is tight, and the body roll is minimal.
It's got a 130hp four cilinder DOHC, so if you really push it, it'll rev up to 6k and move along pretty good. If you don't push it though, it'll sip gas pretty nice.
The interior and exterior are nice, but not at all perfect. One of the doors feels a little bit clunky, arm rest barely works, etc. But the steering wheel and seats are excellent.Nov 28, 2007
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2002 Ford Focus Pricing
Original MSRP
$12,985 to $18,445Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: MACH · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags
Audio System
6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent