How many recalls does the 2002 Ford Fiesta have?

The 2002 Ford Fiesta has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Ford Fiesta has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Ford Fiesta?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

2002 Ford Fiesta Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Ford Fiesta. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I have a dps6 transmission in my 2012 ford fiesta ses that is malfunctioning as described by the manufacturer. There is a severe shudder and slippage in the transmission, as well as a racing of the engine when my foot is on the brake and off the gas peddle. The rpm's race to over 1800 rpm's while…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2017-01-22

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Ford Fiesta as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.