P0902 on FORD FOCUS — Clutch A Actuator Control Circuit Low

Q: "What does P0902 mean on a FORD FOCUS?"

"P0902 indicates: Clutch A Actuator Control Circuit Low. This is a transmission code. 6 FORD FOCUS owners have reported this to NHTSA."

Q: "What are the most common causes of P0902 on FORD FOCUS?"

"Based on 6 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train, Power Train,Electrical System,Engine, Vehicle Speed Control. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints."

Q: "Is P0902 serious on my FORD FOCUS?"

"Of 6 NHTSA reports for this code on FORD FOCUS, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic."

Q: "What should I do if my FORD FOCUS shows P0902?"

"1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare."

What P0902 Means on Your FORD FOCUS

P0902 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Clutch A Actuator Control Circuit Low. This code relates to the transmission system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

6 FORD FOCUS owners have reported this issue to NHTSA across model years 2012-2015. Most reports come from the 2012, 2014 model years. The most commonly reported component is Power Train (50.0% of reports).

Real FORD FOCUS Owner Reports

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database

"Purchased car march 29th 2014 with 12k miles. shortly after car would shutter consistently upon acceleration and not excel in a timely manner.on sept 25th was driving and the car and it did not want to move from a stop. rpm would would just go to 4 or 5 and eventually engage."

— 2012 FORD FOCUS owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 09/25/2014

"Driving during very heavy morning rush hour traffic (at approx 25 mph). car began to shudder/hesitate very bad and would not accelerate - i was about to get onto the interstate. the check engine light came on and i was able to limp the car the remaining few miles to the office."

— 2012 FORD FOCUS owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 10/13/2014

"Shuddering, jolting, lurching, grinding of the transmission between 1st and 2nd gear. this had been the main issue, i went to ford 6 times for this and it still has issues."

— 2013 FORD FOCUS owner · POWER TRAIN · Filed 08/01/2014

"The car displays the p0902 obii code. the engine stalls and wont change gears properly. this is specially dangerous when turning since the cars behind you can't see you're stalling and may crash into you."

— 2014 FORD FOCUS owner · POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE · Filed 10/19/2020

"I started my car the check engine light came on, i put it in gear and it hesitated to accelerate. it also when i had it in park and went to put it in drive, it started going in reverse. had a diagnostic test done and it came back: p0902 clutch actuator circuit low. i only drive the city streets."

— 2014 FORD FOCUS owner · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · Filed 10/23/2019

All reports filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

📊 Complaint Trend by Model Year

2

'12

1

'13

2

'14

1

'15

Common Causes on FORD FOCUS

Based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

POWER TRAIN 50%

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 16.7%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 16.7%

ENGINE 16.7%

What To Do Next

1
Check for recalls on YOUR VIN
Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. If your vehicle is covered, repairs are free.
2
Get a proper diagnosis
A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50–$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.
3
Compare repair quotes
Get 2–3 quotes. Dealer vs. independent shop prices often differ 30–50% for the same repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does P0902 mean on a FORD FOCUS? ▾

P0902 indicates: Clutch A Actuator Control Circuit Low. This is a transmission code. 6 FORD FOCUS owners have reported this to NHTSA.

What are the most common causes of P0902 on FORD FOCUS? ▾

Based on 6 NHTSA reports, the most commonly cited components are: Power Train, Power Train,Electrical System,Engine, Vehicle Speed Control. These percentages are based on the component field in owner complaints.

Is P0902 serious on my FORD FOCUS? ▾

Of 6 NHTSA reports for this code on FORD FOCUS, none involved a crash or fire. However, any diagnostic code should be evaluated by a qualified mechanic.

What should I do if my FORD FOCUS shows P0902? ▾

1) Check for recalls on your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2) Get a professional diagnosis — a code alone doesn't identify the exact failed part. 3) Get 2-3 repair estimates to compare.

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