2002 Ford Focus Svt recalls and problems

The 2002 Ford Focus Svt has 1 recall and 32 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

Pictured: a 2003 model; the 2002 may differ in details. Photo: 2003 Ford Focus Svt by DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2002 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

32complaints

1crashes

0fires

1injuries

28,249median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Vehicle Speed Control

Apr 18, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V117000 · 534 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: If this condition were to occur, it May be necessary to depress the clutch and apply the brake to bring the vehicle to a stop.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO DEPRESS THE CLUTCH AND APPLY THE BRAKE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the throttle body and check for proper operation. Owner notification began April 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Latches/locks/linkages2

Seat Belts2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002 vs. other Ford Focus Svt years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Ford Focus Svt have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2002 Ford Focus Svt, the latest from Apr 18, 2002 (vehicle speed control). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Focus Svt?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (6), power train (5), engine (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.