2002 Ford Focus SVT problems
NHTSA has received 48 complaints about the 2002 Ford Focus SVT, and 15% of them involve electrical system. After that come drivetrain & axles (8%) and engine (8%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 15% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 18,000 miles 41 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 22 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 41 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 18,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 1 injury reported. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 87% of model years in our database.
It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
I was making a left turn at 15-20 MPH and felt the front end dipped then the steering wheel jerked out of my hands and the car drove into a curb causing major damage.
This first incident was rather benign. I noticed my 2002 ford focus svt, at 2400 miles, would not produce sustained heat. After repair, on 12-8-02, the vehicle, with 2800 miles, would not start. It left me stranded and had to be towed. I am told the vehicle requires a new "intake" for repair and was "probably" the cause of the initial problem. Though the incidents are rather simple, I find it rediculous for a vehicle which was made less than 6 months ago.
9 repair issues in 8,000 miles. 1. Grinding brakes. 2. Sunroof failed to close. 3. Engine sensor failed. 4. Tire developed a bubble. 5. Intake runner failed. 6. Stereo jammed. 7. Horn failed. 8. Defective control assembly. 9. Defective manifold assembly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus svt. The contact stated that while trying to close the rear passenger side door from the outside of the vehicle, the door failed to latch. The vehicle was driven to the dealer but was not inspected or repaired. The vehicle was repaired by the previous owner under NHTSA campaign id number 05v030000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) and the manufacturer was contacted concerning the issue. The failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage was 159,000.