Model year record

2002 Ford Focus SVT

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 48 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V117000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component: Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 534
Reported to NHTSA: 2002-04-18
Owners notified: 2002-04-25

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system: horn	4	9,371 mi
Air bags: side/window	2	24,501 mi
Electrical system	2	35,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	2	8,729 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	2	2,000 mi
Suspension	2	4,400 mi
Tires	2	9,371 mi
Tires: sidewall	2	6,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	2	64,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	9,371 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	135,000 mi
Engine	1	74,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	1	2,400 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	9,371 mi
Exterior lighting	1	35,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	28,249 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	—
Fuel system, other	1	2,400 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	1	155,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	1	100,000 mi
Parking brake	1	2,000 mi
Power train	1	135,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: bell housing	1	52,151 mi
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly	1	63,200 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	1	—
Seat belts: rear/other	1	8,000 mi
Seats	1	28,249 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	1	9,371 mi
Steering	1	77,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	3,168 mi
Structure: body: hood	1	2,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	1	—
Suspension: rear	1	100,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	1	75,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	9,371 mi
Wheels: rim	1	2,000 mi

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.