The 2002 Ford Focus Svt has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 534 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
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
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
4
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
2
1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2
SUSPENSION
2
1crashes
TIRES
2
TIRES:SIDEWALL
2
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
Total complaints48
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Car periodicualy looses all power to dash baterry everything completly I've replace battery altinator cluster light it seems if I use my light it happens more or anytime I stop or slow dow it stalls and will not start without a jump then it will be great again sometimes for a day sometes a week it…”
“Car periodicualy looses all power to dash baterry everything completly I've replace battery altinator cluster light it seems if I use my light it happens more or anytime I stop or slow dow it stalls and will not start without a jump then it will be great again sometimes for a day sometes a week it…”
“Car periodicualy looses all power to dash baterry everything completly I've replace battery altinator cluster light it seems if I use my light it happens more or anytime I stop or slow dow it stalls and will not start without a jump then it will be great again sometimes for a day sometes a week it…”
“Noticed that my dash board high beam for my headlights was staying on. Took to wheel works and they told me its the wiring harness for my headlights. They told me it is melting and need to take to the dealer. I bought my car brand new and paid cash for it with extras added on to it. I have had…”
“Noticed that my dash board high beam for my headlights was staying on. Took to wheel works and they told me its the wiring harness for my headlights. They told me it is melting and need to take to the dealer. I bought my car brand new and paid cash for it with extras added on to it. I have had…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus svt. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was started after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…”
“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…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus svt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the bolt located underneath the air bag that holds the steering wheel in place disengaged. As a result, the contact lost all steering capabilities but was able to drive onto the side of the road.…”
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