NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2002

Ford Focus SVT recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 32 owner complaints for the Ford Focus SVT, covering model year 2002. Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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1 recall campaign on file
32 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
1 model year with data (2002)

top component: Electrical System (6 complaints)
latest recall 02V117000 (reported Apr 18, 2002)

1 complaint reporting a crash (3.1%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
1 complaint reporting an injury (3.1%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ford Focus SVT complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 32 complaints are for the 2002 model year.

Ford Focus SVT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Ford Focus SVT complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2002	32	1	0	1	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ford Focus SVT components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 6 complaints (18.8% of all 32), followed by Power Train (5) and Tires (4).

Components named most often in Ford Focus SVT complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Ford Focus SVT complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	6	18.8%
Power Train	5	15.6%
Tires	4	12.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling	3	9.4%
Suspension	3	9.4%
Visibility	3	9.4%
Air Bags	2	6.3%
Fuel System, Gasoline	2	6.3%
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2	6.3%
Seat Belts	2	6.3%
Steering	2	6.3%
Structure	2	6.3%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	1	3.1%
Engine	1	3.1%
Equipment	1	3.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ford Focus SVT recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Focus SVT, newest first. The only campaign, 02V117000, covers model year 2002.

1 recall campaign

Ford Focus SVT recall campaigns covering each model year
2002: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 02V117000
Reported Apr 18, 2002
Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control
Model year 2002
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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ford Focus SVT questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Ford Focus SVT have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Ford Focus SVT, covering model year 2002. The campaign, 02V117000, was reported on April 18, 2002 and is filed under “Vehicle speed control”.

What is the most common Ford Focus SVT complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 6 complaints, or 18.8% of all 32. Power Train (5) and Tires (4) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford Focus SVT?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.

How many Ford Focus SVT complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 32 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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The Ford models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Ford VIN decoder with every Ford model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Ford F-150 1995–2027 · 158 recalls · 35,790 complaints
Ford Explorer 1995–2027 · 131 recalls · 31,089 complaints
Ford Escape 2000–2026 · 95 recalls · 27,343 complaints
Ford Fusion 2006–2020 · 46 recalls · 22,383 complaints
Ford Focus 1999–2018 · 36 recalls · 22,086 complaints
Ford Windstar 1995–2005 · 33 recalls · 14,108 complaints
Ford Edge 2004–2024 · 43 recalls · 14,009 complaints
Ford Taurus 1995–2019 · 52 recalls · 12,702 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.