2002 Ford Focus SVT Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,729miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT, 9% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,729 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10000038, filed 2002-12, 2,400 miles“Control cable on dual stage intake manifold fractured from housing, resulted in loss of control to variable intake runners. Vehicle exhibited increased idle and driveability problems and stalling.”
NHTSA complaint #10055206, filed 2004-01, 8,729 milesEngine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Focus SVT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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