2002 Ford Focus SVT Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,324miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT, 9% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,324 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“Bolt mounting driver side seat tracks to floor pan loosened. Continued surging and intermittent stalling problem while accelerating and coming to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10055212, filed 2004-01, 28,249 miles“Contamination in fuel tank causing engine pulsing and near stalling at low speeds in 1st and 2nd gear. Fuel from fuel filter tank side intake is brown, almost the color of tea, from contamination. Dealer mechanic, service tech, and service manager claim the contamination in the plastic tank is from bad gas. I disputed this claim and informed the service manager that I've been having these engine problems since a month or so after taking delivery of the vehicle and they've become steadily worse.”
NHTSA complaint #10025675, filed 2003-07Fuel system: 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 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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