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SteeringPart report

2002 Ford Focus SVT Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
40,084miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT, 6% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,084 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.

“Failure of high-pressure power steering hose. Subsequent loss of fluid caused bearing in power fluid pump assembly to seize resulting in pulley shearing off and exiting vehicle from under body. The loss of the pulley caused the accessory serpentine drive belt failure, which resulted in additional loss of the water pump, alternator, and A/C compressor. Fluid also soaked onto exhaust manifold and passenger side brake assemblies.”

NHTSA complaint #10055205, filed 2004-01, 3,168 miles

“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. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the ignition switch was faulty, as a result the electrical failure caused the steering wheel to fall off and the bolt to be loose. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was nothing they could do since the vehicle was not under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10381464, filed 2011-02, 77,000 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200226%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT

Electrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology