2002 Ford Focus SVT Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT, 9% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was making a left turn at 15-20 MPH and felt the front end dipped then the steering wheel jerked out of my hands and the car drove into a curb causing major damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10025869, filed 2003-07, 4,400 miles“I purchased new an 2002 Ford focus with a serious suspension problem. The vehicle has worn through two sets of tires unevenly on the inside of the tread. One set had actually worn down to the steel belt beyond the rubber causing its failure at 18,000 miles. This incident caused damage to the front wheel, which had to be replaced. I have had it checked by a professional automotive alignment shop, and was told it was well within fords specifications. After contacting Ford motor company and their special vehicle team they both said there was not anything that could be done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10135025, filed 2005-08, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford Focus Svt. The contact stated that the rear lower control arm broke in two while he was driving at approx 5 MPH. He heard a loud noise and the rear of the vehicle dropped to the ground. He had the vehicle towed to a repair shop and was informed that the passenger side rear control arm broke and the driver side rear control arm was cracked and about to experience the same failure. Both sides of the vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. He called the manufacturer and was offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 140,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10304433, filed 2010-02, 100,000 milesSuspension: 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 complaintsFuel system
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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