2002 Ford Focus SVT Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,371miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT, 13% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,371 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.
“Possible defect in continental's contisport contact oem tires (size 215/45zr17) that came with my new Ford Focus Svt. I recently had a severe blow out on a highway I-90. Luckily for me, it didn't result in any death, injury or destruction of the property but still there is no excuse for the ultra performance tire to fail in such a short period of time (under 6000 miles.) after further inspection I also discovered that one more tire developed sidewall crack and would have to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10016191, filed 2003-04, 6,000 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“I've had 2 sidewall blow outs on my continental-sport contact. They are oem on my svt focus. I own two of them, and basically they roughly have blown out the same time around 6,000 and 7, 000 (approximately). I've been driving 18 years with out a flat or a blow out and have 2 alone with this car. They are expensive tires as well as hard tire to find.”
NHTSA complaint #10018311, filed 2003-05Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 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 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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