2002 Ford Focus SVT Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT, 3% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2002 Ford Focus Svt. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH when the accelerator pedal was depressed and became stuck in the open throttle position. The speed increased to 90 MPH. The contact attempted to manually release the pedal; however, the pedal would not move until he used excessive force. The vehicle did not stop until the brakes were engaged and the contact was able to shift into neutral gear. The contact was able to drive the vehicle onto the emergency lane so that it could be towed to an independent mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10335715, filed 2010-06, 75,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V117000Apr 18, 2002On certain passenger vehicles built with manual transaxles, there is the potential for the speed control cable to hang up at the throttle body bracket during…Covers: Ford Focus SVT 2002
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT
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 complaintsSteering
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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