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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2002 Ford Focus SVT Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
9%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
36,686miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT, 9% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,686 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.

“Damage to driver's side power window mechanism failing to raise and/or lower window glass in vehicle. Window operator requires grease to operate properly which was not present after closer examination of parts. Parts were damaged beyond repair and are in need of replacement.”

NHTSA complaint #10208472, filed 2007-11, 64,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200239%

Other parts of the 2002 Ford Focus SVT

Electrical system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body 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.

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