Recall 02V117000: 2002 Ford Focus SVT

Report received

Apr 18, 2002

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

534vehicles

Model years

2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On 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 high, wide open throttle operation, preventing the throttle from returning to the closed position when the accelerator is released.

Possible consequence

If this condition were to occur, it may be necessary to depress the clutch and apply the brake to bring the vehicle to a stop.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the throttle body and check for proper operation. Owner notification began april 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Ford Focus SVT32 complaints