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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3FAFP31372R••••••2002 Ford FOCUS SVT
This build draws 6.5× more complaints than the average 2002 Ford FOCUS SVT build (11 vs 2).
11on this build
27on the model
16builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 5Suspension 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringSep 2016
Ok so I've had my ford focus for about 3 months now I fell in love with this little thing recently got struts changed in front and ball joints bushings and tires so I knew it would need an alignment so got that done now at speeds from 50-60 mph this car starts fishtailing out of…
Electrical SystemOct 2014
Ever since I have had this car and since the warranty ran out in 2005, I have nothing but repairs. First, the radio needed to be replaces, then the brakes, then the locks on both doors and then the brakes again, high beam light never goes off, always on and now the radiator.…
SuspensionMar 2009
2002 ford focus zx3 front passenger side coil spring failure...top 7" of spring snapped off making the car dangerous to drive. Incident occurred 1 block from house but not immediately investigated until I found broken spring piece in the road after work. Highway travel to and…
StructureAug 2006
Water leaks into passenger side floor board everytime it rains
Power TrainSep 2005
The events leading up to the failure were daily use. The clutch master cylinder is located inside the vehicle. It is a very common failure for it to begin leaking, dripping on the carpet and eventually causing the rubber pad on the clutch pedal to fall off. This in itself is…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FAFP31372R126083 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.