Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 030404 | 02/01/2003 | 10002518 | Rough, rolling, or high idle or stall - mainly after cold start, engine - intake separation at rubber boots - svt models only. *tt | 09/04/2003 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/20/2002 | 2400 | 2 | 09/21/2002 |
| This first incident was rather benign. i noticed my 2002 ford focus svt, at 2400 miles, would not produce sustained heat. after repair, on 12-8-02, the vehicle, with 2800 miles, would not start. it left me stranded and had to be towed. i am told the vehicle requires a new intake for repair and was probably the cause of the initial problem. though the incidents are rather simple, i find it rediculous for a vehicle which was made less than 6 months ago. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/22/2003 | 8729 | 2 | 09/29/2002 |
| Control cable on dual stage intake manifold fractured from housing, resulted in loss of control to variable intake runners. vehicle exhibited increased idle and driveability problems and stalling.*ak | |||
| 09/04/2003 | 9371 | 1 | |
| 9 repair issues in 8,000 miles. 1. grinding brakes. 2. sunroof failed to close. 3. engine sensor failed. 4. tire developed a bubble. 5. intake runner failed. 6. stereo jammed. 7. horn failed. 8. defective control assembly. 9. defective manifold assembly. *la | |||