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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002 Ford Focus 2.0L SOHC engine has a defect where the intake valve seat fails. The valve then falls into the cylinder, destroying the engine & most owner relationships with Ford in the process.

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$520
Average Mileage:
100,400 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. dealership replaced broken bolt (1 reports)
2002 Ford Focus accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2002 Ford Focus Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 082012

Focus LS 4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 136,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Every since i brought this car I have had nothing but problems. From having to replace the engine, to the ignition, then starter, now my steering wheel has come off. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FORD MODEL CAR AGAIN. THIS HAS BEEN THE WORST EXPERIENCE EVER AND I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR A YEAR. (I brought it from a dealer).

- Racquel L., Chicago, IL, US

problem #2

May 062008

Focus SE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,000 miles

Shocking, but I've heard of this happening to 2 other people in non-Ford vehicles.

- Michael A., Bellingham, WA, US

problem #1

Oct 142007

(reported on)

Focus

  • Automatic transmission
  • 79,129 miles

MY STEERING WHEEL FELL OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS FU**ING RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAVE BEEN ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND I HAVENT FOUND ANYTHING LIKE THIS HAPPENING TO ANOTHER DRIVER!! I HATE FORD!!!!!!! THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY!!!!!!!! I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER FORD MADE VEHICLE EVER AGAIN!!!! MY STEERING WHEEL FELL OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- bbridges, Pittsburgh, PA, US

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