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.
I only noticed the problem the same day that it broke down on me. I put the car in 1st and the car was moving sluggish & doing sort of kangaroo jumps, same thing in 2nd. Started to grind all gears and finally would only drive in second, very annoying. Saved up some money and finally got it replaced a couple months later.
We bought this car thinking that we wouldn't have the problems that come with a used car so far that is far from it. I have called local repair shops only to find out that it could cost me up to $1200.00 and I am still making payments on the damn thing I know for one thing I will never buy another ford product.
- Pat W.,
Bremerton, WA, US
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I only noticed the problem the same day that it broke down on me. I put the car in 1st and the car was moving sluggish & doing sort of kangaroo jumps, same thing in 2nd. Started to grind all gears and finally would only drive in second, very annoying. Saved up some money and finally got it replaced a couple months later.
- jerryisaiah91, Chillicothe, OH, US