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.
2.7
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,250 miles
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Steering wheel column would move back and forth on its own. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
Steering wheel locked and it was difficult to unlock it on five different occasions. Dealer refused to examine the vehicle, but instead quoted prices to the consumer.
- Signal Hill, CA, USA
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- Pittsburgh, PA, USA