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Grinding Noise When Braking
2002 Ford Focus
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
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.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $480
- Average Mileage:
- 20,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 5 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace front brakes (4 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
brakes problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
the front would grind at low speeds sometimes while braking and
stopping. after the first fix, it came back after 20,000 miles
or so. So the problem still exists
- Vicky S., Holly, MI, US