9.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$4,650.00
Average Mileage:
66,000 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- had to replace the engine (1 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
engine problem
Helpful Websites About 2002 Ford Focus runs roughly when first started
2007Sep 04
(reported on)Focus LX
- Automatic transmission
- 57,000 miles
Beware Focus LX buyers or existing drivers experiencing this problem. Problem began as an intermittent issue immediately upon starting the engine. It would act "chuggy" like the idle was really low or like the engine wasn't getting enough fuel and was on the brink of stalling. Then after 30-60 seconds the problem would go away and the engine would run fine. Giving the engine gas while this was taking place would only make matters worse. Ultimately my engine completely died at a stop light a few weeks after the problem began. No cause for the engine failure could be ascertained by two different professional private mechanics. $700 later to take the engine apart, it was determined that a piston and cylinder were destroyed and the engine was unrepairable.
I am still debating what to do. I am a poor student. I cannot afford a new engine. Not likely Ford will help, but I will try to contact them. There is no excuse for an engine well cared for with 57,000 miles should have a failure of this type. All fluid levels were normal with no leaks at any point in time with regular oil changes.
My mother also has a 2002 Ford Focus ZTX and she began having maintenance issues as well around 60,000 miles.
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2008Oct 27
Focus ZTW 2.0L Zetec
Several weeks ago the engine began sputtering upon starting. I had recently started parking the vehicle outdoors overnight and the night have been getting colder so I attributed it to some water condensing in the gas tank. This past Monday (10/27/08) it became so bad that when I pushed the accelerator nothing happened. I took it in Tues. and mechanic said there was no spark in one of the cylinders so he replaced the ignition coil (approx. $200; in total he did $520 of work including oil change, tune up/change filters/plugs/spark plug wire set). When I went to pick it up - same problem - still sputtered upon starting. They keep the car and are continuing to try to find the problem.
nuggetinlo
Portland, OR, USA
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