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.
7.0
pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,500 miles
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Exhaust gas return (egr) line failed at exhaust manifold mounting flang. This failure allows carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide to seep into the passenger compartment of the Focus. Co poising can cause: 1)death a) the driver of the Ford Focus passes out and dies in a crash B) the driver of the Ford Focus dies from co poising 2)organ failure it is interesting to note that you can't attach a photomicrograph's to this complaint form?
Heat shield dropped while driving on West ridge road causing sparks. It ruptured the fuel line which caused the fuel to spew all over the road. 911 contacted, road closed and taco bell where the vehicle was moved, was evacuated due to the massive fuel leak and fumes. Dealership contacted, tow truck picked up vehicle.
- Hilton, NY, USA
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