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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.
8.7
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $300
- Average Mileage:
- 93,200 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 3 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replaced bearings, bushes, power steering pump (2 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
suspension problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Purchased brand new tires October 2009, was getting ready to go on a trip when I noticed both rear tires were extremely worn. I took the "back roads" and traveled the 200 miles, went right to the place where I bought the tires. They told me the tire wear was because the bushings were "falling out" and I should not drive the car. They would not sell me new tires because if the problem was not fixed the tires would just wear out. I had to get back home for work and a doctor appointment, so I drove it back the 200 miles and the next day took it to a collision shop, where I was told that the bushings were not falling out, in fact it was safe to drive except for the bald tires!
I was told by two different mechanics that the Focus is known to have problems with the cams and bushings needed for performing an alignment, they tend to freeze up and can only be removed by breaking them, making the repair cost approx $1500. I am currently looking for a new vehicle, and it will not be a Focus!
- Terry B., Camden, NY, US