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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.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $50
- Average Mileage:
- 140,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- buy new handles (1 reports)
accessories - exterior problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I have replace the door handles twice now, when it rains they slip and break.
- Natasha C., Mead, OK, US