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2002 Ford Focus
Electrical Problems

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.
2002 Ford Focus Electrical Problems
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- Engine Won't Turn Over, Won't Start
- Alternator Failure
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition
- NHTSA: Electrical System
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition: Switch
- NHTSA: Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery: Cables
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring
- NHTSA: Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Starter Assembly
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition: Module
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition: Anti-Theft: Control ...
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring: Interior/Under Dash
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk
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