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2002 Ford Focus
Engine 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 Engine Problems
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- Engine Failure
- Engine Stalls/Dies While Driving
- Runs Rough
- Rattling Noise From Engine
- Check Engine Light On
- When At Idle Engine Shakes
- Engine Shakes And Then Stalls
- Chirping Noise When Car Decelerates
- Coil Pack Wires Break
- Engine Loses Power And Restarts Only After A Rest
- Engine Vibration
- Exhaust Manifold Cracked
- Hesitation/Loss Of Acceleration
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline
- NHTSA: Engine
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cruise Control
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Belts And Associated ...
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