2002 Ford Focus Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 34
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 34 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 7 records
- check engine · 6 records
- valve seat · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
While idling, my car is turning off. It also does so when attempting to accelerate after shifting the car from p to d. Initially the gas cap light on the dashboard signaled. I replaced the cap, and the check engine light was illuminated afterwards. Now, the car is turning off completely while idling and only the check engine light is lit. *tr
ODI 10437382
Engine And Engine Cooling
Without warning the engine blew! I service my auto like i'm suppose to and this happens. By looking online i see i'm not the only one. Try finding a engine for this car is so expensive that it's ridiculous! That let me know i'm not alone! I can't believe the going rate for this car's engine is $1700! So now i'm stuck with a piece of junk costing me $3500 to get it fixed only to wait until the next shoe falls!! *tr
ODI 10435259
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle suddenly lost all power without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a failed timing belt. The contact was awaiting repairs. The dealer advised the contact to notify the manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance since there…
ODI 10430717
Engine And Engine Cooling
Cylinder head valve seat failure. Approx 1/2 of the valve seat fell into combustion chamer (between piston and head).. This caused piston to break and rod to go through cylinder wall but not through block outer wall and causing coolant to get into oil. Being a ford tech, i have seen damage caused by valve seats in cylinders 1,2,&4. It's always a intake valve seat. Also always and only on sohc motor. Have seen this…
ODI 10444515
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle failed to start after completing a [redacted] and being turned off for about 5 minutes. Clicking noises like starter failing to engage or low battery ensued. When hood was lifted and battery cover removed and cables and connections were inspected, it was observed that the positive cable off the back of the positive battery harness was exposed, the insulation being almost completely melted. The exposed wires…
ODI 10418788
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph the engine dropped down onto the drive shaft. The vehicle was pulled over and towed home. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and the contact was informed that the bolts for the engine mount fractured due to corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10412347
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. When the vehicle stopped it began to shake. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle stopped. Approximately one month later a check engine light began illuminating on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the engine was misfiring. The contact was later told that the failure was within the transmission. The vehicle…
ODI 10373448
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated she was unable to start the vehicle and it was towed to a local repair facility. The mechanic found that the valve seat had fractured and caused the piston skirt to fracture along with the connecting rod. In addition, the failure caused cylinder scoring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The current and failure…
ODI 10349625
Engine And Engine Cooling
The check engine light came on suddenly on my 2002 ford focus. Immediately, i took it to the ford dealership. The technician couldn't find a problem , the check engine light wouldn't come on. Therefore, nothing could be done. They didn't understand why. Within in week, the engine light came back on. This time there was a miss in the engine and it was running rough. Now, the ford dealership mechanic told me my focus…
ODI 10349217
Engine And Engine Cooling
On 3/12/09, while driving my 2002 ford focus se wagon on main street (ri-3) in ashaway, rhode island, at about 35 mph, hit a small bump with the right front wheel. A loud scraping noise immediately ensued. Was able to stop within a few feet. Inspection revealed that both mounting studs on the passenger side engine mount for the transversely mounted engine had broken off allowing the engine to drop down onto the…
ODI 10262242
Engine And Engine Cooling
I had to replace the motor mounts twice in approximately a 4 month period due to cracking and complete breaking, a partial break in one and general overall weakening. My mechanic only charged me the first time for the mounts and installation (the second time was a free replacement--as the mounts failed, and as it came only a few months after the first replacement). My mechanic said that there is a problem with the…
ODI 10261070
Engine And Engine Cooling
Ford focus 2002, 69,000 miles. On 8/22/07 driving on the freeway my car stall it was towed away. Ford called me and told me it could be my engine that's ruined due to the time chain. *tr
ODI 10202987
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 ford focus se 4 cylinder shutting down while driving. Dash board goes out and then the engine shuts down. Battery was replaced and it is still doing it. Sometimes it starts back up if i let it sit for awhile, but sometimes i have to get it jumped. Very unsafe and scary when it shuts down while driving on the road. *tr
ODI 10199323
Engine And Engine Cooling
My ford focus 2002 stalls, sometimes it stops completely. It stalled out on a bridge which interfered with traffic. I took it to tipton ford twice for repairs and the problem still exist. *nm
ODI 10178180
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*- on december 18th of 2006 while coming out a drive-thru, contact states that the engine thermostat went above normal . The gauge temperature reached the top of the register. The contact stated in order for her engine not to over heat she had to drive at a speed of 45mph. The contact currently has the vehicle at the dealership and they stated that the problem with the vehicle is that the resistor that controls…
ODI 10176677
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The first week of me purchasing my car at garnet ford in chaddsford, pa, i noticed i was having problems with my car not starting. This has only continued to happen more. Also, my car seems to want to stall at times upon slowing down or when i'm stopped. The car will start riding rough and shaking indicating the car is going to stall. I brought this to the dealers attention on many occasions and they told me that…
ODI 10163967
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
I am having problems with my car not starting on occasion. Also, the car seems to want to stall at times upon slowing down or when i'm stopped. *jb
ODI 10163961
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
I am having problems with my car not starting on occasion. Also, the car seems to want to stall at times upon slowing down or when i'm stopped. *jb
ODI 10163960
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Cables · Engine And Engine Cooling · Wiring
While driving at 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The battery cable melted and the alternator was bad and needed replacement. A week prior, the check engine light came on and smoke had come from the engine compartment. The fourth gear went out because it's wire connection melted. The consumer felt the failures were due to the engine misplaced cable problem as stated in…
ODI 10118956
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 10087742
Cooling System · Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving on the on-ramp of the pa turnpike when scalding water from up under the dash poured out onto my right foot. I was barely able to drive the car to a safe stop. I sustained second and third degree burns to my right foot. The wrecker took the car to a ford dealer in emmaus, pa for repairs. The service department originally told me that the evaporator line was plugged, but when i picked up my car, the…
1 injury
ODI 10079067
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving 35 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but it did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10061167
Engine And Engine Cooling
Intermittently at any speed, the vehicle will shift out of drive and into neutral then back into drive. The vehicle has been to the dealer seven times for this problem. The dealer will not do anything because they can not duplicate the problem. The manufacturer is aware of the problem.
ODI 10057604
Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other
I bought the car on oct 29, 2002. Since day one the car has consumed way too much gas. It is outrageous! It has become a mortgage pmt! My car pmt is $344 a month i pay the same in gas a month. I use to own a 1993 ford escort,stick,4 cyc and never did i ever spend so much gas. I am 49 yrs old, don?t speed, and know the difference. I have also owned many stick,4 cyl cars and none have ever spend so much gas. There has…
ODI 10071210
Engine And Engine Cooling · Frontal
While driving at any speed vehicle hesitated and took a dip forward and down to the ground. Then, it accelerated as if nothing happened. Consumer's daughter experienced the same thing while driving and lost control of the vehicle which landed in a ditch. Consumer's daughter sustained back injuries. Consumer wore seat belts. However, air bags failed to deploy. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10055645