2002 Ford Focus Engine Problems
- 31
- 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 31 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plugs · 4 records
- light came · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that whenever she would downshift or brake to a complete stop, the vehicle would stall without warning. The fuel filter, engine coil pack and spark plugs were replaced but to no avail. The contact experienced the failure at least three times. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that there were no recalls on the vehicle and referred the contact to the…
ODI 10414669
Engine
While driving, the spark plugs eject from the block. This is dangerous and can cause an engine fire. This problem has apparently been reported to ford, but they claim nothing can be done until they receive a certain amount of complaints. This is not normal wear and tear. The spark plugs have been replaced four times along with the coil. This is unacceptable and inconvenient and ford needs to remedy this issue…
ODI 10378686
Engine
Engine stalls when starting the car cold and when stopped at a long light. Have taken it to the dealer several times and was told that they cannot identify any problems. Problem has been present for last 6 years and is getting progressively worse. Have changed battery and fuel filter but problem remains. *tr
ODI 10365644
Engine
FORD FOCUS 2002 WOULD NOT START THE IGNITION. *TR
ODI 10256995
Engine
The car's check engine light came on and started stalling, had it checked and was told that the car was only running on 3 cylinders and was recommended to put an additive in the engine to try to loosen up stuck valves...a week after that the car, we were driving the car, parked it for about an hour and it wouldn't start. We finally got it started after a few minutes and it sounded like there were rocks in the…
ODI 10234102
Engine
A screw was dislodged from the engine, ricocheting through out the engine causing damage beyond repair. The engine ceased working without any preparation. The engine needed to be replaced completely. *tr
ODI 10246114
Engine
I was driving to work. I live 7 miles from work. At a stop light my car started shaking very bad and the engine shut down. It would not start again.. I had it towed to my brothers house and started researching the symptoms... Everything i could find leads to engine failure, caused by a thrown rod or broken piston. After checking the compression in the cylinders # 1-3 no problems about 75 psi and #4 was 0. I believe…
ODI 10231053
Engine
Continual oil leakage from the lower engine block of a 2002 ford focus 5 door hatchback. This results from an engineering problem, per my firestone service person. The right side cv axle mounting brackett is attached to the lower crankcase, and the axle torque has over the 73,000 miles we have driven the vehicle cracked the lower crank-case. When there is pressure on the engine, the crack opens and oil leaks. I have…
ODI 10223545
Engine
1. Two days before the engine died i noticed it was having problems starting first thing in the morning, like a sputtering. Then it would go away and the car would drive fine. The car had a transmission fluid leak and so i continued to make sure it was at the right levels. 2. The day when the engine died it had been running normally. I had stopped at the store. When i got back in my car and turned it on the engine…
ODI 10223364
Engine · Ignition
2002 ford focus sedan manual transmission with 80,000 miles. With no warning the engine acts as if it is going to stall, vehicle hesitates, jerks and sputters. This literally causes the vehicle to jolt forwards and backwards and shakes the passengers inside the vehicle. This is a very scary event, especially at 70+ mph speed or when in traffic. Highly concerned that the vehicle is going to simple shut off while on…
ODI 10162492
Engine
When turning on my 2002 ford focus zx3, it tends to have a very rough idle, sputtering and stalling. I have replaced the fuel filter, spark plugs, spark cables, pcv valve and my ignition coil. But even after all of that my car still sputters, stalls and has a rough idle....i don't know what to do, being a college student out of my home state of michigan. I have taken it to auto zone and had it hooked up to the code…
ODI 10160764
Engine
At vehicle start up, my wife heard a loud pop, followed by engine sputtering, and smell of gas fumes. My wife took the kids out of the car and ran away for fear of fire. The following day, we had it towed to the dealership. The dealership told me a spark plug blew out of the engine and striped the engine block. I called ford motor corp. They said they could not help me with the repairs, since my vehicles warranty…
ODI 10154552
Engine
Engine stalls repeatedly while driving at all speeds. Often the car will not start after stall. Vehicle is still under extended warranty and has been serviced four times, none of which have fixed the problem. *nm
ODI 10147782
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Engine accelerated at a high speed while shifting from forward to reverse (and vice versa). To overcome the problem i maintained heavy pressure on the brake and tapped the accelerator. *jb
ODI 10143303
Engine
The day was very hot, 90+ degrees. I had the air conditioning on while driving and had to take my husband to a dentist appointment. I left the car running with the air conditioning on for about 10 minutes, then shut the car off. After another 5 minutes, i restarted the car, with air conditoning on and waited for my husband to return. The car was running for a total of about 25 mintues while parked. My husband…
ODI 10126461
Engine
Focus 2002 started to run rough around 40,000 miles. Had a major tune up 2 x's in 6 months. Changed all the plugs, wires, oil & fluids, still handled rough like it needed to be timed. Focus's have no timing belt. I took it in & was told the plug wire ran over the block was the causing the rough idl, due to the cable melting on the block. I replaced the cable & again the idle was still rough, but now started to surge…
ODI 10122423
Engine
While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. A recall was issued, however this vehicle's year was not included. *ak
ODI 10117053
Engine
I drive a 2002 ford focus lx. I has appoximatley 56,000 miles. I had brought my car to the dealership to have body work done on the fender. I was told the the repairs were complete, and i left with my car. I was driving down the highway, going fifty five mph, when the engine light came on and the engine just stoped. After we coasted to the shoulder, we push-stared the car and drove directly back to the dealership,…
ODI 10114159
Engine
Engine just dies with no warning while on the highway,after engine dies i lose power steering, and wheel will not turn. I am able to restart the car while still in motion. This is the third time this has happened.*ak
ODI 10080769
Engine
While driving on thruway engine quit, and car was on fire. Courtesy ford checked car and found piston went through block causing oil to catch fire under car and melting fuel lines. Vehicle has 60k and has been serviced regularly. Quoted over $6000.00 and was told warranty ended at 36k. This incident could have been very serious. *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10062459
Engine
At any speed engine check light came on , and then, engine rumbled and stalled.vehicle stalled ten times. A recall was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
ODI 10055641
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine · Ignition · Manual Transmission
Engine stalled after i had driven two miles with no warning. I had just down-shifted into 2nd gear as i was slowing to make a turn and the car stalled across two traffic lanes and would not restart. The oil light, battery light, and one other light came on (alternator i think). The car was manually pushed out of traffic lanes in neutral gear by two motorists who stopped to help. They were also unable to restart the…
ODI 10045723
Engine
My car just dies when i am driving. The lights in my dash all light up, my power steering goes out, and my car just turns off while i am driving. This has happened at least 7 times. I have already taken it in 4 times to get it fixed. *la
ODI 10041704
Engine · Fuel Pump
2002 ford focus se engine stalled.*mr consumer had the fuel pump replaced expecting to remedy the problem. Once the consumer arrived at the gas station and began to fill the gas tank there was a puddle of oil underneath the vehicle, it was then determined the dealer installed the gas tank incorrectly which caused the leak. *ts. On the third occasion, while driving, the engine stalled and restarted and the automatic…
ODI 10037741
Engine
I bought my ford focus zx5 on october of 2002. A month after i had it i took it through the car wash and it stalled. Ever since then i had have problems starting it. I brought it in and was told that there was nothing wrong with the car. On july 21, 2003 car stalled going through an intersection with on-coming traffic, i got the car to start and i brought it in to the dealership and again they can't find anything…
ODI 10046011