2002 Ford Focus Engine Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- independent mechanic · 6 records
- without warning · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While at a traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart after two attempts. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
ODI 10762868
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I am writing this for two incidents happened within a two week time frame. 1. The engine had to be replaced since one piston pin had broken due to which the whole piston had broken inside the engine. The whole engine had to be replaced as per mechanics suggestion. I have the invoice from the mechanic shop and the mechanic would gladly provide more details if needed. 2. This was scary ! While driving at 70 miles an…
ODI 10748354
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10724913
Electrical System · Engine
Car when warmed up and during intercity driving will randomly cut out when the accelerator is not depressed. Car shuts off and becomes hard to steer and control. Have almost been hit and no one can figure out what's wrong. It does this intermittently. Also the car has the updated thermostat housing and the thermostat still tends to overheat. Have contacted ford and call center employee did not seem too enthusiastic…
ODI 10615969
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the engine ignited in flames without warning. The contact was able to exit the vehicle without injury. The fire department and the police department were called and both a police and fire report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10554633
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the low oil warning indicator illuminated continuously on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a small amount of oil was added to the reservoir. Later as the contact was driving an unknown speed, smoke emitted inside of the vehicle cabin. The vehicle then stalled and failed to…
Fire reported
ODI 10550137
Engine
When starting my car from my carport in the morning, the engine made a rattling, grinding noise. I had the vehicle towed to the ford dealership. They determined that the valve seat had dropped, damaging the cylinder head and two of the pistons. *js
ODI 10545440
Engine
The car vibrates; shakes. I was told by two auto repairman before i was aware of just what the problem was. It is now a little worse. I need to get it repaired soon and i will. I was hoping there is a recall on the mounts. I was told there was by adams street muffler in tallahassee. Tallahassee ford says they have no recall. *tr
ODI 10588014
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. While driving at approximately 65 mph, an abnormal noise was heard and the vehicle seized without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rod bearing detached from the engine. As a result, the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
ODI 10691652
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle made a rattling noise and the contact noticed that the steel valve seat had become separated from the vehicle and dropped into the combustion chamber. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.
ODI 10533110
Electrical System · Engine · Power Window Devices And Controls
The motor on the sun roof and all of my windows went out the handle on door for the front passenger fell off the ,rear door on the passenger side on the inside just fell apart sometimes you can't open the door from the inside or the outside its like they freeze up and a day later they open (this is a huge safety issue ) sometimes my car just dies out and all of the panel goes blank like it just shuts down. *tr
ODI 10535425
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford focus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was shifted into park and the contact attempted to restart the vehicle but to no avail. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the engine would have to be replaced due to oil leaking into the engine. The…
ODI 10482897
Engine
I own a 2002 ford focus zx3 with a very low mileage of 45226. On october 12th friday, i drove my car to the university, (~2 miles from my home) and parked for a few minutes. Then i started driving toward the commuter parking lot. However, 30 seconds later, a huge ?continuous knocking? Sound came out from the engine followed by white smoke. Then i saw a very large amount of engine oil spill, down the road. Since i…
ODI 10482454
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
While waiting at a construction site the engine died and would not start (the engine indicator lit). The brake lights, power windows, and rear hatch release also failed to function. The vehicle was towed and the personal mechanic reported the electrical harness to the rear hatch had failed where is passed between the body and the hatch door. The harness electrical insulation was cracked on the entire bundle of wires…
ODI 10542669
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford focus. While driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle started to smoke from the back seat. Within a short time, the inside of the vehicle was completely filled with smoke. The engine shut off without warning. There were no flames and no injuries. The vehicle was placed in neutral and coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later towed to…
Fire reported
ODI 10956772
Engine
Even today, i never know when i can get a startup. The key does not catch right away. *tr
ODI 10605370