2002 Ford Focus engine and engine cooling problems
103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Ford Focus — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jan 19, 2012
“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…”
filed Nov 27, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Manifold or catalytic converter heat shields loose/missing. *tt
0627 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006Replace timing belt idler pulley during 2.0l zetec engine cylinder head replacement - service tip. *tt
19016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Focus years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Focus | 123 | 15% |
| 2017 Focus | 80 | 9% |
| 2016 Focus | 49 | 4% |
| 2015 Focus | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 Focus | 8 | 0% |
| 2013 Focus | 14 | 1% |
| 2012 Focus | 27 | 1% |
| 2011 Focus | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Focus | 11 | 4% |
| 2009 Focus | 7 | 3% |
| 2008 Focus | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 Focus | 12 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford Focus
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.