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2002 Ford Focus repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 291 repairs.
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2002 Ford Focus repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 254 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Ford Focus

Engine not specified

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013

99200 mi
The oil pan was leaking. This is a very expensive repTair as the only way to access it was to remove the muffler. The muffler was an original - an unusual occurence for this rust city (Ottawa) - and there was every chance that it would cause it to break Since there was significant rust damage to the rocker panels - despite rust proofing - I decided to let it go. 
Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

59000 mi

US $400
clutch fluid leaking 
Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

43000 mi

US $505
Rear wheel bearing, drum and spindle. 
Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

70000 mi

US $100
Steering Lock 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Nov 2011

124000 mi
broken motor mount 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2011 - Feb 2012
Dec 2011

88040 mi
Rear wheel bearings had completely failed after only 8000km 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
May 2013 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

132680 mi

C $800
replaced front struts replaced fuel pump and fuel filter 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
- Jun 2009
Apr 2005

60000 mi
Power Steering failed. Replaced under extended warranty. 
Sep 2008

72000 mi
Rear power driver's side window failed. Replaced under extended warranty. 
Jun 2009

78000 mi

US $30
Glass in driver's side mirror fell out. Replaced side mirror assembly myself for $30. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2014
Jun 2014

155000 mi

US $60
crack in oil pan 
Ford Focus in South Carolina, United States
Apr 2013 - Oct 2021
Jun 2014

170000 mi

US $25
Oil pan gasket leaking. Had replaced. Valve cover gasket leaking. I replaced it. 
Sep 2014

172000 mi

US $400
Water pump and serpentine belt replaced 
Jan 2015

US $300
Left rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. Also, front sway bar links replaced 
Apr 2015

177200 mi

US $150
The OEM flex-tube header pipe had to be replaced. The hangers were broken and had to be repaired. 
Feb 2016

183000 mi

US $700
Right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. Both front wheel bearings were replaced. 
Jul 2016

187300 mi

US $260
Thermostat housing cracked. Major loss of coolant ensued. 
Oct 2016

189000 mi

US $305
Alternator died. Had it replaced, as well as the serpentine belt. 
Jan 2018

200000 mi

US $2200
Original transmission gave up the ghost at 200,000 miles. Got it replaced with a used transmission. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Colorado, United States
Apr 2011 - Jul 2018
May 2011

87000 mi

US $900
Replaced Shocks and struts,sway bar ends 
Dec 2011

96000 mi

US $450
Replacing leaking Clutch master cylinder 
Oct 2014

107000 mi

US $600
replace alternator 
Jan 2016

120000 mi

US $1205
Replace rusted out rocker panel right side 
Jun 2017

130000 mi

US $261
Occasional squeak in rear brakes 
Jul 2018

136000 mi

US $500
Severe Thunderstorm damaged the coil pack. Coil pack replaced along with spark pugs and wires 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2007 - Apr 2013
May 2008

50840 mi

C $170
All lug nuts had rusted, distorting chrome caps so I was unable to switch winter tires myself (even with compressor and impact wrench).  Garage managed to remove them, replaced all 16 and told me it is a common problem, likley to recur in 3 - 4 years. 
Jun 2008

50840 mi

C $250
Leaking coolant through a crack in thermostat housing - replaced housing, also replaced thermostat at same time (precautionary, thermostat was original, 6 years old). 
Nov 2008

55800 mi

C $650
Removed and replaced valved gasket cover. Emergency brake cables replaced - discovered they were seized when rear brakes were being serviced 
Mar 2010

64480 mi

C $1300
Caliper not releasing, front right brake stuck on, overheated disc (glowing orange). Calipers, pads etc etc all had to be replaced. Drums at rear needed work. 
Jan 2012

78740 mi

C $140
During routine brake maintenance (rear drum replacement), found leaking rear wheel cylinder. replaced both at rear. 
Apr 2013

86800 mi
Both front wheel bearings need replacing, along with stablilizers and tie rod ends. 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jan 2011 - Aug 2013
Apr 2011

49000 mi

US $40
Front sway bar links were loose and making noise. Replaced with improved aftermarket parts 
Jul 2012

55200 mi

US $75
Dropped pan and replaced fluid and filter 
Aug 2013

58000 mi

US $1000
Struts and stabilizer links had to be replaced 
Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2011 - Nov 2012
Mar 2011

50840 mi

C $1000
Engine thermostat housing was leaking engine coolant, coolant not reaching heater, no heating in car. 
Dec 2011

58900 mi

C $800
Alternator was changed Most of the exhaust was replaced, except catalytic converter 
Jun 2012

61380 mi

C $400
Replaced right front ball bearings 
Oct 2012

63240 mi

C $300
Replaced a part 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2013
Oct 2012

140000 mi

US $1500
Replaced transmission and CV joints. This was the 2nd time it has been replaced since purchase. Since I plan to replace this car very soon, the shop suggested a used transmission to save money. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in California, United States
May 2009 - Dec 2013
Mar 2010

109000 mi

US $37
There was a squeaking and cracking noise coming from the front of the car when going over small bumps and when steering. Discovered that it was a worn out stabilizer bar end link. Cost $37 for the part at dealership and took basic tools to replace. 
Apr 2010

109000 mi

US $160
Steering rack developed a major leak. Replaced the rack. As soon as the steering rack was replaced, the power steering pump developed a major leak. It was replaced. 
Sep 2011

122000 mi

US $70
The thermostat housing began leaking moderately so I replaced it along with the water outlet. This seems to be a problem spot for Zetec engines. 
Oct 2011

122800 mi

US $93
The cooling fan resistor shorted. Car would overheat when sitting idle for a few minutes. Fans come on when AC is going so that meant fuses and relays were fine. I replaced with OEM piece and also had to replace the pigtail connection. 
Feb 2012

127000 mi

US $400
Clutch finally gave out. I personally replaced it along with the flywheel.  Also replaced upper and lower pan gaskets, rear main seal. And both tie rod ends. 
Apr 2012

128000 mi

US $20
Thin shock mount on rear passenger shock flattened and caused knocking noises on rough pavement. Replaced both thick and thin mounts and all good now. 
Jan 2013

127300 mi

US $100
PCV hose collapsed causing a blocked hose causing oil leakage through valve cover gasket. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Nov 2016
May 2013

189900 mi

US $500
The original Timing belt broke after 189,000. We had a good run. Luckily the Zetec in a non-interference engine so I was back up after one day in the shop. 
Dec 2015

240000 mi

US $100
Had to replace the clutch master cylinder. 
Nov 2016

248000 mi
I think the head gasket finally went. I could barley drive it up steep incline. I donated it to kvcr. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Mar 2009 - May 2011
Apr 2009

105000 mi

US $400
Replaced leaking thermostat housing and thermostat. Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. 
Oct 2010

118000 mi

US $650
Replaced right hand axle shaft and intermediate bearing. Replaced right hand wheel bearing. Replaced right hand brake caliper. replaced front rotors and brake pads. replaced right hand axle shaft and intermediate bearing,, replaced right hand wheel bearing. replaced right hand brake caliper. replaced front rotors and brake pads. 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
Mar 2015

87000 mi

US $52
Caliper glide pins froze on drivers side front wheel. Replaced caliper pins, rotor, and brake pads 
Jun 2015

88000 mi

US $700
Ac system would not hold a charge. Ac condenser was replaced. 
Aug 2015

89000 mi

US $50
Thermostat housing failed. Drained coolant, replaced thermostat housing, and flushed coolant system. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Feb 2014 - Nov 2016
Feb 2014

104000 mi

US $300
Car was making loud squealing noise at highway speeds. Left rear wheel bearing shot. Replaced. 
Mar 2014

104000 mi

US $160
Car would die at idle. Battery was hosed, bad enough to jack with the ECM controlling fuel/air at idle. Car now runs fine. Diagnostic fees - more complex issue initially expected - raised repair bill. 
Jun 2014

105000 mi

US $1047
Car was occasionally surging, like something was slipping. Replaced clutch, problem continues. 
Sep 2014

105000 mi

US $491
Car was running rough and sluggish and surging. Mechanic found burned ignition wire and related issues. 
Jun 2015

116000 mi

US $180
AC system has developed slow leak. Recharged coolant. 
Sep 2015

120000 mi

US $450
#4 Ignition coil burned up. 
Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Apr 2015 - May 2015
May 2015

174000 mi

US $50
Rear bearing broke. Replace the entire drum 
Ford Focus in California, United States
May 2013 - Oct 2014
Jun 2014

178000 mi

US $350
Replaced Alternator. Had to remove Passenger engine mount to remove and replace. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Apr 2008 - Apr 2010
May 2008

63000 mi
Thermostat housing loosened up leaking fluid tightened assembly. 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Jun 2004 - Jul 2016
Feb 2004

28625 mi

US $250
Not sure what problem was - likely warped rotors (Cost Estimated - warranty) 
Jul 2004

35417 mi

US $150
Failure, not a cosmetic issue. (Cost Estimated.) Fuel Pump replaced (cost estimated). 
Jun 2005

47473 mi

US $1283
Sway bar end links replaced, RF Door lock motor and latch replaced, Brake booster and master cylinder replaced, radio replaced, AC lines tightened. 
Jul 2005

48103 mi

US $400
HEGO Sensor (Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen?) (Warranty - Cost Estimated). Passenger Door Actuator (non-cosmetic)(Cost Estimated). Valve Cover Gasket (Cost Estimated) 
Jun 2007

69256 mi

US $300
LR and RF window Regulators replaced - warranty 
Nov 2007

73592 mi

US $442
Hood Release Cable and Hood Rod Bushing (Warranty, non-cosmetic). Left License Plate Bulb Replaced. RF Drive Axle - Warranty 
Jun 2008

79850 mi
RF Tire Repaired - Nail - Road Hazard Warranty. 
Jul 2008

80470 mi

US $50
Thermostat Housing and Thermostat Replaced - seepage. Known flaw, oil drips down on the plastic thermostat housing and expands the sealing O-Ring, causing the housing to crack and seep coolant. Best fix would be a Viton O-Ring or RTV. 
May 2009

89622 mi

US $175
The top front of the dash developed a spot that reflected into the windshield. Had the dash re-tinted at an upholstery shop. Alternator Replaced - Lifetime Warranty. 
Aug 2009

92100 mi

US $60
Headlight assemblies replaced. OEM headlights fogged and hazed, bought used headlights from someone who went aftermarket (Cost estimated.) 
Jan 2010

96970 mi

US $400
Front brake rotors and calipers replaced 
Aug 2010

102925 mi

US $70
Coil Pack Module Replaced (mis-fire) 
Mar 2011

109132 mi

US $138
Radiator Fan Resistor and Harness replaced - common of Focus - usually no sign of failure other than the fans no longer come on at low speed. 
Jun 2011

112300 mi

US $15
Replaced antenna with Metra CF-RMF2. OEM antenna rubber base was cracked and deteriorating. 
Sep 2011

114550 mi

US $50
Replaced Valve Cover Gasket - leaking 
Oct 2011

115080 mi

US $113
Replaced all three motor mounts. Used AutoZone parts - bad decision. 
Dec 2011

117250 mi

US $20
LR Tail Light replaced - also replaced the tail light socket - which cured the issue. (Initially, I installed LED bulbs, but the brake lights disable the cruise control and the turn signals hyperflash, so I removed them). 
Mar 2012

119950 mi

US $40
Battery replaced 40R-72 - pro-rated. 
Apr 2012

120320 mi

US $525
Autozone rear motor mount R&R with Ford part. Just Brakes took the intake off to try to sell me a fuel system service without asking and misrouted the cable. Mount R&R then stretched the cable. AC compressor bearing replaced. 
Aug 2012

123200 mi

US $118
Replaced AutoZone motor mount with Ford part. 
Oct 2012

125325 mi

US $80
Replaced failed AutoZone coil pack module with Ford part. 
Feb 2013

129447 mi

US $10
Gates Tensioner 38188 Gates Pulley 36200 Only tensioner failed, but I figured I should change the pulley while I was doing it. Stant 10837 Was getting a pending P0456 code. New cap fixed it for a year or so, but pending code eventually came back. 
Mar 2013

130232 mi
I wanted to paint the brake drum. When I tried to remove the wheel, one of the studs would just spin in the drum. NTB replaced the drum free of charge since they had installed the wheels last. 
Apr 2013

130330 mi

US $5
I was still having problems with the thermostat housing leaking. Since I had replaced it before and the old part wasn't bad, I decided to re-install the old part with some sealant on the housing. Ultimately, it didn't solve the issue. 
May 2013

137180 mi

US $5
I had put some used headlights on the car at 92K miles. Now the original RH headlight was in better shape than the new one, so I put it back. I repainted the center caps and touched up the wheels. Both were stop-gap fixes. 
Aug 2013

133536 mi

US $5
The hatch on the sedan is a poor design. Water leaks between the plastic and steel and shorts out the bulbs. I replace the burned out LED's with regular 6418's and added weatherstrip. Also re-installed the HMSL LED's. 
Sep 2013

134568 mi

US $40
Easy repair, but odd problem. Transmission shop couldn't diagnose in two days with car. Speedometer would stop working and transmission would overspeed. 
Mar 2014

138748 mi
Wheel bearing failed. Free since it was (just) under a year since it was replace before when they messed up the lug nuts. 
Apr 2014

139000 mi
Tire picked up a screw - road hazard warranty. 
May 2014

139810 mi

US $150
AutoZone Alternator failed. Part was under warranty. I would have fixed it myself (hard job), but it failed without warning in front of their shop. 
Sep 2014

143450 mi
Battery corrosion had rusted subframe below battery and was causing rust spots on driveway. Removed battery and spray-painted subframes. Also had to replace battery hold-down bolt and nut due to corrosion. Sanded ground points and added di-electric grease. Was having intermittent voltage problem - turned out to be battery issue. 
Oct 2014

144150 mi

US $5
Replaced RR power door lock actuator with Dorman 937-601. (Part actually failed a couple of years ago, but just now got around to fixing it.) Replaced left headlight bulb. 
Nov 2014

145050 mi

US $13
Brake pedal pad had worn down and become slippery. Replaced with F6DZ-2454-AA - $11.18. (Didn't make a huge difference, though. Keyless entry fob lettering had worn off. Replaced keypad with E-bay part for $0.65 
Dec 2014

146000 mi

US $160
Coolant seep from radiator and heater hoses at housing in cold weather. R/R thermostat housing with early Focus housing (common failure item) and coolant tank (cloudy) and related hoses. Failure likely due to previous R/R of spring clamp. 
Jan 2015

146500 mi

US $125
Replaced right headlight bulb. Replace PCV Valve for Oil Leakage, but the problem was actually the valve cover gasket. Replaced brake drum with pressed-in bearing to correct roaring wheel bearing. Cheaper to buy both than to buy only the wearing and have a shop press it into the drum. 
Feb 2015

147659 mi

US $125
Replaced PCV elbow. The original 13-year old elbow cracked and broke when I replaced the PCV Valve earlier. Also replace the PCV valve with a Wells factory one. PCV rear hose was collapsed. Common Focus problem. Replaced hose. (Part came with PCV elbow and was included in previous price.) Replaced valve cover gasket to try and correct leak. Also replaced valve cover vent hose as preventive maintenance. Did not fix leak. Replaced leaking oil pressure switch - previously mis-diagnosed as oil pan gasket leak. Replaced brake drum with pressed-in bearing to correct roaring wheel bearing. Cheaper to buy both than to buy only the wearing and have a shop press it into the drum. 
Mar 2015

149000 mi
Replaced lug nuts during brake pad replacement - caps fall off OEM lug nuts. Also removed and re-installed valve cover gasket - still leaking. Following non-reported pad replacement, tried to bleed brakes and replaced brake fluid in entire system. Re-positioned brake pad retaining clip and accidentally twisted brake hose. Took car to shop, they fixed hose and tried to bleed brakes and mis-diagnosed problem as master cylinder failure. 
Apr 2015

148978 mi

US $3
Brakes were successfully bled. Replaced wheel stud after NTB cross-threaded one and it broke on lug nut removal. Replaced wheel stud after NTB cross-threaded one and it broke on lug nut removal. Applied anti-seize on remaining wheel studs. 
May 2015

149678 mi

US $5
Center Console Armrest cover would not latch close. Added Traxxas 7449 RC car spring with 3 links cut and spray painted black to add pressure to latch. 
Jun 2015

150000 mi

US $2
Replaced plastic valve cover with used 1995 Contour valve cover, VS50460R Gasket and EC-757 Oil Cap to correct valve cover gasket leak. Minor leak at upper radiator pipe, not sure if hose or pipe. Removed spring clamp, cut portion of hose and replaced with worm clamp. Still leaks, will need to replace hoses. 
Oct 2015

153500 mi

US $105
Replaced leaking lower radiator hose. Repair would have taken less time, but I had to use a Dremel to cut off one of the factory spring tension clamps. 
Jan 2016

156400 mi

US $8
Replaced passenger headlight bulb. 
Apr 2016

158189 mi

US $4
Hood Support Rod Grommet Replaced Replaced high speed fan relay with spare. Radiator fan was not turning on. Fan motor was fine. Problem was not corrected. Hood Support Rod Grommet Replaced 
Jun 2016

163000 mi
Replaced low speed relay. Fan still not coming on. Major Power Steering Leak - not sure if hose or pump. Fan never fixed. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009

128000 mi

US $408
Ignition switch locked up. Had to order a whole new one. 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Oct 2015 - Mar 2017
Nov 2015

136700 mi

US $500
INSPECTION AND SOME ISSUES WITH HEATER COIL [core], TIRES REPLACED 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Jun 2014

119000 mi

US $715
Alternator needed to be replaced. Car died in driveway. 
Jul 2014

119000 mi

US $550
Car started to smoke while driving pulled over and had billowing white smoke from radiator fluid leaking all over the place. There was a broken plastic connector. 
Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2008

90000 mi

US $1750
Transmission rebuild 
Sep 2009

122000 mi

US $310
Rough Idle and popping noises during acceleration. MAF Sensor failure. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
May 2014 - Apr 2017
Oct 2014

101200 mi

US $200
Brakes failed due to corroded rear brake line. Hydraulic fluid was lost. Needed to replace brakes lines and calipers. There was no warning when the brakes failed, and my son almost hit a school bus. 
Apr 2016

111000 mi
Frozen due to lack of driving. Had to rock car back and forth to free up. No tow, no charge. 
Apr 2017

116480 mi

US $100
Timing belt failed. Missed the required replacement at 10 years. Even though this is an interference engine, the engine survived and runs fine after the repair. Replace front Rotors and Pads, which were original since I purchased the car 7 years ago. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Arizona, United States
Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
Jan 2016

US $200
alternator replaced still has problems 
Ford Focus in Oregon, United States
Feb 2009 - May 2009
Mar 2009

76000 mi
Window cable had come off of rack and gotten tangled with the window motor. Had to remove apparatus and re-set cable. 
May 2009

76000 mi

US $12
Replaced a wiper relay that had been bad for a year or so. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Apr 2010 - Oct 2011
Oct 2010

117500 mi

US $300
Stuck calipers condenser 
Jan 2011

120000 mi

US $100
Power window regulator for the third time 
Ford Focus in Oregon, United States
Jun 2011 - Mar 2016
Jun 2012

77000 mi

US $900
Leaking sway bar, front sway bars and struts replaced. 
Sep 2012

79000 mi

US $50
Blower motor resistor needed replacing. 
Jun 2014

102000 mi

US $200
Air Intake hose developed a hole and needed replacing 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2009 - Apr 2012
Aug 2009

69440 mi

C $1100
Failed Alternator Broken Stabilizer bar Brake Pads and Rotors 
Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2010 - Dec 2015
Dec 2010

98000 mi

US $80
ENGINE RATTLES IN REVERSE. REPLACED BOTH FRONT ENGINE MOUNT AND REAR TRANSMISSION TORQUE STRUT. 
Dec 2011

107000 mi

US $20
Heater fan does not turn on. Replaced the heater blower motor resistor block. 
May 2012

113800 mi

US $1050
Replace worn out timing belt and water pump. Replaced defective EGR tube. 
Jun 2012

115000 mi
Airbag warning light stays on and the seat belt reminder chimes even with seat belt buckled. 
Jul 2012

115500 mi

US $490
shop was not able to program an used airbag module and took several more days to acquire another used one. new airbag module costs $350 each. not successful. 
Sep 2012

118000 mi

US $340
Constant seat belt minder chimes and airbag warning light. Replaced airbag monitor module and the seat belt pretensioner. 
Nov 2012

120000 mi

US $35
Cranks but doesn't start. STS replaced defective fuel pump. Found multiple cracks on the bottom of the coolant recovery tank that leak antifreeze. Not sure how the cracks were formed. There were no signs of impact of abrasions from the engine mount. Replaced with a new tank to stop coolant leaks. 
Feb 2014

147100 mi

US $55
OBD P0125. Thermostat stuck open. Replaced thermostat and gaskets. Eng. temp.turned to normal. OBD P0125 cleared. 
Sep 2014

158000 mi

US $80
Replaced both rear windows regulator assembly due to both broken sliders. The window motors are still good. 
Oct 2014

158700 mi

US $80
Vibration during idle, replaced engine mount located on near the passenger side front fender. 
Nov 2014

159000 mi

US $40
Engine vibrates and misfires and shown CEL P0300. Replace all (4) spark plugs and ignition wires. CEL and vibration/misfire cleared. 
Dec 2014

162000 mi

US $68
CEL P0303 returned. Replaced ignition coil and clear CEL to see if it resolves the misfire issue. 
Jun 2015

168000 mi

US $105
All dashboard warning lights lit while driving. Engine shutdown and cannot be restarted. Replaced battery and it is back to normal. 
Aug 2015

170700 mi

US $528
Replaced noisy front drive side wheel bearing. Replaced lower control arm with ball joint due to growling noise. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Nov 2010

89000 mi

US $1000
Upper Motor Mount 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2012 - Aug 2013
Jul 2013

123380 mi

C $423
Alternator failed- no warning light in dash but it checks out o.k. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2010 - Sep 2010
Sep 2010

124029 mi

C $2000
2nd cylinder failed -valvetrain dropped valve train dropped - engine too expensive to repair. engine replacement recommended 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Kansas, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
Jul 2012

144000 mi

US $165
Purchased the car used knowing it needed some maintenance, Replaced worn front passengers side wheel bearing. $85 Replaced passenger side motor mount. Worn mount was transmitting engine vibration into the cabin. $80 
Nov 2012

146200 mi

US $12
PCV hose deteriorated and collapsed. Replaced Hose 
Jan 2013

147000 mi

US $40
Clutch master cylinder was leaking fluid inside the vehicle. Discovered fluid on the clutch pedal Replaced the Master cylinder assembly. 
Aug 2013

150300 mi

US $50
Passenger side rear power window regulator broke and had to be replaced. 
Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2011 - May 2014
Dec 2011

110980 mi

C $700
Had to replace front struts/shocks because spring snapped 
Oct 2012

114700 mi

C $700
Vehicle lost power to electrical systems whilst driving, all dials dropped to 0, lights went out etc. Possible alternator/battery problem. Unable to replicate during testing. Replaced battery and alternator. 
Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Jul 2009 - Dec 2012
Jun 2010

127000 mi

US $500
damage to evap line 
Ford Focus in Washington, United States
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010

120000 mi

US $2100
Window motor and operating switch had to be replaced. One brake light replaced. 
Jul 2010

121000 mi

US $359
Remote door locks would not work, and trunk would not open manually with key. 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2011 - Jul 2013
Dec 2011

119660 mi

C $150
leaking clutch master cylinder 
Feb 2012

123360 mi

C $50
cleaned MAF sensor as engine idle is erratic and engine stalls when going to a stop cruise control refuses to engage 
Jun 2012

132680 mi

C $700
Hard time shifting to 1st gear and Reverse. Determined it was the release bearing as it was already making noise when i press the clutch but the noise disappears when i release the pedal 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2008 - May 2014
Apr 2009

125000 mi

US $200
Air conditioning stopped working, radiator fan resistor was at fault 
Jul 2010

137300 mi

US $100
Air conditioning leak - condensor 
Oct 2010

139500 mi

US $15
Window regulator plastic guide 
Mar 2011

146000 mi

US $220
Replaced control arm bushings for improved handling. But they turned out to be fine--instead an alignment issue. Alignment shops didn't fix because bolts seized--need better anti-corrosion coating. Had to cut through them with a sawzall. 
Nov 2012

160400 mi

US $250
Replaced fuel pump 
Dec 2013

173000 mi

US $17
Rear Window electric motor assembly, the plastic clip that retains the cables was broken. 
Mar 2014

178000 mi

US $225
Alternator failed, I replaced it. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Indiana, United States
Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

103000 mi
Transmission failed. Spent $2500 and ten days in shop on rebuilt and it never was fixed. It kept kicking out of 3rd gear. The engine finally blew while I was trying to drive it back to the shop for the fourth time to have the transmission fixed. 
Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
Aug 2013

159000 mi

US $200
I recently had the DPFE and oxygen sensors replaced. 
Nov 2013

165000 mi

US $250
Replaced front end anti-sway bar links 
Ford Focus in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

158000 mi

US $536
Master cylinder failed dealer could not locate replacement Master cylinder replaced 

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2002 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in South Australia, Australia
Jan 2009 - Jul 2012
Feb 2009

37820 mi

A $800
Replacement of Alternator. 
Mar 2009

38440 mi

A $75
Overflow coolant bottle needed to be replaced. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford Focus in New South Wales, Australia
Dec 2014 - Dec 2015
Dec 2014

66340 mi

A $50
Vehicle Speed Sensor failed and I replaced it with a spare part purchased from eBay. 

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2002 Ford Focus 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Focus in Alabama, United States
Apr 2016 - Apr 2016
Apr 2016

US $160
The rear springs, sway bar, and tie rods (pretty much all suspension system) needed repair/replacement. I could only afford the tie rods.. i traded the car into the dealer. 
Ford in Michigan, United States
May 2008 - Nov 2015
Jun 2009

152000 mi

US $650
fuel pump 
Ford Focus in West Virginia, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2013
Feb 2013

79400 mi

US $150
Thermostat housing leaked. Valve cover gasket failed causing oil to hit the header and smoke. 

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2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Northwest Territory, Canada
Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009

76880 mi

C $30
Thermostat housing plug. Rubber seal breaks down from heat and coolant will start leaking. New Thermostat does away with the plug. Common problem for SVT Focus. 
Jun 2010

80600 mi

C $250
Alternator. Second alternator in three years. Part had a life time warrenty. Paid only for labor 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Feb 2009 - Feb 2013
Mar 2009

40000 mi

US $500
Front struts and shocks needed replacement.  Rear wiper repaired. 
Jul 2009

43000 mi

US $980
Intake Manifold Rudder Control (IMRC) and Actuator needed replacement. 
May 2010

46000 mi

US $1100
Replaced rear calipers, pads, rotors, and brakes. rear wheel bearings replaced. AC coolant replaced 
Mar 2011

50000 mi

US $483
Engine light on. Diagnosed as O2 sensors. Both replaced. 
Jan 2012

55000 mi

US $200
replaced rear left sealed wheel bearing 
Ford Focus in Ohio, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

123000 mi
The last problem I had with the Focus was the air conditioning...it stopped working last summer. I took it to the shop, and they quoted me a repair cost that was over half the value of the car, so I decided not to fix it. I sold it instead :-) 
Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada
- Mar 2008
Dec 2007

55180 mi

C $700
Rear brake rotors & pads, rear brake caliper 
Mar 2008

57040 mi

C $300
e-brake cable replacement 
Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2005 - Nov 2014
Apr 2005

24800 mi
Shift linkage problem - could only access 2nd gear. 
Jun 2009

63240 mi

C $850
Variable manifold actuator and cable. Variable manifold actuator and cable. 
Dec 2013

107260 mi

C $610
coolant leak- thermostat housing and thermostat replaced, pressure tested. rear disc calipers seized. discovered while replacing thermostat, replaced during second trip 
Sep 2014

109740 mi

C $120
replaced sway bar links. 
Ford Focus in Illinois, United States
Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008

74000 mi

US $31
Cooling fan failure. 
Apr 2008

75000 mi
Blown heater hose. 
Jul 2010

108000 mi

US $500
Alternator. HVAC Blower Motor. Dual Stage Intake Controller. Sway bar end-links. 
Ford Focus in Virginia, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

38000 mi

US $300
Clutch Master Cylinder Sway Bar Endlinks 
Oct 2008

41000 mi

US $200
Valve Cover Gasket replaced. Caused leading into spark plug reservior. 
Feb 2009

45000 mi

US $275
Rear wheel bearing failed. 
Ford Focus in California, United States
Sep 2007 - Oct 2012
Sep 2008

81000 mi

US $80
Thermostat housing lower plug leak. Plug removed, OEM washer replaced with new hi-temp washer. Apparently this is common on the Focus SVT, not sure about other Focus models. 
Jul 2012

134200 mi

US $85
Passenger door window regulator broke with a loud snap noise. Replaced it, works great. 
Sep 2012

135000 mi

US $200
There was horrible vibration in the cabin and steering wheel. Replacing the motor mounts fixed it. Ford OEM ONLY! The cheap ones I tried first did not work, the Ford OEM eliminated the vibrations. 
Oct 2012

135000 mi

US $20
Spark plug channel was full of oil, valve cover gasket was leaking. Ordered a Ford OEM gasket and replaced it. No more leak! 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Jun 2008 - Jan 2011
Jul 2008

48000 mi

US $70
When running, a/c leaks water into passenger footwell Horn inoperable. 
Sep 2008

50000 mi

US $100
Horn inoperable - blowing fuses. Replaced fuse and both high and low tone horns. 
Oct 2008

50000 mi

US $100
Horn Fixed 
Dec 2008

51000 mi

US $200
Broken pin on ECU harness. Loss of power under load. Pin replaced and harness repaired. 
Jan 2009

51000 mi

US $450
Charging system light illuminated. Alternator Replaced. 
Feb 2009

52000 mi
Check Engine Light illuminated for lean condition. Shop reset light and added injector cleaner to fuel. Light came back on 2 days later. 
Mar 2009

52000 mi

US $250
Upstream HEGO Sensor replaced. 2nd time in 12 months.  
Jun 2010

53000 mi

US $200
Water leak into passenger footwell in heavy rain a/o car wash. Repaired cabin air filter holder and replaced filter.  

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2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in Michigan, United States
Nov 2007 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008

85000 mi

US $38
I had to replace the rear wheel bearing. 
May 2009

110000 mi

US $38
Passenger-side hydraulic motor mount leaking fluid. Replaced myself in 35 minutes for less than $40. 
Sep 2009

115000 mi

US $60
I installed two new motor mounts. 
Ford Focus in Texas, United States
Oct 2004 - Mar 2010
Jul 2004

35000 mi
front plastic trim to windsheild leaking water into passenger foot-well and replaced under warrantee - common issue. 
Jan 2006

61800 mi

US $285
leaking master clutch cylinder replaced (fluid on drivers mat)- (done twice first time not done right). 
Aug 2006

69000 mi

US $120
new ignition switch (original has weak internals now) Specialist auto-key guy came to house and installed new barrel - uses same key thankfully. 
Oct 2006

73000 mi

US $300
new alternator 
Dec 2006

77000 mi

US $1300
top end oil leak (new valve gasket); front suspension work: new strut bushes (mounting bearings) and link; New timing V-belt (service item.)New engine rear mounting. 
Nov 2007

92500 mi

US $377
Front links became noisey and bushings old. replaced RHS rear hand brake cable - old cable seized up causing rear wheel brake not to release new front link (the other not done in 2006), new sway bar bushings, new RHS rear hand brake cable. 

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2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in South Carolina, United States
May 2006 - Jun 2011
Jun 2006

50000 mi
Replaced front springs, under tsb 
Mar 2009

85000 mi

US $1500
Rebuilt Transmission 
Ford Focus in New York, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

68000 mi
Only have 1 speed for heater fan 4. 

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2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2011 - Apr 2016
Nov 2012

47320 mi

C $230
Fan would only work on high; had gizmo-thingy replaced that now allow fan to run on all four settings. 
Aug 2013

48360 mi

C $850
Replaced ignition and had an new electronic key "cut." They started with a new key, but that apparently wasn't the problem - seems something was wrong with the ignition...$850 later...it works again. 
May 2014

48560 mi

C $600
Front components replaced. 
Dec 2014

50220 mi

C $300
Non-A/C car: for the second time in a few years, the fan speed would only work on the highest setting; same shop repaired it as first incident - works fine on all fan speed settings. 
Oct 2015

52900 mi

C $600
A plug in the engine block heater (never use it) corroded and "fell out" which drained all of the coolant out of my car and the engine shut down ASAP. Independent repair shop removed the block heater, tested the engine, etc. It runs fine. 

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2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch

110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Ford Focus in Missouri, United States
Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Oct 2015

80000 mi

US $980
Several repairs to the entire cooling system, including a new fan, thermostat, wires that were melted from overheating, hoses, etc. Many of the parts replaced were parts that had been replaced within past 3 years prior due to same issue 
Nov 2015

80000 mi

US $40
Faulty EGR valve and DPFE sensor had to be tested and replaced Replaced leaking valve cover gasket 
Ford Focus in Georgia, United States
Jan 2012 - Apr 2018
Sep 2012

170000 mi

US $160
The wheel bearing was making a roaring noise when driving. The bearing and hub were changed by a local mechanic. 
Dec 2012

173000 mi

US $235
My battery light came on and I changed the battery and the next day it came on again and I had to have the alternator changed also. The new aftermarket alternator lasted about an hour and a half before it froze up and had to replace it again 
Feb 2013

176200 mi

US $150
Was driving and all of a sudden when the transmission was shifting to overdrive it was like I shifted into neutral and floored it. It ended up being a shift selenoid in the transmission and when repaired found there was another one bad also. 
Feb 2014

190000 mi

US $865
I had oil in my coolant resevoir and found I needed to have my head gasket changed. 
Aug 2016

218000 mi

US $20
Engine stalled and then when restarted engine had no power, read code and I needed to change out my coil pack. 

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2002 Ford Focus 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Focus in Florida, United States
Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Jun 2008

103000 mi

US $325
AC blowing hot. Don't remember what problem was but it wasn't as bad as the compressor or as simple as the fluid. Motor for driver side window broke. 

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