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2002 Ford Focus
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| Ford Focus in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 70000 | 100 | Steering Lock |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 43000 | 505 | Rear wheel bearing, drum and spindle. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 122000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 124000 | 0 | broken motor mount |
| Sep | 2012 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2005 | 0 | Power Steering failed. Replaced under extended warranty. | |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | Rear power driver's side window failed. Replaced under extended warranty. | |
| Jun | 2009 | 30 | Glass in driver's side mirror fell out. Replaced side mirror assembly myself for $30. | |
| Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 81840 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 88040 | 0 | Rear wheel bearings had completely failed after only 8000km |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 87000 | 900 | Replaced Shocks and struts,sway bar ends |
| Dec | 2011 | 96000 | 450 | Replacing leaking Clutch master cylinder |
2002 Ford Focus 4dr Wagon
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 48000 | 0 | Rear brake shoes replaced |
| Apr | 2011 | 49000 | 40 | Front sway bar links were loose and making noise. Replaced with improved aftermarket parts |
| Jul | 2012 | 55300 | 470 | Replaced front pads and rotors, rear shoes and drums. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 48360 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 50840 | 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 | 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 | 650 | Removed and replaced valved gasket cover. Emergency brake cables replaced - discovered they were seized when rear brakes were being serviced Rear brake shoes and brake hold down spring kits replaced, resurfacing of rear brake drums. |
| Mar | 2010 | 64480 | 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 | 140 | During routine brake maintenance (rear drum replacement), found leaking rear wheel cylinder. replaced both at rear. |
| Mar | 2013 | 86800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 50220 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 50840 | 1000 | Engine thermostat housing was leaking engine coolant, coolant not reaching heater, no heating in car. |
| Dec | 2011 | 58900 | 1150 | Alternator was changed Most of the exhaust was replaced, except catalytic converter |
| May | 2012 | 61060 | 600 | Replaced front disks |
| Jun | 2012 | 61380 | 400 | Replaced right front ball bearings |
| Oct | 2012 | 63240 | 300 | Replaced a part |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 105000 | 400 | Replaced leaking thermostat housing and thermostat. Replaced leaking valve cover gasket. |
| Oct | 2010 | 110300 | 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. |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 109000 | 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 | 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. |
| Jan | 2011 | 114000 | 120 | Changed the timing belt along with the timing belt tensioner and idler pulley. Book says change at 120,000 mi. |
| Sep | 2011 | 122000 | 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 | 123000 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 137000 | 100 | PCV hose collapsed causing a blocked hose causing oil leakage through valve cover gasket. |
| Mar | 2013 | 139000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 1750 | Transmission rebuild | |
| Sep | 2009 | 125000 | 310 | MAF Sensor failure. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 63000 | 0 | Thermostat housing loosened up leaking fluid tightened assembly. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 408 | Ignition switch locked up. Had to order a whole new one. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Focus 4dr Sedan
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 98000 | 80 | ENGINE RATTLES IN REVERSE. REPLACED BOTH FRONT ENGINE MOUNT AND REAR TRANSMISSION TORQUE STRUT. |
| Jun | 2011 | 103000 | 135 | Noted front end vibrates during hard braking. Replaced both front rotors and pads. Vibration cleard. |
| Dec | 2011 | 107000 | 20 | Heater fan does not turn on. Replaced the heater blower motor resistor block. |
| May | 2012 | 114000 | 1050 | Replace worn out timing belt and water pump. Replaced defective EGR tube. |
| Jun | 2012 | 115000 | 0 | Airbag warning light stays on and the seat belt reminder chimes even with seat belt buckled. |
| Jul | 2012 | 116000 | 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 | 340 | Constant seat belt minder chimes and airbag warning light. Replaced airbag monitor module and the seat belt pretensioner. |
| Nov | 2012 | 119000 | 735 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 43400 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 69440 | 1100 | Failed Alternator Broken Stabilizer bar Brake Pads and Rotors |
| Apr | 2012 | 99200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 117700 | 300 | Stuck calipers condenser |
| Jan | 2011 | 120000 | 100 | Power window regulator for the third time |
| Aug | 2011 | 124000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 135160 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 135160 | 2000 | valve train dropped - engine too expensive to repair. engine replacement recommended |
| Ford Focus in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 76000 | 0 | 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 | 12 | Replaced a wiper relay that had been bad for a year or so. |
| Ford Focus in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 77000 | 900 | Leaking sway bar, front sway bars and struts replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 79000 | 50 | Blower motor resistor needed replacing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 83000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 89000 | 1000 | Upper Motor Mount |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 119040 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 119660 | 150 | leaking clutch master cylinder |
| Feb | 2012 | 124660 | 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 | 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 |
| Mar | 2013 | 145700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 144000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 144000 | 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 | 146500 | 12 | PCV hose deteriorated and collapsed. Replaced Hose |
| Jan | 2013 | 147000 | 40 | Clutch master cylinder was leaking fluid inside the vehicle. Discovered fluid on the clutch pedal Replaced the Master cylinder assembly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 147000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 109120 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 110980 | 700 | Had to replace front struts/shocks because spring snapped |
| Oct | 2012 | 114700 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 114700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 59000 | 400 | clutch fluid leaking |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 114000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 127000 | 500 | damage to evap line |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 120000 | 2100 | Window motor and operating switch had to be replaced. One brake light replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 121000 | 359 | Remote door locks would not work, and trunk would not open manually with key. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 125000 | 200 | Air conditioning stopped working, radiator fan resistor was at fault |
| Jul | 2010 | 137700 | 100 | Air conditioning leak - condensor |
| Oct | 2010 | 140000 | 15 | Window regulator plastic guide |
| Mar | 2011 | 146000 | 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. |
| Sep | 2012 | 159000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Ford Focus 4dr Hatch
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in South Australia, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 37200 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 37800 | 800 | Replacement of Alternator. |
| Mar | 2009 | 38440 | 75 | Overflow coolant bottle needed to be replaced. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Focus 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 152000 | 650 | fuel pump |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 81000 | 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. |
| Jun | 2010 | 103000 | 750 | Had a timing belt replaced because it was due. Also replaced the fuel filter and spark plugs. |
| Jul | 2012 | 134300 | 85 | Passenger door window regulator broke with a loud snap noise. Replaced it, works great. |
| Sep | 2012 | 135000 | 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 | 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 Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 123000 | 0 | 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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2007 | 700 | Rear brake rotors & pads, rear brake caliper | |
| Mar | 2008 | 300 | e-brake cable replacement | |
| Ford Focus in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 40000 | 500 | Front struts and shocks needed replacement. Rear wiper repaired. |
| Jul | 2009 | 43000 | 980 | Intake Manifold Rudder Control (IMRC) and Actuator needed replacement. |
| May | 2010 | 46000 | 1100 | Replaced rear calipers, pads, rotors, and brakes. rear wheel bearings replaced. AC coolant replaced |
| Mar | 2011 | 50000 | 483 | Engine light on. Diagnosed as O2 sensors. Both replaced. |
| Jan | 2012 | 55000 | 200 | replaced rear left sealed wheel bearing |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 48000 | 70 | When running, a/c leaks water into passenger footwell Horn inoperable. |
| Sep | 2008 | 50000 | 100 | Horn inoperable - blowing fuses. Replaced fuse and both high and low tone horns. |
| Oct | 2008 | 50300 | 100 | Horn Fixed |
| Dec | 2008 | 51000 | 200 | Broken pin on ECU harness. Loss of power under load. Pin replaced and harness repaired. |
| Jan | 2009 | 51000 | 450 | Charging system light illuminated. Alternator Replaced. |
| Feb | 2009 | 52000 | 0 | 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 | 250 | Upstream HEGO Sensor replaced. 2nd time in 12 months. |
| Jun | 2010 | 53000 | 200 | Water leak into passenger footwell in heavy rain a/o car wash. Repaired cabin air filter holder and replaced filter. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | First odometer entry | ||
| Sep | 2008 | 300 | Clutch Master Cylinder Sway Bar Endlinks | |
| Oct | 2008 | 41000 | 200 | Valve Cover Gasket replaced. Caused leading into spark plug reservior. |
| Feb | 2009 | 45000 | 275 | Rear wheel bearing failed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 74000 | 31 | Cooling fan failure. |
| Apr | 2008 | 75000 | 0 | Blown heater hose. |
| Jul | 2010 | 108000 | 500 | Alternator. HVAC Blower Motor. Dual Stage Intake Controller. Sway bar end-links. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2005 | 0 | Shift linkage problem - could only access 2nd gear. | |
| Apr | 2009 | 62000 | 150 | Machined brake rotors. |
| Jun | 2009 | 63200 | 850 | Variable manifold actuator and cable. |
| Jul | 2010 | 73160 | 550 | New brake pads and rotors |
| Mar | 2013 | 99820 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford Focus in Northwest Territory, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 72540 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 76880 | 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 | 250 | Alternator. Second alternator in three years. Part had a life time warrenty. Paid only for labor |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 85000 | 38 | I had to replace the rear wheel bearing. |
| May | 2009 | 110000 | 38 | Passenger-side hydraulic motor mount leaking fluid. Replaced myself in 35 minutes for less than $40. |
| Sep | 2009 | 115000 | 60 | I installed two new motor mounts. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2004 | 0 | front plastic trim to windsheild leaking water into passenger foot-well and replaced under warrantee - common issue. | |
| Jan | 2006 | 285 | leaking master clutch cylinder replaced (fluid on drivers mat)- (done twice first time not done right). | |
| Aug | 2006 | 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 | 300 | new alternator | |
| Dec | 2006 | 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 | 377 | new front link (the other not done in 2006), new sway bar bushings, new RHS rear hand brake cable. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
130-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 68000 | 0 | Only have 1 speed for heater fan 4. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford Focus in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | Replaced front springs, under tsb | |
| Mar | 2009 | 1500 | Rebuilt Transmission | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Focus in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 38440 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 47420 | 230 | Fan would only work on high; had gizmo-thingy replaced that now allow fan to run on all four settings. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48360 | 700 | Replaced timing belt - water pump was fine, left original in place. |
2002 Ford Focus 2dr Hatch
110-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Focus in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 163000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 170000 | 160 | The wheel bearing was making a roaring noise when driving. The bearing and hub were changed by a local mechanic. |
| Dec | 2012 | 173000 | 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 | 176500 | 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. |
| Mar | 2013 | 178000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Ford Focus 2-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford Focus in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 103000 | 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. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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