Used 2001 Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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pc1967, Papillion, NE, 05/12/2013
Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
Basically purchased it used for $3200, 20k miles later, after regular oil changes and sensible driving habits. It dropped the #4 valve seat effectively destroying the head and piston below the valve. This was the 2.0 SPI a.k.a split port engine. Do not buy a 01 Focus if the 8th VIN digit is a letter P without signed documented proof from the dealer that the valve seats have been replaced with the improved design period!! Ford should have seriously recalled this vehicle from the start. The only good thing that came out of this is, that I purchased a Toyota Yaris after this heap blew up. If Ford gave me a shiny new Focus, Id sell it and get another Toyota right there on the lot.
Note to all the poor souls who own the 2.0 SPI variant.
pc1967, Omaha, NE, 10/28/2012
Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
As the title states if you own the 2.0 SPI SOHC aka (2.0 split port) variant. Sell this car immediately it's a literal time bomb. Possibly the worst engine design by Ford ever. No matter how you baby that engine expect the valve seats to fly directly into the cylinder head anytime after 70K miles. The minimum cost to fix is actually almost as much as the cars valuation. Even if you catch it prior to damage it's a very costly fix and one that could have been avoided by Ford if the had made a slight design variation to the 2.0 SPI. Symptoms of failing valve seats include. Engine chatter Running rough or stalling in idle A #2 or #4 cylinder misfire code Avoid the Focus VIN P at all costs
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Reliable and efficient
PhilJG, Phoenix, AZ, 03/29/2020
Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just purchased mine at 145k and it’s been reliable!
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Great Car!!!
Tyler Combs, Ashburn, VA, 09/01/2016
Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I got my car from a private sale in 2009. I have had it ever since. The only problem I ever had with the car was the fact that this particular model is known for its wheel bearings to go out very frequently. But once my mechanic changed brands of bearings it has worked great.
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repairs needed by 140000 miles
Zinamay, Gansevoort, NY, 06/01/2020
Ford Focus SE 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Radiator parts ($780), 2 wheel bearings, 2 ball joints, brakes, front axel, battery, tires lasted 25k, AC is out, radio broken, fan fuse replaced and out again so fan only works on high, valve cover leaking oil on belt causing loud shriek, loses power on hills, oil pan rusted through and leaking, shocks bad, rust is very bad. Yes it’s old but a ford does not age like some do, so it costs more in repairs than a more expensive model. I won’t buy another ford focus.
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