Introducing the 02 Ford Focus.

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444 - 21 Aug 2008 02:47 GMT

I own a 2002 Focus SE Wagon with 55k miles.
Here is what has gone wrong since I have owned it:
Replace power steering pump at 37k
Front springs rusted out at 50k. These were replaced by Ford at no
cost under a "Ford Program" not a recall, but I never received a
notice from Ford that this should be done.
Oil Pan rusted out after 55k.
Rear license plate light assemblies had to be replaced because water
leaked into them and corroded everything. Apparently there is no seal
of any kind on the piece in which they are installed and water just
runs down the rear hatch onto them.
And last but not least, the windsheild wiper fluid bottle leaks.

Also the doors are difficult to open and close.

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MRS. CLEAN - 21 Aug 2008 21:30 GMT

> I own a 2002 Focus SE Wagon with 55k miles.
> Here is what has gone wrong since I have owned it:
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> Also the doors are difficult to open and close.

Well, I have a 02 Focus sedan. I bought it used and now have 64,000
miles on it. I get 38 mpg and have had no problems with it
whatsoever.

I am so sorry for your trouble.

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MRS. CLEAN - 21 Aug 2008 23:13 GMT

> Well, I have a 02 Focus sedan. I bought it used and now have 64,000
> miles on it. I get 38 mpg and have had no problems with it
> whatsoever.
>
> I am so sorry for your trouble.

Mrs. Clean's Ford History

Ford 1980 Mustang ran 100,000 without problems
Ford 1984 Escort Hatchback ran 150,000 without problems
Ford 1985 Tempo ran 150,000 without problems
Ford 1995 Escort Wagon ran 150,000 without problems (I miss this
puppy)
Ford 2002 Focus (bought used!) has run 60,000 without problems

I only changed cars when I saw miles building and didn't want to
become stranded. But, now I see that I don't need to plan for a
very
long time to replace my 2002 Ford Focus. I am going to drive it
until
it's time to take it out and shoot it. I really can't see me driving
any other car as over my life time, Fords have been an efficient and
economical way to get around. Yes, I could buy any car I desire, but
there's no reason to change! Let everyone else pay more for a car
that does things you don't need and pay 2 or 3 times more in gas! I
will do other things with my money. May God bless you, Henry Ford
(July 30, 1863 - April 7, 1947)! You came and left before I even
arrived but I have benefited from your life.

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