One problem related to engine grinding noise has been reported for the 2002 Ford Focus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford Focus based on all problems reported for the 2002 Focus.
When starting my car from my carport in the morning, the engine made a rattling, grinding noise. I had the vehicle towed to the Ford dealership. They determined that the valve seat had dropped, damaging the cylinder head and two of the pistons.