Questions tagged [focus]
Compact car made by the Ford motor company. Replacement for the well-known Escort.
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Accidentally left car idling for 14 hours. What are possible consequences from this?
I have an 08 ford focus that I haven't been driving. I just turn it on and let it run for about 30 minutes every few weeks so that it's not just sitting. One time I left it running in the parking lot ...
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Low voltage at reversing light socket - is it the switch? What else could it be?
The car has a single reversing light in the bumper. The bulb doesn't light at all (tested, also tried spares). Measuring the voltage at the socket I get around 9V with no bulb in the circuit (with ...
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Ford Focus with error code P242F (DPF failure)
I have a 2008 Ford Focus (UK) with a 1.6 TDCi engine and 60K miles.
This weekend I got error code P242F stating "diesel particulate filter restriction ash accumulation" and the vehicle has gone into ...
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What is this? maybe a sensor?
I discovered this loose tape connector while fixing a coolant hose by the heater matrix.
There are two more of these attached to the very bottom of the windscreen glass on each end, the loose one ...
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Fixing wheel runout after "detour" through ditch
I recently took a detour through a ditch on the way to work. There was a lot of snow there which made itself known - my car and it got along pretty well but as far as I'm concerned, they need to ...
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How bad is it to drive very short distances with little to no coolant
I have a 2004 Ford Focus I bought cheap around September.
I used the A/C like once or twice but mainly used the windows as I preferred it driving through town.
One day I tried to use the A/CC again ...
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Should I replace my own oxygen sensor if i have a Check Engine Light and Code P2195?
My 2003 focus lx 2.0L L4 SOHC ~18,000 miles has had the engine light so i went to autozone to read the code.
Autozone obd2 printout says "P2195 lack of heated oxygen sensor- Bank 1 Sensor 1 HO2S11 ...
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2004 Ford Focus engine cover would not budge after all screws are removed
I have a 2004 Ford Focus SE 2.0L. There’s some oil leak on the engine. A mechanic told me it could be the engine valve gasket being cracked (the car is pretty old and never had a valve gasket change). ...
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Ford Focus engine cuts out at 3000+ RPM
I should provide a little background to this issue as I believe the two are most likely related.
The car is a Ford Focus 2008 1.6 TDCi Diesel (UK) which this year has had a brand new battery and ...
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Ford Focus won't crank no clicking light on dash come on.
Okay so I have a 2000 Ford Focus 5 speed. I was coming off the interstate and hit a bump and the car shut off. All the light on dash come on even the radio but it won't crank. Not even clicking. I've ...
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Brake pedal soft after changing pads
I have a 2003 Ford Focus. I decided to change the brake pads myself, as they were worn out (especially on the left side). I replaced the pads on the left side and drove a little to test them out (1&...
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Why are drum brakes still fitted on Ford's cars?
Currently I own a Mk5 Astra SRi, however I am looking to sell this and buy a Ford Focus Mk2.
The other day I looked at a Ford Focus Zetec Mk2. My understanding is that Zetec is sort of the ford ...
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Ford Focus 1.6 Petrol Timing Belt
I brought a ford focus 1.6 04 plate with 154k on the clock (got it cheap!). It is up to 155k now had it about 3 months.
My mechanic advised me to change the timing belt and water pump asap which I ...
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Installing ISOFix mounting points in Ford Focus
I have a Ford Focus Mk2 and I wanted to install the mounting points for ISOFIX car seats and I have the needed part but where can I find the installation instructions?
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Troubleshooting 'random' clutch problems
I've got a customer who came in complaining that the clutch pedal had gone 'funny': it wasn't 'coming back up' like it used to. As he was in for service anyway, we replaced the clutch fluid, and it '...
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Rough idle + slow acceleration + engine dying after spark plug change
I recently changed the spark plugs and wires on my 2002 Ford Focus SE with Zetec (DOHC) engine. I used NGK TR5IX (7397-4PK) Iridium IX plugs and Motorcraft wires.
When I received the plugs, they were ...
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Safe jack / jack stand points for 2002 Ford Focus
I have a 2002 Ford Focus SE wagon. I want to place jack stands on the welds on the side of the car beneath the front and rear doors, but cannot fit both the jack and stands there. So I want to jack ...
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What is wrong with my Ford Focus? Missfires and more!
Please see the video of the problem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHJPoHPamjg&feature=em-upload_owner
I'm very stumped to why this is like this all of a sudden
Ford Focus MK2.5 Strange Misfire ...
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Hesitant starting when engine is warm - possible vapor lock?
I have a Ford Focus MKII (British market) with the 1.8 Duratec Engine that is very hesitant starting when warm.
The starter cranks powerfully but the car will only come to life when pumping the ...
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Re-programming injection pump on French Ford Focus TDCi
I replaced the engine on my 2003 Ford Focus (French TDCi) and I plugged it to clear the error codes.
Now it starts ok but stops after 10 minutes.
I read that when a new injection pump is installed, ...
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Brakes getting tight on their own
I own a Ford Focus ZX4 LE
2.0 engine.
This is on my Android so bullet points are not available.
But I would explain as good as I can.
-The problem I have is when I drive anywhere either on the ...
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'06 Ford Focus Central Locking Failure
The central locking in my '06 Ford Focus has stopped working. I can put the key into the door and lock and unlock the car, but I can't use the fob on the key.
What I tried:
I tried to put a new ...
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2011 Ford Focus 1.6 (UK) stalling often
Over the past 6-8 months my 2011 (<40k miles on the clock) Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec has started to stall. A lot.
It's worse in busy traffic with a lot of stopping and starting or at a slow speeds ...
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Ford Focus door not latching closed at freezing temperatures
I recently bought a 2007 Ford Focus.
This morning was the first time the car was in freezing temperatures since I have owned it and after unlocking the door and opening it the door latch would not ...
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Are these repairs necessary, and can I do them myself?
I'm wondering if the maintenance my dealer recently suggested is necessary, and if so, if it's worth it for me (a person who has technical skill but is inexperienced with auto) to undertake on my own ...
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Changing tire sizes on my 2009 Ford Focus
I don't understand tires very well, so I'm hoping you guys can double check this.
I talked to the tire shop today about getting new winter tires put on. I have a 2009 Ford Focus SES with 215/45R17 ...
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Stripped screw holding rear lamp assembly
I've got a failed rear brake lamp (right side) on my Ford Focus (2002, 5dr Hatchback UK). I went to change the bulb and discovered that the (probably Phillips) screw holding the rear lamp cluster is ...
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Knocking noise when turning at full lock/opposite lock?
I have noticed that I have a knocking noise when I turn full lock or full opposite lock. The noise is a single knock as I reach lock and then another knock as I start turning back. I will ...
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What could be causing my front right brakes to get tight and decrease in speed very rapidly on a Ford Focus 2006 zx4?
Well I've been having this problem for a long while now causing me not only frustration but not to be trusted at work for getting there late and other personal problems.
I'm trying to sell the car ...
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Unknown red wiring harness near cooling fan area on a Ford Focus 2004
I have a 2004 Ford Focus SE DOHC. Today, I opened the hood and found an unconnected red wiring harness (shown in the picture, it's the one with a question mark pointed at). I looked around the area ...
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My Ford Focus 2009 has a lot of vibration when the A/C is off?
Most of the time cars vibrate when you turn the A/C on, but mine is the other way around, when the AC is off the car has a lot of vibration, if I turn on the A/C it will stop vibrating, I already went ...
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Ford Focus steering wheel vibration and noise from front right wheel4
I drive a Ford Focus 2004 which has about 104 thousand km on the clock.
There is a constant noise from the front right wheel which goes away when I depress the clutch. Moreover around 60km/h and 120-...
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Focus ST 2.5 MK2 - Cambelt changed, super charger noise when giving throttle
I took my vehicle in for the cam-belt service drove back home and noticed this whine/supercharger noise which increases in loudness when I press down on the throttle.
I suspect the cam-belt is too ...
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Should I buy a car that is due a new cambelt?
I am about to buy a car from a private seller. I've already given him the deposit (not a great amount, £100).
The car is a 2004 Ford Focus 2.0 Ghia. It has a FSH but I think the next service would be ...
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Safely washing engine bay of Ford Focus
I am trying to clean the engine bay of my 2002 Ford Focus SE, which is really grimy thanks to years of neglect, and a valve cover gasket leak that I recently fixed.
I have been reading about how to ...
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Ford Focus - bad starter?
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1.6L Ford Focus estate, made in 2000. It is right hand drive, although I doubt that matters.
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When the ignition key is turned from "On" to "Start", there is a click (...
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Cleaning behind the flywheel
My 2001 Ford Focus has been leaking oil at the rear main seal. I want to clean the engine plate with a degreaser (soapy water) and wipe it down.
Is it okay to spray it with soapy water, or should I ...
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What are the stereo voltages?
I have some ideas for a rear facing camera, AI, and communication servers I would like to add to my car ( a 2006 ford focus). I can handle all of that set up, what I have no idea about is the power ...
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Mystery wiring harness underneath the gearshift on a 2004 Ford Focus
My Ford Focus had an evaporator core leak, so the DIY hobbyist in me took apart the instrument panel, dashboard and finally, replaced the evaporator core. I'm on my way putting parts back together. I'...
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Replacing a Ford Focus electric power steering pump
The electric power steering pump in our 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 5 Door Hatchback (this is a UK car) has failed and I plan to replace this myself. The part in question looks like this:
According to ...
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turning right causing small vibration and noise
My 2004 Ford Focus makes small grinding and vibrating noises when turning to the right. The problem was much more severe earlier this month. I took it to the shop and had them get me new tires and an ...
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Ford Focus change ignition pat system chip
I lost my key to my 2000 ford focus but don't want to pay for another key. I have a friend that will sell me the ignition key for real cheap. I was wondering, can I cut the wire an the with the black ...
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Diagnosing Cruise Control Problems
I have an aftermarket cruise-control system which only somewhat works in a 2005 Ford Focus.
By this I mean that it controls the speed but is largely inaccurate (+/- at least 10mph). Going up/down ...
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Replacing a tube on the engine
I'm trying to replace a tube in my Ford Focus 2000. I tried to look up the schematics for the engine to see what the part is called but I'm pretty newbie so I don't know what I'm doing.
Luckly the ...
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Cleaning Throttle Body - Can a beginner do it?
My 2005 Focus with 85k miles had a problem with the sensor in the throttle body giving bad readings, causing it to drop into slooooooow mode. Ended up taking it to a garage where they got the read out ...
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Ford Focus 2004 1.6l Rear Noise
I have a Ford Focus 2004 1.6l that has done quite high mileage 155k.
It had a problem wheel bearing on the front right (drivers side) which was replaced along with a full service and some other bits. ...
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2008 Ford Focus replacement passenger mirror
I'm trying to find a replacement passenger side mirror for a 2008 Ford Focus. I don't need the full assembly, just the actual mirror part. Here is an image of the back of the mirror part. The part ...
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2008 Ford Focus 2.0 Zetec, wont rev higher then 4000 (redline 6.5), white smoke out the exhaust when petal is released
So about 500 miles ago I got a fresh oil change, new thermostat, new belt and new coolant. About 3 weeks ago I drove the car and it was fine, we parked it in the garage for as we where only needed to ...
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2002 Ford Focus SE. Too much oil?
The car was making clicking sounds and I checked the oil. Seemed to not registered much on the stick. I added 3 quarts of the proper oil and drove down the road. Within 1/2 mile it was sputtering and ...
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MK3 Ford Focus Jack Points
I have a brand new MK3 Ford Focus (it's an ST, but I don't think that matters). I know it has the four jack points in the corners inside the wheels (underneath door sills) but I don't know/can't find ...
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