Questions tagged [focus]
Compact car made by the Ford motor company. Replacement for the well-known Escort.
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Would my 2005 Focus's computer have a memory of past faults?
A little over a year ago the coil pack failed. Engine was underpowered because it only running on 3 cylinders. I took it to a local garage who replaced it and it's been running fine.
Last week the ...
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2014 Ford Focus - won't start, lights, horn, radio, etc work, but engine won't turn over
Car won't start..no sound when turning key at point that the engine should engage. Few months ago check engine light came on, but car ran fine....then a few weeks later it was like the car wasn't ...
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2010 ford focus NO START
2010 focus SEL here lately i have had to push in hard and down to get to start and later stand on head with left leg up. No seriously about ready pull my hair out. i have replaced SWITCH on left side ...
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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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Power steering issues
I have a 2007 ford focus and the power steering is making noises and after I shut off the car it starts to leak fluid around the cap. I have taken it to the shop and they changed the pump, resev., ...
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car engine wont start and randomly turns off while driving
so i drive a ford focus lx 2000 (i dont know anything about cars) and sometimes it wont start. like when i turn the key, the lights, ac and radio turn on but the engine doesnt even click or make ...
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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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How To Diagnose 3rd Brake Light (Without Proper Equipment)
I have a 2012 Ford Focus (sedan version). The third brake light stopped working recently and I'm trying to determine if the problem is with the light itself or inside the vehicle, but a I have very ...
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ford focus 2003 new starter stays engaged new ignition switch,new wire harness to starter how to test starter relay
I have a 2003 Ford Focus. I recently installed a new starter motor, a new ignition switch, and a new wiring harness. The starter now stays engaged when I try and start the car. How do I check the ...
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2012 Ford Focus idle fluctuation
My car usually idles at 8 or 9 hundred but sometimes it will go down to 500 and start missing and then shut off if I'm not quick to hit the gas. Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
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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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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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Error code P074B on a 2013 Ford Focus (2L engine)? [closed]
How do I correct an error code P074B for a 2013 Ford Focus (2L engine)? Thanks!
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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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Light ticking sound on acceleration otherwise don't hear it not loud oil change done about 2 mos. Ago no lights temp gauge fine
2003 ford focus. Rough idle rattles things inside vehicle . No acceleration issue or stalling. Just noticed a ticking sound when I start going only hear it when window down so not loud.
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2005 Ford Focus, damaged front end
I am wondering if anyone knows what years, if any, are intake manifold runner control solenoids compatible with my 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 SE 2.0L? Also, is it a good idea to put on a salvaged one even if ...
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Replacement Battery for a 2005 Ford Focus
I need to replace the battery on my 2005 Ford Focus. The battery indicated is a 590 CCA. I live in a very mild climate in Seattle. Rarely gets below 20 degrees here in the winter. Is there any reason ...
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2000 Focus won't crank after electrical repair
OK so a guy I know had this car. He put to big a fuse in it because it kept blowing the fuse for taillights and dash lights. Melted wires coming from headlight switch. Got those separated. Still ...
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Would the brake proportioning valve be the cause of my brakes getting tight by themselves.
I own a Ford Focus 2006 Zx4 2.0
Well I'm asking if the brake proportioning valve could be the cause of my brakes getting tight on their own. I have asked another mechanic and told me it could be it. ...
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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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Electric Ford Focus - all lights flashing when trying to start it
I have an Electric Ford Focus and this morning I tried to start it and all of the lights inside and outside just started flashing and going crazy. The app I have on my phone says that the charge ...
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What are usual causes of problems with central locking system?
I have a ford focus mk1, it doesn't have a remote key, but a central locking system, ie, when some door is unlocked all should be unlocked.
It does not work at all. I have checked the central fuses, ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Installing Moog stabilizer / sway bar links on 2002 Ford Focus
I am installing both front sway bar links on my 2002 Ford Focus SE wagon. I ordered a pair of "MOOG K80066 Stabilizer Bar Link Kits". They did not come with any instructions, and I am totally new to ...
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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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2000 Ford Focus will not start
After turning the ignition the car will not make a sound. The radio works, and all the lights work except the headlights. What could be the problem?
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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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Issues with 2003 Ford Focus headlights
The problems started when we found out that my car had no dim lights even though the bulbs and fuses seemed to be perfectly fine, and so were my brights. So the mechanic somehow "jumped" my dim lights ...
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How difficult is it to replace a car radio on a Ford Focus 2012?
I currently run a 2012 Ford Focus Zetec which has a radio system built into the console as shown in the picture below.
The version I have does not have built in navigation, and I would like to ...
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Will I damage my car if I don't fix evaporator core leak?
Pretty sure my evaporator core has a leak, super expensive to fix. Can I just charge it 3 times a year or so? Is this going to damage my car?
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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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Ford Focus 1.4 ZETEC - possibly ECU problem?
I've a problem with a Ford Focus MK2 and looking for advice as I don't want to run into mad costs, here's a quick introduction on what happened:
Battery went flat - as radio and lights were turn on ...
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2003 Ford Focus 5 speed Stuck in Reverse [closed]
The shift lever is stuck in reverse and will not come out. I took out the shift tower to check the cable, and nothing appears to be missing or stuck. What could be causing this problem?
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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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Ford Focus 2008 Error code: P2585-61
I own a Ford Focus 2008 1.6 TDCI. Recently I filled the DPF Additive tank with EOLYS Fluid but I couldn't regenerate and reset the values that day, so I drove to my home.
Following day, I went to ...
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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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Reason for high petrol useage (Ford Focus Titanium 2013)
I'll start off with the car specs:
2013 Ford Focus Titanium Navigator 1.6L with about 39k miles on the clock.
I recently checked the oil on the engine and it was on the bottom notch of the dipstick....
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Ford Focus 2012 Continuous Wiper Issue
I run a 2012 Ford Focus Zetec which has been having an issue, I think, when the wipers are set to continuous mode.
Occasionally, the wipers will switch to intermittent mode when in continuous mode. ...
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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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'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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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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2007 Ford Focus wagon
While driving home the car coughed a couple of times then stopped. We tried to start it and it wont start not even click all the lights still work and the dash still lights up the radio even still ...
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Low beams won't work
I have a 2007 Ford Focus. For some reason my low beams won't work. I've checked the fuses, replaced the relay, replaced the bulbs, and replaced the headlight switch in the dash. Still nothing. All ...
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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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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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