Questions tagged [focus]
Compact car made by the Ford motor company. Replacement for the well-known Escort.
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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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Sputtering and jerking while driving
I have a 2003 Ford Focus and it started sputtering a month ago. I've put gas treatment in and if I keep a full tank it's fine, but once it gets around half a tank it sputters. Now it sputters the ...
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Trim repair on a 2003 Ford Focus
The door trim on the drivers side door of my 2003 Ford Focus has come loose at the front:
I'm guessing that a proper repair would require the interior door panel to be removed, and this seems like a ...
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Handbrake not engaging on hills
What is the ideal range to pull handbrake on and engage so vehicle doesn't move on a hill on a Ford focus climate.
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Ford Focus TDCI (2003) chokes at red lights
I've got a problem with my French Ford. I replaced the engine a year ago although I'm not entirely sure the old one is dead (but it's run 380,000km).
Anyway, for a couple of months the engine stops ...
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Focus ST170 2002 Electric Mirror only works horizontal
I am in the UK and drive a 2002 (52 reg) Focus ST170. Recently the electric mirrors would only work vertically intermittently (always worked horizontally), and as of now will not move vertically at ...
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Low MPG for my Ford Focus 2005
I have been driving this car for some time now (Ford Focus ZX4 2005). I have been seeing 25 - 27 MPG every time I fill up. I drive a little (10 min) in city and then the rest of my destination on the ...
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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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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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Ford Focus steering oscillation at low speeds
Yesterday I bumped my left wheel on a pavement, due to an understeering after accelerating (my bad). I smashed it quite good and I was certain the alignment was off, so I did some tests. No tire ...
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Ford Fiesta and Focus Clutch Issues
I am in the UK and I am currently planning to get a Ford Focus/Fiesta depending on the budget and features. I have viewed 2 Fords so far - a Focus (100K miles, 2001 model) and a Fiesta (35k miles, ...
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Does anyone has idea what DR abbreviation in car name means? [closed]
I'm looking for a car and found a really nice one, but the description says:
Ford Focus 1.8 5dr DR OWNED HISTORY
Does anyone has an idea what DR OWNED means? Is it "Doctor owned" or "Drowned"? Or ...
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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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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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whats going on with my cruise control
Couple of months ago my cruise control in my ford focus 2000 stopped working. I have used it extensively in the past.
Now When i press the on and set button the green cruise light turns on but it ...
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Ford focus choking in neutral
I have recently (well quite recently about 7 months) replaced the SOHC in my 2000 Ford Focus. The cylinder was busted which made the car choke and eventually die when stopped at the red lights. It ...
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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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How do I replace a bulb in a Ford Focus?
One of the bulbs in my front passenger side headlamp has blown. It's not the side light or the main beam but the other one that would be used in normal night use.
I have a couple of questions ...
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Power steering seems to cutout whilst stationary.
Ford focus 2009 (UK) Power steering seems to cutout whilst stationary and kick back in when moving. Is this normal. Power fluid is black/dirty. Garage changed fluid but only 'sucked out reservoir and ...
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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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Juddering under load
My 2001 Ford Focus judders when idle, and is most seen under load. The rev counter goes from roughly 500rpm to 1500rpm during this juddering cycle, as if it is "hunting" for the correct place to be.
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Changing Motor Mounts
My 2007 Ford Focus ZX3 SES (65k miles ) has a vibration at all engine speeds. Other research has led to a high probability that this is from worn out motor mounts.
I have read after market ...
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Ford focus 2011 -- 6006E CD RDS EON
Someone already installed a jack for mp3 on a 6006E CD RDS E-O-N radio?
it's possible with this radio or i need to change radio?
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Wiper motor voltage troubleshooting
I am troubleshooting a rear wiper motor problem in a 2003 Ford Focus wagon (LE).
When I measure the voltage to the contacts (with the wiper switch on), i get intermittent (~4 s) voltage at 200 mV. ...
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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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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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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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Grinding noise on transmision on a Ford Focus 1.4 i Zetec - 2002
Can anyone help me to find out where this grinding metallic noise comes from? Transmision fault? Bearing gone? or what?
Here is how it sounds - http://youtu.be/YGAeINSTtrQ . The first part is when ...
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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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2000 Ford Focus ZX3 stalls while idling
I’ve had this problem for a while now. When my car is warmed up, and I’m at a stop light or just idle when parked, the engine struggles to stay on. The RPM stays under 1000 and fluctuates a lot, ...
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battery? or something else
I have a 2004 Ford Focus ST170. Some days I go to my car and it starts fine, but some days I put the key in and nothing happens. All the electrics fail like the battery is dead.
If I get out, close ...
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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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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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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:
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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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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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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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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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Crackling static in speakers, Sony Audiophile, Ford Focus 2005
I have a Ford Focus 2005 ZX4 ST, that has Sony Audiophile speakers, which come packaged by default with that particular model.
I have not modified them since buying the car used, and everything ...
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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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Block Heater Plug Location 2007 Ford Focus
I am unable to locate the cord to plug in the block heater on my 2007 Ford Focus SES. I have not had trouble finding it on other vehicles in the past, but I have searched all over under the hood and ...
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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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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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Sound made in Ford Focus when plugged in
I had a dead battery this morning and plugged in my '03 Focus for the first time to charge up enough to get the dang thing out of the garage. I was a little bit worried when I plugged it in because I ...
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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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does a 2004 ford focus sedan hood fit on the hatchback model?
hey i am trying to find a replacement hood for my 2004 ford focus hatchback, and from what i can tell every focus model from 2000 to 2004 will fit, but i dont want to drive 2 hours to pick up a used ...
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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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Fixing a trunk latch on a Ford Focus
If the latch on an '03 focus (not hatch back) just clicks at you 4 or 5 times and never actually closes what needs to be fixed?
I can't close my trunk. The black plastic thing that the latch is ...
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Rattle on Ford Focus, suspect heat shield
Ford Focus 1.8 Ghia '99 V
A little while ago a large section of the aluminium heat shield above my exhaust came loose. Being in a situation where I needed to keep going and without tools, I crawled ...
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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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