What to look for when buying a Ford Focus 1998 - 2004, covering common problems to check for and overall vehicle reliability.
True Ford Enthusiast. 2.3k. Name: Mike. Ford Model: Mk2.5 Zetec 1.8HE hatch. Ford Year: 2010. UK/Ireland Location: Cambridgeshire. Posted February 24, 2011. Jeeb, if you're referring to the manual boot release switch this is on the dash in the Mk1 (a much better arrangement IMHO).
Hi, I could do with some help in identifying which generation of haldex pump and filter my daughters Kuga 2010 has. It has recently developed the infamous AWD malfunction and reading the DTC, it seems the problem is the Haldex pump / and filter. The car should have a generation 4 system or possib
Open the hood and take the radiator cap off your DCT Focus and hold it in the air. Have a friend drive the old car out from under the radiator cap. Have the dealer drive a shiny new Focus with 5 speed manual transmission under the radiator cap and screw it back down on the new car. Problem solved." MarcL.
(PLEASE HELP DIAGNOSE) I have searched all over the internet and tried nearly everything. I posted on other forums but not much help. Day 6 of diag. â˘2003 Focus SE (Auto) 156k miles. 2.0 Zetec Car suddenly does not crank. Dash lights light up in on position. Dashes (-----) on the odometer. Red th
Ford Focus MK1 - Focus MK1 Serious electrical problems - elekie&a/c doctor : You may have more than one problem here,but looking at your video ,it is possible there may be an earth connection fault.Check the main battery leads and also the earth branch lead where it bolts to the body/inner wing.There are also 2 main earth points down on each of the front door sills by both A pillars,below the
ePyDLz. Yes, checked with the engine running - learned about the brake lights and headlights needing the key on this morning thanks to this forum. I might have to pull the panels off to see if there are separate grounds. I pulled the plastic off at the rear, lower edge of the trunk (it was easy) and found 2 ground wires / bolts.
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Haynesâ Mk1 Ford Focus YouTube playlist includes 20 FREE videos that show you: The videos are designed to complement our online manual for the Ford Focus with the 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 petrol engines and the 1.8 TDCi and 1.8 TDDi diesel engines. Written from hands-on experience gained from the complete strip-down and rebuild of a Ford Focus
FocusKnot. 1745 posts ¡ Joined 2013. #4 ¡ Oct 14, 2020. ^^Correct. The PCM makes decisions based upon the various A/C controls and sensors, and turns the relay on/off. Common items that prevent A/C clutch operation are the blower motor resistor block (big clue there if lowest speed does not work), low refrigerant pressure, and the A/C dash
Common Overheating Causes. Low Engine Coolant â If there is not enough coolant to properly cool the engine, itâll overheat and blow the head gasket. Low engine coolant can be both the cause and a symptom of a blown head gasket. Bad Thermostat â The thermostatâs job is to regulate the flow of coolant in and out of your Focusâs engine.
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