FORD FOCUS: Questions and answers

Ford Focus 2003

My Ford Focus starts okay but only idles for a minute before it dies out. If I press the accelerator and let off it revs really high, as if it`s accelerating itself, except with no tension on the throttle cable. I recently reset the inertia switch. I know that the fuel pump works because I can hear it kick in and the fuel filter is clean. Any suggestions?

Ford Focus 2004

If a fourth cable lead is not working what can happen to my Ford Focus?

Ford Focus 2009

My Ford Focus` bonnet will not open. Any ideas?

Ford Focus 2003

What is the average cost to replace a head gasket in a 2003 Ford Focus?

Ford Focus 2001

I have a water leak in my Ford Focus and I’m not sure where it is coming from. It has blown the air filter and there is water all over the car floor and still coming in. Any ideas?

Ford Focus 2011

My Ford Focus keeps showing "battery low, check handbook". Does anyone know why it is saying this and what the problem is?

Ford Focus 2001

The interior fan on my 2001 Ford Focus Finesse blows cold and the temperature gauge reads hot until the radiator fan kicks in, then the gauge returns to normal but the fan still blows cold. Could this be the thermostat and if so where is the location of the thermostat?

Ford Focus 2006

I drive a Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec. I have lost the original key and need to open the bonnet with my spare copy key and it doesn’t open it, so I need to get into it another way to change the oil, water, bulb and brake fluid. I am currently unemployed and can’t afford to buy the proper replacement yet as I was quoted £200. Any suggestions please?

Ford Focus 2012

What causes the interior and exterior lights to stay on when the engine is turmed off on my 2012 Ford Focus?

Ford Focus 2002

My Ford Focus was working fine. Then I went home and turned my car off and went inside. When I went back to the car it started but my engine light, oil light and battery light all stayed on and the car was shaking/rattling really badly. When I put my car into reverse it backed out really slowly and then it wouldn’t move at all. Does anyone know what the problem is?

Ford Focus 2002

My Ford Focus is a ZX5 with a manual transmission. It will start and you can rev the engine but the car will not move. It started slipping out of first gear a few days before it stopped moving. Do we need to replace the clutch or the transmission?

Ford Focus 2004

When I start my Ford`s engine no steam or water comes from the tailpipes. When the engine has warmed up steam comes out of the tailpipes all of the time until the engine is switched off. Everthing else is fine, there is no overheating and the oil is clear, it`s not losing any water and the car runs fine. Any ideas? (st220)

Ford Focus 2001

I have an intermittent problem with my Ford Focus Zetec. When driving the car starts to increase it’s revs, without having my foot on the accelerator. The revs increase to about 4000 and then when I have to stop the car it continues to rev on it’s own at a constant 3000. The only way to get it to idle properly is to rev the car hard. Any ideas would be appreciated. I don’t really want to have to replace the accelerator housing if it isn`t the problem. The accelerator cable has been checked and seems to be okay. Can anyone help please? (Zetec)

Ford Focus 2006

Hi there. We have a 56 reg Ford Focus 1.8tdci sport and have had problems in the past when the fusebox got water in and in turn made the instrument cluster go, costing us a fortune to get fixed. Recently the car seems to be using more diesel than normal and has some power lag when you try to accelerate at times. Today my husband went to drive it and it started with no problem. He drove with no problem but when he looked at the dials on the dashboard the temperature dial was at the highest point and the fuel gauge was higher than if you had a full tank of fuel. Can anyone give us any advice on what could be going wrong and what checks we can do on the car in order to try to find a solution before we end up with another huge bill? Many thanks in advance. (1.8tdci sport)

Ford Focus 2002

My Ford Focus went through about 16 inches of water in a storm. The only things that got wet were the air filter, spark plug and spark plug wires and I was also low on fuel. When I try to start the car it will act as though it wants to start but it won`t start and the starter is making an awful noise. The mechanic tells me that the timing belt is broken so the motor is no good. Does anyone have any suggestions on this matter because I don`t really think the motor is no good?

Ford Focus

Hi. My friend has asked me to look at his Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec. It is having severe power loss on hills and on tickover I can only describe it as sounding like a steam engine chuffing away. It seems to be blowing back in to the airbox. I took off the oil filler cap and again on tickover there is a lot of back pressure, but once the engine is revved the noise in the air box and the back pressure goes away. Does anyone have any ideas? (1.6 Zetec)

Ford Focus 2001

My Ford Focus’s engine light has come on. It was missing and was worse when I put my foot on the accelerator. I changed the plugs and leads but it`s no better and the light is still on. Can anyone help please?

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Try having your egr valve checked out or your catalytic converter checked out, depending on the year of the car Ford Focuses are notorious for the egr valves going bad - they quit working properly and can cause the "service engine soon" light to come on, plus you will get poor gas mileage and the car may drive a little rough. Now if the catalytic converter is clogged depending on how bad it is, the car will sputter and cut out, sometimes die. It will also cause the car to overheat, and a bad smell to come through your vents, like burning oil or rotten eggs. These are just a few suggestions I can offer you because these are the problems I have had with my car, so good luck! Janelle from United States of America

No, it’ll be the coil pack - very common on Fords. Don’t buy cheap Chinese made, get a Bosch one or something like - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus

My Ford Focus today failed it`s MOT. The garage stated that I needed a new front windscreen motor at a cost of £210 and possibly the linkage which would cost a further £200. My windscreen wipers are working fine with no problems at all. Does this seem normal and if so is that a fair price?

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WOW I have never heard of that one before unless the windshield wiper motor has gone bad, and that is a very high price to pay considering my electric motor in both back windows went bad and it only cost me 70 to relplace both of them plus labour. I think you should make sure that is the problem and not something wrong with the wiring or a fuse... If that is the problem, try a junkyard and get a used motor, it will save you quite a bit of money... Janelle from United States of America

Ford Focus

I`m going to buy a Ford Focus ST 2006 model. The car has been in an accident and has error codes and it won`t start. Will the error codes prevent the car from starting at all? Thanks.

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Sometimes, depending on what the error code is, and what was wrong with the vehicle when it was wrecked, salvaged vehicles aren’t too bad of a deal sometimes, but before you purchase one I would ask for a car fax so you can get a history and have a good mechanic look at it, just to make sure the car will run and has no other problems and is worth your money - Janelle from United States of America

Ford Focus 2003

My Ford Focus’s engine management light is on and the fault was diagnosed as low emissions. My fuel consumption has also gone up. Can anyone advise please? (1600 Zetec)

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Try checking the egr valve, it is nothing too serious to fix, it is a part of your emission control system and will trigger your service engine soon light to come on. If it’s not that then there is probably an oxygen sensor or an issue with your exhaust manifold. The exhaust manifold can be costly to fix, but the rest of the problems can be solved simply and will not cost a lot. And if that isn’t the problem run an obd test on it to see what codes come back - Janelle from United States of America

Could well be a faulty oxygen sensor bank 1 - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 1999

Hi. When I turn the key to position 2 in my Ford Focus I get a loud clicking noise coming from the dashboard around the glove box. Can you tell me what this might be? (Zetec)

Ford Focus 2012

On my 2012 Ford Focus` "negative" ground lead to the battery, there is a Battery Management module and 3 wires coming from it. Where do they go and what are they for? Please could someone cite the reference that they find this information in. The dealerships here don’t seem to know. Thanks. (SE)

Ford Focus 2004

My Ford Focus LX 1.6 is overheating in less than ten minutes after the engine is turned on and keeps juddering. What could the problem be? (1.6)

Ford Focus 2003

My Ford Focus` temperature gauge keeps going up and then falls back down. Any suggestions?

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There probably isn’t a way to fix this problem. My Ford Focus also does the same thing. I just keep an eye on it and my fluids just to make sure it isn’t over heating, mine will go up to the red zone, then when I idle the car or start driving it goes back down, just watch for smoke coming from the engine, or a bad smell of antifreeze or any other sign the car may be over heating. Make sure your overflow tank and radiator have fluid in them and its really nothing big to worry about, if anything it may be a fuse, or early sign that something needs replaced, check your thermostat too, cause it usually needs to be replaced depending on how many miles the car has on it. Thermostats are often replaced in Ford Focuses and it is a very cheap part to fix... Good luck! Janelle from United States of America

Ford Focus 2006

I had a gearbox go on my Ford Focus and the car has been standing in my drive for two and a half years. Can anyone tell me what to replace or look out for as I am now going to get a gearbox, other than a battery etc please?

Ford Focus 2006

I had a replacement edr valve manifold fitted to my Ford Focus. Now there’s a whining noise when I accelerate. Is this connected?

Ford Focus 1999

Could anyone tell me how to get round my problem? When my grandson was in my Ford Focus I put the child lock on and now it won`t unlock. Is there any way to override it please? Can anyone also tell me please whether you need all 5 doors to open for an MOT? (Gia)

Ford Focus 2006

I am getting a message to say that I have a transmission malfunction on my Ford Focus.. It is usually when the car has been left overnight or for a couple of days. If I put the gear stick into drive, even though it is very stiff, it clunks into gear. I then put it into park and turn off the engine and restart and it is usually okay until I start again the next day or a couple of days after. Can anyone suggest what is wrong? (1560 cc Focus Ghia TDI Automatic)

Ford Focus 1999

My Ford Focus 1.6 16v misfires up to 2000 revs and then clears. I have changed the plugs and leads and removed the air filter but there is no change. Any suggestions please? (1.6 16v)

Ford Focus 2009

My Ford Focus is intermittently losing power. Any ideas? (1.6 Zetec petrol)

Ford Focus

My Ford Focus` boot will not open but all of the other doors are okay. Any ideas? (Ghia.)

Ford Focus 2003

Can anyone suggest why the rear screen washer of my Ford Focus is not working?

Ford Focus 2000

What is the cooling capacity for a 1.8 petrol Ford Focus Zetec engine? (1.8)

Ford Focus 2002

Can anyone help? While driving home, my engine light started flashing. When I stopped it went out and I drove home doing just under 50mph. It seemed to lose power as I got home. When husband started it to check an hour later it was missing. (Zetec 1.6)

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Could be the engine managememt system - Donald Utton from Kent

Ford Focus 2000

My speedometer goes crazy and the car loses power. Already changed vss sensor, what else could it be? (zx3)

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That one even has me curious and I have a lot of knowledge about the Ford Focus models and every year that Ford has made one. If you find out what it is can you please post cause I would also like to know as I have never heard of such a problem, except the accelerator sticking or the idle needing to be replaced or adjusted - Janelle from United States of America

Ford Focus 2000

Sometimes the engine of my Ford Focus turns over but it won`t start. Then when it has been left for an hour or so it starts perfectly. This has happened several times. Any ideas please?

Ford Focus 2002

My Ford Focus runs fine but then loses revs and power and then starts to chug. I can’t get over 1200 rpm. I had a diagnostic test done and the only problem was from the catalytic converter. Could this be the problem? The car had no other faults on the diagnostic test so I’m totally lost as to what to do now? (1.6 Chic)

Ford Focus 2004

When my Ford Focus is in reverse is the rear screen wiper operated by the reverse switch in the gearbox please?

Ford Focus 2007

How do I unlock the boot of my Ford Focus please?

Ford Focus 2010

Can anyone please advise why the display light stays on when my Ford Focus is locked?

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Hi, I had the same problem, had my car for two weeks now. Apparently it stays in for around 30 minutes once you have locked the car. I hope this helps - Lee Jackson from England

Ford Focus 2000

How much is it to upgrade a Ford Focus computer and how many miles should it be run before having the next upgrade?

Ford Focus 2001

Can anyone tell me roughly how much it would cost to replace an automatic transmission gear box in a 51 plate Ford Focus Zetec?

Ford Focus 2005

When you park my Ford Focus at night and turn off the engine is it right for the stereo lights to stay on?

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For a very short time, yes. But they turn off very quickly. I had the same problem after I had changed the battery. I didn’t enter the radio code. That done, it turns off soon after the car is locked - Eldin from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ford Focus 2005

My Ford Focus has no water coming out of either of the front windscreen washer jets. The rear washer jet is OK and I can hear the pump working. Any suggestions? Many thanks.

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Take a pin or opened out paperclip and clear out the jet hole. Look at where the water is coming out in the working rear jet to see where to clear out the front ones. In winter they sometimes freeze closed and can be opened the same way - Alice Quartin from England

I have this problem except the front washers are working and the rear one isn’t even though I can hear the pump, I’ve had the pipe of the back of the washer but there’s no water coming out, anyone got any ideas? - Allen Thornborough from Durham

Ford Focus 2004

I have changed the battery in my Ford Focus and none of my dials are now working on the dashboard?

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It sounds like it could be an electric problem - short in the wires or fuses and an electrician is the best person to take it too. However my car did the same thing, I had the battery and alternator tested and replaced the battery with brand new cables and a new battery but the problem still occurred. I later on found out that the alternator was going bad and it was gonna need to be replaced, it still had enough juice to run the car but since it was going bad, my lights got dim, my gauges were going wacky and my lights were flashing at me but I solved the problem and now it is in good shape - Janelle from United States of America

Ford Focus 2008

How do I get a pin code for a radio battery? It has been removed and now is asking for a pin code and I don’t have one. Ford Focus Titanium SV58 JYW 2008 Diesel.

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I had the same problem. I simply went to the Authorized Ford Dealer, they check my VIN from the my registration card (proof that I owned the car) and gave me the code - Eldin from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ford Focus 2012

What kind of problems am I going to run in to if I drive my 2012 Ford Focus on the autobahn at a average of 110mph (from 60mph to 149mph) for about 120 miles, say 2 or 3 times a week? Yes, I already know that’s not how to treat a car but I need to rush some times and the autobahn where I live has a lane for it. If some one could help me, so I can tell my self its not worth it, because of how its destroying my car that would be awesome.

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It’s never good on a vehicle to drive it everyday at that speed, it wears and tears on your tires, your suspension, your shocks struts and brakes. There are a lot of other things that will also wear and tear the more you drive it at that rate of speed, plus you are putting a lot of mileage on it and bringing sown the value of the car so when you are ready to resale the vehicle you will loose out quite a bit of money on it - Janelle from United States of America

Ford Focus 2007

On a 2007 Ford Focus, can the micro switch for the boot lamp be replaced without changing the boot catch?

Ford Focus 2008

The information light on my Ford Focus dash stays on. The message says remote battery is low. I changed the battery but the information light still stays on. How do I clear this message please? (st2)

Ford Focus 1989

Does anyone know if my 1989 Ford Focus has a cambelt or chain?

Ford Focus 2001

I have just bought a 52 plate Focus and the trip stays as 0.0. It has on one occasion read at 0.9 but has since reverted back to 0.0. The current has shown up until today when the screen has gone completely blank. Does anybody have any idea what is causing it and how it can be fixed?

Ford Focus 2005

My Ford Focus’s radio keeps cutting out and is replaced by a beeping noise. But this only happens if I’ve got a passenger in the front and it happens more if they move a lot. It’s obviously some kind of sensor in the seat for something, how can I stop it or fix it without it costing me a fortune in the garage? (1.8 TDCI Titanium)

Ford Focus 2008

My Ford Focus has started losing coolant and seems to be down in power. I can’t see any leaks, still have heat in car and temperature gauge still showing normal.

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Possible head gasket leaking into one of the cylinders whereby you are burning coolant causing a misfire, check for excess steam coming from exhaust tailpipe - Martin Jones from Essex

Look just under the bonnet at the top of the radiator there is on some models a pipe with one inlet and two outlets my money would be on that pipe leaking. Could also be the core plugs on the top of the head in the plug gallery - Stu from England

Ford Focus 2006

My 56 plate Ford Focus 1.8 petrol engine, the revs seem to drop low and nearly stalls when I come to a stop. This does not happen all the time. When it does happen it does not last and the revs go back to normal. Any ideas. Mostly happens when first setting off but not all the time. Best regards.

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I keep getting this too, I have been told it can be a loose connection between your battery but I’m not 100% - Jamie Williams from England

I had that in an 08 reg 1.8 petrol. I took it back to the dealer, they updated the software in the ECU and it fixed the problem - Robert from London

Ford Focus 2008

Recently bought a 3 door Ford Focus Style and for the last few days the airbag symbol keeps coming on but not always staying on. Been told its a common problem with the 3 door as the wiring for the airbag is under the seats. Can anyone shed any light on this or does anyone have the same issue?

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The wiring under the seats is for the seat belt pre-tensioners which would also put airbag light on, try disconnecting the multiplugs blow out any residue within and reconnect - Martin Jones from Essex

Try pulling the airbag fuse. I have airbags in my car, but because Ford Focuses are small vehicles I don’t feel airbags are safe to have. If an airbag ignites, a seat belt will save your life before an airbag, as an airbag can explode and the gases and fumes that come from it can burn you severely or can cause you to get trapped in the vehicle. If you don’t want to do that then I would suggest taking it in to the Ford dealer because there may be some kinda malfunction or wiring wired wrong. Sometimes in Focuses the wiring is wacky, don’t know for sure why, but that would be my suggestion if you want to keep the airbags ignited - Janelle from United States of America

Ford Focus 2010

I changed my Ford Focus car battery and it is now asking for a pin code... What should I do?

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I had the same problem. I simply went to the Authorized Ford Dealer, they check my VIN from the my registration card (proof that I owned the car) and gave me the code - Eldin from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ford Focus 2001

I am trying to find the fuel cut off switch behind the kick panel on my Ford Focus. Where exactly is it located? (w256 ave)

Ford Focus 2000

My Ford Focus runs OK for weeks then after I turn it off it will not start again for a couple of hours (when refuelling etc). The engine turns over fine.

Ford Focus 2002

Why is my Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 rev counter dropping too low but speedo working fine? But it’s fine if your revving the car high and fast when in all the gears. When you let foot off accelerator it is dropping back down to 1,000 rpm when especially in higher gears it should be over 2,000 rpm with foot off accelerator. Help please????

Ford Focus 2001

Why can I only get 1st and 2nd gear but cant get 3rd, 4th, 5th and reverse???

Ford Focus 2011

I need to identify the colour of the reverse light positive wire on the nearside of my Ford Focus. Also the colour of the earth wire in the same cluster. I have fitted reversing sensors and need to connect to these two wires. Thanks for any help that might offered. (1.6 Titanium)

Ford Focus 2005

My Ford Focus’s multi-function and display centre has 2 unidentified warning lights. What are they for? (LX)

Ford Focus 2000

On starting my Ford Focus engine there was smoke coming from engine and aircon. I turned the car off and checked oil and noticed the water level was very low so I topped up after starting again there was a clicking sound. I then turned off engine and started again and working fine, someone told me it could be the gasket... Does that sound correct?

Ford Focus 2005

How can I change the units ie km to miles and language to English on my 2005 Ford Focus? I know this is done via the toggle arm (left side of steering wheel) but I can’t get this to work properly. No mention of how this is achieved in manual either.

Ford Focus 2002

Why is my Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 rev counter dropping too low but speedo working fine? But it’s fine if you’re revving the car high and fast, when letting foot off accelerator in the gears the rev counter is dropping down to 1,000 rpm, which should really be sitting at that out of gear. PLEASE HELP!

Ford Focus 2005

When I was driving my Ford Focus the battery light came on, then the abs light, then an exclamation mark came on. I called the AA and they said the alternator was faulty. I had a new one fitted along with water pump and cambelt but now I have a loss of power. Does anyone have any idea what might be the problem now?

Ford Focus 2005

Just want to ask why my Ford Focus Zetec 1.8 TDCI takes ages starting in the mornings? It ticks over and I have to start it again and again until it starts.

Ford Focus 2003

Where would I find the coolant sensor on a 1.6-litre 16v 2003 Ford Focus?

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I think between 2 & 3 spark plug leads - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2006

How do I replace the alternator on the 1.8 diesel Ford Focus?

Ford Focus 2006

I got in my Ford Focus this morning and when I put the key in the whole dash started flashing and there is a lot off clicking coming from my fuse box. Also there is no ignition whatsoever but there is power inside the car and I’ve fully charged it. Can anyone help?

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I’m having the same issue with my ’05. Now car is stalling and the starter won’t even make noise when I turn the key. Let me know if somebody can answer this - Miguel Jimenez from United States of America

Ford Focus 2007

Hi. Can anyone help me? How do I go about draining the fuel tank on my 2007 Ford Focus? (2-litre diesel)

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Remove tank - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2002

Hi, my first post, I have a 1.4 CL 2002 Focus. Recently, mainly last 2 days the worst, my car keeps losing power when I accelerate after about 200yrds but the engine doesn’t shut off. Then I have to switch engine off for 5-10 mins then limp home. I had a service last September, sometimes it’s worse when I press hard on the gas pedal it shudders to a halt quicker... Any help much appreciated... I’m trying to find a cure - the NET points to a multitude of things... no warning light come and there’s no error codes... (1.4 CL)

Ford Focus 1998

The seatbelt/airbag warning light remains on. What would be a reason for this? Many thanks.

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Either seatbelt pre-tensioner faulty or sensor on steering wheel, known as "clock spring" faulty - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2007

Hi, I have a 2007 Ford Focus. I recently had to get the dash clock thing replaced. But now the new one doesn’t have a reset button to press to reset the miles I have done. Does anyone know how I need to go about getting a new one again or is there a different way to reset it? My temperature is at --- as well, it has not budged.

Ford Focus 2002

Why is my Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 rev counter dropping too low but speedo working fine but its fine if your revving the car high and fast?

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Idling too low? - Martin Jones from Essex

There is just no power there cause it’s droping to 1000 revs when cruising so you have to drop gear to get the power back - Chris Hogg from Northumberland

Ford Focus 2007

I own a 57 plate Ford Focus and need to replace the main beam bulb, on the driver’s side. Does anyone know the build that I require? (Style)

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If it’s just the bulb, take it to Halfords. They key in your registration number and find the part number that matches, simple as that. They charge about £6 to fit the new bulb for you while you wait. Hope this helps - Neil from Yorkshire

I’m sure the bulb is H7 - Martin Jones from Essex

Find an Auto zone if you have one where you are located. If it’s just the bulb then they will find the right size for you and install it, as a matter of fact, almost all autopart stores would be willing to help you. Now if you need the whole beam (headlight) then you should check junkyards they will have the best prices for you - Janelle from United States of America

Ford Focus 2007

Can you take the tow bar off a Ford Focus and refit it onto a Ford Focus C-Max 58 reg?

Ford Focus 2001

Hi, I have a Ford Focus LX in the last month. The car has cut out 3 times and the breakdown guys said it was the petrol pump. I took it to the garage and it was an electrical fault not sending petrol to the engine. They fixed that as well, so I thought. How come the car just decides to stop sending petrol then starts again costing a lot in garage? Please help.

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Take battery out for an hour. I had same problem and spent money having bits replaced and then was told to remove battery for an hour and then reconnect, thus resetting the engine management system. It worked a treat for me after I took car for a half hour run to allow system to reset to my style of driving - Billy Melrose from Fife and Kinross Shires

Ford Focus 2008

On my Ford Focus there is occasionally no throttle response when pulling away. Occasionally the engine stalls and has difficulty in starting and a smell of bad-eggs can be detected. What might this signify? (1.8 Zetec)

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Sounds like your clutch is slipping - David Dennis from England

Your catalytic converter is knackered - Steve from Scotland

Catalytic converter is clogged and either needs to be replaced or hollowed out. Or you could have your timing belt checked because the smell of rotten eggs could be that the timing belt is going bad. I’m not a mechanic but I have owned a Ford Focus for a long time, and although it has been a decent car I am having the same problem. Is your "service engine soon" light on? Because you could have an OBD done on it to tell you for sure. It could also be one of your oxygen sensors located by the catalytic converter is bad too, just a suggestion to try hope you figure it out. Good luck! Janelle from United States of America

Ford Focus 2008

Hi. As you can see I have a 2008 Ford Focus hachback and I have in hand the original warning triangle (Ford finis 1440254). I know that the storage place is in the boot and is under the parcel shelve on the right next to the luggage boot light, there are 4 rectangular holes for the clips/holder. Can you please give me the finis code or part number for these clips/holder so I can store the warning triangle box in its place? Thanks for your reading and co-operation. Best regards.

Ford Focus 2000

Hi, I have a Ford Focus 1.8 Tddi Ghia, X reg (2000). Recently I noticed my reverse light has stopped working. I replaced the bulb, but it didn’t work, so was advised to replace the bulb housing. This too did not work. Please could you advise if it is likely to be the fuse next (and where this is!) and if that still doesn’t work, what else I look at next? Everything else is working correctly. Thanks for your help. (1.8 Tddi Ghia)

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More than likely be the reverse light switch located on the gearbox - Adam Finch from England

Ford Focus 2009

Tonight my side light, rear lights, number plate lights and lights around interior heating controls stopped working. I checked bulbs and fuses - all OK. Can anyone shed some light? (1.6 hatchback 3dr)

Ford Focus 2004

Why is the ABS warning light staying on after having a rear bearing replaced? And there is also a slight tapping noise on my Ford Focus?

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If it is the same as my 2001 mk1 then there is a sensor ring that must also be replaced when the rear wheel bearings are changed - Will from Buckinghamshire

Ford Focus 2007

Where is the engine block heater cord located on a 2007 Ford Focus? I can’t figure out how to plug in my car. Thank you in advance for any help. (SE)

Ford Focus 2011

I just fitted a new old stock 2-litre Zetec blacktop engine and I’m getting white smoke and oil in the exhaust manifold from pots 2 and 3. A noticeable amount of oil after 10 mins or so. This is a new unused engine and I don’t know where to start. Any suggestions?

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No matter how new... white smoke always means water. Where the heads rebuilt as well? It sounds like they sent you a core instead of a new motor - Miguel Jimenez from United States of America

Ford Focus 2003

My wife had to pull over our Ford Focus on seeing steam coming out from the bonnet. On lifting it she found the water expansion to be empty with water down the side of the bottle. What might this signify?

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Could be a faulty pressure cap - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2002

Hello. The front wipers don’t always stop at the bottom, sometimes stopping in the middle. I tried changing the relay but it made no difference. Can anyone help please? (Estate 1.6)

Ford Focus 1998

Why was the Ford Focus recalled and what was causing power failure. And how to resolve the problem?

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My father has the 2001 model and his suffered from the power failure. Complete power failure affecting steering, speedometer etc. The vehicle speed sensor was replaced as well as, and this bit is rarely mentioned, all the earthing points in the engine are thoroughly cleaned. Once both the above were done, the problem was solved. Hope this might help - Neil from Yorkshire

Gear box speed sensor is favourite if it’s not that then its a new instrument cluster. This was a known concern within ford. A new cluster could be anywhere between £60 and £400 depending on what type is fitted. Your Ford dealer will need to take your cluster out to match part numbers and determine which is your cluster type - Stu from England

Ford Focus 2000

Does anyone know when the cooling fan starts to kick in on a 200 Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec petrol 2000? Thanks.

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The radiator fan should turn on as soon as you are sitting and idling for too long. This helps keep the car engine from over-heating when you are driving or just sitting in the vehicle while it is running. However the fan usually doesn’t run while the motor is in drive. If the fan isn’t kicking on then try turning the air conditioner on and see if that fan turns on to cool the engine. I have had the same problem and find that my fan has a mind of its own. I had to replace the relay switch and check all the fuses. However, it may be the fan needs to be replaced cause it is not working properly, it may also be the wiring just a few suggestions, good luck - Janelle from United States of America

Ford Focus 2006

I have an intermittent fault with my electrics. It has happened twice today. The wipers and the L/H flasher come on with the ignition switched off. They went back off after a few minutes. Please help. (Diesel)

Ford Focus 2008

With the engine running when I depress the clutch slightly I hear a vibrating noise as if something is catching. This noise occurs when the vehicle is stationery or moving. This noise vanishes when the clutch is fully depressed. It doesn’t effect the gear changing in any way though. I’ve also noticed a juddering on occasions when driving, it did it twice today at speeds of 60-70mph. I took it to a local mechanic who put it up on the ramp but couldn’t see anything loose. It only has 35,000 on the clock so I would have thought this was too soon for a major clutch problem. Has anyone else experienced this sort of problem? (1.8 Diesel Style)

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Sounds like dual mass flywheel problem, expensive - Chris Parry from Yorkshire

Ford Focus 2001

Is it hard to replace the wiring loom from drivers door to car on a 2001 Ford Focus?

Ford Focus 2005

Recently the heater matrix on my Ford Focus has started leaking. What is involved in changing it? (Zetec Climate 1.6 petrol)

Ford Focus 1999

The hand brake light on the dashboard of my Ford Focus stays on when the engine is going and will not go out. There is enough brake fluid in the reservoir. What could be the problem? (Ghia)

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Faulty h/brake light switch? - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2011

I have a 2011 Ford Focus and cannot find the bonnet lock. Please help! The manual is very ambiguous. Many, many thanks in advance!

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On your bonnet, the Ford badge, spin it over and hey presto, bonnet lock is there hiding - Laura from Nottinghamshire  

Ford Focus 2008

I have a 57 place Ford Focus 1.6 style. My side lights don’t come on and the side light symbol doesn’t show up on the dash either and my rear lights don’t work but they light up when I press the brake pedal. Also, when I put the light dial in the off position, my rear fog light remains on, what could cause this to happen?

Ford Focus 2007

Can someone please tell me where the wiper relay for a Ford Focus 2007 1.6 might be found, as my front wipers are not working. I have checked the fuse, wiper motor and stalk and are all working. I can’t think of any other thing it can be. Help please!!!

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Hi Graeme, I had the same problem, if it’s just the intermittent wipe, it’s the relay R15 OR R19. If all the wiper controls are not working, it’s the Body Control Unit or as I would call it - the fusebox. It’s about £300 to buy and Ford has to code it to get it to work, you can get a secondhand one but be sure it’s from the same spec of car and make sure the wiper motor isn’t faulty as this will back feed down to the new box and blow it as well. My advice: get Ford to plug it in to the computer to tell you what’s wrong with the box. Money well spent - Mervyn McNeill from County Antrim

Ford Focus 2001

Does anyone know if my 2001 y reg Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec has a dual mass flywheel? Thanks.

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Yes it does - Laura from Nottinghamshire

No, it does not - Rog Coll from Devon

Ford Focus 1999

I am getting a sound like a pump running coming from the left side headlamp assembly on my 1999 Focus Zetec 1.8 model when the dipped lights are on. No sound with main beam. Removed feed cable to left side headlamp and sound not there so must be something inside the headlamp assembly. Has anyone got an idea what this might be please? Are there any relays in the headlamp assembly? Thanks very much.

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It’s the electric motor that controls up & down movement for varying loads, you have a switch on dash with numbers, set to 0 make sure both h/lamps are level and disconnect the motor inside h/lamp - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2007

Hi, when I start my Ford Focus tdci 1.8 the dash will not light up but glow light stays on, rev limit light stays and radio and windows will not work for about 15-20 seconds. What could it be?

Ford Focus 1999

Another question on the Focus Cl V-Reg. I would like to fit front fog lights to the front bumper which are not present and have heard that all I need to do is change the lower grill in the bumper to the oblong one. Apparently that leaves the 2 triangular bits to fit the fogs light and the fittment is there. This original grill corners over where the fog lights can go for blanking purposes, then all I need to do is swap to a twin fog switchpack. Any ideas?

Ford Focus 1999

Hi, I have a Focus 1.4 Cl V-Reg. I’m having problems with the central locking, at first the passenger side was not turning with key and working, this comes and goes so changed the door mech. Now when I unlock the car from drivers side it will only unlock the drivers door, occasionally all, when the car is unlocked there is flicking back and forth on the central locking including when driving down the road randomly. As I’ve changed the mech I can’t see what this could be, also when I lock the car it immediately doubles back and unlocks very rarely it stays locked. Help please : ) (CL Model)

Ford Focus 2006

I’ve got a Ford Focus 1.8tdci Climate on a 06 and it has been nothing but trouble. It is the clutch pully problem. This is the connection from the alternator to the timing belt. Round town it’s OK but I go on a long journey and I find myself getting towed home. The clutch pully fails, stopping power to the battery. Could the alternator be faulty?

Ford Focus 2007

In 3rd 4th and 5th gear my car revs high when the turbo should kick in but in 1st and 2nd it kicks in fine. Any ideas what this could be? (1.8 tdci)

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Clutch slipping? - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2000

I am doing my own oil change on my 2000 Ford Focus lx and I am able to take off the oil filter but the oil plug/screw is stripped and will not come out, to finish draining my oil. What do I do and can do about it?

Ford Focus 2002

Hi, I’ve recently fitted a new speedo clock on to my Ford Focus and the ABS and handbrake light won’t turn off. Can anyone please help or advise?

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If you’ve had new clocks fitted they will need programming to switch the light off, it’s a one hour job but you will need to take it to a Ford dealer as you need IDS to do the job - Stu from England

Ford Focus 2005

The clock in my Ford Focus keeps resetting when I switch the ignition off. E.g. The time is 14.00 but the clock in the car is showing 10.00. I start the car, set the clock to 14.00 and drive for 45 minutes. The clock now shows 14.45 When I switch off the ignition the clock returns to 10.45.

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Hi Noel, has anyone solved this foryou yet? What type of radio is it? I have 2010 model Vistron 6000 CD that does this as well and would like to know how to stop this happening on mine as it drives me mad - Dennis Pinchin from Worcestershire

Ford Focus 2000

My Ford Focus has just started misfiring and the rear windscreen wiper has also stopped at same time, same as the rear windscreen heater. Everything was working well until only 1 hour ago. What might the problem be? (1.4CL)

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New coil plugs and leads will cure misfire. Check the wiring by the tail gate inside the rubber converluted pipe for your electrical fault - L&R from England

Or you could check your fuses inside the motor and under the steering wheel for your defrost and wipers. And misfiring is usual caused by spark plugs or spark plug wires (coil wires). You could also check the coil pack, or it could be something within your fuel injection system. These are just a few problems I have ran across. Also catalytic converters are well known to clog in Ford Focuses - if you have any funny smells coming through the vents or your vehicle is getting hot or losing power - that is also a suggestion you can consider. That is the most suggestions I can think of and the problems I have had with my 02 Focus - Janelle from United States of America

Ford Focus 2006

I have changed the fuel and air filters on my Ford Focus and it is now showing an engine system fault. It feels like it is being held back at higher speeds and won’t go over 50mph even when the throttle is to the floor. Does anybody know what my problem might be?

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You will have to get it code read, that’s the only way to find the problem - Martin Jones from England

Ford Focus 1998

Can anyone help? I’m trying to locate the water temperature sensor on my car but for the life of me can’t find it. I’ve bought a new one but don’t no where it goes. Please help!

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Thermostat housing? Right hand side of engine - Martin Jones from England

Also may be between 2&3 plug leads - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2006

My Ford Focus has just started showing the frost warning light, saying it is -15 degrees, however today is easily 28 degrees. How can I fix this?

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Sounds like outside air temp. Sensor faulty located behind grille/front bumper - Martin Jones from England

Ford Focus 2006

There is a symbol coming on and off every few miles on the dashboard of my Ford Focus. It is orange/yellow and is odd-shaped, like a sort of snowflake, and is situated under the rev counter with the battery, oil etc. symbols. It does not stay on all the time. I do not have a manual, could someone please tell me what this means? (1600 lx)

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It’s telling you the outside temperature is below a certain level which would illuminate amber and if temperature drops lower, it will be red - Martin Jones from England

It means that there is a chance of ice outside so be careful - L O from Oxfordshire

It’s to tell you if it’s cold outside - Stan Stan from England

Orange symbol means frost warning and red symbol is lower temperature so risk of ice! - Steve Keay from England

It’s a warning that the temperature is low, when it gets to zero, it will go to RED! So be careful as there may be ice on the road - DJ Morgan from Hampshire

Ford Focus 2000

My Ford Focus diesel matrix has stopped working. It was flushed through and still not working. Is it hard to replace an how much would a new one cost?

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If you mean heater matrix, make sure the hot and cold control is working correctly. If it is the matrix then yes, quite expensive to replace - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2005

Hi, I have a 2005 Ford Focus and when I come up at a light and stop, the revs move slightly up and the car judders and then the engine warning light comes on. I took it to my garage and, as I have not used it for some time, they told me to drive it fast. So I did and the juddering stopped but the light is still on. When I asked why the light is on they said that the temperature gauge is faulty. What should I do? Thank you.

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They need to reset your fault underneath your steering wheel, the light will go off, its a two minute job - Mark Earnshaw from England

Ford Focus 2001

I just replaced a blown fuse for the central locking on my 2001 Ford Focus. The rear passenger door is the only one that won’t lock since replacement of fuse - does anyone know the cause?

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Must be that solenoid that blew the fuse - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2007

Everything on my Ford Focus turns off as normal but the information display stays on. The battery is running down too as a result. Can anyone help or advise? (Zetec 1.6-litre petrol)

Ford Focus 2006

The interior light inside my Ford Focus stays on. The handbrake light also stays on. Indicator not registering in use on instrument panel but indicators are working. Central locking will open doors but not boot and can only lock car with key. All happened day after renewed key battery whilst engine idling waiting to pick up passenger. Has anyone else experienced this?

Ford Focus 2002

There were no high gears on my Ford Focus so I replaced solenoid A. I now have high gears but reverse gear has gone. What can I do?

Ford Focus 2009

Hi. Over the last several months the dashboard handbrake light and red frost light have occasionally remained on after all the other lights have turned off. Whilst these dashboard lights remain on, the windows/sunroof/doors lost function and the dashboard temp gauge read ----. Eventually the lights would switch off on their own accord and normal window function etc. resumed. This didn’t take any set amount of time, and conditions were normal, i.e. not that cold, sunny etc. so it seemed completely random. We took the car to a dealer who claimed to have replaced the sensors under the warranty but problem remains, in fact it has gotten worse. Over the last few days, the dashboard handbrake and frost lights have remained on permanently and do not turn off at any point, meanwhile the windows etc. remain locked and temp reads ----. Any ideas/help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! (ST)

Ford Focus 2009

I have an electronic petrol display which shows how many miles of petrol I have left. This morning I had 22 miles remaining and I went and stuck £10 in... this would usually take it to about 90 in all. However, as I had left the key in the ignition with the radio on, the counter didn’t update the petrol I put in. Will this update at my next fill? I won’t run out when the 22 go down to 0 will I? As my manual dial is showing a quarter tank? Thank you.

Ford Focus 2006

Just had an issue with our Ford Focus not starting. The RAC have been out and tested the battery, which seems to not be holding it’s charge to its full capacity. They weren’t sure why but suggested it might be the smart charging system has lost it’s connection... but as they were leaving I noticed the information display and clock were still on. I asked them and they said they didn’t know! I’m worried the car won’t start again in the morning due to the lights being on. What should I do?

Ford Focus 2007

At what mileage should I replace the timing belt on my 2007 Ford Focus Zetec?

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Around 70,000 belt and tensioner, Fords say higher mileage but I wouldn’t - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2006

Hi. I’m having a nightmare with my Ford Focus. It’s a 1.6 ti year 2006. I only got my car serviced about a week ago, spark plugs, oil and filters. I was driving fine up till two days ago. I came from my house and it wouldn’t start, it would crack but not start. I then left it and I’d say it would have been 6 hours later and I tried to start it again. It started first time but then, when I drove it, it cut out and just would not start. Now this would keep happening. It would just start when it chooses to. THIS IS WHAT I’VE CHECKED SO FAR: Spark plugs, battery fuse board coils and coil pack. Sorry about the long story, I just wanted to make sure I have got everything. If someone could please help me out I would be very thankful.

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Possibly a CPS (cam position sensor). I had the same problem with a Mondeo. It cost around £15 - Robert from England

Ford Focus 2001

Hi. I have a 2001 Focus diesel with MTX75 gearbox. I’ve had to replace the speed sensor (part number 98AB 9E731 BB) but due to localised damage on the car’s wiring loom I’m not sure which wire goes where. There’s 3 wires on the sensor; black/brown, brown and yellow/brown. I suspect that these are for supply, earth and sensor output but I don’t know which wire goes where. Can you please help? Thanks.

Ford Focus 2009

Does anyone know why my Ford Focus engine has a slight misfire in 3rd gear at 30 mph? Has anyone else experienced this? (1.6tdci)

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Sounds like EGR valve to me, I had the same problem with a customer’s car - L&R from England

Ford Focus 1999

When I pull the switch for the fog light the horn sounds. Does anyone know what is causing this? I have taken the bulb out in case it was a rusty connection and it still does it with the bulb out. I told the tester it was a limited edition fog horn Focus but he still failed it. (1.6 Petrol)

Ford Focus 2002

The brake lights on my Ford Focus are stuck on and won’t come off. No one knows what the problem is and the Ford dealer here in Saint John New Brunswick says they have never heard of it happening before. Can anyone help?

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Must be a faulty brake light switch, located up the top of the pedal - Martin Jones from England

Ford Focus 1999

I have just bought a Ford Focus LX 1.6 16v Zetec S and the wheels are not the right wheels for the model - they should be alloy wheels on this model but someone has put 14 inch wheels on it. The front tyre’s are 175 60 14R and the rear are 185 60 14R and are not alloys. I have an Escort 1.6 16v Finesse that I am scrapping and would like to know if anyone could tell me if I could put the 15 inch 195 alloy wheels off that on to the Focus?

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The 15" wheels will be alright but the tyres it needs will be 195/60/R15 tyres where as the Escort last I knew ran on 195/50/R15 - Andy Blakeman from Yorkshire

Ford Focus 2005

This is my second Focus which I love but I have had the same problem with this car as I had with the first and that is water in the footwell on the passenger side. Any ideas where it is coming from please? Thanks.

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More than likely the pollen filter has been changed and the plastic trim is not water tight to windscreen, you can buy the special sealer from Fords - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2002

My Ford Focus’s engine started, ran for 30 seconds, then stopped. And it won’t start again. It did this last year and only happens in winter when cold. Anybody any ideas?

Ford Focus 2000

The front electric windows, heaters, main beam, high beam and brake lights on my Ford Focus all stopped working at the same time. Any ideas what could of caused this??? There was a blown fuse which I have changed but this has made no difference. I have been told it might be the alternator - does that sound correct?

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Won’t be the alternator as it charges the battery, could be fusebox problem, get auto electrician to look at it - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 1999

How do you remove the centre console on a Ford Focus and adjust the handbrake as mine has far to much travel and the car is rolling on hills?

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Carefully pull up the shroud around lever starting at top & you’ll see the adjuster nut - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2005

When do I need to change the cam belt on a 2005 Ford Focus?

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Petrol & diesel around 60,000/70,000 miles with a new tensioner, don’t go by what Fords say - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2005

I recently bought a 2-litre Ford Focus Zetec on a 55 plate and when I removed the front mat I noticed that the carpet has small splits and feels bumpy underfoot on driver side, just underneath the front of the seat and in the footwell.. Any ideas what would cause this or has anyone had a similar problem? Thanks.

Ford Focus 2004

What would happen if my fuel tank sensor stopped working on my Ford Focus?

Ford Focus 2002

I’ve bump started my Ford Focus tdci with a flat battery. I’ve charged the battery and the ignition lights come on but the starter won’t engage. Is there a problem with the immobilizer and can I overcome it without taking it to a garage?

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If you have fully charged battery and the starter still won’t turn over the engine then it sounds like a faulty starter motor - Martin Jones from Essex

Should not bump start a diesel - James from Berkshire

Ford Focus 2004

When I rev the engine it sounds like someone turned the heater on full - you can hear air blowing from dash board but can’t feel air coming out - just sounds like it. Has anyone else experienced this?

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Is your car a turbo diesel? Sometimes the intercooler hoses develop a split and the boost escapes making a whooshing noise - Andrew Pemberton from Carmarthenshire

Vacuum pipe split (sounds like a turbo spooling up when under load) - Robert from England

Ford Focus 2007

I have a 2007 Ford Focus ST2 with a strange sort of air leak/radio interference sound coming from behind the dash area. It only seems to rear its head when I’m driving the vehicle and not idling. It does seem to get louder with speed. I have no warning lights, loss of performance or driving problems related to the sound (as of yet). Has anyone had a similar problem? Thanks.

Ford Focus 2010

My Ford Focus is a 2010 Zetec 1.8 petrol and it has developed a loud clicking noise which seems to come from the front. It sounds like a solenoid switch engaging and the click only happens once - same sort of noise as door lock. It happens when I start the car and pull away and happens at about 5 mph. If I stop and pull away again - no noise but if I stop, switch engine off and pull away again - same click. Can anyone suggest what this might be?

Ford Focus 2011

This may sound unusual and I would not believe it if it had not happened to me. My Focus has a push button start and keyless entry. However, on a recent trip to Penrith we stopped off at a resteraunt and on returning back the car would open but would not start. A mechanic towed us back to a hotel saying that it was probably wi-fi at the resteraunt interfearing with the signal. I rang the local Ford dealer who told me the same, anyone else had this problem? (Titanium)

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This should not happen as wifi is everywhere now and would constantly interfere with starting your car - Michael Mane from England

Ford Focus 2002

Hi all, my 2002 Ford Focus sometimes makes a beeping noise when I start the car... sometimes one long beep, sometimes 3 little beeps. Is this a safety problem... I thought it was an outside temperature thing but it’s happening a lot more now. Any ideas anyone?

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Did you find out about the beeping? Mine has now started doing the same  - Jason Kennedy from Cambridgeshire

I’ve also have a 2002 Focus with the same problem, I’ve searched the handbook but cannot find any reason or a set of circumstances that would trigger such a response - John Hunnisett from Dorset

Ford Focus 2006

Strange one this, when I accelerate the blowers for my windscreen switch on. It seems to be around 2000 revs, but not when I am in gear. Anybody seen this before? (1.8 tdi)

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Turns out it was a split Turbo pipe - James from England

Ford Focus 2006

I have a constant build up of water around the spark plugs on my Ford Focus. There is no visable point of entry for the water - can anyone offer any advice?

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Make sure the screen washer pipes and jets aren’t leaking when operated into engine bay - Martin Jones from Essex

Check and reseal your washer jets on the bonnet or replace seals. Rain water is probably getting in. I had same problem myself. Common fault - Bob Jones from Merthyr Tydfil

Ford Focus 2004

I recently purchased a 2004 1.8TDCi Ford Focus 5dr. I have had the car just over a year and it has 29k on the clock. Unfortunately it has been sufferring from a starting problem in the cold and I have had the glow plugs looked at and showed no problems. After this I decided to have a full diagnostics carried out on the car but that showed no fault codes or problems. Following this I had the cylinders pressure tested which provided the following results: Cylinder 1 - 22 bar Cylinder 2 - 15 bar Cylinder 3 - 10 bar Cylinder 4 - 16 bar. I have no idea what is causing the differences between each cylinder and am scared that once the cylinder head is taken off to investigate it will be an expensive repair. Anyone else had this problem? Any advice on possible solution and cost. Seriously considering getting rid of the car. So any advice welcome.

Ford Focus 2007

I’m having a problem lately with the breaks on my Ford Focus 2007 2.0 tdci. It feels different when you step on it, as if the pressure is not right and sometimes too low when you step on it. Does anyone know what this might signify?

Ford Focus 2004

Please can someone give me some advice? I was driving the other day in 5th gear and when I started to slow down and change to 4th gear it wouldn’t come out of 5th? I managed to park up and prize the gear back in neutral. I had it looked at quickly and the guy said all of the wires looked OK and when he removed the leather thing on the gears it freed itself and everything seemed fine until it did it again today. It’s very intermittent and only seems to do it when I’ve been driving in 5th gear for a while ie over a few hours. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong with it? 1st to 4th work fine it’s just 5th that seems to stick. I’ve been told that the whole gear box will need to be stripped to find out what’s wrong and it’s going to be quite expensive.

Ford Focus 2001

I recently purchased a 2-litre Ghia Focus. After telling my wife repeatedly not to run low on fuel she did, now the car is hesitating and the engine management light is on. Any ideas, the car ran fantastic until she nearly ran out of fuel. On a tight budget and I can’t afford garage fees. I was told it could be debris from the tank causing a blocked injector. Anybody experienced a similar problem?

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I doubt the problem is down to low fuel. Petrol is pretty clean these days, you will have to get diagnostic equipment plugged into the car, I would think the low fuel is just a coincidence - Martin Jones from Essex

Every time my Focus runs out of fuel, it does exact same thing put more fuel in and reset ecu (unplug earth lead) for about half hour. It fixes it everytime - William Marshall from Cambridgeshire

Ford Focus 1998

How do you remove the hazard warning button on a Ford Focus?

Ford Focus 2007

On my Ford Focus, there is a scrapping sound coming from the left front wheel when braking at low speeds and intermittently when driving normally. Shocks do need replacement, anything else that could be causing this noise?

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Front disc pads - Martin Jones from England

Ford Focus 2005

Are the heater pipes that run inside a Ford Focus 1.6-litre Ghia easy to repair and will it be expensive?

Ford Focus 2004

Hi. I have a creaking sound coming from the inside of the front windscreen on the passenger side of my 2004 1-litre Ford Focus. Although to start with I thought it might be the plastic trim leading from the roof of the car to the corner of the windscreen it is definitely coming from that area. Please could somebody tell me what the problem is and how I might cure it?

Ford Focus 2000

I have just put £10 worth of unleaded petrol in my car, which is a Ford Focus 2000 petrol model - have I done much damage?

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You say you’ve put petrol in a petrol car? How can you do damage? - Martin Jones from Essex

Only £10 damage to your wallet! - Gavin Webb from Berkshire

Ford Focus 2002

How would I be able to remove the timing sensor on my Ford Focus? My brother-in-law and I have been trying to remove and replace it but we can’t get it out. Can you please help? Thanks.

Ford Focus 2006

Hi all. My Ford Focus ST3 EML light comes on each time I fill up with petrol, then when the tank runs down to about a quarter full it goes off. I notice a slight dip in turbo boost to start with, then that becomes intermittent, sometimes full boost, other times low boost. I have put a new pressure boost solenoid on and a new air intake sensor on but the problem is still there. I only have to drive out of the petrol station and it comes on within 2 miles every time. I had it diagnosed and the codes are p0087 fuel system pressure and p2178 partial load mixture bank 1. I would be grateful for any suggestions, thank you.

Ford Focus 2002

Hi. I have a 2002 Ford Focus 1.8 tdci diesel. My heating has gone and now only cold air is coming out... What is the likely cause of this and what can I do to remedy it?

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Hi John, I believe it can be two things - 1. Heater matrix is broken (normally your passenger footwell will be wet) 2. You have an airlock. If it is the latter then I suggest getting out the Haynes manual and seeing if there is a valve (normally at the highest point of the engine by windscreen wiper motor etc). If not, to get rid of an air lock, you need to flush the system by putting a hose pipe in your water bottle, undo the return to the water bottle from the raidiator, turn tap on full and turn car on with heater on full and just let it run through for 10 mins - Mike B from England

Ford Focus 2002

I replaced the fuse for my fan and it caused my battery to die and. After I charged it the car would not start. What would cause the starter to go out and the battery to keep draining even though the car is turned off? Thank you in advance for any help.

Ford Focus 2003

The handbrake warning light is on all the time. I have checked the switch and replaced the brake master cyl top and made sure it is full of fluid but the light is still on. Does it warn you of anything else? ie. wheel sensors.

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No, wheel sensors would be the ABS light, try disconnecting the wire to switch and see if this puts out light, also remove master cylinder cap and push up float to see if this puts out light - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2002

I have replaced battery and alternator. I can not get alternator to charge please help me, what am I missing? Does the cigarette lighter have any thing to do with sending signal to alt for the field?

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Nothing to do with cigarette lighter, you will have to check wiring for no breaks from alternator to starter motor and then to battery - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2006

My alarm is sounding and the hazards warning lights are flashing, my window wipers are on but not at a constant pace, this all stops when you press the brake pedal. Any answers? (2.0tdci)

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F O R D means ’Fix Or Repair Daily’ - Shawn Pp from Trinidad and Tobago

Don’t know the answer mate, but the same thing has just happened to my 05 plate 1.6 zetec diesel. The car has been parked up for the last 5 hours and suddenly the alarm goes off, hazards are going & the wipers are trying to judder across the screen. If I put the wiper stalk onto fastest speed (pushed furthest upwards), it stops. Likewise, if I turn the engine over it stops, but as soon as I switch off again, it starts over. Had a lot of rain today so wondering if waters got in somewhere from driving through the puddles etc? - Tom Newcombe from Norfolk

This happened to mine, it is water getting into the fuse box, dry it out and you won’t have a problem - John Cairns from England

The same has happened to mine - Mark Graves from Wales

Ford Focus 2003

The ’check engine light’ came on. Scanned and got these codes p0316, p0303 and p0171. I did research and found some problems that could cause the engine light to come on so I changed the fuel filter, coil pack, spark plugs and spark plugs wire. The car worked good for a couple of days and then today, the ’check engine light’ came back on. What should I do now?

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Only electrical faults will put check light on, get it code read again - Martin Jones from England

I have a Ford Focus 1.4 petrol Zetec ’02 plate. When the engine is running, there is like a rattling noise coming from the engine. Looking back when I just recently purchased the car for my wife, I believe there may have not been enough engine oil in the vehicle causing this problem. This is consistent and I thought it was the tappits as it is coming directly from there. On asking a mechanic, he told me the Focus 1.4 zetec petrol do not have tappits fitted in them. Just need some advice if this was right and it may be a case of picking up another engine to replace. Regards - Umar Malik from England

All engines have tappets, some are hydraulic,some are shimmed for clearance and others are adjustable but tappets would not put check light on - Martin Jones from England

Ford Focus 2008

Bought this a couple of months ago and it has been good but now when accelerating, it revs high but there is not instant power if you reduce acceleration, you eventually reach speed. Can any one help?

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Sounds very much like the clutch is slipping - Martin Jones from Essex

This is a clutch issue - john luther from Yorkshire

Ford Focus 2002

An orange light has come on, left hand side of display. Any ideas what it is? Lady driver!

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Is there an emblem in the light? If so, look in the handbook that will tell you what it means - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2003

I recently changed the thermostat on my car and has been workin fine, I got in the car this morning and when I turn the steering wheel it makes a loud bang from the driver’s side. It does this every time I move the steering wheel, what could it be?

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Sounds very much like you have a broken coil spring or strut mounting has failed. Most likely a spring as they are very known for breaking - Ian C from Renfrewshire

Check the coil spring hasn’t broken - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2000

Hi, would a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 battery go into a Ford Focus?

Ford Focus 2008

Can you please tell me the average mpg round town? (2.0 petrol)

Ford Focus 2007

My heated rear window will not work. I have checked the fuse and the door mirror heaters work okay. Any ideas to help me fix it?

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Possible broken wire in the flexy tube located top of tailgate when open near the hinges - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2007

Just a couple of problems with the 1.6 petrol manual. I have had the car from new but now the exhaust sounds like it is blowing from the front of the car when I accelerate. Also the car has now started to feel sluggish and struggles to get up small hills without having to change down a gear. It also seems to be using a lot of fuel, any ideas on how to fix this are much appreciated. (5 door hatch)

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Is the car running on all four cylinders? If not, a common problem is a faulty coil pack - Martin Jones from Essex

The car is firing on all cylinders, I will try a new coil pack and reply with the results - Carl Stephens from Lincolnshire

Ford Focus 2000

The car was running fine, I stopped it for five minutes and now it turns over but will not start. Why? (1.8 tddi zetec)

Ford Focus 2006

I have a Focus ST and the engine light is staying on and makes a whirling noise. Why?

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Only way to tell is get it code read - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2002

My 2002 overhead 16 valve Ford Focus with 239,000 miles is loud upon starting but quietens down once the motor is warm. What could the problem be? It seems to be coming from around the catalytic converter.

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Jack the car up and bang the cat with your hand. If it rattles, the ceramic has broken up and will need replacing - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2006

Hi, my car has gone into limp mode, no error code came up with the machine plugged in. The garage said it could be glow plugs at fault. Any clues? (1.6 tdi)

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I very much doubt it’s glow plugs, if it’s in limp mode there must be a fault code, try someone with better diagnostic equipment. You could also check if all turbo hoses are connected and not split, as well as the hoses to the intercooler - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2004

Could anyone give me any advice on towing a caravan with a DTIC hatchback? Will the car perform? (tdci)

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Go to the Caravan Club website, enter vehicle details and they will recommend a maximum towing weight for your vehicle - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2011

What is the ’battery’ shape symbol on the left radio screen - the level indicator does decrease and increase without my intervention on anything - what’s it for? (Titanium)

Ford Focus 2001

I have a 2001 Focus tdi endura (90) bhp model with 106,000miles. It died on me yesterday just cutting out on tickover. I tried to start it and revved it up to 2000rpm which was fine but it died again on tickover. Then the yellow glow coil light flashed so I rung the RAC and he diagnosed it was a fuel error, which could be either the cambelt slipped a tooth or the fuel injection pump. It sounds as if f.i.p which are prone to going at 100,000. I can get a virgin part for £850 fitted but I’ve read it could be the EDC unit on top of the pump at a fraction of the cost. Anybody got any ideas? Thanks, Andy.

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Get the vehicle code read before you buy any parts - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2000

What is the button down by the handbrake? Someone has told me that it’s a power button but if it is mine is not working. Please help.

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I think this is the traction control button (only seen it in a 2001 Focus Ghia), it should have a symbol of a wheel on it if so. If you press it, you should see a symbol appear on your console near the speedo. Apparently useful in snowy weather - Neil from Yorkshire

Ford Focus 2008

I have just got a Focus econetic and want to have a towbar fitted but ford say this car is not capable of towing. Why is this? I have rung round a few towbar suppliers and fitters and some say no you can’t and the others say you can. So I don’t know where I stand legally, can I or can’t I? Please help me, many thanks. (Econetic)

Ford Focus 2002

When it has been extremely hot weather and the car has been shut up... when I open door and put key in ignition and turn on the water / revs / speedo and fuel gauge indicators go absolutely mad with the dial indicators (like the hands on clock) going backwards in a frenzy. The speedo dial is now stuck at 140mph. Any idea why?

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That is usually a sign your car is not getting enough power either your battery needs replacing for a stronger one or your battery is worn and still needs replacing. Either way, need a new battery - Deagle from Essex

Ford Focus 1998

Hello, my Focus has done just over 70,000 miles and is starting to display a heavy judder when idle, when at lights etc... Can anybody please help? Thanks!

Ford Focus 1999

Why is there dark a grey smoke pouring out of exhaust and manifold under the bonnet. Is this a massive and expensive problem to sort out? (1.6 lx)

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Is it definitely smoke and not steam? Because that would be the colour if the engine was burning coolant i.e head gasket - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2003

The speedo keeps cutting out with some loss of power. Why?

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This is caused by a failing gearbox speed sensor and if it isn’t replaced, it will result in the car stalling and failing to start. An easy fix but best to leave to a mechanic as they can snap and finish up inside gearbox resulting in a hefty bill to strip and rebuild box. Top tip: soak the sensor with WD40 a couple of times before having it removed and it should be fine. Good luck - Martin Skilleck from England

One other possible fault could be the cylinder head temperature sensor wiring on top of the rocker box cover. The signals from the sensor get interupted by the electrical pulse from the HT leads going to the spark plugs. I have seen a few cars with this problem - Anthony from Lancashire

Look on ebay.co.uk for £20 speed sensors, not the dealers £40 rip-off - Richard Hammond from England

Ford Focus 2005

I have a Ford Focus 1.6 Ghia petrol with 60,000 miles on the clock. When should I change the cambelt? It has full service history.

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I would think about changing it shortly, although Fords say around 100,000 miles or ten years, the tensioner and belt guides are plastic. The tensioner can break first causing the belt to jump, leading to a very expensive repair. When it is changed with tensioner, no more worries for a long while - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2001

Does anyone know how to fix the issue with radio reception (6000)? The CD player works fine, radio has no reception, then auto scans and picks up classic FM, but has Kiss 100’s Freq. I have changed the exterior ariel, still no joy. Has anyone got the same problem? Thanks (2.0L Ghia)

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Sounds very much like the unit is faulty, look on ebay, loads for sale cheap - Martin Jones from Essex

Sounds more like the aerial phono connector has come loose from the head unit. Get some HU keys to pull it out and fit it back. Failing that, it’s the HU tuner can. Replacing the HU is the cheapest way of fixing it - Andy from Lancashire

Ford Focus 2006

My heating has gone. The knob turns but only churns out cold air. Any idea why? (1.6)

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It’s simple you have a small radiator behind your blower fan called a matrix. If your engine is up to temperature, check that two slim hoses going into the car behind the engine are hot or one is hot. There are two solutions: take off one of the hoses then on full into the tube sticking out of the panel that you took the hose from the hose is about the size of a ten pence in diameter then do the same with the other hose. You will see if the water flows keep trying BUT watch for drips on your carpet. If anything, your heater matrix is buggered - Pauly Milburn from England

Ford Focus 2002

I have a factory fitted 6000CD, changer compatible, and want to plug in my iPod. Do I have an aux-in and where would I find it? Or will I have to go with the much more expensive transmitter? Thank you! (Zetec 1.8)

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The 6000cd does not have aux in - Martin Jones from Essex

Hi you will need to buy a transmitter (ie. an iTrip) but they are not expensive at all. Don’t worry, at least you have less wiring. Kind regards - Pauly Milburn from Yorkshire

Depending on what year you may have, there will be an aux plug in your glovebox. Sometimes they have a white circle around them, its worth a look - Emma Jones from Gloucestershire

Ford Focus 2005

I’ve recently been insured on a Ford Focus, after learning in a Vauxhall Corsa, I love driving the Focus but am absolutely useless at the handbrake. It’s really stiff and I struggle even with two hands to release it whereas I had no trouble at all with the Corsa. But our drive is on a slope so not sure if it can be adjusted too much? Would it make it more likely to roll down the drive, even if left in gear?

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Depends how steep your drive is, if it is a steep gradient then leaving it in gear would not be advisable. If the handbrake lever only pulls up a couple of clicks, lift center console cover and let the cable adjuster off slightly - Martin Jones from Essex

Hi if you remove the cover from the handbrake, you will see a 10mm nut. Just wind it out approx a small finger length - 6 turns - then try the handbrake. You will get it how you like it in no time. As you probably know, if you leave a vehicle in gear then you should check the wheels but you should always leave a vehicle in gear. At least you care enough to ask, kind regards - Pauly Milburn from Yorkshire

Ford Focus 1999

My Focus has been the most reliable car i’ve ever owned. However, I made a long journey yesterday (80 miles) and after 40 miles, the car died! I left it for 10 minutes after which it started and I continued my journey. The car kept dying and restarting again for the remaining 40 miles. I called the AA who arrived about an hour later. The AA could not find the problem as the car was running fine at the time of their visit. Does anyone have any experience of this? Any help is greatly appreciated. (2.0 Ghia)

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I assume a petrol engine. If so, the fuel pump is a common problem to stop working intermittently - Martin Jones from Essex

Hi, there are only three reasons for this fault on your particular vehicle. One: is the fuel rail or fuel itself contaminated? It’s always a good idea to put injector cleaner in the fuel tank fill with petrol. Two: are your battery terminals loose? Three: your fuel pump is giving up, turn the ignition key and listen for a buzzing sound. The best thing to do is wait for it to break down again and listen for your pump. It’s easy to repair any of these things, no dealer, no cost. If you have a diesel, the fault is the fuel filter or contaminated fuel plus a blocked pipe end in the tank again. Put injector cleaner in to the fuel tank. Kind regards - Pauly Milburn from Yorkshire

Ford Focus 1998

My MK1 Focus run out, just under a quarter of a tank of fuel. If I change the fuel filter, will it sort it out and where can I find fuel filter on my 1.8 petrol focus?

Ford Focus 2006

My engine light came on while sat on tickover, then engine started hunting and would not rev up when I worked the throttle. It had been running fine for 40 mins before it happened, I switched off and restarted and everything was okay. Any ideas appreciated, thanks. (1.6 petrol)

Ford Focus 2003

How many brake lines does the Focus ST 170 2003 have?

Ford Focus 2006

HELP!! I have a ’06 Focus 1.6 Sport and it’s doing my head. E M light has come on and I have suffered a small loss of power to engine (spasmodically). Had it checked on computer, says coil problem, but after being checked the coil was fine. There was water around the spark plug well and suggested drying out and fitting new screen washer and tubing as they reckon this is a fault (leaks in to sparks). All done - sorted . Drives around for 2 days then EM light comes on again and engine splutters (like missing a heartbeat) but not too much. Sparks are fully dry. PLEASE HELP!

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Between plugs 2 and 3 is the coolant temperature sensor. Make sure it is completely dry or replace it, because it shorts out and tells the ECU the wrong temperature of the engine i.e when cold it’s hot and vice versa, have had this before on a Focus - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2002

My radio goes loud and my speedo clocks to 140 mph at the same time. Any ideas what’s causing this?

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Around that year Focus dashboards were notoriously faulty, a feature on the stereo is you can set the volume to increase over a certain speed so it is possible because speedo reads 140mph the radio volume increases. Read the manual on the stereo to see the features of it - Martin Jones from Essex

Vehicle speed sensor, you need a new one - Jeremy Clarkson from England

Ford Focus 2002

The temperature gauge goes to hot, sometimes returning to medium and the powertrain warning light intermittently comes on. As they both started at the same time, it leads me to believe there’s a connection, possibly a sensor gone wrong as the engine doesn’t feel hot! Any suggestions?

Ford Focus 2001

I think my clutch is slipping as my car gives high revs but doesn’t speed up. Can you tell me if the clutch can be adjusted and how much the repair is likely to cost? (1.4)

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The clutch is not adjustable, a new clutch will cost approximately £250- £300-ish - Martin Jones from Essex

Sounds like your clutch has gone! You’re looking at £200 - £300 to get it fixed. It’s doubtful it’s the cable as they’re self adjusting - Jamie Spure from Carmarthenshire

The clutch is hydraulic by the way - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2007

I’ve got Focus ST with a touch screen cd sat nav. When I turn it on it flashes on off green lines but it comes on after while but Ive lost my bluetooth and voice command. Has anyone else experienced this?

Ford Focus 2001

What kind of problems can happen when a 2001 Ford Focus is towed backwards besides the transmission? Can anything surrounding the transmission be damaged? If so then what specifically? The transmission temp reached round 1300 degrees in case that helps at all...

Ford Focus 2007

Has the Ford Focus style 57 plate got ESP?

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Scroll through menu on digital display, if option for esp comes up then it is fitted, the default setting is on once car has been started - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2001

My petrol Focus has developed a problem with the fuel guage. It is either on the empty stop or on the full stop even when I know it is about half full. It started yesterday and sometimes the guage shows the correct reading but it can all of a sudden show empty or full. It happens on the level around town at under 30mph. Any ideas? (Ghia auto)

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Focus dashboards were a problem around this year and later - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2005

If the turbo goes will a warning light come on and what are the symptoms? (1.6 tdci)

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Possibly engine management light will come on but if turbo is not working you will get a severe loss of power. Check intercooler hoses are not split or adrift from either connection - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2001

Some of my electrics, ie: rear wiper, front intermittent wiper, interior light, front/rear window heaters, electric mirrors and warning lights alarm all have stopped working. I have also noticed on occasions, when I change gear, the car jerks and for some reason the radio goes loud for a split second. Are these problems related and what could it be?

Ford Focus 2009

The stereo cuts off when playing CDs whilst driving, then comes back on to radio. Also, bluetooth cuts off to my phone when I switch from radio to CD. Has anyone else experienced this? (Zetec 100)

Ford Focus 2006

My car is producing quite excessive fumes when first started in morning and when engine is under load i.e. going up hills etc. It is using more fuel than it used to and suffering a slight loss of power under load and when getting up to speed. What could cause this?

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Your car needs a service, change your air and fuel filters and also get it tuned! Jamie Spure from Carmarthenshire

Ford Focus 2000

My Ford Focus 1.4 Zetec wont stay started up and is reving low - has anyone any idea why this might be?

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Common fault with Focus. If it is a petrol engine check the coil pack that the plug leads go onto - they break down so your engine is only running on 2-3 cylinders - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2007

I am losing mpg on my car. I have had it 2 months and the mpg has gone down from 39.6 to 35.3. It is a diesel. Any ideas?

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Your air filter is blocked. Also put injector cleaner into the fuel tank, change fuel filter oil filter and the oil, you will increase mpg by tons. Kind regards - Pauly Milburn from Yorkshire

Ford Focus 2007

The outdoor temperature display is faulty, it keeps showing either a -- or -16 or -32 causing the red snowflake symbol to stay on. Is this something I can do myself?

Ford Focus 2001

How do you open the bonnet?

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Lift ford badge on front grille, insert ignition key in lock, turn key to left, pull bonnet up slightly then turn key to right, lift bonnet fully, remove key, close bonnet normally - Martin Jones from Essex

Ford Focus 2003

Hi, the hand brake light on the dashboard keeps coming on. The fluid level is OK and no difference is felt when braking. Can anyone advise? Is there a switch on the handbrake handle? (1.8 tdci)

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Make sure you put the handbrake lever right down as far as it will go - Bill Rogers from England

Ford Focus 2004

At what mileage would you recommend a new cambelt? I am currently on 72,000 miles. Thank you! (Diesel TDCi)

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Hi, I asked the same question at my Ford dealership and was told 100,000 miles. I have a Focus tdci on a 53 plate. Good luck - Tony Bowie from Northumberland

My local family run independent garage (totally trustworthy) recommended cambelt change at 80,000 or 8 years whichever occurs first. Had my Focus cambelt changed at 86,000 and it was showing initial signs of failure (water pump had failed too so had that done as part of the job). I’d advise NOT leaving it until 100,000 miles, whatever Ford or anyone else says, on my car the cambelt would not have lasted to that mileage. Hope this helps - Tom from Cheshire

Ford Focus 2003

My Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 is making a juddering and almost coughing noise! The engine oil was on empty so I have topped it up and also changed the spark plugs and it’s not as bad as it was before but it still makes the above noise and there is not a lot of power. Can anybody help?

Ford Focus 2002

Can I replace 205-55R16 with 205-R5016 tires on my Focus ZX3? I also have a whining at this time at speeds of 50-70 - can anyone help or advise?

Ford Focus 2009

I have had a problem with smooth throttle operation since car was new. It is very difficult to drive slowly in traffic as their is no fine control just above idle speed. The whole car rocks if revs are held at just over 1000rpm but smooths out above this speed. What could be wrong and is it a warranty issue? (1.8tdci)

Ford Focus

I have a banging noise coming from passenger side when pulling away. I had a look at the engine movement when in gear but all looks OK with movement and I was thinking engine mountain. If anyone has got any ideas to what it could be, please let me know.

Ford Focus 2003

Why does my speedometer always keep getting stuck?

Ford Focus 2005

I have a 2005 Zx3 SE Ford Focus 2 door hatchback. I recently just got my front left rim/tire replaced after running over a median in the road by accident and now when I accelerate or try and go over 10-15 mphs or more I can hear a knocking or popping noise coming from my left side of my car, but I can not tell whether it’s coming from my newly replaced front left rim/tire or from underneath my car. Can someone tell me what’s wrong and whether or not it’s severe?

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A friend of mine did the same over here! He knocked out the rubber bushes on the lower arm and had to have it replaced! I would suggest lifting that side of the car and check for movement or noise! If you still not sure, get a mechanic to check for you - Tim Wilkie from England

Ford Focus

What is the ’normal’ average mpg for the Focus 1.8 TDCI? Around town driving I’m only getting about 28 mpg which I think is a bit on the low side. (1.8 TDCI LX)

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I have a 1.8 tdci Zetec and have always averaged around 50 mpg and up to 60 on long runs to the coast. My driving is usually a mixture of rural roads and small villages around town. Never been as low as your figure - Joe Jones from Yorkshire