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2001 Focus Hatchback Tailgate link problem - fixed
I have recorded in a previous post the problem I had with the wiper on the Focus tailgate/rear hatch, with it now returning to the park position. This was correctly diagnosed as a broken power cable -...
 
HELP PLEASE! WHAT REPAIRS CAN I EXPECT ON MY 2005 FORD FOCUS WAGON AT 150,000 MILES
Chris Whelan wrote in news:Zr3kn.77250 $ I have a 2001 Zetec 2l and my cylinder head was wrecked at 75,000, not by the cam belt failing but by the cam belt tensioner. Allowed the belt to slip a bit -...
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transaxle fluid change
"At 30,000 miles change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S,4F50N, 4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles." How do I...
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GPS Broke
I have a 2003 Ford Focus.. Since a while my build-in gps keeps saying: Positioning. I've tried resetting it, but that doesn't work. Anyone recognizing this problem?
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Alt light stays on
Any one have this problem. My 2000 Ford Focus Station Wagon has its altentor light stays on while the car i s running. It does not over charger or do any damage to the batter. Everything checks out...
 
passed MOT
I've had my ten year old Focus for nearly one year now and today I took it in for the inevitable dreaded MOT test. Happy to say it is a decent car especially after all the MOT failures I've had on the...
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Crazing of glass (plastic) transparent front cover on instrument pod
Hi I have a Nov 2005 reg Focus Zetec (Mk 2 UK model) and there seem to be growing cracks in the glass/plastic transparent screen in front of the speedo, dials etc. It has developed slowly, and we were...
 
newsclient
My news client appears to have stopped working on this group via newsCIS, just testing to see if this message is actually posted. sorry its a test post really. Stephen.
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2005 focus wagon hatch opens by itself
My 2005 Focus Wagon rear hatch will open or release by itself when the engine is started, usually when I put it in gear or when driving. I'll stop and close it but it keeps unlocking. I suspect it's...
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2000 Focus SE Alternator Problem?
I have a 2000 Focus SE (Manufactured 11/1999) with the 2.0L Z-Tech engine, A/C, A/T, P/S, P/L, P/W. Here's the problem: When driving down the road, it seems that the voltage of the electrical system...
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How long does your red dashboard panel stay lit?
Got a 58 diesel titanium with a red dashboard display panel that can show 'miles till empty' , 'average mpg' etc. I've locked up and left the car before now, come back 30min later and the panel is...
 
Drivers door central locking doesn't work
My x-plate 2001 model 5-door has developed a strange habit. When opening the car with the drivers door key, only drivers door opens until you manually open the passengers from inside, or give it a...
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Errors on registration certificate
Hello, I have a second-hand UK 08 registration Focus 1.6 Zetec Auto. The registration certificate describes the body as saloon and the number of seats as 4, including the driver. The car is a 5 door...
 
Removing Rear Lamp Cluster
I would appreciate any tips on the best way to remove the rear lamp cluster on an 06 Mk2 5 door Focus (UK model). It is held on the inner side by two screws. The owner's handbook (page 187) says...
 
Focus 5dr 2001 rear wiper problem
I would appreciate any comments or tips in trying to solve the following problem. My rear wiper exhibits the following problem: 1) On switching the rear wiper on, it only does about one-third of a...
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