Ford Focus
The Ford Focus is a compact family car produced by Ford. It was initially introduced in Europe in July 1998, then entered the global market in February 2000. To date, there are more than 9.2 million Ford Focus sold worldwide.
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DashkowitzIs it Working? ( Copied from the "Related Question" below) If the thermostat is broken in the closed position the engine would...
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it is a 50/50 mixture. Half antifreeze/coolant - half water. It is imperative that you follow this procedure when refilling, and...
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could be several things. If it just shuts off with out starving for fuel (acts like you turned it off with the key)could be an...
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One car length for every 10 mph.
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Follow this link to see a step-by-step, illustrated article written by a Ford Master Tech. ...
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There is a vacuum hose between the firewall and the back of the motor, it is formed with the 2 ends different diameters. The hose...
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To ignite the air fuel mixture in the cylinder.
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Check your emergency fuel pump cutoff.
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Yes. as long as it is distilled water tough.
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sorry the pic didn't come out... It's easier than it looks on paper. I removed and replaced it in
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Look under the hood by the firewall, there's a main fuse box there, on the driver's side.
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above the front passenger wheelwell the valve sits on top of the accumulator,when you fill must do like brail. The port is...
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Get your tires balanced and/or check the lug nuts.
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The regulator is within the alternator
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AnswerI'm not an expert, but I have changed my front brake pads on my 2000 Ford Focus Wagon. I strongly recommend getting a...
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All you need is something to pry it out with. Use something with a flat edge on it that won't damage the light or the area...
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See link below
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I have a 2009 Focus Titanium automatic and that does not come with cruise control. I think the manual version does though.
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problem with fuel sending unit or dash guage.
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There is an article on this site detailing the removal and installation of the rear brake drums on the Ford Focus. Check the...
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Its behind the glow comportment inside the dash bort remove the glow comportment with screw driver....thanks
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Ford Focus AlternatorMine was out of warranty and I had to have the alternator replaced. The estimate to fix was about $400 but...
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its under the front Ford badge slide it up and insert the ignition key turn to the left then to the right, but make sure the car...
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When you open the hatchback look behind where the light is and you will see a small hole. Unscrew the screw that it is there. ...
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Answer1. Remove the door Pull-handle cover, by inserting a screwdriver into the access hole on the bottom of the handle, and...
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AnswerIt is locater behing the drivers side fender! That's it.
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wiring wire harness cooling sistems ford focus 2002
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Here is a better way. Instead of removing the engine mount, just slide the fan housing (holds the two electric fans) out of the...
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I suggest purchasing an inexpensive shop manual (Chilton, or similar)- they normally have a step by step procedure written up,...
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You have to get a new ECU chip. Superchips tuning also has a package to "roll your own" if home tuning is you thing.
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It is by the accumulator dryer or shiny thing by the evaporator housing. Be sure to use the correct freon. GoodluckJoe
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On some of these SUVs it is behind the glove box. But it`s not a SUV In a Focus 2006, AND in the fiesta/fusion from 2002...
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It is on the valve cover. on the firewall side to the right. (with you facing windshield) it is plastic, threaded in to the hole.
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AnswerFORD OHC TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS 1.3L Aspire - 60,000 miles1.6L*, 1.8L, 1.9L Escort - 60,000 miles2.0L...
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Fuse # 47 / 20 amp / Cigar Lighter , Power Point ( according to the owners manual )
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If you haven't done a tune-up lately (plugs and wires), do it. Do not "gap" the plugs, it will ruin the platinum coating. Install...
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Follow the factory recommendation in the owners manual. If you don't have a manual, get one at MOTORLIT.COM . The cost varies...
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Follow the upper rad hose to the engine and at the engine there is the thermostat housing. Make sure when replacing the...
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AnswerGo to auto zone and have the codes read for free. They will also look up the meaning of the code for you, but be careful...
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it is located on the driverside front ,just were the large radiator hose meets the engine .there are some screws and just make...
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Answer1.Check for corrosion on the battey terminals. 2. check fusible links and cable to starter for damage and tightness. 3.If a...
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Need more info first. Does the dash panel light up? Meaning there is fire to the car when the ign. switch is turned on but not to...
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This is general information for people with EGR valve issues: - The EGR valve- on any car- is a small cast metal assembly...
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Answerif it only the drivers side one that's not working it would indicate that its not a fuse as both lights are normally on the...
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First remove the wheels,then the calipers and hang the calipers with a coat hanger {dont let thenm hang by the hose. Then remove...
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See the answer for "How do you replace the drive belt in a 2000 Ford Focus?". The procedure is the same.
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Are you sure you need the fuse for the cruise control. My cruise control wasn't working, neither were my brake lights. All 7...
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it is not watts, but amps. If you are just adding a stero you should be fine. But, if you are adding several amps and...
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On my 2005 ford focus ZX3 I had to open the hatchback - unscrew the Phillips bolt and then look up underneath the light housing /...
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Change the spark plugs and check all fluid levels, change oil, filter and AIR filter. Don't forget to rotate your tires. Don't...
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Trouble code P0761 means:Shift solenoid C performance or stuck off
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I doubt you will find that for free, but you can buy them at low cost from ahdol.com
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i think, but don't hold me to this, on the driverside just below the air filter box. postioned to the torqconverter case next to...
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It is either on or near the recievr dryer in the right rear of the engine compartment. To corrrectly add freon, you need gauges...
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I have been looking for the same answer for a while. Nobody can help me. A autoparts salesman said it was in between the...
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Feedback EGR Sensor The DPFE sensor is a ceramic, capacitive type pressure transducer. The sensor outputs a voltage to the PCM...
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I agree with the below statement, its a zippy little car, and you can do so much bolt on stuff yourself at your house if your...
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Many automotive stores carry a module that you wire into the car's headlight system that will allow the headlights to run always...
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1. Remove the door Pull-handle cover (the handle one would hold on to during a car ride, not the handle that opens the door), by...
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it is on the brake cylinder at the rear brake shoes...usually it has gear like wheels that turn that can tighten as u go in...
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Well, if it is like my 2002 Ford Windstar, you press and hold the clock button and use the seek and tune buttons to change the...
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See answer on "How do you change the front brake pads on a 2001 Ford Focus?" for a description of the location of the resivoir....
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My way, the simplest and most economical way, is to turn your lights on whenever you get into the car. And turn them off when...
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My 2000 SE sedan SPI had a pre-catalytic converter sensor and a post-catalytic converter sensor.The pre-cat. is partially hidden...
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DRL modules are like fuses...they are inexpensive, & usually replaced, not repaired.
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You have a wire with worn insulation or a bad light switch. Go to where the wire is connected to the tail lights. Check the...
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i am afraid that there is not much that you can do a bout the governer in your focus. that is a element that is preprogrammed...
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Hello go to this link and it show's you how to change...
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I had similar problems. You might try checking the PCV valve hose located on the lower rear side of the throttle body (approx 10"...
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sounds like a C.V. joint is bad these are the axels to the front wheels. It sounds like the rear wheel bearings are going bad....
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AnswerR 134A freon is added into the "quick connect type" fiiting, located on top of the AC accumulator, which is located...
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You need to pull the codes and see what they say. you'll need a troubleshooting flowchart to do the testing. There are times that...
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The owners manual on a Ford Focus will probably tell you that towing anything with the focus is a bad idea.
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Walmart also sells the tool for removal for 'bout $3. I bought a single CD player to replace the changer from Crutchfield and...
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I also have a 2001 focus wagon and had a little trouble finding how to change the rear bulbs. Jim was right. On this model (I...
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I really kon't know why you are having a problem. Get a manual on your car from the parts store. Answer I had this issue...
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All Ford vehicles have the paint code located on the drivers side door jamb. Open the door and look on the lower section of the...
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Under the passenger side wheel well on the receiver drier canister.
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well ,it could be several things, i have heard of things like a varmit or animal eating away at the wires of a car or a...
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The question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You may want to go to a car parts store, or book store, and get a...
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Having just purchased a 2002 Ford Focus I found that the passenger side headlight had gone. Stumbled across this thread and...
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/www.edmunds.com/ownership/howto/articles/45308/article.html Go to this site
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All new cars do not have carburetors. They now have fuel injection, a coil pack and spark plugs of course. The wires from the...
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Most (All?) of the Ford brakes on late models use a screw bleed caliper. You can't "clamp" bleed the caliper cylinders like you...
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The cooling system needs to be drained. Follow the large top hose from the rad to the engine. Under the hose connector is the...
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I discovered with some online research and a call to a friend that it probably involves pulling out the radio and reaching...
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The question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You may want to go to a car parts store, or book store, and get a...
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Check owner's manual. If you don't have one copy and paste link below; www.fleet.ford.com/maintenance/owners_manuals
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Answerprobably on the compressor?(Addition) It is up under the passenger front wheel well. You have to remove the black plastic...
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Remove rear wheel Remove brake drum Pry off grease cap Remove cotter pin, adjusting nut & flat washer Wiggle the hub to push...
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On a 2.2L engine, the CMP or Camshaft Position Sensor is located on the back of the engine above and to the drivers side of the...
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Use a leak-down tester in the suspect cylinder to see if the valve is sealing.
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I just did mine on a 2001 ford focus MTX75 transmision. Took me about 10 hours just taking my time. The labor is like 5.5 hrs...
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It is directly below the glove box or just above where your toes would be if you were seated in the front passenger seat. To...
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If you dont replace a faulty O2 sensor you will not pass emissions, you probably are experiencing bad gas mileage as well....
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