Appreciate any ideas on how to approach this.We have a 2000 Ford Focus wagon with approx. 45k miles on it. Just a few days ago as I pulled onto an exit ramp from the highway I noticed the temp
guage needle easing to the right (it's never been greater than 12 o'clock since we ...

dear friends, i am having the same problem edd1973 is haveing with is ford
focus, the difference is that mine is a 2002, i changed the relay that
control the cooling fan, but still overheat unless i turn on the a/c, do u
guys think i should take the car to te dealer or do u have a ...

Well, I thought I'd seen it all but...
I went to change the plugs in 2000 SE. On removing the plugs my son
commented, "why do the plugs have two different colours on the end", to
which I responded hugh?

does anyone had and solved problems of stalling and starting with warm
engine?
I am trying changing the pump.
Thanks,

I have a 2001 ZX3 with the 2 litre zetec engine.  It has 34,000 miles on
it.  Today on the way home from school, i got stuck in bumper to bumber
traffic.  As i was sitting stopped for like hours at a time, i would
notice that the temperature gauge would slowly rise, and i would have ...

I've previously owned 7 Fords in nearly 30 years and, with one
exception, have been very happy with them. I will shortly be taking
delivery of my 8th - a "nearly new" UK Focus (with 1.6 Zetec petrol
engine) and would be very grateful for some advice...

Hi all. What's the best (and safest) UK product for cleaning my Focus's
bodywork? I've heard that some cleaners are bad news for the paintwork, is
this true? Is turtle wax okay? Any suggestions appreciated.

Seeking advice here. I'm considering taking my automatic 2001 Focus sedan
for a cross country adventure, including rocky mtns, dirt roads, etc..
I want to tow my motorcycle (about 390lbs wet) on a trailer with a combined
weight of no more than probably 650lbs. (don't have trailer ...

meed help i have a 01 focus and it has a cooling problem the fan will only
come on with the ac on what could it be thanks edd

We don't have pollen filters in Canadian Foci, but I got curious as to how
they could be causing trouble on British models. My official Ford factory
Focus manual (purchased in 2000) has a section on it.
On page 412-01-04 there are two interesting notes:

My 2002 recently began blowing hot air through the dash vents, as if the
heat were turn halfway up.  This was more than just the initial blast of hot
air you get after the car has been sitting in the sun.  This keeps up for
miles.  But if I turn the car off and stop for a while, the ...

Lately I have been hearing what sounds like grinding coming from the
front end of my 4 door north american focus.  It is not road dependent
as it is present no matter where I drive.  It is high pitch and I
start hearing it whenever I go faster then 20km/hr.  I know that the

   As posted earlier about this problem thought I would now update you
further.
   Got the car back yesterday afternoon. All appeared OK - footwell dry
ect...

I have a 2001 LX sedan and am wondernig if anyone knows anything about
after-market powerlocks. Good idea/bad idea? Expensive/inexpensive?
Other thoughts?
Thanks.

   I am in the need of some advice of what to do next. Let me fill you in
on my problem:
   I had a ford focus which was involved in an accident, the person who
caused the damage was never found, hence claimed from my insurance. Took the