All the dash lights go on, the gauges go to max and then dash lights go off
and gauges go dead.  Then back to normal.  Durning this the transmission
(automatic) is prone to go in and out of gear.  I have had the dealer
replace the alternator but it is happening again one month later ...

Ugly as sin, as Top Gear agree, but still the best in its class...
Not only is it more refined, comfortable and civilised than before, it's
still just as fun in handling... the spirit of the focus lives on.
I would personaly look beyond those minging looks and snap one up if i

My Wife and I have a 2001 Focus se Station wagon .   We just returned from a
Vacation  trip,  From Vancouver B.C.  to San Fransisco, then to Reno, Salt
Lake City, and back to Vancouver .  Most of the driving was at speeds
between 60 - 75 MPH

I bought an ESP extended service plan for my 2000 Ford Focus.  I've
had two occasions to take it back to a Ford Dealer after I bought the
plan.  They are as follows.
#1 After Ford replaced my defective Fuel Module in a recall the engine

Just took possession of low mileage,5500 miles,  Ford Focus, year 2000, zx3.
According to KCBS in Los Angeles and
the latest roll-over tests by NHTSA the Focus zx3 is dangerous to drive and
has been the most recalled vehicle in history.

I have a 2000 focus SE auto... and I have a 'funny' shifting
characteristic I was wondering whether it was standard or if perhaps
it's forecasting a future problem.
The best example is in traffic.  If you're accelerating away from a

I have a cmax 1.6tdci and can get nothing like the quoted 57mpg. In previous
cars i have always managed to beat the compined urban figures so its not my
driving. Any thoughts

Ford dealer wants about one hundred dollars for a computerized key for my
Focus 2000, zx3.
Can you recommend any company that can make me a key for less in Los Angeles
or mailorder?

I was about to buy a Matrix from Toyota as I need a car that will last at
least 100 thousand miles. I was told to look at a foucus. Can they do this
are they a good car?

Every time I start the engine the light on the air condition button comes
on.
I`m sure that this is a fault. Can anyone confirm this
TIA.....

Can anyone tell me if disconnecting the battery could affect the
speedometer calibration: is reprogramming/recalibration of the speedometer
usually needed after battery disconnection?  Thanks

I bought a 01 Sedan DX last summer and since i bought it I have never heard
any warning bells or chimes that come on if you leave the lights on with
the engine off.
Anyone know if this model is supposed to have any warning chimes and if so,