I've got a 2003 Focus ZTS, and I've developed a couple of problems.  I
was just wondering if anyone else had the same issues.  I've
fortunately got a few months left on the warranty, so getting them
fixed shouldn't be a problem, but I'm curious just the same.

        I have a V reg, Zetec estate. The rear wiper is not functioning but
I can hear what appears to be the relay clicking on and off. Oddly, this
appears to be happening when the wiper is in the normal and off position!
The rear wash works but it is not accompanied by a wipe. ...

What does it mean when a yellow light with the "!" comes on then the
car dies? My girlfriend's '01 Focus keeps doing that. It recently had
the belt tensioner pulley replaced but I wouldn't think that had
anything to do with it. It also had the fuel pump replaced from Ford

In ancient days one would drive a new car like a maniac, helping it to
"break in" for about 5000k, then do a full tune-up.
I have a new 05 ZX4, and the manual recommends NOT stressing it for
~3000K, in order for the rings/pistons to work themseleves in. Is this

I own a 2000 Focus LX (North American). It just turned 101 000 KM.
Should I replace the timing belt? If so, what is an approxiate cost of
it (US or CA currency)?
Thanks

After getting my old window replaced I now have a heated screen fitted
however need to wire it up.
Does anyone have wiring details or any idea of where the connections are
on the windscreen?

I was curious as to what percentage of Focus sales each bodystyle makes
up in the US, so I searched autotrader and found this. Just as I
guessed the sedan is the most popular followed by the 3dr hatch, then
the wagon and 5 door hatch:

After a few days the central locking system was working slow, it
has failed completely today. Doesn't work trough remote key fob
or using the key. Opening the rear door (wagon) from the inside
is although impossible.

For those who wonder if a US OEM Ford Focus Blaupunkt MP3 HU will work
in Europe (I know I had this problem for about a week).
Yes it does. I got the instructions on how to switch the tuner on
Europe mode from Blaupunkt Service Portugal (Mr. Sérgio Graça) so here

Been thinking of a new car for better fuel mileage, I had a New 2005
Focus wagon in mind with the standard trans, am I on the right track, I
am after better fuel mileage, has anyone heard of the 2006's yet are
they worth the wait. is the standard engine enough power with the

i just had a 2005 zx4 at the dealer for a 5000 mile oil change. i also
had a noise in the front end that they checked and there was a service
bulletin issued to retorque the nuts at the strut for sway bar (ssm #18163).
my question is, is there a place on the net that someone can ...

This summer the right rear power window went out on our '00 Wagon.
Mechanical problem.  A plastic part of the regulator assembly broke,
allowing the cable that actually lifts and lowers the window to jam.
(I haven't yet fixed it, but I had to cut the cable to get the window

2001 Focus wagon, I changed front brake pads and rotors without too much
difficulty have been
avoiding doing rear brakes heard it was hard to get drums off.
Anyone had experience doing rear shoes or tips that might help. I have

I have a 05 ZX4. I am having difficulties with the entertainment unit.
Firstly, I can't make it read a MP3 CD. It has been suggested to me that
putting all the tunes in the root is what's giving me the "bad CD"
message. Anyone know if that's true?

Where is the location of the PVC valve on a U.S.A. built 2000 Focus Z-Tec
engine