I am about to become owner of 1 year old Focus Estate 1.8 zetec (2004 model
with roof rails).
I presently have Thule roof bars which are 120cm long and which I am hoping
to transfer over to new car.  Unfortunately the guidance for the Thule bars

I have a 2001 dark gray Focus. There are a few spots on the roof where
the paint has worn away down to sheet metal. Granted I do live in
Arizona and my car does sit in the sun at times. However, I also have
a 89 Toyota P/U that didn't starting showing these signs until around

lately my 2001 zts has started sputtering at odd times, to the point of
almost stalling.  Then the problem disappears for a few days.recently
changed plugs and wires trying to fix the problem but to no avail.  Some web
sites have posted info on a replacement program for the fuel ...

I got a 1998 Focus 1.8 Zetec, 5dr, it’s a great car – only done 38K so far.
The car is lately very unstable, especially on the motor ways (doing 60+).
It feels as if the tail is breaking away. I took the car to get the shocks
tested – all good, check the bushes and suspension – no ...

Just wondering if anyone has a good resource to troubleshoot a rear
passenger door power window that doesn't work.  My thought is to get the
door panel off first to have a look. Is there a trick to this?  What might
I look for?

I buy a remote control for focus.
I have orginal remote control.Now...I made a backup remote control.
How can I programming second remote control
Thanks...

Yesterday, while driving on the highway, the engine suddenly cut off and
restarted - just a hiccup. During this spit second, the RPMs fell to zero
and all the warning lights came up briefly, chimes and bells, then went off
as if nothing happened.

i have a 2003 Focus Ghia Diesel. yesterday some silly sod sideswiped it
and smashed the driver's door mirror assembly. the outer shell is OK
but the is a broken piece on the inside. how costly will it be to
replace and can i do myself as a half-way competent DIYer.

I am just about to buy a 2.0 Zetec Hathback, the point is I was raised on
old style cars with with out electronic controls, so I can predict what a
rear wheel drive or front wheel drive car will do when reaches the limit in
a corner.

I am buying an 03 Focus tomorrow, but it has Xenon headlights fitted. I know
nothing of these, so could you tell me if these are better than "normal"
lights? What are the pros/cons of these lights?
Thx.

Just noticed today thanks to a very rude park ranger that my car's two
rear brake lights are not working, yet the small, middle light mounted
in the trunk hatch is lighting fine when I apply the brakes.
I stop to buy some bulbs on the way home thinking the whole time how

I just bought a 2004 zts with 17,000 miles. I'm only getting about 21 mpg
city/hwy. Does this sound right? My old 1997 Dodge Intrepid, v6 got about 19
mpg with the same usage.
Thanks

The last time I had new tires put on my vehicle, it appears that the
tire shop damaged one of my front wheel bolts (lugs), and I'm going to
try and replace all four of them on my front wheel.
I checked my repair manuals, and even the factory manual, but I cannot

UK 2002 Focus 1.8 TDCi.
Has a silver calcium battery fitted. Does anyone have any particular
recommendations for brands for a replacement, besides the normal Ford one. I
endeavour to give my local Ford dealers as little business as possible, as

My speedo drops out from time to time for a few miles then will suddenly
come back,sometimes I lose the mileage recorder as well ,just shows
horizontal bars.Any clues to the cause of the problem would be appreciated.
                                   Mike.H.