My 2003 Focus wagon behaves stupidly sometimes. Here is what it does:
I might drive it a bit and then stop somewhere to go to the store or
something, and then when I come out and try to start her, she stalls
immedieately, and then only when I hit the gas will she stay started,

In November 2006 I left my 2003 Focus for four weeks.  When I
returned, the battery appeared to be flat.  I had the battery checked,
and it appeared to be OK, but I bought a new one as a precaution.  I
am now in Spain for eight weeks, and a neighbour has been starting my

My 53 plate (UK) Mk2 Focus has a really annoying rattle at the rear which is
driving me crazy.  It appears to be worse at startup when travelling at
relatively low speeds and sounds like the parcel shelf loose (it isn't as I
tried that) or one of the rear seats not secured ...

I wonder if anyone can help. I have a 2003 focus and i am having
problems with the dash dials. The engine warning light will come on
and then all the dash needle’s will go to their parked postion (except
the fuel gauge). then the light will go out anf the needle’s will go

My water pump on my 1.6 estate (2000) went on Sunday, unfortunately
with my wife driving. She reckoned the temp didnt go up much and it
faile din a car park, dumping the coolant out througfh the pum bearing
housing.

2001 turbodiesel Ghia 66,000 miles
collected after full service and MOT.
Passed OK but then given the bad news!
There is oil in the cooling system water which is coming from the oil

Anyone know what the width of a Mk 2 (UK) Focus is without wing mirrors?
Can't find it - no handbook.
Cheers
Paul

Can anyone tell me the correct torque setting for the rear wheel bearings on
a 2000 1.8 Zetec with rear drums please.
Many thanks - AJ

Afternoon all,
Just need to know what size allen wrench is needed to remove the two
caliper bolts on a 2001 SE wagon.  It is a shade bigger then the 1/4"
I have.