I put Pennzoil 10w30 instead of 5w30 in my USA 2000 Focus ZX3 as the
oil-change place ran out of 5w30 I didn't have the time to go elsewhere,
looking for 5w30.
Do you think it's a problem?

Is it possible to add air conditioning in to 2001 Ford Focus? I thought to
maybe buy from crashed focus all the staff and install in my car? Is that
possible? I have some mechanical knowledge but...
Car is great but as days become hotter it is hard to enjoy driving in a

how can i add an aftermarket cruise control to my 2005 focus?  Where
can I find a good one?

I have a 2001 Ford ZX3 with 120K miles.  The ignition switch which is on the
steering column will not turn at times without much pushing pulling turning
of the wheel, etc.  I was thinking that maybe the keys have worn to the
point of not making sufficient contact, then again ...

over the winter i picked up the evap error and decided to do nothing
about it until it got warmer.
now that it *has* gotten warmer I am also getting a "check fuel cap"
light.

Hi new here and hoped that you may be able to assist.
I have a 1999 Focus 1.8 petrol zetec The central locking has just
stopped operating. I have always used the remote key (with three
buttons) but it now refuses to operate. Secondly when you use the key

Thinking of purchasing a second hand focus, garage says the one for
sale is a 1.8 TDCI 100 , can only find references to a 1.8 TDCI 115 on
internet. Which is best ? Fuel economy etc. any where I can find some
info on this engine ?

looking to buy a Diesel focus, the garage says the 1.8 TDCi, is a
100 , i can only find reference to either a 1.6 TDCi 110, or a
1.8TDCI, 115. Is there a 1.8 TDCi, and where can I find some info/
specifications on it  ?

2003 Focus wagon 2.0L Automatic (US) - 65000 miles. Upon returning to
the airport after a weeks trip, temp, spedo, and fuel gauges started
to jump. Very quickly the temp and spedo pegged to zero and the fuel
gauge

I am hoping someone can help me replace an antenna base on a 2003 ZX5.
Using the instructions at http://www.myfordfocus.com/how-to/antenna.htm 
I have gotten to the point where the base retaining screw is accessible
but I am unable to find a driver that will securely fit in the ...

my '03 Duratoq turbo diesel (1800cc) has just failed it's MOT due to
higher than permissable exhaust emissions. i was told that i would be
able to remedy this by giving it a good blast in the lower gears
(avoiding breaking speed limits) to "clear it out". is it this simple?

I dont have a manual for my 2002 Foed Focus. I have looked online for
the location of the fuse to see if it is blown. I have no brake lights
except the middle one on the trunk      it works  >>>

Not a Focus in this case, but the 2 litre Zetec engine fitted to a 2000
Mondeo.
I recently inherited this car, and cannot remove the oil filler cap. It
will turn (and click) in the 'closed' direction, but will not budge when

At the Ford dealership today, I saw something advertised called Triptunes,
that is supposed to add an auxiliary in jack to the stock Ford radio, to
play MP3 players through, etc..
Has anyone reading this tried one of these? Does it work well? How much did

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Savelsberg" <savelsberg@home.nl>
To: "Pim Luchtmeijer" <airmill@tiscali.nl>
Sent: Saturday, April 03, 2004 10:30 PM