Posted November 10, 2021. Hello, I have a focus mk4 from 2018 with an 8 speed automatic gearbox (8F35), when I was driving at low speed there was a strong slip at the clutch going from 2nd to 3rd and from 3rd to 4th, it was very uncomfortable, sometimes the car would jump 1m at this time. Shifting into other gears was also quite difficult and The Genius. To fix the ā€œbrokenā€ Ford Focus door handle you just need to bend the bar that connects the outside door handle to the lock. In my case I just needed to straighten the bar slightly and bingo, the door handle now had enough travel to open the door like new. Hopefully if you are struggling trying to fix your Ford Focus door handle

According to HotCars, a myriad of Focus RS owners complain about the build quality of the car. One owner reported that the seat rails for the driverā€™s seat came loose twice. In addition, many report having issues with the HVAC system and rattly interior components. Though, that one feels like a bit of a stretch.

I've now got another issue - the car alarm. I've noticed this a few times before - that is, whenever I've had to disconnect the battery, the alarm goes potty for the next few days. The last time I did this (to change the alternator) the alarm would sound for no reason. At the time I suspected the bonnet switch/sensor. Ā» Ford Ā» Ford Focus instrument cluster Speedo (Mk1). Common faults. Faulty/intermittent gauges. Loss of mileage display. Flickering/intermittent power to entire unit. Complete power failure. Cluster Repairs UK offer a full professional test, repair and rebuild service on the Ford Focus instrument cluster backed with warranties from 12 to 60

2.3K. 612K. Nov 1, 2023. Forums for discussing the Mk1 (1998 - 2004) Focus. Also, visit our sister site, STdriveRS.co.uk for more ST170 & RS Mk1 info.

My A/C or heat only worked on the highest setting. I came up with this blower motor resistor as my issue. Here's how fix an air conditioning Blower Motor Re Ford Focus ABS Light On Causes. A good code scanner will often tell you which part of the ABS system failed. Not every OBDII scanner will give up this information. A good one will. Most auto parts stores will have a free scanning service they would gladly let you utilize. Here are the five most common reasons the ABS Ford Focusā€™s ABS light
33 posts Ā· Joined 2006. #1 Ā· Feb 4, 2011 (Edited) UPDATE - Hard starting problem when cold. Vehicle - 2003 ZX5 with 90K miles on the clock, 2.0L Zetec w/PWSC installed, A/T. Problem - After sitting overnight in very cold weather, engine cranks but will not completely fire up, it tries to catch but it takes maybe 5 or 6 tries to finally go.
I have a Ford Focus MK1 2004 (facelifted). Ive had work done to the rear suspension being the 'Lower Arms' or 'Wishbone' or 'Track Control Arm' - I'm not completely sure of the actual name of that part. I will attach photos of the original problem. Photo 1 shows the broken bolt. Photo 2 shows the other side of the same part but where the nut is.

Common Ford Focus Problems and Repair Costs. As with other car brands, not all Focus models are built to the same exacting standards. Hereā€™s a quick rundown of problematic Focus offerings

In 2003 there were 4 engine options depending on the model of MK1 focus, they are as follows from worst engine to best (reliability wise); 1.) 2.0L SOHC SPI - This stands for split port induction, these engines have issues with dropping valve guides around the 80K mark. 2.) 2.0L DOHC Zetec - This engine is reliable, I have 204k on mine with 13/12/10 - 16:40 #5. There was a fault with Ford Focus instrument clusters on certain ages of car, and after the problem was featured on the BBC Watchdog programme some time in 2008 (I think), Ford eventually offered a deal whereby dealers would replace the instrument cluster for Ā£99 inclusive of parts and labour. 11525 posts Ā· Joined 2011. #2 Ā· Dec 1, 2016. Pull the headlights back apart and reseal with a quality silicone. I've done six or so headlight like this without any issues. Just know that sometimes the headlight will get moister in them the first day or so after you reseal especially if it done on a day of high humidity, but it will dissipate CXBeb.
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