The common cause of this problem is actually replacing the grill and not knowing about the problem until it is too late and you are faced with not being able to open your bonnet. After managing to fix this problem myself with no mechanical experience, a fellow member of this forum fitted a nice new ST grill to his focus found himself in the
My mk1.5 1.6 petrol was flawless until it hit the 100k mark, and then it developed every common problems all at once. The mk1.5 is generally better than the mk1, but the common weak points for
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.
Common Ford Focus Problems and Repair Costs. As with other car brands, not all Focus models are built to the same exacting standards. Here’s a quick rundown of problematic Focus offerings
A damaged steering pump is a common cause for power steering fluid leaks. Your Focus’s power steering pump pushes the hydraulic fluid through power steering hoses and through the steering rack or gearbox. It is turned by the serpentine belt attached to the engine. The pump can wear down over time. When it does, it can begin to leak power
1.4 is under-powered and best avoided they all suffer from leaking rear lights so check the boot for damp the pollen filter is another common problem so check the passenger front footwell for damp. Expand. I have a Mk1 2003 model 1.4 CL, had the car for about 6 years now and it's just up to a genuine 64k miles.
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