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#2870 of 2882 2001 Focus in accident. by artcre8r

Dec 27, 2010 (9:51 am)

#2871 of 2882 Little Bitty Wire Causing BIIIGGGG Problems! by mrsweaver126

Dec 28, 2010 (12:49 am)

I have a 2001 ZX3.
Apparently, there is this LITTLE BITTY wire that runs to one of my battery terminals. It has come loose 2 times now, and when it does, it kills my car. It won't start. But the lights and air and radio and eveyrthing turn on. The car just doesn't actually start.
 
WTF is this little wire???? Why is it there??? What can I do to keep it from coming loose and keeping my car from starting?
 
I probably sound like I have no idea what I'm talking about, because I really don't. I just know this wire is what is making my car act stupid. Please help!

#2872 of 2882 Re: carlady [pidel] by mrsweaver126

Dec 28, 2010 (12:55 am)

Replying to: pidel (Nov 06, 2007 5:56 am)
Lots.
 
1. Replaced the starter (Try not to do this yourself. According to my husband and the mobile mechanic he had to call to help, Ford Focuses have THE hardest starters to replace of any car ever.)
 
2. Replaced the battery.
 
3. Had 3 new keys made. (Just stopped working one day.)
 
4. The thing that pops the hood, FELL out of the dash, and now gets stuck under the brake at the most inoportune times.
 
5. Randomly the E brake light comes on, even though I NEVER put the E brake on.
 
6. Back windshield wiper comes on by itself.
 
7. Headlights won't work all the time unless they are on bright.
 
I think my car is possessed.... or just a POS.

#2873 of 2882 2001 Focus in body shop. by artcre8r

Dec 28, 2010 (7:12 am)

My car is in the body shop with damage to the left front drivers side to the tune of $2800.00. Do you feel I should take it to a mechanic after it is done at the shop ? Does anyone know of a mechanic in Los Angeles or surrounding areas that you really trust ? The car only has 52,000 miles on it and I bought it four months ago.
 
Also sometimes when I depress the clutch to start it nothing happens, so I let it out and depress it again. Any idea what this may be.
 
Thank you.

#2874 of 2882 2003 Ford Focus ZX3 by papawalt

Apr 12, 2011 (5:57 pm)

I have just purchased an 03, ZX3. so far seems to run and drive well, fun actually. Has 110,000k. very clean, what should i expect as far as reliability? Car fax says oil has been changed every 3k since new. all service has been done since new. rear door latch not working from dash, key does not fit, opens only with fob. Drivers door does not lock with fob. Wind noise through drivers door. So far happy with car. bought for $4800.

#2875 of 2882 Rpm running hot @ 70mph by jermalu23

May 11, 2011 (11:50 am)

Ok, i have a standard 5spd 2001 zx3, 2.0 zetec engine, dohc that hits 3000rpms 70mph. Apparently, i've been running it that way since i got it but never affected the vehicles performance til 8months later. Now, once it hits 3000rpms, the engine would kind of shut down but not fully. It feels like it automatically made a sudden stop 70-75mph(if u know what i'm talking about). Then the Multi-symptom warning light would come on, just until u slow it down below 3000rpms, then it'll go away. Now, i've been driving it under 66mph just to be safe. It doesn't overheat. However, the temp guage is almost mid point. I did replace the thermostat housing cuz it was leaking & the thermostat, but it started leaking again. Even before & after, with the coolant its normal with no leak for a month, it had no affect to the heating problem of the engine.
    I have no idea what to do. The ac/heat still works perfectly. Can any relate or could help me with this issue? Much appreciated.

#2876 of 2882 Focus ZX3-2002-Electrical-Headlights by bentley162

Aug 28, 2011 (9:32 am)

For some time now one of my headlights has been dim. When I asked my regular mechanic about it repeatedly, he would say nothing was wrong when he checked. Now, my headlights are stuck in the bright position, right headlight is bright, left headlight is dim and I cant click them back to normal. Is this an issue just with a fuse or something more ominous?

#2877 of 2882 Troubleshooting leak near thermostat housing by yopollygirl

Dec 01, 2011 (5:34 am)

Ive been trying to troubleshoot a leak with my 2000 ZTS that I can see just under the thermostat housing. Ive replaced both the upper and lower heater hoses that go into the housing along with the thermostat, thermostat gasket/o-ring and the thermostat housing to head gasket/o-ring. Is there a 3rd gasket/o-ring I should check or replace that is associated with the thermostat housing? Do the screws that attach the thermostat housing cover need to have the gasket/sealant applied to them and/or do they need to be torked down? Do you use the blue silicone that is flexible that could possibly flake off into the thermostat or do u use the Permatex form a gasket? Also there is a hole under the housing that looks like maybe a hose would go on under the housing and to the left of the lower heater hose-what is that for? I also heard about an aluminum plug under the thermostat housing that has an o-ring seal but dont see it. Can anyone please HELP ME ID BE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL

#2878 of 2882 Re: Little Bitty Wire Causing BIIIGGGG Problems! [mrsweaver126] by ncalibro

Jan 24, 2012 (1:11 pm)

Replying to: mrsweaver126 (Dec 28, 2010 12:49 am)
i am having the same problems you are. but i dont know what little wire you are speaking. please enlighten me, i need to try something to get it started.

#2879 of 2882 Re: spare keys [cobie] by dvc1492s

Jul 28, 2012 (7:15 am)

Replying to: cobie (Jan 11, 2002 7:00 am)
What a shame. I would agree with you to go and get a spare key immediately, if the new fords are doing this.
 
My key broke off in the hatch. Got it out but can't use it to program a new one with the other original. I don't understand why Ford would do such a thing. Having one good key is all you should need to program a new one.
 
Now a new key cost $25 for the key and $80 to have the dealer program it.
Jack

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