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#510 of 613 Re: rear lights/electrical [skinnyturtle] by beccaorend Sep 15, 2006 (2:25 pm)
Replying to: skinnyturtle (Sep 14, 2006 2:48 am) I had the same issue (one of many) with my 2003 Focus ZTW. The guys who change my oil noticed that the brake lights at the top of the hatch door weren't working. They changed bulbs, but still no lights. At that time, my regular brake lights and turn signals still worked.   When I went to the Ford dealer for my state inspection (and recall for the rear latch), it seemed that I had no brake lights at all. They worked on it for two hours ($$$$)before discovering the problem was the wiring at the top of the rear door. As the service manager told me "it is from slamming the door". I said, "Oh, you mean from opening and closing the back gate? Shouldn't that be considered normal use?" Duh.   They suggested a whole new electrical harness, but we opted for repairing the wires. I still ended up costing me a fortune, but they did it while I waited.   I hope to be trading it in this weekend - but not for another Ford.
#511 of 613 Re: Leaking Rainwater [jeannad2000] by vera5 Sep 15, 2006 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: jeannad2000 (Jul 12, 2006 10:51 am) My focus wagon was at a dealership for a fluid leak-they replace a gasket. As I drove home when AC was on the car overheated. I returned car next day, they replace an air conditioner fan and a fuse. I retrieved the car today.This evening after a trip to the car wash water poured in through the front passenger side. I looked at the cabin filter seal when I got home. It is all loose. I am furious as this means for the fourth day in a row I have to return this car to the dealer. I have always loved my focus and I am very suspicious of shoddy service at the dealership.I have the extended warranty but each time they are picking away at my $100 deductible. I am glad to read other posts about this problem and I will take it up with them tomorrow. Unfortunately I am a woman in a man's dealership and they think here comes another sucker!! I will post the outcome. My focus has 61K and i was great until this week.
#512 of 613 Should I get a 2007 Focus Wagon by fordwagon67 Sep 15, 2006 (7:16 pm)
Hi, new here but have been reading about many problems with the Focus. I will be replacing my leased 04 Corolla this month and am trying to decide between a Focus Wagon SES, a VW Rabbit, and a Pontiac Vibe. I very much would like to get an American made and American company car, but I feel like I'm giving up much to do so such as safety and reliability. I looked at the Focus at a dealer and was shocked to see no rear headrests!!! it's 2007, a $9,999 Chevy Aveo has them!!!!!!!!!!!!! No side curtain airbags available???!!! I did drive the Focus SES sedan A/T and must admit in ride and handling it was superior to my Corolla, let me say quite a bit superior. My last American car was a 1995 Saturn SW2 which was a very good car. I really want to buy a Ford, especially now (I know, I'm a day late and a dollar short - but better late than never, right?) All you satisfied Focus Wagon owners out there, please tell me it's a decent car.   Thanks! Replies to this message: bdyment (Sep 16, 2006 5:09 pm) jazvan (Sep 17, 2006 1:40 pm)
#513 of 613 Re: Should I get a 2007 Focus Wagon [fordwagon67] by bdyment Sep 16, 2006 (5:09 pm)
Replying to: fordwagon67 (Sep 15, 2006 7:16 pm) I have had a 2006 SES wagon since April 06. So far it has been a great car. Only ongoing concern is noisy rear brakes. Seems to be a problem for most Focus cars. Brakes work great however. We absolutely love the way it rides and handles. Absolutely top notch in this area.
#514 of 613 Re: Should I get a 2007 Focus Wagon [fordwagon67] by jazvan Sep 17, 2006 (1:40 pm)
Replying to: fordwagon67 (Sep 15, 2006 7:16 pm) I wonder if you can get a better deal on an '06? I doubt the 07 has any significant changes although I heard they are going to restyle the grill front end again, and it seems it gets uglier every time IMO. Focus wagon is a great car. It does seem to have some issues, but I think no more then other cars and no particular problem on my 04. It is however a 9 year old car counting from when it was released in Europe. It was a brilliant design at the time (designed mostly in Germany) winning probably more small call awards than any other, but Europe has now totally replaced it with a new Focus and we are still on the old design. The new European Focus is mechanically a Mazda3. My summary, it's amazing how much cargo room considering it has about the length and width of the old Honda Civic and I think even smaller then the new civic, but it has about as much cargo space as a Honda CRV and small SUV's and it rides much better and better MPG. The rear suspension was compromised a little to get the relatively big cargo bay (slightly less suspension travel than the hatch) and the rear suspension was cleverly fitted completely under the rear floor. The rack and pinion steering unit is world-class. The Mazda designed Duratec engines are pretty darned good IMO. I'm not sure if the wagons are still made in USA. Check the door jamb. Are they MExico now? My 04 was made in USA, the japanese-designed engine was made in Mexico and the transmission was made in Germany.   The real beauty of the wagon is when you can get a killer deal on one.   Jaz
#515 of 613 Re: Which oil filter?????? [hokusfocus] by icescort Sep 21, 2006 (11:19 am)
Replying to: hokusfocus (Sep 14, 2006 9:27 am) Well, I also have a ZX2 which takes an FL2005. while my 03 focus takes a FL400S. The only difference between these filters is the FL2005 has an anti reversionary valve built into it and the 400S does not. Personally, I prefere the 2005.It wont drain itself when the car isnt running. Thats good from a cold start lubrication standpoint. I run synthetic oil as well. I have learned that good clean oil is important if you want long life for the vct sensor on the ZX2. I have had NO problems with either of these cars. I am a gearhead and I just maintain them and do pay attention to ALL fluid changes. Fresh coolant every fall. flush the power steering system once a year at the same time I bleed the brakes and top with fresh brake fluid. I know that may sound extreme but, It is the same as BMW and mercedes have recomended for many years.I keep all my cars for the long term.the cost of this has not exceeded three hundred bucks a year and my repair costs have been ZERO $. Good luck.SHB
#516 of 613 Re: Impressions about a Focus Wagon [mikus] by rapidrick Sep 24, 2006 (6:53 am)
Replying to: mikus (Jun 05, 2006 4:12 pm) Thoughtful post, mikus. Here's my thoughts from driving my 03 ZTW: "The aerodynamics is not perfect." -shudda bought a Mercedes "Rear seatback splits 60/40, but the cushion is one piece, this is plain stupid." -agreed, but it is an economy car... "The steering wheel is ok." -the leather wheel is pretty nice "Cost-cutting is everywhere. The car is ok for the money I payed for it, but I would not consider buying a new Focus for 15-18 grands" -I bought my 03 ZTW w/ALL options except sunroof for $16k in the summer of 03. Much less money than the VW & Subies I was looking at. So far, (except for wheels going out of balance real fast) I've had ZERO issues and have gotten my money's worth. People still think I have a Volvo wagon Is it perfect? No. Did I make a good decision purchasing it? HECK YES. YMMV. Rick Replies to this message: remowus (Sep 25, 2006 6:41 am)
#517 of 613 Re: Impressions about a Focus Wagon [rapidrick] by remowus Sep 25, 2006 (6:41 am)
Replying to: rapidrick (Sep 24, 2006 6:53 am) I have an 03 ZTW . No problems yet. Just the squeaky brakes. my wife does like to hit all the potholes she can and hard. But nothing broken yet . it's probably only a matter of time though.
#518 of 613 A Focus Wagon in my future by fordwagon67 Sep 28, 2006 (3:21 pm)
After waffling between a Focus Wagon, VW Rabbit, and a Pontiac Vibe I've decided to get a Focus.   I'm going to try to buy the rear seat from a Canadian Dealer so I can have head restraints.   Thanks for the advice, I hope more people choose Ford in the coming year.
#519 of 613 Ford stopping production of Focus wagon in December by jeffdavis Sep 28, 2006 (5:30 pm)
Ford will stop taking orders for the Focus wagon on November 20th, 2006, and production of the 2007 Focus wagon will stop by the end of December 2006. There will be no 2008 Focus wagon, only sedans & hatchbacks. I had been hearing this for a while, and now it is true, straight off the Ford website. Better order or buy one soon. Ford dropped them because the wagons are only 8% of the Focus sales, and not worth the trouble for Ford. A terrible loss, and the last American wagon produced. Sorry to have to drop such bad news. I ordered a Focus wagon SES last March, and was driving it 5 weeks later. It is a great wagon. The gas mileage has been much better than expected (35 or more on the highway). Mine has all the options except the sunroof (hate them), even leather, heated seats & mirrors, and traction control. I hit 5000 miles last week, and the car has been flawless. It is definitely the best small wagon available. I highly recommend it. Replies to this message: fordwagon67 (Sep 28, 2006 6:04 pm) jeffdavis (Sep 29, 2006 5:55 am) fordwagon67 (Sep 29, 2006 6:11 am) jupp (Oct 17, 2006 3:53 pm) dan5678 (Oct 19, 2006 7:08 am) jupp (Oct 20, 2006 6:22 am) fordwagon67 (Oct 20, 2006 5:29 pm) jazvan (Jan 07, 2007 10:39 pm)

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