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#595 of 613 2004 Focus Wagon and Electrical Problems by jgirl4 Dec 26, 2007 (8:14 pm)
I have a 2004 Focus Wagon ZTW that has just developed electrical problems. I have replaced the ignition tumbler/module as it locked up one day and wouldn't let a key turn. I have replaced the electronics for the wipers as the wipers would stop working intermittently. Now I am about to have my first alternator replaced as there is a significant electrical problem. The battery light will come on and then turn off. I have had the electrical system checked but the problem is intermittent thus it has been difficult/impossible to really know what is going on. If you ignore the battery light, the car will begin shutting down, first the lights go out, then the dash goes out then the fuel injector, then the power steering and then the car stops running. I am concerned as this all started this week but the car is four years old with 58,000 miles. I have been reading what others are writing and worry about continued electrical problems.   Suggestions on what to do with the current problems? Is this the alternator or am I having an expensive repair done that will do little to solve my problem Replies to this message: rdebacker (Jan 10, 2008 10:05 am) grantyells (Jun 14, 2008 11:27 am)
#596 of 613 Re: Focus Wagon and Hydroplaining [curbie] by leepnow Dec 31, 2007 (3:11 am)
Replying to: curbie (Jun 01, 2006 2:33 pm) While Im not a particular fan of Goodyear Tires, I have to tell you I found some that are amazing--great handling, better ride, and certainly beats the hydroplaning and drift from wind. They are the Comfortreds, and while not cheap, they have made an amazing difference in my 06 wagon. They have a gel layer between the treds, 80K warranty, and less edge squirm. I've had mine for nearly 15K miles and they look like brand new. One caution though, you MUST get them rotated every 4-5K miles or you wont get the rated mileage. A friend of mine has had hers for 60K and they are still handling great. Also, if you go to a Goodyear Gemini factory store, they are pretty good about their allowances for trading yours in against these tires.
#597 of 613 Re: 2004 Focus Wagon and Electrical Problems [jgirl4] by rdebacker Jan 10, 2008 (10:05 am)
Replying to: jgirl4 (Dec 26, 2007 8:14 pm) I have had just had this same problem. I was driving county back roads with no shoulder and the just lights went off. Unfortunately, I did not quite make it home. I need to get this fixed ASAP. Have you learned anything. Thanks.
#598 of 613 Re: front end knock in '07 wagon [fordwagon67] by remowus Jan 16, 2008 (11:26 am)
Replying to: fordwagon67 (Jul 04, 2007 7:33 am) I havent been able to tell where the noise is coming from, but this sounds familiar. I've got 80k on my 03 ZTW. I guess Ishould check this out .
#599 of 613 Re: Focus Wagon vs. Taurus Wagon ... PLEASE HELP!!! [soriold] by phishlover Apr 20, 2008 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: soriold (Jul 22, 2007 10:21 am) Sorry, probably too late for the camping trip, but better late than never!   I loaded my new sofa and loveseat into and on top of my wagon with ease. I had my little brothers Isuzu SUV and we could not fit it into the small opening on it and I decided to just use my wagon. The salesman and helpers thought I was crazy while purchasing/loading it, but as they saw me drive off they thought I was a "Genius". I also recently gave away an old sofa to a friend with a newer Taurus wagon, which had a much smaller opening in the rear but more space inside above, and probably fore and aft, of the couch than my wagon. We had a very hard time fitting the pieces of the couch into his car.   I find it odd nobody mentions the numerous outstanding little features of the Fords. Like the fact that most are much easier to maintain/repair than foreign and even other domestics. For example the serpentine belt on all my Fords has been simple to replace on my own. Other makes I can not say the same thing about. I also love the steering effort on my wagon since all Focii only have to turn the steering wheel about 1/2 the amount of all other vehicles. And I could go on and on. And the I also have yet to drive another make of vehicle which feels as nice, and perfect, to me   I Love my '05 ZXW SES 35,000mi.
#600 of 613 Re: Focus Wagon vs. Taurus Wagon ... PLEASE HELP!!! [soriold] by phishlover Apr 20, 2008 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: soriold (Jul 22, 2007 10:21 am) Sorry, probably too late for the camping trip, but better late than never!   I loaded my new sofa and loveseat into and on top of my wagon with ease. I had my little brothers Isuzu SUV and we could not fit it into the small opening on it and I decided to just use my wagon. The salesman and helpers thought I was crazy while purchasing/loading it, but as they saw me drive off they thought I was a "Genius". I also recently gave away an old sofa to a friend with a newer Taurus wagon, which had a much smaller opening in the rear but more space inside above, and probably fore and aft, of the couch than my wagon. We had a very hard time fitting the pieces of the couch into his car.   I find it odd nobody mentions the numerous outstanding little features of the Fords. Like the fact that most are much easier to maintain/repair than foreign and even other domestics. For example the serpentine belt on all my Fords has been simple to replace on my own. Other makes I can not say the same thing about. I also love the steering effort on my wagon since all Focii only have to turn the steering wheel about 1/2 the amount of all other vehicles. And I could go on and on. And I also have yet to drive another make of vehicle which feels as nice, and perfect, to me   I Love my '05 ZXW SES 35,000mi.
#601 of 613 Re: 2004 Focus Wagon and Electrical Problems [jgirl4] by grantyells Jun 14, 2008 (11:27 am)
Replying to: jgirl4 (Dec 26, 2007 8:14 pm) I have a 2003 ZTW wagon and had the exact same problem. It shut off for the first time last night and I can't get it to turn on and stay on without it happening again. I'm afraid to drive it for fear of being stranded. Did you ever get it fixed/ find out what the problem was?
#602 of 613 Best car by lenwick Jun 15, 2008 (4:58 am)
We have had our 2006 Focus Wagon since new all that has gone wrong is i headlight .Ive pulled my bass boat about 1200lbs easy.The milage is very good never under 30 miles a gallon.Im sorry Ford dropped the wagon
#603 of 613 wacky focus wagon spotted by geronimo1 Jun 26, 2008 (4:09 pm)
on rte 93 south of Boston early evening- behind blue Focus wagon, in right lane, 20mph, go to pass, he speeds up to 60 (????) Couple of times. Decided he was a fruitcake. For laughs, ( as I was taking next exit), blew his doors and ears off and took my exit.  Since when can a Focus wagon take a supercharged Lightining? Yuk Yuk Yuk
#604 of 613 - by dudleyr Jul 22, 2008 (10:28 am)
It can take one all day and twice on Sunday at the gas pump.   Keep sending that gas money to the middle east.

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