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#3 of 309 Stereo system by silver_bullet Jan 30, 2001 (3:41 am)
I'm not sure who manufactures the speakers (maybe someone here who's pulled theirs can tell us?), but the head unit is made by Visteon. Visteon used to be part of Ford, but was spun off as a separate company a little while ago. I agree - the size of the buttons and layout of the control panel are terrific.
#4 of 309 re: silver bullet by zx3beast Jan 31, 2001 (4:44 am)
thanks for the info. they should have kept visteon for their quality is job1 bragging.
#5 of 309 Fuel Gauge by elebut Feb 17, 2001 (8:43 am)
Has anyone with a 2001 ZX3 noticed that the fuel gauge never registers "full" after a fill-up?   -Gary
#6 of 309 ??? by vadp Feb 19, 2001 (10:51 am)
Are the '01 models still having the infamous gauge problem? Unbelievable!!!!!
#7 of 309 fuel gauge (in)accuracy by silver_bullet Feb 19, 2001 (2:24 pm)
When my tank is filled, my car's fuel gauge reads slightly over "F". Automotive gas gauges are pretty inaccurate devices - think of them as something designed to give you a general idea of how much fuel is in the tank. The only way to accurately calculate your fuel economy is to fill your tank to a recognized fill point (say the first pump "click"), reset your trip odometer, and drive. As the gauge approaches "E", return to the same station and refill using the same pump if possible, to the same "click". Divide the miles recorded by your trip odometer by the number of gallons added. Smile or frown, as the case may be.
#8 of 309 Stock Stereo by eyefi Feb 19, 2001 (9:46 pm)
The stock head unit in the Focus is the best one I've seen of any of the new cars. Some of the upgrades offered by other manufactures can't compete in overall quality and sound. Since this was a European designed car we got 5X8 in the doors and rear. I thought of upgrading, but why? Instead I have a single Audiobahn 12" Sub and a Orion HCCA amp, it rocks! One of my tech's has a Honda SI, [he has Foci envy] with a typical import head unit. The more I drive this car the more I love it.... except for the 20mpg.
#9 of 309 Fuel Gauge Findings by pcleveland2 Feb 20, 2001 (1:11 pm)
Have noticed that if I have attendant fill my tank while I sit in car that the fuel gauge does not register the fill-up. If I fill it my self and go inside to pay, with key in pocket, that it does register. I think it has something to do with the proximity of the key chip to the vehicle. The marvels of the computer age!
#10 of 309 re: eyefi by zx3beast Feb 20, 2001 (6:41 pm)
i am also very fond of the stock system. i agree, no need to upgrade. actually, i never expected it to sound as good as it does. after owning this car for one year, i rate the cd player/ speakers as one of its stellar attributes. im an old retro tube amp fan and i find the sound in the zx3 stock unit very enjoyable. to my ears, it is quite natural sounding and non-fatiguing. a big plus in my overall rating of the car.
#11 of 309 Re: Service manual on CD-ROM by piglover Feb 26, 2001 (4:22 pm)
Silver bullet, can the dealer supply the service manual on CD-ROM? How much is it? Is it also available in paper copy?
#12 of 309 CD ROM Service Manual by silver_bullet Feb 26, 2001 (4:49 pm)
I doubt that Ford will sell you this CD, but I suppose it is possible. It is updated each month, so the older copies tend to find their way into the marketplace - like the one I got on eBay. Helm Publishing makes service manuals available in paper form and on CD ROM, but they are quite expensive (well over $100). Replies to this message: roryamos (Jul 27, 2008 5:16 pm)

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