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#260 of 309 My Focus needs help by y2kfocus Oct 01, 2006 (3:40 pm)
My 2000 ZX3 (automatic) with 45,000 miles has developed a miss so I replaced the spark plugs now it runs without the miss. But a recent check of MPG shows only about 21 MPG, when new the MPG was 25. I suspect the throttle body; has anyone had a similar experience?
#261 of 309 Ford Focus 2000 engine noise by kcnnc1 Oct 02, 2006 (10:25 am)
In the past three weeks I've heard a "rumbling" noise under the hood whenever I start the car in the morning. In PARK and REVERSE I notice it the worst and only when the engine is cold. First, I thought it was bad tires since I first noticed the rumbling after I got out on the road. But then I noticed it just sitting still. As soon as the engine warms up though, the noise goes away. Anyone have a clue on this one? I'm trying to decide whether to repair or just trade my car for a Honda or Toyota. After my Focus had a lot of major repairs (under warranty, thank goodness and too numerous to count) it has runs wonderfully, but now...this. Thanks!
#262 of 309 Major maintenance by focusowner2 Feb 23, 2007 (7:54 pm)
4/8/2002 21800 0 Ignition Lock Tumblers 2/4/2003 47113 406.64 Four Tires 2/12/2003 51009 332.25 Brakes 5/24/2003 60293 431.44 Oil Change, Balance tires, Fuel Filter, Pollen Filter, Transmission Fluid Change, PCV Valve, Cooling System Flush 4/9/2004 87015 420.06 Oil Change, four tires 8/6/2004 95800 133.27 Warrant Fuel Pump, Fuel Filter, Cooling System Service (radiator), wheel bearing 10/21/2004 101695 627.48 Spark plugs, Trasmission fluid changed, Front and Rear brakes, 11/2/2004 102437 305.78 Thermostat Housing and Assembly 12/15/2004 105500 119.31 Battery 4/4/2005 113674 258.36 Replace Timing Belt 5/10/2005 116407 314.01 Two tires, Four wheel alignment 8/27/2005 125993 264.04 Two New tires 9/10/2005 126578 120.81 One Tire (hole in sidewall) 10/15/2005 128549 17.57 Cooling System Service (radiator), self 10/16/2006 137256 802.62 Throttle cable, right wheel bearing, fuel filter, pcv valve 1/13/2007 139795 35.04 Transmission fluid change,self $4.60/qt (< 3 qts) Replies to this message: focustwopointo (Apr 08, 2007 7:11 pm)
#263 of 309 Re: Major maintenance [focusowner2] by focustwopointo Apr 08, 2007 (7:11 pm)
Replying to: focusowner2 (Feb 23, 2007 7:54 pm) Has anyone replaced their timing belt yet on a 2000 focus with the DOHC motor? I have 109,000 miles and I think the car would benefit from a set a struts and shocks? thanks.
#264 of 309 Blink Blink. by mschmal Apr 09, 2007 (7:06 am)
No Focus motor has a timing belt.   Mark. Replies to this message: markus5 (Apr 09, 2007 1:50 pm) vtbob (Jul 03, 2007 9:08 am)
#265 of 309 Re: Blink Blink. [mschmal] by markus5 Apr 09, 2007 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (Apr 09, 2007 7:06 am) Are you sure? I thought the Chains came in only with the 2.3 and maybe the other Duratech motors?
#266 of 309 ACK...I stand corrected. by mschmal Apr 09, 2007 (3:34 pm)
The 2.0 SPI did have a timing belt.   Here is the wikipedia link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_CVH_engine   According to www.fleet.ford.com. Timing belt should be changed every 120k miles. Replies to this message: focusfriend (Jan 06, 2008 8:11 pm) zombietom3 (Jan 07, 2008 3:15 pm)
#267 of 309 Re: Blink Blink. [mschmal] by vtbob Jul 03, 2007 (9:08 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Apr 09, 2007 7:06 am) The 2.0L dual overhead cam Zetec-E engine DOES have a timing BELT!
#269 of 309 ZX3 hatchback door problem by jbconn Mar 16, 2007 (2:52 pm)
2001 ZX3 with 142,000 miles. Hatchback won't open. Remote switch does not engage solenoid but the key will no longer open door either. What gives? The key unlocks but will not release door to open.

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