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#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.
#270 of 309 Extended Warranty by zombietom3 Oct 17, 2007 (8:31 am)
Since I want a ZX5 SES I will be scouring the certified used listings for a 2007 when I get ready to buy late next summer. Thank you Ford (NOT) for dropping the hatchback from the line so that I have no choice but to buy used. I would much prefer to buy at end of year clearance prices with a fat factory rebate piled on. Anyway, I'd like to ask buyers rather than sellers what wre the costs for extended warranties actually purchased on these, and how much extended warranty they got for their money. Thanks in advance for any comments.
#271 of 309 Hatchbacks... by mschmal Oct 19, 2007 (7:46 am)
It now appears that Ford will bring the Fiesta to these shores in 09 as a 3 and/or 5 door hatch. This makes a Focus Hatch unneeded redundancy.   I had a Pro5 and the Mazda3 is a great alternative to Focus.   Mark. Replies to this message: zombietom3 (Oct 19, 2007 8:24 am)
#272 of 309 Re: Hatchbacks... [mschmal] by zombietom3 Oct 19, 2007 (8:24 am)
Replying to: mschmal (Oct 19, 2007 7:46 am) I don't think the Fiesta hatch will replace the Focus hatch. It's addressing the sub-compact more than the compact market space, answering the Honda Fit. The Fiesta is a little lighter, at 2336 lb for AT, but incredibly anemic for the small 1.6L engine. I don't know what power plant the American release will come with, but I saw 74KW at the site below, which converts to 99 HP. 99? I think some lawnmowers can muster up that much power. I think they should have kept the ZX5/ZXW at least through the transition, to give Fiesta a change to grow some power options. From what I saw it will be more than a year before America gets a shot at buying a Fiesta. I will have bought a used ZX5 by then, and better off for it I think. http://www.ford.co.nz/servlet/ContentServer?cid=1132731178955&pagename=Page&c=DF- - YPage
#273 of 309 Re: Oil Smell (leak) [stewharr] by fdeering Dec 07, 2007 (7:01 pm)
Replying to: stewharr (Feb 06, 2007 6:50 am) Did you ever get the problem resolved? i have the same problem. Thanks for any help that you can give.   best, Frank
#274 of 309 Re: ACK...I stand corrected. [mschmal] by focusfriend Jan 06, 2008 (8:11 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (Apr 09, 2007 3:34 pm) you seem knowledgeable... I just bought a 2001 focus for my daughter and it is coming up on 90K. They recommended the timing belt be replaced at 90K. Is this correct? I checked the www.fleet.ford.com site but wasn't sure about the recommended interval.   thanks Replies to this message: zombietom3 (Jan 07, 2008 3:15 pm)
#275 of 309 Re: ACK...I stand corrected. [focusfriend] by zombietom3 Jan 07, 2008 (3:15 pm)
Replying to: focusfriend (Jan 06, 2008 8:11 pm) I think Ford's recommended interval for replacing the timing belt has not changed since at least the '97 Escort wagon 2.0 I had mine replaced at 125k miles but I knew I had pushed the window. You do not want that part to fail on the road so it's better in my opinion to schedule the job. Unfortunately it's one of the few expensive repairs you can be sure of running into with this series. Generally water pump and timing belt are replaced as a pair because the R&R labor to get there is the same, so you are only paying parts plus a tiny bit of labor for the water pump. I had it done at an independent shop and it cost about $650, but I'm guessing Ford probably charges $800 or more.

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