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Ford Focus Recalls and TSBs

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#151 of 160 Fuel Pump by jeffyscott

Jan 20, 2010 (9:45 am)

My son is getting a free fuel pump installed on his 2001 Focus, under their 10 year extended coverage program for this part. While we can not really complain, given the age of the car, what is covered under Ford's fuel pump pseudo-recall/extended warranty seems kind of questionable.
 
Ford states that the problem is that the fuel pump can eventually cause the fuel filter to clog. The clogged filter then causes "driveability" problems. Yet they only pay for the pump, they do not pay for the fuel filter that the faulty pump clogged up. They also only replace the pump after the driveability problems start occurring.
 
Again, not really going to complain, as paying $60 for a new fuel filter (plus paying for a tow) and getting a new fuel pump on a 9 year old car does not seem to be too bad a deal.

#152 of 160 Focus 2002 Broken Coil Spring by dvc1492s

Mar 13, 2010 (11:07 am)

I heard a horrible clunking sound coming from the front wheel well this morning. The noise definately sounded like a vibration coming from the spring over the strut. Upon further inspection, the coil was cracked near the top of the spring causing the strut to sit to close to the frame, and hence rubbed when turning the steering wheel.
 
I checked at Ford.com for a recall posted as a TSB but could not find one. However, my local ford dealer said that there is a 10 year, 100,000 mile extended warrenty on the spring and they would replace both of them for free. Its a (3) hour job which I scheduled for the coming week. I will post back when its complete and seems to be fixed and if there is any other information that I find out.

#153 of 160 Re: Focus 2002 Broken Coil Spring [dvc1492s] by markus5

Mar 13, 2010 (7:38 pm)

Replying to: dvc1492s (Mar 13, 2010 11:07 am)
Interesting, is there a place were we can find out more of these" hidden warranties ". As we know the earlier model years had some problems. Did any of these extended warranties apply to the 04 model ?

#154 of 160 CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEM by edwithfocus

Mar 21, 2010 (10:56 pm)

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HER 2001 FOCUS 168,000KM TO EDMONTON FROM CALGARY.SHE HAD THE CRUISE SET AT 120 KM WHEN SHE STOPPED IN RED DEER FOR A COFFEE{ABOUT 150 KM}. WHEN SHE GOT BACK ON THE ROAD THE CRUISE WOULD NOT ENGAGE-THE LIGHT CAME ON, THEN WENT OUT.SHE CONTINUED TO EDMONTON(ABOUT 150 KM} WITHOUT ANY TROUBLE OR CRUISE. WHEN SHE WAS DRIVING BACK TO CALGARY THE NEXT DAY WHEN AFTER 180 KM THE CRUISE CONTROL "KICKED" IN AND WENT UP TO 120 KM-SHE STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR SLOWED DOWN TO 110, THEN CLIMBED BACK YO 120-THE CRUISE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE- SHE FINALY PUT THE VEHICLE IN N AND SHUT OF THE ENGINE- SHE WAS SO SCARED SHE WOULDN'T DRIVE IT FURTHER-I HAD TO GO GET HER. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR BACK IT PREFORMED GREAT EXCEPT THE CRUISE WOULDN'T ENGAGE--ANYONE ELSE HEARD OF THIS- I HAVEN'T AND I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN TOLD THAT STEPPING ON THE BRAKE "KILLS" THE CRUISE.

#155 of 160 THROTTLE CABLE by edwithfocus

Mar 23, 2010 (9:35 pm)

MY LAST POST I THOUGHT THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL MAY HAVE BEEN ACTING UP-HOWEVER I GOT THE UNIT DIS ENGAGED TODAY AND TONIGHT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN AGAIN-IS THERE A POSSIBLITY THAT THE THROTTL CABLE IS STICKING,ANY IDEAS WOULD BE APPRECIATED. 2001 FORD FOCUS-160,000 KM

#156 of 160 Re: Focus 2002 Broken Coil Spring [dvc1492s] by e3110

Mar 24, 2010 (7:37 am)

Replying to: dvc1492s (Mar 13, 2010 11:07 am)
Thanks for that info. I've been having the same problem with my Focus. I called the Ford dealership and mine is under warrenty too!

#157 of 160 2009 Ford Focus by militarymom1

Aug 19, 2010 (10:37 am)

crunching grind noise in front end when steering and continuous drumming..(sounds like fingers drumming... )steady when in drive...8x in shop..they changed struts, control arms, links, removed plastic...still to no avail...they claim to have checked bearings, cv joints...help..anyone..gonna trade the lemon in...pfttt!!

#158 of 160 Re: 2006 Focus zx4 s [april100176] by oldman46

Jan 25, 2011 (6:03 pm)

Replying to: april100176 (Dec 10, 2009 2:04 pm)
I have a 2006 Ford Focus ZX4 SE that had a noise in the rear area. I thought it was in the suspension but took it to a Ford dealer here in Springfield, Illinois and found out that it was a problem with the rear arm assembly. They replaced the real arm assembly and the noise was solved. Maybe this is somthing you need to check out with your 2006 Ford Focus. Hope it helps!

#159 of 160 2005 Focus Wagon Vent Switch Issues by steve380

Aug 02, 2011 (9:18 am)

Has anyone had the vent switch on the HVAC unit stuck in one position. The switch is stuck on the upper vent setting and will move to floor or demister position. If so, what was the issue and fix? Is there a TSB for this problem? Thanks.

#160 of 160 Re: 2006 Focus zx4 s [april100176] by richard158

Apr 21, 2012 (10:11 am)

Replying to: april100176 (Dec 10, 2009 2:04 pm)
Its the bacing plate hitting the drum. i have the same noise and found out that was the problem just take a pry bar and ease it off.

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