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149 messages, Last post on Sep 13, 2009 at 6:06 AM
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Replying to: marlinc (Nov 14, 2008 4:13 pm) Much like you stated I can't tell if this is a transmission problem or electrical. I have sent the car to a transmission shop, while they had it, the car would not act up. I have also since then taken it back because it was acting up, I happened to be close to the transmission shop pulled in, did not turn the car off, got the owner to go for a ride with me, and then the car ran fine. So far I have had the car scanned for codes twice, and codes are found. I have also had a sensor replace to see if that would fix my problem; it did not. If this sound like your problem let me know, I'm trying to figure this out, I'll let you know what I find. David |
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I am hearing a noise, sounds like an ehaust pipe knocking on the right front side of the car most of the time i go over even the slightest bump-at low speeds. seems not to happen if it is very cold outside. i had it checked out and was told it was probably the right tie rod so i had it replaced and aligned-the noise is still there. now i am told that the noise is coming form the front strut- the vehicle handles well, no bouncing, no dipping on corners, etc- just that noise at speeds at 0-30 kph. any one out there have the same problem, it will cost about $700 to replace the front strut assemblies and i don't want the same noise after the work is done. this is a 2001 focus with 138 km on it
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Replying to: edwithfocus (Jan 13, 2009 6:47 am) Had this noise from my 2001 UK focus. Turned out to be the anti-roll bar link. This bolts from the Shock to the end of the rollbar It Has a ball and socket on each end shrouded by a rubber "boot" If this boot gets torn or ripped dirt and grit gets into the balljoint and can causes wear - causing it to rattle. Lucky it is cheap and easy to replace.
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Replying to: maureen9 (Feb 16, 2001 9:56 am) on the end of the key. I went to the dealer last year and showed them what it was doing. They said eventually that I would have to replace it. I asked if there was a recall on it and they said no ,that it would cost about $300.00 . |
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Replying to: cindery (Sep 27, 2005 5:24 pm) |
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I also have problems with the transmission jurking when riding down the highway,doesn't matter what speed you are going. It will jurk without warning.I took it to the dealer when it first started in 2005 and exsplained the problem to them.I asked them to put it on the computer and try to find out the problem. All they did was hop in the car and drive it for two miles and come back telling me that they didn't find anthing wrong. One year went by and the jurking started getting worse. It didn't do it all the time, just once or twice a month. In 2007 I took it back complaining that the problem was getting worse. They test drove it again ,and nothing was wrong they said. So I kept on taking it back, and nothing was done. Early last year I took it for an oil change and to have the transmission fluid change.I bought a manual for the car and looked through it,searching for where the pcv valve would be located.The reason why is, I know that the pcv valve has something to do with the transmission changing gears, don't know exactly what yet because I haven't gotten that far in my schooling yet. But I found out that the pcv valve has a filter located in the air filter box at the very bottom in the left corner on the 2003 models. You will have to check the manual for different models. It is about a 1 inch by 1 inch foam spongy like square filter. You can only get the filter from the Ford dealership and they will have to order it.I got and changed the filter and so far I haven't had anymore problems out of it yet. I don't know how often that it is suppost to be changed because noone at the dealership knows[ some mechanic]. SORRY FOR RAMBLING BUT MAYBE THAT WILL HELP SOMEONE IF THEY RUN INTO THE SAME PROBLEM. GOD BLESS YOU ALL |
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Replying to: bradleyfarms (Nov 03, 2008 7:50 pm) Cane this be done and have you done it? thanks |
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I own 03 focus se model. Ignition switch doesn't bother me yet. Just wanted to replace it before it quits on me. For some reason i can't remove the lock cylinder. I removed steering column covers, turned steering wheel 90 degrees to the right, turned key in acc position, located small hole in the ignition switch housing- I don't see small button inside the hole to press. Any ideas, please advise
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Replying to: marked1 (Mar 08, 2009 1:43 pm)
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Replying to: destriana (Apr 04, 2009 11:00 am) http://forums.focaljet.com/team-tech/497529-new-ignition-cylinder-help.html
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