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Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

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#109 of 486 Re: Clicking noise from fuse box when accelerating [ttai] by 1dufflebag

Nov 05, 2007 (9:42 pm)

Replying to: ttai (Oct 14, 2007 7:08 pm)
I have had the unique experience in the last two days to have my 2003 ford focus almost need a tow due to no start, then see a ford focus being worked on where I rented a car that was experiencing this clicking relay noise.
 
I remembered a mechanic had showed me that disconnecting the positive lead will reset the computer and turn off warning lights..so I recommended to the guy working on the clicking noise to try disconnecting the positive lead. He did that and when reconnected the relay reset itself and NO PROBLEM anymore.
 
So...now I go back to my car to call the tow truck for my no start issue and before the guy tows my car away I ask him to disconnect the lead so my computer is reset before going into service. (why is a longer story). Anyhow boom. He disconnects the positive lead, resets the computer...and the car starts repeatedly without a problem.
 
Sounds wierd...but try it.

#110 of 486 Re: Clicking noise from fuse box when accelerating [1dufflebag] by 1dufflebag

Nov 05, 2007 (9:44 pm)

Replying to: 1dufflebag (Nov 05, 2007 9:42 pm)
Yes, speaking of frustration..a guy in consumer reports said it best. THe focus is one of the most fun, repsonsive car you can drive in its class...if you have the time to get it repaired. I am on my second focus and seen the repair shop many times. But I did buy a second one. Probably the last.

#111 of 486 Re: Brake Light goes ON & OFF [pidel] by sky336

Nov 06, 2007 (4:27 am)

Replying to: pidel (Nov 05, 2007 3:30 pm)
Mine is going to shop again today. Ford should do something for all of us trapped into these junk cars. I am so pissed. I just pray because Ford says these are wonderful cars & they have not had alot of trouble & complaints from customers. I am the 1st one that they have heard this junk from. This mess has caused many probs in my home. Ford needs to be held accountable for all the pain & stress we all have gone thru over these piece of craps. Totally fed up with Ford here. What can we do as a group?

#112 of 486 Ford focus electricals part 2 by jdlh

Nov 07, 2007 (7:24 am)

Hi,
 
Following my last message, regarding the lights, I've noticed that they also flicker both on the dash and outside when I brake at low speed, and when the revs drop and the engine goes to idle. Could it be anything to do with the alternator? Also The switch to the power window is still drawing a lot of current. Could the window motor have stalled?
 
Several people have suggested an earth, but I've only been able to access a few, which showed some corrosion.Cleaning them made no difference. Does anyone have any ideas about which earth to check, and where it is? Could it be the alternator output? The ECU?
 
I've decide to pay a car electrician to come and have a look (£40 call out, which includes first hour).
 
Reading and earlier thread, I noticed this:
 
Under the 'Limitation Act' of 1980 you have up to 6 years to claim for manufacturing defect.Send a letter to :
 
Executive Department
Ford Motor Co.
Eagle Way
Warley
Brentwood
Essex
CM13 3BY
  
Has anyone had any success with this? Unfortunately I bought the car second hand from a garage, and as luck would have it, the warranty has expired. Does anyone know if there is a way to try and get them to cover the cost (I can hear the laughter as I suggest this!)?
 
aaaaargh!

#113 of 486 Battery Drainage by bmaerhofer

Nov 07, 2007 (5:36 pm)

Hello All,
I am having problems with my 03 SVT. Something keeps draining my battery on occasion and it is not any aftermarket parts. If I pull R24 - Battery Saver Relay it seems to kill the drain or if I pull fuse 36 - A/C switch / Hazard flasher / Instrument Cluster it kills the drainage as well. But if I keep it unplugged I have no guage information.
 
It is very sporatic so it is hard to determine what exactly is causing the problem.
 
Whatever it will stick and in about 14 hrs time (no driving) the battery will be dead (after work/morning)
 
What do you suggest?
 
THANKS!

#114 of 486 electrical madness by adamshaw735

Nov 28, 2007 (4:50 pm)

i own a ford focus 1.8 tdci sport 2003 drivin home today (luckly only about 2 mile) i noticed my head lights suddenly dimmed then came back thought nothin of it till i realised all my windscreen wipers (Front & Rear) started going at a really slow speed but front were only set to intermittent then i noticed front lights had gone out got home got out the car bashed the lights usually a proven quick fix but nothin so thought id turn off the car and start again turned the key took it out but car didnt feel like stoppin and just carried on running. so then i purposely stalled the car turned everythin off locked it opened it and tryed to start it again no go so locked it (all using the key fob) and left it for ten mins to get changed after work went back out now wont unlock any ideas anyone please ????

#115 of 486 Re: A bunch of winers about Ford Focus by ian2604

Nov 29, 2007 (7:31 am)

Replying to: sky336 (Aug 04, 2007 8:00 am)
What a bunch of winers about the Ford Focus. I have owned three Ford Focus ZX5s, two 2002 and one 2003, for some time and driven all over with them. One, a trip to Florida and back. I think they are one of the most reliable and best cars made. They are fairly simple cars and there is almost nothing that goes wrong with them. The only thing you read about here is people with problems. Try buying a SAAB 9-3 and then you will really have problems. Stop wining about one of the best cars on the road.

#116 of 486 Re: A bunch of winers about Ford Focus [ian2604] by johnkux

Nov 29, 2007 (9:52 am)

Replying to: ian2604 (Nov 29, 2007 7:31 am)
I'll trade you my 2000 ford focus. Drive that for awhile and tell me how reliable they are. Funny that a car company that produces so many "of the most reliable and best cars made" is in so much trouble with declining market share and losing so much money.

#117 of 486 Re: A bunch of winers about Ford Focus [ian2604] by 1dufflebag

Nov 29, 2007 (12:36 pm)

Replying to: ian2604 (Nov 29, 2007 7:31 am)
Kind of interesting..I agree with everyone on both sides. There are good luck stories and not so good luck stories. After posting my problem, and solution on this board and mentioning continuing small problems with my old focus(s) YES...I just bought another one. Problems and all the focus zx3 to me has one of the best designed cockpits and instrument layout of any car I have driven, so I bought one of the last model year 2007 brand new since they are not making them anymore.
But try just opening a door on the new focus. The handle is hinged on plast and everyone I checked out also wiggled loosely when opening the door. The old focuses dont do that they are solid. Seems ford is giving up a little accessory quality in the new design. Still..I love driving my zx3, when its not in the shop.
 
db

#118 of 486 Declining Market Share. by mschmal

Nov 30, 2007 (5:34 am)

Ford sold 195,462 vehicles in the US in October. Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Volvo and Landrover.
 
Toyota/Lexus sold 197,592. That is a difference of 2%.
 
Yet if you read the BS put out by the automotive press, Ford is a day away from going out of business and Toyota is a day away from ruling the world.
 
The victor is the current automotive market is the consumer. Not since before the great depression did one have so may different automotive purchase options.
 
Don't worry too much about Ford. At least until Toyota figures out how to make a tru F series beater. As good as the Tundra may be, an F series beater it is not.
 
Mark.

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