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Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

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#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.

#119 of 486 parking lamps problem by kirdeev

Dec 04, 2007 (8:13 pm)

Hello,
I would appreciate any advice how to fix my problem. I have Ford Focus SE 2000 (no fog lights). A couple of days ago the parking lamps and instrument cluster lighting went out suddenly when I pressed remote luggage compartment release button. Side lights (left, right), brake lamps, back-up lamps, and hazard flasher are working fine. When I press brake pedal, the instrument cluster lights up normally.
  
First, I changed brake lamps because I thought they burned down. It happened before. Then I checked fuses - they looked fine. Then I replaced headlight switch, but it didn't help. I bought a used one. Maybe I need to get a new switch.
  
Thank you for your recommendations,
Dmitri

#120 of 486 Re: Ford focus electricals part 2 [jdlh] by tootherevoluti

Dec 16, 2007 (3:00 pm)

Replying to: jdlh (Nov 07, 2007 7:24 am)
I have the same exact electrical problems as you.ve stated. Same exact.! : I am still trying to fix it myself cause im not paying for it . I cleaned all the engine ground wiring that is visible under the hood. But had no luck. Next i will clean the ground straps under the car the ones that connect the engine block to the transmission and then to the body. These are major ground connections that are always overlooked. I still havent done this, but hope it does the job. I can only pray. Don't change the alternator unless the dash engine light is on all the time or comes on then goes off. I had this and i changed the alternator. and now everything is o.k except all the lights flickering and the windows draw alot of power. Do have your charging systems checked though, just in case. (12 volts engine off---13 to 14 volts with engine on and all accessories turned on) If you have any luck please inform me pleeeeeessssssseeeeee. thanks

#121 of 486 Ford Focus 2000-2001 electrical problems by tootherevoluti

Dec 16, 2007 (3:14 pm)

Experts only need reply. I have electrical problems. All accessory lights as well as headlights are flickering only when engine is on. I just put in a new battery and alternator. The battery connections are cleaned as well as (5 eyelet) grounds under the hood.(please note) The problem still occured even before the battery and alternator change. _ I have yet to clean the ground straps under the car. I need to know what causes this????

#122 of 486 Re: Ford Focus 2000-2001 electrical problems [tootherevoluti] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 16, 2007 (3:30 pm)

Replying to: tootherevoluti (Dec 16, 2007 3:14 pm)
I'd say bad ground #1, then put a volt meter on the battery when the engine is running and check for variations in current, (do your headlights flicker, if NO, then try===>)if none then I'd say there must be a voltage regulator for the instrument pagel board that is going crazy.

#123 of 486 lighting questions by cdub2

Dec 17, 2007 (6:58 pm)

I have a 2005 focus ses. I've had it for a year, and recently when the lights are on and you use the turn signals they go crazy fast. i checked and changed fuses problem is still there. Also when you hit the brakes the reverse lights come on and the driver side brake light dims. I have changed all the bulbs in the taillights. Any suggestions

#124 of 486 Re: lighting questions [cdub2] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Dec 17, 2007 (7:30 pm)

Replying to: cdub2 (Dec 17, 2007 6:58 pm)
Oh, I'd guess low voltage coming out of your stalk switch for the directionals or a short in that switch or the harness that goes to it. I believe your brake light switch runs through your directional switch, but I'd have to see a wiring diagram for your car to be sure about that. If it does run through it, then it all makes sense. If it doesn't then I might check behind the fuse block for signs of a short.

#125 of 486 Re: 2002 Ford Focus Electrical Problem? [spicy1] by jrusch

Dec 18, 2007 (11:06 am)

Replying to: spicy1 (May 14, 2007 10:54 am)
I have a 2001 ford focus, 5 speed, 4 door. I have replaced the alternator three times in the past three months. Everything will work fine for awhile but then the first thing to start cutting out is the radio, then all the gauges will start jumping, then the lights will flicker on and off at night if I turn them on. We have cleaned and checked every ground wire in the engine of the car. I've also taken the car into the ford shop and no one there can figure it either. All they do is continue replacing the alternator. If anyone has experienced these kind of problems. I would LOVE to know what the solution is.
                        Thank you!

#126 of 486 Re: lighting questions [Mr_Shiftright] by cdub2

Dec 18, 2007 (5:17 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 17, 2007 7:30 pm)
Thanks I will take a look and see what I find.

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