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Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

490 messages,  Last post on Jun 10, 2013 at 9:03 PM

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#153 of 490 Re: 2000 Focus SE PCM? [zigszoo] by 1dufflebag

Jan 30, 2008 (5:29 am)

Replying to: zigszoo (Jan 30, 2008 3:27 am)
Good strategy. Even though I had a lot of little problems with my focuses (3 previous) I still came back to the ride and design to buy another. Speaking of ford repairs, I did find it best to get a good non-ford mechanic for certain repairs, since I had the same problem with what appeared to be lack of concern and ability on the part of ford mechanics in my town. Maybe its that way everywhere? Good Luck. Hope the reset battery tip can help at somepoint, or better yet, you dont need it.

#154 of 490 Re: elctrical problems [dpez19] by dpez19

Jan 30, 2008 (7:02 am)

Replying to: dpez19 (Jan 24, 2008 5:33 am)
found out what my problem was. i took the central fuse box out in the glove box and in the back of it is like a large relay type box which unclips. i uncliped it and plugged it back in and things seem to be working again. do u or anyone else know where i can purchase a new one cheap if it goes again?

#155 of 490 Re: elctrical problems [dpez19] by gembot

Feb 07, 2008 (9:24 am)

Replying to: dpez19 (Jan 24, 2008 5:33 am)
Hi, ive found the problem!! It was the timing module. They are around £30-£35, and are apparently prone to breaking!! Your local Ford dealer should be able to sort you one out. All the probs i had orignally are all now sorted.
 
I hope this helps you.
 
All the best
 
XxX

#156 of 490 2003 ford focus alternator/electrical problem by john238

Mar 19, 2008 (8:40 pm)

recently my 2003 focus battery died so i went to auto zone and had the alternator tested they said it was bad so i replaced it. after replacing it the battery light was still on so again i went to auto zone and had the new one tested and again it was bad. they gave me a new one and after installing, the battery light was still on so again i had them test it and it to was bad again. they suggested there could be an electrical problem causing the alternators to burn up. I dont understand how an electrical problem would just appear out of nowhere for no apparent reason if thats the problem. i know auto zone is not known for great quality but i cant imagine i received two bad alternators. any ideas?

#157 of 490 Re: 2003 ford focus alternator/electrical problem [john238] by 1dufflebag

Mar 20, 2008 (8:27 am)

Replying to: john238 (Mar 19, 2008 8:40 pm)
try unhooking the battery cable for atleast 30 seconds, it resets your computer. Then turn on again and see if it doesnt reset your trouble light. I find many trouble lights on ford focus are false alarms.
 
Then, if the light comes back on or never goes off, it is probably legitimate issue.
 
This also worked for me on many no start situations where the computer just needed to be reset

#158 of 490 Re: 2001 focus weird problem! [jawaldro] by steverino2

Apr 03, 2008 (9:04 am)

Replying to: jawaldro (Oct 10, 2007 12:00 pm)
Most of the problems you describe I have not had... except the parking lights (and instrument cluster).
 
Where exactly is the ignition relay? Under the dash near the fuses? Or under the hood?
 
Thanks

#159 of 490 Re: 2002 Ford Focus Electrical Problem? [jrusch] by conanh

Apr 30, 2008 (7:45 pm)

Replying to: jrusch (Dec 18, 2007 11:06 am)
Yes I had this problem it was caused by the battery conections to the post. There was Corrosion in-between the post and the cable connection. The corrosion cannot be seen without taking off the cable connection off the battery post. And when I cleaned the connection I had to put shims because now the connection was too lose and I could not tighen them enuf. But I had not had a problem sence I fixed it.

#160 of 490 front side lights by geminigirl9410

May 28, 2008 (6:07 am)

I have a focus 1.6 2000 hatchback and everytime I apply the brakes the front side lights come on......I was informed that if I had changed a brake light, this could be the problem. I have chnged the bulb again and it is still happening.

#161 of 490 turn signal bulb by focus2005

Jun 01, 2008 (2:48 pm)

i find it hard to replace a bulb on my focus 05 hatchback. i thought this is one of those do it yourself thing,unlike in other cars all you have to do is lose some screws and you can pull out the bulb and replace it. can anybody give me an advise. i don't want to spend on a single bulb

#162 of 490 Selling my Focus! by matsukes

Jun 03, 2008 (6:14 am)

BOY! after reading about all these problems with the Ford Focus it makes me sad I just got a new 08 SES! The car has less then 1000. miles on it and there has been no problems as of yet but I will now try to sell the car just to get rid of it before any of the problems in this forum starts! I paid $16,000 for the car I wonder if I will be able to sell it fast for $5,000?

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