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#170 of 286 2002 ZTS Issues (71K miles) by denver_brownco Aug 08, 2008 (1:18 pm)
Does this sound familiar? Any suggestions? My lights dim on their own when I'm driving in the dark, my battery light has been going on and off for two years now, it stalls and idles real low when I'm at a stop (always enjoyable during rush hour), I've had 3 alternators, and 3 batteries put in in the 3.5 years that I've had it, it just overheated this past weekend, my dashboard has been clicking away for the past month or so and today, the ABS light flicked on and off. I'm taking it to a Ford dealer on Monday because Firestone has replaced all the electrical on it and can't figure out what's going on. I am tempted to trade it in this weekend instead of pouring more money into it. Would this be a wise move? I bought it to save gas money, but I guess the Ranger that I had before would have actually been a better money-saving option in the long run. The Taurus I had before the Ranger was a pile, too. I'm pretty sure I'm done with Ford cars after I unload this gem... Replies to this message: bear_fan (Sep 24, 2008 9:46 am)
#171 of 286 Re: front side lights [geminigirl9410] by oldfordmech Aug 09, 2008 (9:48 am)
Replying to: geminigirl9410 (May 28, 2008 5:07 am) Hey girl; I don't recall if the side flash w/the turn signals on that year or not, but if they do, your brake lights go through your turn signal switch first and then out to the correct sides in use. you may have a short in the switch or 1 of your stop light bulbs could be shorted to the tail light side or you could have a pinched wire anywhere in between. Now that your totally confused hope that helps you.
#172 of 286 Re: 2000 Focus SE PCM? [zigszoo] by bear_fan Aug 29, 2008 (10:14 am)
Replying to: zigszoo (Jan 28, 2008 5:48 pm) This sounds like the issue I have been dealing with the past 6 months. Did you ever find out what the problem was?   Thanks   Steve
#173 of 286 Re: 2000 Focus SE PCM? [zigszoo] by oldfordmech Aug 29, 2008 (4:17 pm)
Replying to: zigszoo (Jan 28, 2008 5:48 pm) Are you still having the same problems? Make SURE your battery cables are clean & in good shape, if not, replace them first. MakeSURE you have a good ground to the engine & from the engine to the body. If you have a good mechanic he should be able to load test the cables with a carbon pile tester. Test both + and - cables, you should not have over 0.5 volt drop in either side. If he needs to know how to do this, just send me an e-mail. Cliff MacCartney clifford20comcast.net
#175 of 286 I need help with a 2000 Hatchback Ford Focus(Electrical Problem) by z32chic Sep 13, 2008 (12:55 pm)
Some kid in my neighborhood owns a Ford Focus. He was replacing the battery when he put the terminals on the wrong post. (positive on the negative and negative on the positive) Now the headlights brake lights door locks and windows no longer work. Nobody knows what's wrong with it. can somebody please tell me what might be wrong with it. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 13, 2008 1:03 pm) z32chic (Sep 13, 2008 1:23 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Sep 13, 2008 2:10 pm)
#176 of 286 Re: I need help with a 2000 Hatchback Ford Focus(Electrical Problem) [z32ch by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 13, 2008 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: z32chic (Sep 13, 2008 12:55 pm) First off check the "fusible link" or links which come right off the battery and usually run along the inner fenders. I know there is definity a fusible link in the wire going from the battery to the starter and I'm sure there are others.   Also check the regular fuse box in the car. Replies to this message: z32chic (Sep 13, 2008 1:23 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Sep 13, 2008 2:10 pm)
#178 of 286 Re: I need help with a 2000 Hatchback Ford Focus(Electrical Problem) [z32ch [Mr_Shiftright] by z32chic Sep 13, 2008 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 13, 2008 1:03 pm) I did look at all that already. everything is good. Someone told me to look at all the wires coming off the battery. But i am going to go look agian and what you said to check. maybe i over look something.   Thanks for the reply Mr Shiftright Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 13, 2008 2:10 pm)
#179 of 286 Re: I need help with a 2000 Hatchback Ford Focus(Electrical Problem) [z32ch by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 13, 2008 (2:10 pm)
Replying to: z32chic (Sep 13, 2008 1:23 pm) Yeah there's more than one fusible link. Best way is to just trace the wires off the battery post with your finger and look for that "bulge" which is the fusible link.   it's either that or a few burned fuses or (gulp) damaged relay/box or wiring harness. I think it's fuses though given how it's acting and what he did.

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