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Ford Focus Electrical and Lighting Problems

486 messages,  Last post on Dec 19, 2012 at 7:45 AM

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#456 of 486 2000 ford focus zx3 over heating by chrisg402

Mar 13, 2012 (1:39 pm)

my car starts to overheat after driving for a few minutes. It'll start to over heat then go down. Repeating the process till I get the turd home. I've replaced cam sensors, hoses, had radiator checked. Till wants to overheat. I'm at a loss withthis car. IT's a great car if it'll run. When it over heats it loses power. I don't want to get stuck with a huge bill because I don't have a clue what it could be. Anyone have this problem?

#457 of 486 Re: 2000 ford focus zx3 over heating [chrisg402] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 13, 2012 (1:53 pm)

Replying to: chrisg402 (Mar 13, 2012 1:39 pm)
A fast overheat like that would indicate a coolant flow problem---so maybe thermostat sticking closed/open/closed/open.

#458 of 486 Re: 2000 ford focus zx3 over heating [chrisg402] by atodd93

Mar 14, 2012 (10:03 am)

Replying to: chrisg402 (Mar 13, 2012 1:39 pm)
Have you checked to see if the external fan is turning on as soon as it warms up? It may be a sensor on the radiator or wiring?

#459 of 486 parking light and tail light don't work. by bens_sound

Mar 27, 2012 (2:43 pm)

I recently had an accident and had to replace my driver side headlight assembly with a new aftermarket assembly that came with bulbs. After connecting it, I noticed that both my front parking light and tail light do not work on this side of the car. The brake light and turn signal do work, however, both front and rear. Is this a bulb issue, or do I have a bigger wiring problem?

#460 of 486 Re: parking light and tail light don't work. [bens_sound] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 27, 2012 (5:23 pm)

Replying to: bens_sound (Mar 27, 2012 2:43 pm)
I would say that you've either blown a fuse or that maybe this aftermarket bulb has excessive resistance. Did the new headlight come with its own plug-in connector or are you using only the original car's wiring and connectors? If you have an aftermarket connector it could be wired wrong.

#461 of 486 Re: parking light and tail light don't work. [Mr_Shiftright] by bens_sound

Mar 29, 2012 (4:55 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 27, 2012 5:23 pm)
You were correct. It was as simple as a blown fuse. Next time I will read the manual.

#462 of 486 Re: parking light and tail light don't work. [bens_sound] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 30, 2012 (8:57 am)

Replying to: bens_sound (Mar 29, 2012 4:55 pm)
Well keep an eye on it. Sometimes aftermarket bulbs can be troublesome, depending on who makes them. (quality control and all that). Glad you figured it out!

#463 of 486 '05 Focus with "System too lean" code by bens_sound

Mar 31, 2012 (8:38 am)

I have a recently wrecked '05 focus zx5. While putting it back together, I noticed that part of the air intake had come loose. I re attached it and tightened the hose clamp. Since then, the check engine light has been coming on. The code says "system too lean". I have run a tank of premium fuel, and put a bottle of Lucas fuel treatment in, but when I clear the code, the light comes back on in just a few miles. Any thoughts?

#464 of 486 Re: '05 Focus with "System too lean" code [bens_sound] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 31, 2012 (10:41 am)

Replying to: bens_sound (Mar 31, 2012 8:38 am)
I wonder if you dislodged a vacuum line somewhere?

#465 of 486 Re: '05 Focus with "System too lean" code [Mr_Shiftright] by bens_sound

Mar 31, 2012 (12:36 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 31, 2012 10:41 am)
I will check. Things are so tight in there, and I know just enough to get myself in trouble!

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