http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/ Learn about all Ford Focus series and Ford Focus models and share ideas with other Ford Focus owners. Tons of Ford Focus, Ford Focus ZX3, Ford Focus ZX4, Ford Focus ZX5 Ford Focus ZTS and Ford Focus ST pictures, movies and articles. Ford Focus Forum, Ford Focus Message Board. en Thu, 17 May 2012 05:10:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/ http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287980&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 04:59:56 GMT i dont know how to put up pics when i start a thread or when im replying??? i dont know how to put up pics when i start a thread or when im replying??? ]]> Second Generation Ford Focus (2008-2011) GinGerRaGe410 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287980 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287979&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 04:49:06 GMT has anyone had any problems with the FSWERKS CAI on a 2005 zx4 sucking in water when it rains? or anything like that? thank you. has anyone had any problems with the FSWERKS CAI on a 2005 zx4 sucking in water when it rains? or anything like that?

thank you. ]]> DURATEC Performance Chat hottestfocusintown http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287979 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287978&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 04:18:52 GMT So i want to try out these a103 sparks from all stock sparks. Now when i go for these i just need 4? spark plugs? And does anyone recomend new wiring and/or... So i want to try out these a103 sparks from all stock sparks. Now when i go for these i just need 4? spark plugs? And does anyone recomend new wiring and/or any kind of decent wiring?[idea]?? ]]> DURATEC Performance Chat GinGerRaGe410 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287978 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287976&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 04:03:31 GMT Hey guys--new user here. Personally I am a VW/Audi guy. But my 18year old son just bought a 2000 ZX3 with the zetec engine, manual tranny. PO put in a short... Hey guys--new user here. Personally I am a VW/Audi guy. But my 18year old son just bought a 2000 ZX3 with the zetec engine, manual tranny. PO put in a short ram hot air intake and slapped a breather filter on the end of the PCV hose from the valve cover.

Alternator light is on, but I got 13.5 volts across the battery with the engine running.

Car does not start with the ignition switch. Apparently it did with a battery charger connected to it when he was looking at it. Seller said it was the battery.

Car ran ok once it was started, but alt light was on.

Took it to Advance Auto to have it tested, and they said that the battery was good. Don't know what they said about the alternator (which I suspected was bad from the start).

When the key is turned to the start position, you cannot hear the starter solenoid click. Car pop starts easily.

Now we have an additional issue. "helpful" dude at Advance (I wasn't there, just my son) started messing around to check out the starter. Now the car will not idle. CEL is on, pulled a system too lean code and a code for the ignition coil. I can get the exact codes but do not recall them at the moment. I think "helpful" dude dislodged a hose causing a good vac leak, but it was too dark to check out the car when my son returned.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have been working on cars (mostly VW and Toyotas) for ever, but new to the Ford game. Sure my son will be registering on here soon too. ]]> Ford Focus Technical Chat zak99B5 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287976 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287975&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 03:49:05 GMT I am leaking coolant from one of the "wheel assemblies", I do not know the exact name for the part, or how to repair it. Looking at the part's location it looks like I will be needing to take the whole engine out... I am attaching some pictures so any help is greatly appreciated. Does anybody have or knows where to get an 02 Focus repair service manual? Googled my brains out but no luck.





]]> Ford Focus Technical Chat delfin2003 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287975 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287974&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 03:48:42 GMT What gives. I like to keep the adjustable headrest at its lowest point (yep I'm not tall) but within a day of driving I'll notice it's back up at the top...... So freaking annoying. I don't drive anywhere excessively rough or anything. Everything seems to be in order as far as functionality, button works and holds it up. You can feel the clicks after depressing the button to move it down and no excessive resistance on the way, but no matter whether you want it at the bottom or any other notch for that matter it ends sitting on the top notch. It's a small problem but my fuzzy little head is about to explode with frustration....... Any ideas? ]]> First Generation Ford Focus (2000-2007) gjm4l http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287974 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287973&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 03:27:34 GMT So was bored and decided to remove the sound baffle of my stock air intak(with k&n air filter). Well don't know if there's too much benefit but sounds like its got hair on its chest now! And I figured sound baffle ha! Wasn't that invented by picky neighbors?
[poke]And I'm guessing it was just another giant plastic piece to restrict air flow. Quik way to get ur stock focus atleast sound like it hit puberty hahahaha.[woot] ]]> DURATEC Performance Chat GinGerRaGe410 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287973 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287972&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 03:08:53 GMT Hey, just a heads up on an issue I am having, My cruise control intermitantly fails to respond atall when trying to turn it on. I.E. I have no cruise... Hey, just a heads up on an issue I am having,

My cruise control intermitantly fails to respond atall when trying to turn it on. I.E. I have no cruise control. Finally got it to happen today while the dealership was open so they could see the issue. They kindly took five minutes to scan the car right away so I could get to work on time, as of now im waiting to hear back for their findings.

Like I said, just mentioning what I think is a new issue, not by any means complaining about the car, I do love it. ]]> Third Generation Ford Focus (2012) Russ9012 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287972 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287971&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:54:45 GMT Havent seen anything on it yet but was wondering if anyone had done a drum to disc conversion on there Focus, kinda was looking to find out what is involved... Havent seen anything on it yet but was wondering if anyone had done a drum to disc conversion on there Focus, kinda was looking to find out what is involved and would it be worth the effort. [???:)] ]]> MudMan http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287971 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287970&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:50:23 GMT My transmission clunks and I can feel it under my feet when I go from park to reverse. Doesn't happen all the time only when it's been sitting for a while. Any suggestions as to what it is? ]]> Ford Focus Technical Chat JaaeBo http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287970 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287969&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:50:14 GMT I have a 2012 Focus and love the thing.

In a couple weeks I'm going on an extended camping trip and am wanting AC power. I am hoping to use a 150W power inverter in the cig lighter to charge my laptop, and blow up an air mattress that has a built in air pump. The pump rates at 120 VAC 60HZ 1.0AMP.

I tried this in a Fiesta a number of years back and popped a fuse. Will the same thing happen here?

Thanks much. ]]> Ford Focus Technical Chat allsixesandsevens http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287969 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287968&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:47:15 GMT http://www.rjwmotorsports.com/p/focus-side-decal I would order the decal in black. Also, Have you seen any others you like better? http://www.rjwmotorsports.com/p/focus-side-decal

I would order the decal in black.

Also, Have you seen any others you like better? ]]> Second Generation Ford Focus (2008-2011) cjordan0513 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287968 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287967&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:46:21 GMT Ok here's my problem
When it rains with some force I get water trickeling down under the passenger side carpet under the dash.
Thought it might be a\c evaporator but directly related to rain. Drips down underneath carpet and don't have an idea where it might start from. There is no build up of debris in the filter area for the cabin and nowhere else as well
Any ideas folks ]]> Ford Focus Technical Chat chrisdr http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287967 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287966&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:35:07 GMT what is a "lunchbox"????? ]]> SPI Performance Chat murrayjay57 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287966 http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287965&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 02:34:17 GMT Wasnt he supposed to dyno today? I'm excited to see what his numbers are.

Anyone guessing?

178 hp & 159 tq is my guess.

Can't wait. I hope he posts tonight or in the morning. ]]> Third Generation Ford Focus (2012) Ox-y-GenIII http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=287965