306. Name: Garrie. Ford Model: Focus Ghia 1.6 (100PS) Ford Year: 2006. UK/Ireland Location: Lanarkshire. Posted August 12, 2012. You may well have damaged it - you usually get a knocking sound coming from the driveshaft when one of the CV boots has split, letting all the lubricant leak out, and damaging the CV joint itself. I've now got another issue - the car alarm. I've noticed this a few times before - that is, whenever I've had to disconnect the battery, the alarm goes potty for the next few days. The last time I did this (to change the alternator) the alarm would sound for no reason. At the time I suspected the bonnet switch/sensor. My ford focus MK1 02 year failed MOT on emissions, what do you think is the reason why? The results are: Fast idle test CO% = 0.79 : limit = 0.2 fail HC ppm = 154 : limit = 200 fail Lambda = 1.036 limit = 1.030 fail Natural Idle test Limit CO % = 0.3 fail On the Emissions test result sheet it sates 2005MY Ford focus Engine type 16V. 2.3K. 612K. Nov 1, 2023. Forums for discussing the Mk1 (1998 - 2004) Focus. Also, visit our sister site, STdriveRS.co.uk for more ST170 & RS Mk1 info. The Main Problems The Ford Focus has been a popular choice among drivers due to its sporty design and budget-friendly pricing. However, several common problems have been identified in certain models. In this section, we will discuss the most prevalent issues associated with the Ford Focus. Transmission Issues 22770 posts · Joined 2005. #15 · Jun 6, 2009. ^^ I doubt it, it's probably an issue with all Foci. The main ingredient would be patience, and doing all you can do to make sure that the clutch master cylinder does not lose fluid. I would also suggest not pumping the pedal as that will disperse the air through the system. Focus Mk1 Reverse Light Problem. By siber_pir8, August 5, 2013 in Ford Focus Club Ford Focus Mk2 Common Problems Thread. jamesm182 · Started October 11, 2013. 0. The problem is that low coolant can indicate a lot of different problems. It can indicate a bad radiator, radiator hose, or thermostat housing as well. 4. Overheating and/or Steam. If your Focus has leaked enough radiator fluid, there won’t be enough left to properly cool your engine, and it’ll overheat. Tswnd.

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