Ford Focus Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems

Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems and faults
Klunk on When Steering Left

I have a 2004 focus diesel. I have now noticed a 'tight' spot on the steering wheel. I feel it when i move the wheel slowly to the left, never to the right. It feels like the steering wheel stiffens slightly then you feel a 'thud' and all i...

2004 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI 115
Posted: Oct 21, 2011
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Oil warning light comes on

Oil warning light comes on temporarily when braking or turning tight corners

1999 Ford Focus 1.6 Ghia, Salloon
Posted: Oct 2, 2011
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Diesel knock

car sounds fine wen in park wen it gets put into drive it starts have a knock runs and drives fine no smoke

2006 Ford Focus 1.6 tdci automatic
Posted: Sep 29, 2011
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Steering

Just bought a 2000 focus and when you steer right after having the wheel straight it seems to be stiff to turn just for a split second

2000 Ford Focus 1.6 lx
Posted: Sep 4, 2011
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Brake sounds like its locking

Hi, i have another problem here with my ABS light staying on, but now i have another on the same wheel. When turning right to come to a halt it feels like my wheel is locking any ideas folks as to this problem?? Also could this be why my AB...

2005 Ford Focus 1.8Tdci
Posted: Jul 15, 2011
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ABS light on

Hi peeps, im new to this and dont know too much about cars, my problem is that my ABS light stays on!!! I renewed the sensor as the diagnostic test told me it was my front right sensor, but my light went out when i drove it then came on ag...

2000 Ford Focus 1.8Tdci
Posted: Jul 14, 2011
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Power steering gone

my power steering went on the way home and yhe battery light came on any ideas please ?

2000 Ford Focus 1.8 deisel
Posted: Apr 20, 2011
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Rummbling noise while driving

theres a horrid noise from the front wheels while driving, ive changed the both drive shafts, brake pads and discs and wheel bearings but its still there, its aloud winning noise that gets louder the faster you go, please help. thanks

1998 Ford Focus 1.8l
Posted: Mar 1, 2011
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Rattling noise

as soon as engine is switched on a rattling noise comes from left hand side belt just started today don't know what it is?

2001 Ford Focus
Posted: Dec 20, 2010
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Side to side shaking

When driving straight you get a feeling through the seat and seat back of shaking from side to side.(like being in a train) The car doe not deviate and there is no shaking of the steering wheel. I have had the car checked for buckled whee...

2002 Ford Focus 1.8tddi
Posted: Dec 11, 2010
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Lights

hi i have a problem with 2 of the lights on this car. the brake light on the left and 1 of the dim headlights also on the left. i replaced both of the bulbs but lights still dont work also checked connections were tight not corroded and fus...

2000 Ford Focus 1.4
Posted: Nov 29, 2010
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Steering click or knock

holding the steering wheel and go to turn right at slow speeds or stationary theres a knock only once but every time when the steering wheel is turn from middle to right.it feels like its abit tight too but feels fine when turning left and ...

2005 Ford Focus st170
Posted: Nov 11, 2010
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Brakes?

Hi After i have parked my car overnight and go to start it in the morning which starts fine, put it into gear and release the handbrake, the car won't move even when i put my foot on the gas. After about 10 seconds i hear a popping sound i...

2005 Ford Focus 1.6 LX
Posted: Oct 7, 2010
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55 plate Ford Focus Brake fluid container

Can anybody tell me how I top up brake fluid in a 55 plate Ford Focus. Sounds simple I know but tried everything and can't seem to get into reservoir Thanks

2005 Ford Focus 1.6 LX
Posted: Oct 2, 2010
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Sudden oversteer

On turning right the car has a tendancy to pitch in and oversteer, and has even got into a 4wheel skid. New tyres fitted, tracking checked, recent MOT pass (done while problem exists)and tyre pressures correct.Rear shocks?I'm at a loss.

2001 Ford Focus diesel lx
Posted: Sep 22, 2010
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How to remove rear light lense to replace brake bulb

I have undone the torx screw but cannot get lense to come away from body

2003 Ford Focus 1.6 zetec
Posted: Sep 10, 2010
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Hand brake light on always and indicator not working

When handbrake is in off position the red indicator light on And Indicator Not Working the dashboard stays illuminated. It flickers a bit whilst driving but remains on.but the light remains on at all times.Brake Fuel Is Fine Anyone Know Th...

2005 Ford Focus 1.6 tdci
Posted: Jul 3, 2010
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Vibration noise when in motion

Whilst driving i can hear a vibration noise and thought wheel bearings but I've jacked the car up to check for movement on all the wheels and there is none, What can this be ? Can anyone shed some light ?

2002 Ford Focus 1.8 lx
Posted: May 30, 2010
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Turbo

got a squealing noise was convinced it was the drivebelt tensioner or alternator but today garage have said its a turbo fault.There is oil getting into hose from turbo to the airbox,this isn't normal is it? so they think its a dry bearing i...

2005 Ford Focus 1.6 tdci
Posted: May 24, 2010
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Temp gague up and down, funny bubbling noise coming from engine when steering wheel is turned

temp gague shooting up into red, then creeping down again. no warning lights up on dash. and also there is a bubbling noise every time the steering wheel is turned. took the car back to the garage i bought it from, they reckon the two probl...

2001 Ford Focus 1.6 zetec 3 door
Posted: May 3, 2010
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