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Cant Get over 60mph

Hi, my car wont accelorate in 5th gear and will only get up to 60mph, is this a fuel filter problem, have heard reports it could have something to do with the tyres, is this possible, please help me, xxx

2001 Ford Focus Estate 1.8TDI
Posted: Apr 4, 2010
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Water

i have noticed water on the floor of drivers front footwell.ive had a look and bizzarly it is coming from inside the clutch slave cylinder when i operate the clutch pedal.does anyone know of problems with this.hope someone can help as my ca...

2001 Ford Focus i.8 tdi ghia
Posted: Mar 1, 2010
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Water ingress

hope someone can help.i have noticed that there is a lot of water in the rear passenger footwell.i am aware of the common problem of the scuttle panel letting water in behind the dash,and there is a bit of water in the front footwell but no...

2001 Ford Focus 1.8 tdi
Posted: Feb 25, 2010
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Knocking noise

hearing a knocking noise from rear wheel. Faster i go the faster and louder the noise. I had the bearings go last year on the other side. could this be the same problem ?????????????????

2001 Ford Focus 1.6
Posted: Feb 19, 2010
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Engine won,t turn over

when you turn the ignition on all the usual dash lights come on.when you turn the key further to start there is nothing there if you keep trying after four or five turns engine turns and starts any solutions thanks.

2001 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol
Posted: Feb 11, 2010
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Guages

hi! was hoping someone could help.the last couple of times i have got into my car..before i put the ignition on, ive noticed that the fuel guage is showing half and the temp guage is showing a reading or twitching.when i turn the ignition o...

2001 Ford Focus 1.8 tdi ghia
Posted: Jan 24, 2010
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Battery light showing on the dash

after the engine has been running for 25 seconds the battery light comes on, even thou the car is charging up to 13.4 volts. it has recently had a new battery and alternator! any help please?

2001 Ford Focus 1.8td
Posted: Jan 24, 2010
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Fan speed

originaly internal fan speed 1 - 3 not working 4 working now fan not working at all. Already tried new heater resistor to no avail

2001 Ford Focus
Posted: Dec 12, 2009
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Sometimes won,t start

Now and again car stops and wont start for about 5 mins.Hope someone can help i dont no if this has any-thing to do with it but on last mot emissions were high thanks.

2001 Ford Focus 1.6 zetec man
Posted: Sep 18, 2009
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High temp reading

Hi i have a focus in spain and this week end the temp gauge when i stoped at traffic lights started to rise then shoot back to normal i checked my radiator fans and they were working and there was water in the system some times it stays on ...

2001 Ford Focus 1.6se
Posted: Aug 24, 2009
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Blue smoke

Hi my daughters focus has started to blow blue smoke out its done 73000 miles. it just started doing this yesterday, it was fine, then it struggled to start yesterday when she got it started it was a bit rattlely top end checked the oil...

2001 Ford Focus 1.8
Posted: Aug 8, 2009
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FUMES

I HAVE HAD A NEW CAT CONVERTER FITTED 3 DAYS AGO AND I HAVE A FUNNY SMELL COMING FROM THE AIR VENTS AND IT IS MAKING ME FEEL SICK AND GIVING ME HEADACHES.BOUGHT CAR 9WKS AGO AND HAVE HAD LOTS OF PROBS LIKE ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON TOLD IT WAS...

2001 Ford Focus 1.6 LX MANUAL
Posted: Aug 1, 2009
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Erratic displays

Hi guys, just found the site and hope someone can help. I have a 51 plate 1.6 focus with 53K miles. Occasionally when driving(anywhere between 40-65 mph)the power reduces and the dash displays go boz the speedo and rev counter drop to zer...

2001 Ford Focus 1.6 black
Posted: Jul 9, 2009
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Starting

Engine turns over but takes a while to start.Once its going its fine not lights or trouble at all. will start ok when warm, but leave for about twenty mins then try to start will take its time again before it fires up on average has to tur...

2001 Ford Focus 1.6
Posted: Jun 26, 2009
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Coolant and rear view mirror

Does the water in the coolant jar evaporate? I am constantly putting water/coolant in the engine. Also can I drive without my rear view mirror - it has snapped off and I cannot afford to take it to a garage at the moment

2001 Ford Focus 18 ddi
Posted: Jun 9, 2009
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Emisions

My focus 1.6 is getting a bit high on emissions any ideas thanks.

2001 Ford Focus 1.6 zetec manual
Posted: May 17, 2009
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Getting wet in the boot

I noticed that my hatch-back focus is getting wet in the boot on the left side.Any ideas thanks.

2001 Ford Focus 1.6 zetec manual
Posted: May 16, 2009
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Engine management light staying on

Diagnostic check at local garage, result was mixture. This was checked and ok.New breather pipe fitted. After 2 days light was back on. I have now paid 2 bills and problem not resolved. Please advise.

2001 Ford Focus 1.6 estate
Posted: Sep 9, 2008
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Foul smell

hello!my focus has developed a nasty interior smell.any ideas please. bill.

2001 Ford Focus 1.6
Posted: Aug 29, 2008
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Interior fan

fan only works on top speed (no4) any ideas ,many thanks.bill

2001 Ford Focus 1.6
Posted: Jul 17, 2008
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