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Hi there; I am having problem with my Ford Focus 2004 1.6 petrol. This car never let me down since I had this car. Sudden won’t start and immobiliser flashing rapidly: Call an electrician he check all the fuse alternator everything ok h...

2004 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol
Posted: Dec 15, 2022
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TCS -lamp always on, and ABS not working

When turning the key to ignition on , all the lamps are lightning up (unless the ABS). After same sec all the lamps go off , exsept the TCS (Traction Controll). The diagnotic says faulure on LB-sensor. This has been changed and votage (ca ...

2004 Ford Focus Std
Posted: Mar 23, 2020
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Fault code P1131

Have changed oxygen sensor up stream of cat replaced inlet manifold due to having a crack in it clear fault from ecu car runs fine for about 20 miles then the same fault returns any suggestions would be most welcome

2004 Ford Focus 2004 1.8 16v zetec
Posted: Jul 3, 2018
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Speedometer drops to zero

When driving and I have to slow down for a car in front the speedometer drops to Zero and stays there. Sometimes it wil kick back up to the speed I am driving and other times it will stay down and then the digital meter will show only strip...

2004 Ford Focus 1.6 Ambiente
Posted: Feb 23, 2018
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Abs and handbrake flickering

hi there i have a 1.6 zetec 2004 ford focus (just bought it) went and had a look at it everything was fine but the otger day the abs and handbrake light came on and then went off and ut keeps flickering on and off sometimes every journey i ...

2004 Ford Focus
Posted: May 30, 2016
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High revs once engine warm

Hello. I bought car 2 weeks ago 132400 miles on clock.Starts ok. Problem starts once engine warmed up.Normal idle 1100.When i stop then rev shoots up to 3000 ,coming down slowly say takes 15 seconds.On motorway when changing gears,it doesnt...

2004 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol zetec 2003 model manual
Posted: Apr 3, 2015
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Steering clunk /knock when turning left

Hi, we have a problem with our 2004 Focus 2.0 Estate, owned since new regularly serviced each year, developed a clunking /.knocking noise when turning left, what happens is you start to turn left and you get some resistance like it's sticki...

2004 Ford Focus 2.0 Ghia Estate manual
Posted: Mar 19, 2015
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Needles jumping on start up

When turning ignition to the second position engine starts, no probs there, but the glow plug light comes on (petrol engine) and the needles on the dials jump for a few seconds. Also there is a green light at the bottom of the rev counter d...

2004 Ford Focus 1.8 ghia PETROL
Posted: Feb 13, 2014
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Drivers seat very uncomfortable

Had the car almost three weeks now, and i just cannot get comfortable in the drivers seat. Is there any fix i can do, ie swop seat etc. I find the seat too hard. Have had several cars over the years, and this must rate the worst for comfort...

2004 Ford Focus 1.8tddi estate
Posted: Apr 24, 2013
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Help is my car viable drinking coolant and makes horrid noise when turning off ignition

I brought this car a while back and when turning the car off at first there was a very quiet noise coming from the engine bay like a sucking noise, it has got loader since and the garage i brought it from have been useless they were ment to...

2004 Ford Focus st170
Posted: May 14, 2012
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DASH LIGHTS INSIDE SPEEDO CASING FLICKERING

When driving along at night the display light for speedo and dials flicker every now and then and also the dimming switch for display lights if touched makes the lights flicker, any ideas please let me know many thanks in advance

2004 Ford Focus ST170
Posted: Mar 14, 2012
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XENON HEAD LAMP DIRTY INSIDE

Hi have a small problem with the passenger side head lamp on my car, on the inside of the glass it has become dirty like dirty dried water on the inside of the head lamp glass, Is it possible to gain access to clean the inside of the head ...

2004 Ford Focus ST170
Posted: Mar 8, 2012
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Water inside boot

Hello all, I have a deep puddle of water inside my boot by the spare wheel and ive notice its going to the front on the drivers side,i know its the right side and ive checked but cant find no problem,can someone please help because ...

2004 Ford Focus 1.6 Zecta
Posted: Dec 28, 2011
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Warm/Hot Start Leads to Rockin & Rolling Engine Jive Baby

Can't quite get my head around this one, but when re-starting when the engine is hot the engine 'Rocks & Rolls, Baby'. It has a mind of it's own. Start from cold no problem, no loud clanging, no rocking as if the engine is about to jettison...

2004 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi (1800cc)
Posted: Nov 18, 2011
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Dimly light Brake light on dash

I have had my focus 04 plate from new. After about 18 months i noticed the brake light warning light (bottom right of dash) was glowling extremely dimly. It can only be seen in the dark and lasts for about 5 to 7 days. I checked the brake ...

2004 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI 115
Posted: Oct 21, 2011
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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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Boot storage

Hello,i recently bought this bout month ago,when I cleaned it a week later I notice a puddle of water under where the spare wheel is. I dryed it out and when I cleaned it 3 weeks later there was a puddle of water again,i cant see any leaks ...

2004 Ford Focus 1.6 zetec
Posted: Sep 25, 2011
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Owner manual

Hi there,i recently purchase this new vehicle and to my surprise I didnt have a manual for it,does any1 know if you can download from internet to print for free. I done one manual but its for the u.s and 2.0l engine,please help...

2004 Ford Focus 1.6 zetec
Posted: Aug 28, 2011
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Flashing engine warning light

Hello when driving my car today the engine warning light started flashing, then it would stop and then start flashing again after a minute or so. The car has felt sluggish for a while, and feels like it could cut out at a junction. It has a...

2004 Ford Focus 1.6 zetec se
Posted: May 28, 2011
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Engine

was driving my ford focus 1.9 diesel when it just cut out now wont start and noticed that the heaterplug light keeps flashing could someone give me any ideas thnx

2004 Ford Focus 1.9 diesel
Posted: Apr 4, 2011
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