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Speedo/rev needles vibrate, dash lights go out, car wont start

any help/advice would be appreciated, sometimes when i turn the ignition the cars lights go out on the dash and the central locking unlocks(tries too) even though im in the car, and the engine does not turn over? anyone go any ideas?...

2004 Ford Focus 1.8 tdci
Posted: Mar 29, 2011
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Washing the Front Seats

I want to remove the two front seats to powerwash them as they are filthy. The seats do not have Airbag Tags on the side of them but they are connected in some manner to a Cable which I assume is for the Seat Belt pre tensioner. Is what...

2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCI Steel
Posted: Mar 10, 2011
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Flushing the Cooling system

I have a 2004 Focus 1.8TDCI whhich I have an option to buy. I have only driven it 100 yards. When I checked for Oil & Water I found the following; No oil registering on the Dipstick, Rad expansion bottle blackened internally and unabl...

2004 Ford Focus 1.8TDCI 4Dr
Posted: Mar 10, 2011
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Electric windows

passenger side window doesnt work from passenger switch and is only works from drivers side switch if wires are wiggled a bit

2004 Ford Focus 1.4lx
Posted: Jan 26, 2011
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Engine managment light

changed spark plugs car is sluggish engine manegent light flickered then on all time

2004 Ford Focus 1.4
Posted: Apr 26, 2010
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Clunk from steering wheel only in one direction

My car has a clunk in the steering wheel but only in one direction. I have been told it could be the rack but i have not lost fluid and it only happend the one way. Any ideas what it could be? CheeRS

2004 Ford Focus tdci sport
Posted: Jan 19, 2010
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AIr recirculate flap not operating

Hi. I am no stranger to fords having worked on them all my life. My focus tdci sport has been misting up quite badly. I am aware of the pollen filter and the carpets getting wet, which it isnt but i dropped the glove box down and found t...

2004 Ford Focus tdci sport
Posted: Jan 19, 2010
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Water jets

Hi I have an 04 Ford Focus TDCI GHIA ESTATE, I know the weather is cold but my front and back water jets are not working, not even the usual noise you get when depressing the relevent butttons, both wipers work, just wondering whether they ...

2004 Ford Focus 1800 TDCI 115BHP GHIA ESTATE
Posted: Dec 21, 2009
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FRONT AND BACK WATERJETS NOT WORKING

Hi I have an 04 Ford Focus TDCI GHIA ESTATE, I know the weather is cold but my front and back water jets are not working, not even the usual noise you get when depressing the relevent butttons, both wipers work, just wondering whether they ...

2004 Ford Focus 1800 TDCI 115BHP GHIA ESTATE
Posted: Dec 21, 2009
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Front wheels

At speed (65-70mph)on the motorway it feels like my two front wheels wobble! I have had two front tyres fitted and balanced yet it still is happening, all the fittings around the wheels have been checked and the brakes & calipers. I just ...

2004 Ford Focus Focus edge
Posted: Sep 1, 2009
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Passenger window

I have just purchased my car and the passenger window can be lowered on the passenger side but can only be raised by the drivers side switch. Any advice on the cause of the problem please.

2004 Ford Focus 1.6 Edge
Posted: Apr 16, 2009
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Jerking while accelerating in low gear

Vehicle is "jerking" while accelerating in low gear. Revs drop right down when moving off and engine nearly cuts out. Ignition pack was changed 9 months ago and there is no warning light showing

2004 Ford Focus 1.4 CE
Posted: Jul 20, 2008
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Engine management light

i know its not a good thing but can somebody explain what could be causing it to come on? it doesn't flash, just stays on. ive run the tests to check or error codes and the one i get is D262 which is 'U1262 D262 Missing SCP (J1850) Message'...

2004 Ford Focus ST170
Posted: May 26, 2008
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Engine no power

Very odd problem this. if i have under half a tank of petrol and i turn sharp right, all power to the engine gradually stops! 5-7 seconds after ive straightened up the car will chug a little then carry on as normal. this ONLY happens when i...

2004 Ford Focus ST170
Posted: May 24, 2008
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Hesitation in acceleration

Recently noticed a flat spot as I accererate hard. Seems to come in at c.3,250 revs and goes away at c.3,750 when full power kicks in again - there is no mechanical noise, nor smoke, nor any other problem - just a lack of power. I've noti...

2004 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI 115ps
Posted: Apr 14, 2008
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Knocking coming from Engine? Help........

I am very worried! A few days ago a knocking noise started in my car when I drive it. I start the engine, no problem, drive out of my driveway and a loud knocking noise happens, first time for a short while, no it is lasting longer. I only ...

2004 Ford Focus
Posted: Jan 21, 2008
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Noise from wipers

at speeds of 65mph+ my front windscreen wipers make a noise similair to a stone hitting the screen, this happens at the top of the stroke only, as the wipers start the downward stroke, and appears to come from the right arm. i have replaced...

2004 Ford Focus 1.6lx estate
Posted: Jan 10, 2008
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