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U0073 control module communication bus off

hi, i have ford focus 1.6 tdci90 55 plate. my car showing this message. U0073 control module communication bus off. any one let me know what is this or were can i fix this problem.thanks

2005 Ford Focus 1.6 Tdci 90
Posted: Oct 28, 2010
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Problem with central locking intermittantly draining the battery

A fault has been draining the battery imtermittantly, i have eventaully traced it to fuse 77 for the central locking relay located in the aux fuse box. with the fuse remove the fault has cleared. where do i trace from here, am i able to dis...

2005 Ford Focus 1.4
Posted: Oct 27, 2010
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Tailgate/boot unlatching whilst driving plus red light on speedo

Hi, There is a small red light at the bottom left hand corner of the speedo that comes on every so often AND the boot seems to unlatch itself (It doesn't open) whilst I am driving. Any ideas?

2005 Ford Focus 2.0 tdci climate
Posted: Oct 25, 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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Power drain

i have an intermittent fault that leaves my battery flat, it will be ok for days or weeks then the battery will be flat in the morning, a new battery has been fitted, the alternater is ok and there are no obvious signs of anything being lef...

2005 Ford Focus 1.4
Posted: Sep 23, 2010
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Engine light on,judders when stationary and cuts out ......

hey guys i seriously need help as this problem has been drivin me mad for about 7months this is a temporary thing that comes and goes .. Basicaly my engine light is on and could drive like ther was no problem for a while, but then what ...

2005 Ford Focus mk2 1.6 zetec manual
Posted: Aug 17, 2010
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Fuel addative & engine management light on

How can you refill the fuel addative tank and what products are acceptable,

2005 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel
Posted: Jul 30, 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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Rev counter hunting, air con starting up automatically and car stalling

This is an intermittent problem. It never happens when the car is cold only once it's warmed up. It also only happens when I'm going very slowly or when the car is stationary. It never happens if I'm travelling at 30mph or faster. T...

2005 Ford Focus 1.6
Posted: Jun 23, 2010
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Water in spark plugs

After the problems with my 2005 focus e.g shuddering in low gears and engine management light being on changed coil pack and now went to change the spark plugs to find the well that it is full of water/rust - any one had this issue or had i...

2005 Ford Focus
Posted: Jun 14, 2010
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Engine management light and shuddering in lower gears.

Over a week ago my car started shuddering in lower gears and then my engine management light came on. I went to a garage and they diagnosed that it could be a a cylinder misfiring but that it could just be a coil pack that needed changing. ...

2005 Ford Focus
Posted: Jun 14, 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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Engine system fault

ive got a ford focus 05 1.8tdci zetec climate.i was driving home last night and had three messages on the dash first came engine system fault then decressing accelarater then steering assit fauliure the car was still on idle but i had no po...

2005 Ford Focus 1.8 tdci zetec climate
Posted: Apr 29, 2010
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Car wont go over 50mph

the car drives ok but wont go over 50mph seems to struggle pulling, no warning lights on dash

2005 Ford Focus 1.6 tdci zetec
Posted: Mar 31, 2010
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Misfiring

hi my ford focus 1.6 ghia is spluttering and misfiring also engine management light flashes and then goes off again any ideas!

2005 Ford Focus 1.6 ghia
Posted: Feb 14, 2010
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Half quickclear windscreen not working!

My quickclear windscreen is only working on one side. Any ideas??? Thanks

2005 Ford Focus 2.0 tdci
Posted: Feb 10, 2010
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Catalytic convertor cleaning system

Red cicle illuminated (and engine managemet light). I am told this is showing there is no fluid left in the cat. cleaning system,(never knew it had one). How do I refill the resevoir, what do I fill it with, I am told Ford charge £185 for ...

2005 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel
Posted: Jan 24, 2010
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Hand brake trouble

hi, had my car for a while now and all is well apart from my hand brake when im on flat surfaces and slight inclines my hand brake works when i go slightly steeper or turn wheels in car starts to roll... does anybody have any solutions?

2005 Ford Focus 1.8tdci
Posted: Nov 29, 2009
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Light knocking when wet.. suspension ,

When driving along an uneven road at slow speeds 15mph, I get a light knocking noise from the passenger side wheel area, "Usually when wet" virtually nothing when dry. Garage changed anti roll bar bushes, top mounts and drop links. The nois...

2005 Ford Focus 1.6tivct
Posted: Nov 24, 2009
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