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Most recently answered Ford Focus 2004 - 2007 questions

My local Ford dealer advised changing the oil in my 06 Ford Focus at 12,000 mile intervals and the plugs at 33,000 miles. These seem very long intervals to me. My annual mileage of 12,000 is mostly 65...

Focus 1.6 TDCI running problems

I bought a 1.6 TDCI Ford Focus (Zetec) 110 Climate about 3 months ago it is a 2006 Plate and has 67k on the clock. I have notice that on starting when engine is idle it stutters a little (a bit like when...

Turbo tubing trouble

I have bought a Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI from a garage, but within a month of having the car I noticed a lack of power followed by the engine management light coming on. I have taken this back to the garage...

Warranty from small dealer?

My stepson recently purchased a 2007 Ford Focus that had been advertised on eBay by a private dealer (trading from home, but with trade plates, VAT registered etc). When I asked what warranty came with...

Underbody rust, Focus

I have a 2005-plate (manufactured 2004) Ford Focus Estate, 1.8 petrol. It has just passed its MOT but with a note to the effect that it is rusted underneath - I presume the part of the car closest to...

Hot Focus

I've owned this car for 5 years now and just recently I've noticed a change in my temperature gauge. Last winter, a few minutes into my journey, if I stopped at a traffic light, my gauge would go from...

Steels for Alloys

My 06 Ford Focus Ghia has 16" alloy wheels with some unsightly corrosion. Can I simply replace them with steel wheels using the same tyres, or does this effect performance? And where might I get such...

Quieter tyres

Seem to get a lot of road noise from my current tyres Pirelli P7. I am due to change so can you please reccommend a quieter tyre? Tyre size is 205/55r/16 91v.

Focus Pocus

I have a Ford Focus 1.6 (2004). The temperature gauge rises to normal within about 1 mile from acold start and the engine idles at the correct RPM (ie from cold start RPM to Normal Idle RPM.) After a...

Used estate or 4x4

I currently drive a Renaultsport Clio 197, but I need a family estate car. I want to spend around £5000. I travel 18,000 miles per year so a diesel would probably be best for economy. Some comfort would...