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What makes a Ford Focus accelerate by itself?

What makes a Ford Focus accelerate by itself? Noticed a couple of weeks ago that my focus was gently accelerating by itself. Putting the clutch in caused revs to go to 4000rpm for 5 secs then all was OK. Why does my Ford Focus have high rev? The ECU doesn't get the message that the throttle is shut and leaves the idle control valve in the drive position - full open. It can be the throttle position sensor; but is more often a cabling or software issue. 2000-w 1.8 zetec - High rev problem. What's the problem with my Ford...
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Is the coolant reservoir in my Ford Ka empty?

Is the coolant reservoir in my Ford Ka empty? I am losing coolant in my ford ka. Filled the reservoir and it was empty after driving for a week! Just bought the car I am losing coolant in my ford ka. Filled the reservoir and… I have a Ford Focus 2002 reg - the reservoir that holds the coolant is almost empty. My handbook says Vehicles with orange coolant to use … read more What causes a car coolant reservoir to leak? If the reservoir cracks or develops any small leaks it can cause the coolant it is storing to...
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How do you bleed the brakes on a 2010 Ford Focus?

How do you bleed the brakes on a 2010 Ford Focus? pump the brake pedal SLOW 5 to 8 times and hold do not ram the brake padal to the floor while pumping or bleedeng. loosen the bleeder valve very slowly. Close the valve before the pedal hits the floor do this 5 times before you move to the next wheel. Why does my Ford Focus keep cutting out? Damage to the crankshaft position sensor often led to engines cutting out. On all models except the ST170 built during March 2002, there were problems reported with the alternator terminals. The...
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What kind of battery does a 2006 Ford Focus take?

What kind of battery does a 2006 Ford Focus take? The 2006 Ford Focus battery size is listed by the factory specs as group size 96R with 550 cold-cranking amps. Are there any problems with the Ford Focus? Ford Focus Problems With Valve Seats The valve seats failed, dropped into the engine and destroyed it. This is a common problem with this engine. I’m very disappointed that Ford never stepped up to the plate with this problem and recalled the car to correct this very serious engine problem. Is it safe to buy a 2003 Ford Focus? Don’t buy used...
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Where does the vacuum come from in a brake servo?

Where does the vacuum come from in a brake servo? This vacuum is created inside the main body of the servo via a pipe running to the engine’s air intake - that’s why your brake pedal feels different with the car switched off. In diesel-powered cars, a hydraulic pump - driven by the engine - is added to generate the vacuum. What kind of braking system does a Ford Sierra have? Conventional braking system (except P100 models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front discs and rear drums with vacuum servo...
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Why is my engine management light on my Ford Focus?

Why is my engine management light on my Ford Focus? The light is connected to your car's engine control unit (ECU), and is the first indicator of issues with the engine's electronic 'brain'. If the engine management light stays on when you turn on the ignition, or if it comes on while you're driving, it means there might be a problem under the bonnet. What causes a flashing check engine light on a Ford Focus? While a majority of the time, the flashing check engine light is going to be caused by a misfire related to your Focus’s ignition system...
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Where are the lifting points on a car?

Where are the lifting points on a car? The jacking points for most vehicles are reinforced metal ribs specifically designed to safely lift the vehicle. On most vehicles, there are four jacking points. They're located under the car's rocker panels, just behind the front wheels and just ahead of the rear wheels. Where do you put the floor jacks on a Toyota? The floor jacks usualy go under the suspension near the wheels to keep the car up. I usualy jack the car up with the hydralic lift at the points recommended and then place a floor jack under one...
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Where is the Horn relay located on a 1989 F350?

Where is the Horn relay located on a 1989 F350? The horn relay is use on vehicles equipped with speed controland is located under the left side of the instrument panel, left of the steering column and is mounted on the outboard attaching screw of the speed control amplifier module. Ask Your Own Ford Question Customerreply replied 9 years ago Where is the fuse box on a 1989 Ford Ranger? It would seem that the later 1989-1992 Ford Ranger fuse box could use this The alternator is connected to maxi-fuses within the power distribution box which is then connected together...
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What causes a Ford Ranger Key to get stuck in the ignition?

What causes a Ford Ranger Key to get stuck in the ignition? If your Ford Ranger’s battery doesn’t have enough voltage to properly engage the safety mechanisms that leave your key stuck in the ignition can cause the issue. Here are ways that you can get your Ranger’s key free. This is our recommended order to do them in. How does a turn signal work on a Ford Ranger? Hazards switch and turn indicators share much circuitry (all lights and wiring to them) and most comes together at a common meeting point, the hazard switch. 1) you have blinking-clicking relay...
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Is the 3.6 Pentastar a non-interference engine?

Is the 3.6 Pentastar a non-interference engine? The Pentastar V6 is an interference design; it has valve reliefs but only for clearance under normal conditions. It does have a timing chain, reducing the possibility of heavy damage from a snapped belt. Is a 3.5 an interference engine? Registered. the 3.2 and both 3.5s are non-interference. the 2.7 and 3.3 (i THINK) are interference, which is why they have timing chains and not belts. Is the 3.6L V6 an interference engine or not? 3.6L interference engine or not? Im curious if anyone knows if the 3.6l V6 has a timing chain...