Common questions

Can you rotate the ignition key on a Ford Focus?

Can you rotate the ignition key on a Ford Focus?

Not all the cars will allow rotation of the ignition using the key (mine Focus S 60 plate doesn’t) so the only way to do it is to take the car to a Ford dealer. It cost me £35. The problem I had: one morning I found that my house alarm (retrofitted) Yale had a amber light on.

Why does my TDI cooling fan run after shutting the engine off?

Since the vehicle does not know you are only going on a short trip, it may start this process just before you arrive at your destination and now that engine is switched off and the vehicle is stationary the system will self-activate the cooling fans at high speed in an attempt to bring down those high temperatures now trapped below the hood.

Why did my Ford Focus catch on fire?

Ford Focus models built between June 1998 and March 1999 might have alternator problems. There was a possibility that the alternators could develop a short circuit, overheat and cause a fire. Some cars built between September and November 1998 might have had problems with their door latches.

Where is the Push Start button on a Ford Focus?

outer cover over the ignition switch,there is a plastic cover with a slot for the key to go in.this is the emergency start,place key in and push start button.i have added a photo. the key will not turn in this slot,and there dosent seem to be any way of removing the cover without breaking it .

Is the Ford Focus TDCi sport cold starting?

I bought a ford focus 1.8 tdci sport (imperial blue)a few months ago and now im having problems with it , When its cold outside and i start the car for the first time i need to keep my foot on the acclerater pedel and turn the key, then

Why does my Ford Focus start when its cold?

When its cold outside and i start the car for the first time i need to keep my foot on the acclerater pedel and turn the key, then a few seconds later the car will start but its very lumpy and there is a lot of white smoke coming out of the back, the colder

What kind of diesel does a Ford Focus have?

Diesel options initially included a new 1.5 litre diesel and 1.6 diesel, which was carried over from the pre-facelifted car. As well as the 1.5 diesel, the facelift gave the Focus a cleaner look at the front and rear.

Why is my Ford Focus not charging properly?

Keep in mind, with the charging system warning on the dash, there is a direct tie between the two components. Combine that with frequency and rough electrical pulses, and you have the cause of the odd behavior. While a helper watches the dash, reach behind the engine on the passenger side, and wiggle and twist the alternator connector.

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Ruth Doyle