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Is there a problem with the Ford Focus Zetec?

Is there a problem with the Ford Focus Zetec?

Ford focus 1.8 zetec 2000 reg. Engine keeps cutting out when applying the brakes. Its intermittent. Some times the car drives fine no problems … read more

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

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

What should I do if my Ford Focus wont start?

Touch the negative and positive battery posts with the black and red voltmeter leads respectively. You should get close to 12.5 volts. If not, recharge the battery or replace it. Make sure the battery posts and terminals are clean.

Ford focus 1.8 zetec 2000 reg. Engine keeps cutting out when applying the brakes. Its intermittent. Some times the car drives fine no problems … read more

Why does my Ford Focus cut out on cold start?

Will cut out almost immediately on cold start, unless I give it plenty of revs. If it does cut out, almost impossible to re-start. Battery appears to turn engine over nicely, but have not had it properly tested.

What to do if your Ford Focus won’t start?

This video is about 2002 Ford Focus that wont start. In this video I will show you one of the most overlooked problem with this vehicle. The Neutral Safety Switch. This vehicle is a manual transmission but the same concepts apply to automatics as far as diagnosis goes locations are different.

What kind of problem does a Ford Focus have?

Vocational, Technical or Tra… Focus: tdci..It turns over fine but it just cant start. I have a Focus 2003 1.8 TDCi. Roughly once a week it will not start for a couple of minutes. It turns over fine but it just can’t start.

Which is the best tuning for Ford Zetec?

OC Motorsport specialise in Zetec tuning including the Zetec SE found in the Fiesta and Focus Shawspeed are another Zetec tuning (1.6) specialist offering throttle body conversions (that avoid the alternator) as well as power packs/tuning packs and ECU upgrades and piggyback ECUs from OMEX

How much horsepower does a Ford Fiesta Zetec have?

This article is based on tuning the Ford Fiesta Zetec S. As standard the 1.6-litre, 16-valve Zetec S only pushes out 104 bhp, which isn’t exactly going to set the world alight, but it will still rev harder and faster than CVH motors. So, what are the tuning options available?

Which is better Zetec’s or Zetec SE?

Zetec S & Zetec SE Tuning Guide. This article is based on tuning the Ford Fiesta Zetec S. As standard the 1.6-litre, 16-valve Zetec S only pushes out 104 bhp, which isn’t exactly going to set the world alight, but it will still rev harder and faster than CVH motors. So, what are the tuning options available?

Why does my Ford Focus make a noise when it starts?

Wondering if any of you out there can help identify the possible cause with a noise I get when starting my 2006 Focus 1.6 TDCI. This noise has happened a few times now, doesn’t happen every time the car starts, in fact the last time it happened must have been well over a month ago.

When does the Ford Focus lose its power?

Ford Focus Questions – Engine revs and loses power when driving. – CarGurus Engine revs and loses power when driving. I have had this car in for a fix at two different dealers. When driving at highway speeds the tachometer revs to 5 or 6,000 RPMs car loses power. The first fix was a problem with the cruise control cable. Replaced.

Why does my 2016 Ford Focus SE not start?

Regarding 2016 Ford Focus SE, I have this issue where it is not the battery. The Battery is good power is excellent. But when I turn the key car will not start. So what I do in these situations is get a jump start it works fine for some time. Than here we go again it happens again car won’t start.

What kind of noise does a Ford Focus make?

However, this morning and yesterday morning I started the car up, which was fine, but for the first 10 – 15 seconds of running I was getting an odd metallic rattling, jangling type sound coming from the engine bay (driver side I think).

Is there a CD changer on a Ford Focus?

The old 6006 radio is a square model which was only installed into the early Focus MK2. During production of the Focus MK2 the 6006 with built-in CD-changer was not available anymore and is more or less superseded by the more expensive square shaped Sony radio with 6-CD changer.

What kind of radio does a Ford Focus have?

An 09 Focus MK2.5 should have the oval shaped Sony radio if it has a built-in CD-changer. The old 6006 radio is a square model which was only installed into the early Focus MK2.

Is the Ford Focus 6006 a 6 CD Radio?

First the 6-CD Sony radio is not a 6006. These are completely different radio’s. The 6006 was the old standard Ford radio with a built-in 6-CD changer. The 6-CD Sony radio is the premium Ford radio. The CD-changer mechanism of the 6-CD Sony radio is very delicate. These radio’s are known to have problems with the CD-changer mechanism.

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Ruth Doyle