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How to bypass a oxygen sensor on a catalytic converter for a 2003 Ford Focus SVT

jimjames1 — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:20:18 GMT

I have two oxygen sensors one is called before and the other is called after oxygen sensor. Can i bypass the after oxygen sensor?

What is the current EPA mpg rating for a 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 for Cash for Clunkers?

hkelley3927 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:14:36 GMT

I checked the government run website (fueleconomy.gov), but the ZX3 is not listed as a model for 2001, which is the model year of my car.

are the ball joints and lower control arms on a 07 sport trac lubeable

cooltj — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:39:35 GMT

The dealer says they do these things, but I'm a bit of a skeptic

95 cobra svt #83 of 499 made, hard and soft top combo whats it worth, excellent condition, 87K miles

vanslick1 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:35:50 GMT

95 SVT Cobra, loaded, 87K miles , Black, Combination removeable hard top and soft top convertible, #83 of 499 made, excellent condition, all stock, cassette, single CD, 5.0 Liter, cruise, power drivers seat, rear defrost, Premeium wheels. Just trying to find out its value.

I have a 96 Ford Cobra. Took it to local dealer with engine noise. They advised I had stretched rods and need a new motor.

khertweck — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:31:50 GMT

my car has a procharger/intercooled system. injectors have been change to and the air meter calibrated. full long tube headers and cat back system. car only has 39,000 miles. while driving it the motor felt like it lost power and started making a ticking noise on the drivers side valve cover. i shut it off and had it towed to my house. the car has been sitting in my garage for about a 1 1/2 now. i took valve cover off and started motor and did not hear any noise. no marks on the valve cover. checked all the rollers and springs and they seemed o.k. put cover back on and noise started again. today i received a call from dealer i took it to and he advised i had stretched the rods and need a engine replacement. he advised without taking anything a part that i must have ran the car at a high rpm with a lot of boost and stretched the rods. if so does anyone think i need a brand new motor. or is it possible to even stretch the rods in this motor. i dont know if the rods are steel or aluminum. any suggestions would be great. thanks k. (evansville, indiana)

What is the latest TSB for a 2007 Ford SporTrac transmisson that jerks when stopping?

funderud — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:46:54 GMT

2007 ford sportrac jerks when going into ist gear at a stop. is there a new TSB for this problem

What is the horsepower on a 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra?

kjrojo — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:40:19 GMT

I want to know the horsepower for a 2003 Mustang SVT Cobra.

How do I reset the anti-theft system on my 98 Ford Contour SVT?

starstream_svt — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:57:09 GMT

How do I reset the anti-theft system on my 98 Ford Contour SVT?

Can anyone help me solve a leaky inner cooler problem? 2000 Ford Contour SVT Lightning.

holeshot29 — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:05:19 GMT

I have a 2000 SVT Ford lightning and I've been having a problem with the super charger inner cooler reservoir burning coolant that has continued to get worse and worse. I've pressure tested the system and it holds pressure. It is not the cap, it does not leak, there is no indication of coolant on the spark plugs which tells me it is not burning up in the motor and there is no sign of coolant in my oil. Has anyone else had this problem and can anyone tell me what is going on or how I can fix it. I just can't figure it out.

I have a problem with my Focus 1.6 Zetec, the speedo works intermitently, why is this?

starshine2 — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:48:49 GMT

My Ford Focus I.6 Zetec (1999)is a good little runner, the only drawback is the speedo works intermitently. It has been into a garage and has had a diagnostic but nothing showed up, the mechanic took it for a drive in the hopes that it wouldn't work but guess what! It woudn't NOT work. It is a mystery!!!! I spoke to an RAC man today and he thinks it could be a relay of some sort. Can anybody shed any light on this PLEASE???

What do the letters after a car name mean?

coolgal — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:06:12 GMT

any of them.... like Corolla lx Focus ses, etc.

i have a 96 Ford SVT Cobra. I want to put the Eibach Sportline lowering kit on it. Is that a good idea?

02civicsi1 — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:06:26 GMT

2 inch drop in the front and 1.8 in the back. are these eibach springs any good? and what will that do to the rest of my suspension? of course i need after market shocks in struts but the bottom line is are these quality springs??

How can I tell if my 98 Ford Contour SE with a 2.5 is a SVT? What is the difference? Thanks, Dan

dan156 — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:30:59 GMT

98 Contour SE with a 2.5

My 2000 Ford Contour SVT dies while driving and putting clutch in coming to a stop.

rayschaub — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:07:55 GMT

New spark plugs and alternator.

Looking at a Jeep Wrangler 4 door, Ford Sport Trac, and Honda Ridgeline. Light off road, sand mainly. Any thoughts?

wjg3rd — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:09:50 GMT

Have owned Wranglers and they are always in the running for me. Spend a good deal of time in the car so I am looking for something comfortable but also able to put the fishing rods on the roof and drive up the beach or hunting clothes/dog in and head into the woods.

Flickering lights on 2001 Ford Focus 5 speed sedan

cooptech — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:24:50 GMT

In August we had a new clutch, slave cylinder, seals etc. and a used tranny installed. Since then we've encountered off and on issues. On cooler days we'd see flickering dashboard lights & flickering headlights. Lately the problem has been more frequent - it seems to happen during colder weather. It has occured when I initially start up the car. Today, when initially started the car, the flickering started (dashlights went out and the guages swept). It appeared that when I depressed the gas and put the clutch in gear the problem went away. However, my husband has experienced headlights flickering at night while driving down the road, door ajar light comes on dash, sterero goes out, battery light went on. He encountered the same problems as above except that it seemed to him that a split second shut down occured. He's also experienced the flickering when he's approaching a stop sign. We've taken it to Ford & they hooked it up to (OASIS?); it said check chassis grounds & all related grounds were cleaned & checked. The alternator was checked. They couldn't find anything wrong with it & couldn't get it to act up (during a warm day) We replaced new battery recently but symptoms have occured before/after replacement. Its a 2.0 SPI engine. Could it possibly be a voltage regulator????? Any other ideas?

2000 focus sputterd then died on freeway

floater1 — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:51:31 GMT

Turn key on, wont release button for park, no wipers, no heater fan,starter wont even click. any ideas? Thank you

focus 07 passengerside door inside car thier is a port of some type whats it for

cravinmorehead — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:01:00 GMT

the port/hole on the passenger side in the car. underneath it says no gas but what is it for???

I have a 2002 focus wagon, my dash lights and tail lights do not work. brake lights work, have checked all fuses

rfatula — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:51:12 GMT

the dash lights and tail lights do not work. brake lights and turns and backups work fine. I have checked all the fuses in the fuse panel and they are all good. replaced tail light bulbs also and still do not work.

why does my od. dash light, shifter light and tail lights blow the same fuse. are these lights tied togather?

loop1 — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:27:45 GMT

2000 ford focus wagon. my od. dashlight, shifter light, and both tail light blow the same(one) fuse over and over.

Ford Focus 1.6 1999. Problem with speedo.

starshine2 — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:25:41 GMT

I don't know if you remember me but I am the person with the Ford Focus 1.6 1999 with the problem speedo that worked intermitently, well, I put the car into Fords Plaistow on Tuesday and they found the fault. It was the speedo sensor, they replaced it. It cost £25 but the labour and VAT was £179 which broke the bank!!!! Still, at least it works ALL the time. Just thought I'd let you know for future reference.

why does 2006 focus steering wheel and brake pedal flutter.

bigbambi — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:34:40 GMT

severe vibration during high speed braking.

I have a mouse in my wheel! Please assist. 2002 Ford Focus with a squeaking rear shock/strut thingy.

ifontaine — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:56:14 GMT

I have a 2002 Ford Focus ZTW Wagon with almost 93,000 miles on it. I've never driven a car this long before so I'm in virgin territory.

I've recently notice that a "squeak" has developed and is coming from my driver's rear wheel well area. I am operating on the assumption that it is suspension.

However, today, I noticed that my rear wheels seem to be "off camber" slightly. The top of the wheels are more toward the center of the car, than the bottom of the wheels.

Can these two things be related? And, ballpark, what kind of change am I looking at to fix?

Thank you all very much for any advice you can give.

They told me that my 2001 Ford Focus couldn't be aligned because it had a bent bar. What bar are they talking about?

jcontre81 — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:04:22 GMT

When i took it to a auto shop here. Theey told me that the reason why the right tire wuz bent inwards. Wuz because there was a bar that was bent underneath. And for that reason it could not be aligned. All i need to know is what bar are they talking about.

Trying to locate the oil drain plug for a 2007 Ford Focus 4 door automatic.

jvaldez2 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:54:38 GMT

2007 ford focus
4dr
automatic

I have a 2004 Focus and it shows MUTE on the radio. What can I do to get it off?

ncomeaux — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:59:18 GMT

My radio has MUTE show up all the time on my radio and I would like to know what I have to do to get it off.

How do I remove the front calipers on a 2004 Ford Focus (non SVT).

navydude86 — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:51:16 GMT

Attempting to change brakes on a 2004 Ford Focus (NON-SVT). Caliper not held on by traditional nut/bolt. Is there a hex/torx nut holding caliper on? If so what size torx socket do i require. Thank You

When stopped, the vehicle tends to lurch forward. What can cause this? Ford Focus.

samphanie — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:23:43 GMT

1999 Ford Focus, all original parts.

How can I find a vacuum leak in the brake system? Ford Focus LX.

zmor — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:31:02 GMT

I have a 2001 Ford Focus LX sedan, every time I step on the breaks I hear a hissing sound coming from the pedal, and when ever I try to stop it feels like there is no resistance and then all of a sudden the break bites but does not lock up. I have to be careful when I step on the breaks.

I own a 2002 Ford Focus and want to know what is the lifespan on the front struts. Thank you.

ff2002 — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:17:21 GMT

I own a 2002 Ford Focus and want to know what is the lifespan on the front struts. Thank You

What are the original sizes for the wheels and tires for a 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 silver, Special Edition?

carlos1711 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:19:05 GMT

Wheels and tire sizes?

How do you replace a valve cover in a 2006 Ford Focus ZX4.

jweir — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:57:31 GMT

I need to know how to replace a valve cover in a 2006 Ford Focus?

How do I get the drum off my 2007 Ford Focus?

jer27 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:18:21 GMT

I'm doing the brakes on my 2007 Ford Focus. I got the front done now I'm trying to get the back done but I can't get the drum off to get to the pads.

Emergency brake won't release left rear tire. 2006 Ford Focus. How do you fix this problem?

jweir — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:50:32 GMT

I have a 2006 Ford Focus, its been a great car. Trying to sell it all summer, finally might have it sold..Went to with the potential buyer to test drive it and the emergency brake is stuck and won't release the left rear tire.. It's been sitting for two months, since the last person test drove it with no problems what so ever.. Could it be because its been sitting for two months with the emergency brake on and some moister got in there, causing it to not release..

2003 Fford Ffocus zetec engine maintenance - valves.

gkeenan — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:27:50 GMT

Hello. We're wanting to keep our Focus a long time and can't help wondering that the valves need no adjustment? How are they actuated? Thanks.