LS Focus fault register

[want-a-XY]

Originally Posted by rand0mn00b

the hatch does, yes. but the sedan has 2

i thought the 2007 TDCI focus only came in 6 speed manual hatch form?

[rand0mn00b]

that's right, all focus hatches irrespective of spec level only have 1 reverse light

[DragonMesh]

Originally Posted by DragonMesh

Month/year build: December/2006
Spec Level: CL LS Sedan Manual
KMs at time of fault: 35,000 ~ 37,000
Symtoms: When pulling away rattle(sounds kinda like something metal is about to break) noise when engaging the clutch
Fault: My guess would be clutch bearing(Clutch throwout bearing failing maybe)?
Fixed? im taking it to ford on Thursday morning to see what they say

Just an update on this The fault was actually a crack in the front right drive shaft splines apparently. My service invoice states:

Coming from front driveshaft splines. R&R cleaned & applied, Loctite & allowed to cure.
Retainer wheel BRG qty. 2


This was all fixed under warranty and my dealer said that ford was aware of the problem.

it was fixed at Wayne Phillis Ford, Christies Beach in Adelaide - cant recommend these guys enough. Best service ever!

[misfit616]

Month/year build: 2006
Spec Level: LS LX Auto
KMs at time of fault: Approx. 37, 00
Symtoms: Screeching/Whining noise
Fault:??
Fixed? By: No one yet
Comments: This noise seems to come from the front drivers side wheel or around that area, it started not long ago but is now alot more frequent, it doesn't seem to happen when I've got my foot on the excellerator but when I slow down for say traffic lights or even when i'm sitting in park idling it starts. I've taken it to a mechanic to have a look at but they couldn't find anything, they've ruled out a bearing noise and loose belts, is this a common thing? and does anyone have any ideas as this is starting to get on my nerves. Thanks

[BlackLS]

Month/year build: 2005
Spec Level: LS LX
KMs at time of fault: Approx. 200,000kms
Symptom: Whineing noise from alternator
Fault: Possibly a alternator clutch and alternator regulator
Fixed? By: No one yet
Comments: At Ford ATM

[FORD5]

Originally Posted by want-a-XY

i thought the 2007 TDCI focus only came in 6 speed manual hatch form?

correct mate, but new LV has 6 spd man and auto but still only hatch shape no sedan

[rand0mn00b]

Originally Posted by rand0mn00b

Month/year build: August 2007
Spec Level: LT Focus Zetec Sedan
KMs at time of fault: once in a while since ~22,000 more frequent since ~24,000
Symptoms: crunching noise happening in the front wheels followed by an ESP/ABS system error
Fault: faulty tone wheel in the drive shaft
Fixed? By: yes, Thomson Ford Parramatta under warranty
Comments: Great service by the team there

well this problem re-occurred occasionally at about ~34,000km and by 35,000km the ABS and ESP error lights would come on almost immediately any time I turned right.

Took it back to have it looked at and service dept agreed it was something bigger that was chewing through the tone wheels/sensors and CV joints.

I now have a completely new hub and bearing assembly. That problem's fixed, for now. :1syellow1

However, after 2 CV joint replacements the knocking sound that can be heard when steering is at full lock and reversing is still occurring.

Apparently the sound is coming from the gear box, and they need to have it in for 2-3 days to pull it apart and sus it out.

Have yet to make that booking...

[More revs]

Tone wheel..... Someone has looked inside a Hammond??

[Stugots]

Month/year build: 2006
Spec Level: LS LX Manual
KMs at time of fault: Approx. 55,000
Symtoms: big loss of power, possibly running on 2 cylinders
Fault: Engine Systems Fault + Red light on display
Fixed? By: Switching off engine & restarting
Comments: Possibly tripped by a number of tasks happening simultaneously (air con, cruise control fiddling & accelerating). Hasn't happened again.

[Fredo]

Month/year build: Oct 2005
Spec Level: LS CL Manual
KMs at time of fault: Approx. 70,000
Symtoms: At start up or when idling the engine wil rev to @2500rpm for no apparent reason. Intermittently, it will hold revs high, when in gear once foot is taken off the 'go' pedal.
Fault: Vacuum hose under inlet manifold split.
Fixed? By: Byrne Ford
Comments: Royal pain in the bum. 4 hours work to replace a $10 hose.

[mrbaxr6t]

damn you guys are having a hell of a time with these cars - I am getting an xr5t very very few of the things listed are on the xr5t thank god I went the one I did!

great thread by the way informative etc

When I go to collect the car (when it arrives) I will be demanding a check of the coolant percentages and will be checking paintwork, trims and tail gate area for signs of leaking - will not hand over dollars until I am happy with what I see - if its not right they want the coin they fix the car, no dollars until its right thankyou for thread

[YUSLOW]

I wouldn't worry mrbaxr6t, the LV XR5's are great.
Unlike the rest of the Focus range built in South Africa, the XR5's are made in Germany so they are a better build and finish.
Check the XR5 forums for vehicle info and mods.

http://www.fordxr5turbo.com/forum/index.php

[xyzbigred]

picked up a new spring for my wifes 06 zetec dealer was going to install but was flat out and said it wasnt a five minute job and suggested i have a go myself .Well i had a go i think i found where it goes but cant see how i will get my large hand in there to install.Is there a trick or am i doing somethig wrong any help apreciated thanks jamie

[Fredo]

Originally Posted by xyzbigred

picked up a new spring for my wifes 06 zetec dealer was going to install but was flat out and said it wasnt a five minute job and suggested i have a go myself .Well i had a go i think i found where it goes but cant see how i will get my large hand in there to install.Is there a trick or am i doing somethig wrong any help apreciated thanks jamie

Mate, just a tip . . . .
More people will see your question if you put it in a New Thread in the main body of the forum.
This area is just a register of faults people have had and the result.
Fredo

[xyzbigred]

thanks will do

[jarradgoodwin91]

Month/year build: 06
Spec Level:ls
KMs at time of fault: 44000
Symtoms:no cold air coming through the a/c but light still comes on
Fault: broken compressor clutch
Fixed? By: soon to be fixed by wintoy(dealership i bough the car)
Comments:all covered under warranty!
seems to be a common problem

[casabonka]

Month/year build: 03/06
Spec Level: LS LX
KMs at time of fault: 46000
Symtoms: Clicking sound, mostly under acceleration/de-acceleration & bumps
Fault: broken bottom engine mount
Fixed? Not yet - amazingly not covered under my extended warranty through the dealer... waiting to find out a price.
Comments: Grrrrr

[FocusLad]

Month/year build: 2003
Spec Level: Zetech
KMs at time of fault: 115,000
Symtoms: Door locks but does not un lock
Fault: Ford service advise replace actuator cost $700
Fixed? By: Not fixed - looking for more economical fix
Comments: Just bought the car from a family in Illawong - they didnt mention this expensive problem and in the checking I seemed to miss this quite obvious fault (as did the mechanic who I paid $230 to find such expensive problems) If you know of a cheaper option please advise - having 120,000 km major service done $700 + fan belt $190 + brake flush $90 plus carbon head clean $40 plus puncture repair $45 the offered to replace my wipers for $60 but I decided to draw the line.... :ticking:

[casabonka]

Month/year build: 03/06
Spec Level: LS LX
KMs at time of fault: 46000
Symtoms: Clicking sound, mostly under acceleration/de-acceleration & bumps
Fault: broken bottom engine mount
Fixed? Finally got it fixed - $340 later. Clicking noise is still there, but not as frequent/loud as it was. Gotta go back next weekend and see whats up!

[casabonka]

^^
So it appears it was incorrectly diagnosed by Denlo Subaru in Parramatta (whom the car was purchased with) Checked by a real mechanic who has said its something in the drive shaft, but I shouldn't be concerned. Will see if that is at least covered next time I get her serviced.

[oblivion]

On Monday I took my 06 Focus (50,000km, owned for 5months) to an auto electrican (as Ford told me, that since it was out of warranty that I could not take it to them to be fixed). I found out that I am up for $1000 repair bill to get the fuel pump and sensor replaced. To make things worse, I tried to take it to them back in Feb (when the car still had warranty) and they told me to get it service and replace the battery. I complained again in March and got told that I was using the wrong fuel (I use BP Ultimate). I complained in April (out of warranty) and they told me that it could be the transmission (as it used to stall when changing gears) and to get it checked by a mechanic. I got it checked, and my mechanic said it was fine, and that there was no mechanical faults. So I complained in May, and they told me to see an auto eletrican, I was going to but I could afford the money to get it checked. So its now June, and I paying a repair bill I cant afford and Ford has told me that its my problem, even though they refused to see the car when it had warranty. NEVER GO TO CITY FORD!

[casabonka]

Originally Posted by casabonka

Month/year build: 03/06
Spec Level: LS LX
KMs at time of fault: 46000
Symtoms: Clicking sound, mostly under acceleration/de-acceleration & bumps
Fault: broken bottom engine mount
Fixed? Finally got it fixed - $340 later. Clicking noise is still there, but not as frequent/loud as it was. Gotta go back next weekend and see whats up!

Well, after being incorrectly diagnosed - it was a driveshaft, not the engine mount!

Month/year build: 03/06
Spec Level: LS LX
KMs at time of fault: 46000
Symtoms: Clicking sound, mostly under acceleration/de-acceleration & bumps
Fault: screwed Passenger side driveshaft
Fixed? Will hopefully be done before the weekend - all covered by warranty!

[Mad_Aussie]

Month/year build: 2006
Spec Level: LS LX Manual
KMs at time of fault: Approx. 76,000

Fault: Bonnet release lock broken, Reverse Light switch in gearbox broken
Fixed? Ongoing, Ford want $250 for the switch because its not covered under warranty (Even though it says gearbox and related components are, because its a switch, its not. *******!) So stuff that, I can get one for $40 off the net and put it in myself. Lock was fixed by Ford, same story however... Its a lock and therefore not covered. Useless ******.

Also noticed that the plugs holding my floor mats on have failed, poor build quality there (or poor component design). Some quality ADR approved cable ties fixed that.

Also the LCD on my stereo looks like someones pushed their thumb into it and broken the display - but apparently this is a factory option from South Efrica.

Useless p.o.s, my 1976 datsun 180B had less foibles than this.

[mohit]

Month/Year build: Dec 2008
Spec level: LT LX auto hatch
KMs at time of fault: 15,000 km
Fault: Clunk from front end when entering/exiting driveways on full lock
Fixed by: Strapp Ford Doncaster
Comments: Just had the 15,000 km service done this week and mentioned this noise to the service dept. Ended up being a sheared bolt on the R/H/F shock absorber. Replaced under warranty. Clunk now gone.

[marg99]

Month/Year build: Nov 2007
Spec level: LT TDCi manual hatch (no DPF)
KMs at time of fault: 30,000 km
Fault: Oil leak from turbo on diesel motor
Fixed by: Wignall Ford Frankston under warrenty when doing heat shield recall
Comments: Was told it was a gasket failure. Parts not readily available which hopefully means not a common problem for other TDCi owners

[Mad_Aussie]

Originally Posted by marg99

Month/Year build: Nov 2007
Spec level: LT TDCi manual hatch (no DPF)
KMs at time of fault: 30,000 km
Fault: Oil leak from turbo on diesel motor
Fixed by: Wignall Ford Frankston under warrenty when doing heat shield recall
Comments: Was told it was a gasket failure. Parts not readily available which hopefully means not a common problem for other TDCi owners

What turbo do those TDi's run?



Just to update mine, another niggly little fault, the screws that hold up my fuse box (under the passenger footwell) lost their thread... Probably due to the expert competence demonstrated by my local *cough Lynford Ford Osbourne Park cough cough** dealership. Had to search high and low through my box-o-screws to find some suitable replacements.

/csb

[prydey]

Month/Year build:june 06
Spec level: LS LX manual hatch
KMs at time of fault: 59000
Fault:only blowing hot air from vents
Fixed by: wayne phillis reynella
Comments: cable that connects to the thermostat control knob was kinked somehow and popped out. new cable fitted. covered by used car warranty.

just for reference for others. it was only blowing hot air because thats the position it was in when the cable popped off. it could easily have popped off in any position i think. not sure how the cable connects on. maybe it can only pop off when right round in the hot position.

[marg99]

Month/year build: LT Nov/07
Spec Level: TDCI
KMs at time of fault: 32,000klm
Symtoms: No heat for 10 minutes on start up never gets to full operating temp.
Fault: stuck thermostat
Comments: Dealer took 4 hours to fix. It is not "just a thermostat" on the diesel motor.

[Mad_Aussie]

Originally Posted by marg99

It is not "just a thermostat" on the diesel motor.

They tried to change your indicator fluid or exchange the flux capacitor too? I was once told that the float in my carbie needed changing on one of my Pintaras. I asked the mechanic if I was to pay him to do that, would he also remove my fuel rail, injectors, fuel pump, and computer while he was at it? Needless to say after that we decided that my service would be free. Four hours seems like they dragged their feet a bit?

[Mad_Aussie]

To add another fault to mine - The wheel wrench. Completely rounded itself on the first nut. FML