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Why is the fan of the Ford Focus not working?
Answer: If the cabin cooling fan of your Ford Focus is experiencing serious malfunctions, there may be an anomaly in the electrical system and you should ther... Read all

Posted on 3-05-2023
What problems encountered on the Ford 1.6 tdci 90 hp engine?
Answer: On the 90 hp Ford 1.6 tdci engine, a fairly recurring problem has been reported which occurs after 100,000 km, when the chain tensioner, relating to t... Read all

Posted on 18-01-2023
Why does the Ford Focus instrument cluster no longer work?
Answer: In this short and simple guide we will see why the instrument panel of the Ford Focus first series suddenly stops working; the cause is a short circui... Read all

Posted on 7-10-2022
Where are the fuse boxes in the Ford Focus Mk2?
Answer: The fuse boxes in the Ford Focus Mk2 are located: in the passenger compartment between the steering wheel and the driver's door in a special compartme... Read all

Posted on 16-06-2022
How to find the radio code of the Ford Focus 6000 CD?
Answer: To retrieve the unlock code of the 6000 CD car radio of a Ford Focus, you must first turn on the radio. Then you have to hold down buttons one and six... Read all

Posted on 22-04-2022
Where is the Ford Focus engine ECU located?
Answer: For Ford Focus from 2004 to 2011, the ECU is located in the bonnet. To be precise, it is located above the left front wheel arch, in fact to reach it ... Read all

Posted on 23-03-2022
Where is the glow plug control unit located on my 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 TdCi?
Answer: There is no "control unit" on your Ford Focus that directly controls the glow plugs. The four glow plugs are connected by a single wire covered with a... Read all

Posted on 10-11-2021
Where is the starter motor located on my Ford Focus 1.6 Tdci?
Answer: The starter motor is a fundamental part of your car and at the first signs of breakage it is good to have it repaired / replaced to avoid being strand... Read all

Posted on 4-10-2021
Where is the outside temperature sensor of a Ford Focus located?
Answer: The outside temperature sensor of our Ford Focus is located inside the outside rearview mirror. To reach it, we will only have to disengage and remove... Read all

Posted on 14-08-2021
Where is the immobilizer of a Ford Focus located?
Answer: The immobilizer of our Ford Focus first series is located inside the engine compartment, near the control unit and the fuse box, and is used to immobi... Read all

Posted on 11-07-2021
How much does it cost to replace the diesel filter on the Ford Focus 1.6 tdci?
Answer: The cost for replacing the Ford Focus diesel filter is around 15/20 euros, if bought online. As for the maintenance cost, it is around 20/30 euros. If... Read all

Posted on 24-04-2021
Where is the Ford Focus heating radiator located?
Answer: The heating radiator of a Ford Focus is positioned at the rear of the engine compartment. The heating radiator has the role of dissipating the excess ... Read all

Posted on 28-12-2020
Where is the Ford Focus central locking control unit located?
Answer: The control unit that controls the operation of the central locking is located on the passenger side, immediately behind the glove compartment drawer:... Read all

Posted on 15-01-2019

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