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Ford Focus Years 2011-2018 (MK 3)

Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Reset the Service Light on a 2016 Ford Focus

The reset method described in the video is the universal Ford method and works every time: sit in the car, close the door, and turn on the ignition. Press down …Read all…
Posted on 17 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to adjust the headlights on a Ford Focus ST?

In this tutorial, see how to adjust the headlights on a Ford Focus ST, a very simple and quick operation. First, position the vehicle in front of a …Read all…
Posted on 16 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Reset the Oil Light on a Ford Focus

This article shows how to reset the oil life light on a Ford Focus. Remember to perform the reset only after having the oil changed. No tools are needed for …Read all…
Posted on 16 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Replace the Timing Belt on a Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi 8V

The timing belt on this engine also drives the water pump and the high-pressure fuel pump. It is a fairly complex job that requires experience. Start by …Read all…
Posted on 14 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Replace the Front Headlamp Bulb on the Ford Focus 3?

In this new mini guide aimed at all of you who own a third-generation Ford Focus, we will quickly and simply explain how to replace the front headlamp bulb. …Read all…
Posted on 13 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Replace the Key Battery of the Ford Focus

Replacing the battery located inside the key of your third generation Ford Focus is really simple, and to do so, you need to follow the various steps outlined …Read all…
Posted on 13 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
Replacing the Timing Belt on a Ford Focus 1.6Ti-VCT

Let's go through the steps on how to dismantle and replace the timing belt on a Ford Focus 1.6Ti-VCT. First, lift the vehicle and start by removing the front …Read all…
Posted on 5 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to perform a system reset in a Ford Focus

To perform a multimedia system reset on a Ford Focus, turn on the ignition and the SYNC system. From the central display, enter the Settings menu and select …Read all…
Posted on 3 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Reset the Engine Oil Light in a Ford Focus

To reset the engine oil light in a Ford Focus, get in the vehicle and turn on the ignition without starting the engine. Once the display is on, press the brake …Read all…
Posted on 27 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Replace the Fuel Pump on a Ford Focus

Briefly, here are the instructions to remove and replace the fuel pump on a Ford Focus. First, open the rear doors of the vehicle and begin removing the rear …Read all…
Posted on 24 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
Replacing the Lock Actuator on a Ford Focus

In this brief guide, we will see the instructions to remove and replace the lock actuator on a Ford Focus. First, open the front door of the vehicle and start …Read all…
Posted on 24 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Reset the Electric Parking Brake on the Ford Focus

To reset the parking brake on the Ford Focus, produced from 2011 to 2018, you need to put the gear in P, neutral, and ensure the vehicle is stationary. Insert …Read all…
Posted on 22 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to replace the battery in the Ford Focus?

In this tutorial, you will see how to replace the battery in the Ford Focus, a very simple and quick operation. First, ensure the instrument panel is off for …Read all…
Posted on 21 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Remove the EGR Valve on a Ford Focus

To remove the EGR valve from a Ford Focus, start by disconnecting the negative terminal of the battery. Open the bonnet and locate the EGR valve, positioned at …Read all…
Posted on 17 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Change the Wiper Blades on the Ford Focus

On the Ford Focus, replacing the wiper blades seems trivial, but it is advisable to do it carefully to avoid dropping the arm onto the glass. Lift the wiper …Read all…
Posted on 15 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Reset the BMS Light on Ford?

To clear the BMS (Battery Management System) light from the instrument cluster of the Ford Focus, first ensure that the new battery is installed and connected …Read all…
Posted on 15 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Replace the Key Battery on a Ford Focus?

This video is dedicated not only to the Ford Focus but also to other vehicles from the same manufacturer, such as the Ford Fiesta, Ford C-Max, etc. …Read all…
Posted on 13 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Reset the Tyre Light on a Ford Focus?

In this tutorial, you will see how to reset the tyre light on a Ford Focus, an extremely simple and quick operation, to be performed only after restoring the …Read all…
Posted on 11 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to Reset the Tyre Warning Light on a Ford Focus?

In this tutorial, you will see how to reset the tyre warning light on a Ford Focus, a very simple and quick operation to perform only after restoring the …Read all…
Posted on 9 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
Ford Focus (2011-2018 / MK 3)
How to change the cabin air filter in a Ford Focus

To replace the cabin air filter in a Ford Focus, access the passenger side of the cabin. After removing the side panel of the centre console and, if necessary, …Read all…
Posted on 6 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Reset the Central Locking of the Volkswagen Golf 4?

If the central locking system of the Volkswagen Golf 4 is not working, it is likely necessary to reset the system: to do this, open the driver's door and detach the side panel of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Under this panel, you will find the fuses, including the one for the central locking, which is indicated in the manual as number 14. To reset the system, remove this fuse from its housing, then reinsert it or replace it with a new one of the same amperage: this will reset the central locking system.

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