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How to Replace the Ignition Coil on the Ford Focus

Model: Ford Focus MK 1 - Years 1998-2004
Part: Ignition coil

In this short and simple guide, learn how to remove and replace the ignition coil, as well as the coil connecting the spark plug leads, on the Ford Focus. First, open the bonnet of your car and start by disconnecting the spark plug leads; then mark the arrangement and connections of the spark plugs, as shown in the video. At this point, unscrew the fixing screws of the coil and disconnect its electrical connector, removing it and replacing it with the new one; then refit the new coil, applying the reverse procedure!

Updated on 2 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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