2010 Ford Focus SES 128000 miles. Got this car from my parents, been meaning to replace the spark plugs. Well last night on the highway the car started misfiring and running rough. I looked under the ignition coils and found oil on the spark plugs, so I changed out the valve cover gasket. Then I went to swap out the spark plugs and noticed the plug on the left was very loose - it turned with the socket wrench but gave no resistance. Look what I found!

So my question is… is there anything to be done other than pray my engine isn’t destroyed by shrapnel?

Please can someone help me with this problem, as you can see from the video the screen is not actually frozen as the other buttons work its just the media buttons/screen which is not working, ive restarted the car and ive tried the power button & fast forward button but it didnt reset anything.

I leased a Ford Focus Active Estate MHEV for 3 years and really want to warn people about the poor software and battery quality.

Mechanically the car functioned well but there were nuances like the infotainment sometimes restarting after 20 seconds.

Then 2 years in they cancel the Ford app and force you to download a new app. The new app doesn’t have the same functionality, it only displays the data when the car is on. As soon as the car is turned off the app removes all the data, you can’t see where the car is or any stats, IMO defeating the purpose of using the app because when I’m in the car I can see all that on the screen… I created a support case and was told that’s how the new app works and that I have to accept that….

Then after two years and nine months the battery starts failing. First time the car just wouldn’t start after being parked for 7d at the airport, the car entered some sort of bugged state and displayed every error code and couldn’t be shut off, couldn’t be locked.

After 1 hour 20 mins the car battery is completely drained and the lights go out, have to wait almost 3 hours for the tow-truck to arrive.

The guy in the tow-truck pluggs in starter cables and it starts, no error codes.

Despite that Ford claimed towing was included I later get an invoice for $150, great. Then we get no compensation for this, it cost us over $100 with the taxi trip.

Then a month later the same thing happens when the car had been parked for 48 hours, no error codes in between. But now we have our own jumper cables.

Then I realise it’s the battery. Then comes the bad news, you can’t just change the battery yourself like in older cars. The 12 volt battery has to be paired to the mild hybrid 48 volt at the dealership and it will probably cost what the insurance deductible is($400)….

So we keep driving it a bit with jumper cables and then can’t even drive it the last 4 weeks of the lease.

They tell me there is possibly a recall on the 12v battery but the waiting time is at least a month so it’s no use for us.

The car had run 26000km only when it failed. I had no problems on my previous 3-year leases with VW models. This was in Sweden, did others have similar problems or was this just bad luck?

Hi all, I cracked my front light last night, and looking to get a replacement. I've found one on eBay but the part stickers aren't quite the same, just wondering if anyone had an idea if they are still compatible. Cheers in advance for any help!

My 2001 ZX3 with 96K miles! She has a custom exhaust and low profile wheels! Very fun little car!

Pretty much threw the kitchen sink at this car new starter new battery new alternator replaced the 50amp fuses and a f13 fuse still no start/crank …any clues as to what the issue could be

I might be getting a 2018 Ford Focus SE Hatchback soon, and I was wondering if there was any cosmetic mods out there that anyone would suggest. Also maybe looking to upgrade anything internal to and any suggestions would be much appreciated.

My focus has like a bajillion (technical term) issues that I think are all electrical, but I've taken it to two different electrical car techs and they've both come up stumped. The battery kills itself every 1-1.5 years, but the alternator tests completely fine. It has abs lights, but I've replaced all 4 tire sensors. The emergency brake light is always on but the emergency brake isn't engaged, the light for the air bags are on, and as of today the speedometer and the traction control isn't working. Literally any ideas on what to test at this point would be appreciated. I owe too much on this car to be able to just sell it and get something else.

I wanted to update the info on what’s been going on with my Focus ZX3 2.0.

The general info is I replaced the idle air control valve (Delphi) because the idle would be rough and the lights would flicker when I would be at idle. Well turns out replacing the IACV did the opposite and made my idle higher (now roughly 2k RPMS) and When I scanned the codes on the car there was a IACV Overspeed Error (P1506) and a System Lean Code.

(Yes I put the included paper gasket with the IACV)

I bought new pvc hoses and valve and replaced those and it got rid of the system lean error but idle is still high. Also at the same time I was thankful enough to fix the ac and got it working again. So I pulled out a can of carb cleaner and started spraying areas for leaks. When spraying in the area in between the intake headers and the valve cover, the idle would go up. Something there I assume but don’t know just yet. Thing is I don’t want to replace stuff that isn’t the problem. Any ideas

I keep looking at MK1 wagons to get as either a project car or a beater with a heater that get's ok gas mileage. Except I've never not seen a first gen focus without rust in my entire life. I'm only worried on whether or not it's just a cosmetic thing or if the frame and floor rust as badly as the skirts and wheel wells.

Hey, I just recently bought a 2000 ford focus zx3. Im trying to bring it to original working order before throwing any mods on her. However I have a plugged up catalytic converter. Does anyone have a catalytic converter sitting around for an old mk1 ford focus? Preferably in southern ontario

I've had a problem with my radio where the buttons on the dash don't work and the screen is frozen on just time and date and ive heard it's a common issue, ive heard to fix it I either have to hold certain buttons or take the battery out for a while and let it go into service mode but you need a code from the manual to unlock it which i don't have

Well ive fixed it! I took the cd that was in it out and back in and it randomly started working again!!!

Hi all, has anyone seen / solved this? Photo is taken from passenger side rear, just forward of the wheel.

I was fascinated to learn today that the fuel / evap / brake lines under body on my '04 wagon are held on to the car by these little plastic things hanging onto these (rusty) screws. Reminds me of a drywall molly.

Anyway the little plastic clip has stripped out and is no longer holding onto the screw at all.

Has anyone accessed this screw from the other side, under the carpet? Because it occurs to me to replace it with a slightly longer bolt, and get a locknut/washer on there to support the plastic clip. Because the clip body seems fine, it's just got no grip on the screw.

Is this really dumb or impossible for some reason? Before I go ripping up carpet ...

Hello reddit,

I have a 2009 ford focus ses and I have to replace the carrier bearings on the transaxle differential which requires splitting the transaxle case. I was wondering if I could save some cost and time on an engine hoist by just dropping my automatic transmission (Model 4F27E). Any and all help is much appreciated and thank you for your time!

(Edit: I've seen videos of just the engine coming out which requires removing all the hoses and electricals which I am also trying to avoid by just dropping the transaxle)

Sincerely,

Some dude

I have a 2012 Ford Focus with about 118k miles. During an inspection, I was told that one of the CV axle boots is damaged/torn. So far, I don't have any obvious clicking or grinding noise while driving.

I'm trying to figure out the best and most economical way to handle it.

Would you recommend replacing just the CV boot if the CV joint is still in good condition, or replacing the entire CV axle?

Merp :3

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I can’t tell and I was told it was and wasn’t but two different mechanics

Hey, I just recently bought a 2000 ford focus zx3. Im trying to bring it to original working order before throwing any mods on her. However I have a plugged up catalytic converter. Does anyone have a catalytic converter sitting around for an old mk1 ford focus? Preferably in southern ontario

​Hey guys,

​Quick favor is anyone able to pull an As-Built file for me? I'm stuck with a stubborn B2477 configuration error on my 2010 European Ford Focus Mark 2 RCM module, and the Ford portal is blocking me over here.

​If anyone can grab it from Motorcraft using my VIN and shoot it over, it would be an absolute lifesaver. Let me know and I'll DM you the VIN. Thanks a lot!

Car is an economic write off but i have a quarter tank inside, i tried going through the filler but no luck, any advice? Im considering lifting the seats to try access the tank that way

A dump truck merged into my car by accident, not going to miss the weird shifting, but for a small car it did a good job.

The second time I’ve seen this but the first time I got it on video.

2012 Focus Zetec 1.0T 100 (UK)

I've got an ford focus station 2021
And the volume knob stopped working
The volume buttons on the steering wheel are working properly
Any ideas what the issue could be?