# \#focus **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/focus/876.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car won’t start, sometimes it will. Not battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start-sometimes-it-will-not-battery/198124)
**Author:** [@Johndow271003\_191995](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Johndow271003_191995)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-won-t-start-sometimes-it-will-not-battery/198124 "2025-05-27T17:17:17Z")
Sometimes my car wont start it’s a 2014 Ford focus. I normally need to jump start it 2 times a day one in the morning and sometimes lunch or at night. It’s not the battery as I have replaced. Or the starter or alternator… --- ## [Car won't start right after driving for a bit](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-right-after-driving-for-a-bit/200155)
**Author:** [@ash83syd\_193550](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ash83syd_193550)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-right-after-driving-for-a-bit/200155 "2025-05-07T20:34:15Z")
First started 3 weeks ago when I sat idling in park in my car for 30 mins and car shut off by itself. Tried to start it and no crank, no clicking, just the normal dashboard lights and about 6 dings that happen when you t… --- ## [2015 Ford Focus - TCM Extended Warranty Repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-tcm-extended-warranty-repair/199472)
**Author:** [@Lindseywelton30\_147397](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindseywelton30_147397)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-tcm-extended-warranty-repair/199472 "2025-03-14T01:33:10Z")
I have a 2015 Ford Focus (purchased new). Several years back they issued an extended warranty (rather than a recall) because of complaints from the TCM. I don’t have the letter with me but this is the gist of it https:… --- ## [Car shaking and flashing engine light after oil change](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-and-flashing-engine-light-after-oil-change/198760)
**Author:** [@Georgefocus2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgefocus2)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 5:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shaking-and-flashing-engine-light-after-oil-change/198760 "2025-01-23T05:12:35Z")
I had a mechanic change my oil on my used Focus. He put motorcraft 5w20 synthetic blend and a motorcraft oil filter. Before he changed it, the dipstick was showing the oil was overfill, above the max and dirty. Also, don… --- ## [Delete or not to delete life time air filter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delete-or-not-to-delete-life-time-air-filter/198707)
**Author:** [@Georgefocus2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Georgefocus2)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delete-or-not-to-delete-life-time-air-filter/198707 "2025-01-18T02:33:45Z")
Im new to car maintenance and I have a used 2009 ford focus that comes with this life time air filter. Theres suppose to be a gauge that tells when it needs to be replaced but its no where to be found and will cost to ge… --- ## [Ford focus 2007 SE swap with ford focus ZX3 SE 2005](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-2007-se-swap-with-ford-focus-zx3-se-2005/40250)
**Author:** [@baranchuk95](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baranchuk95)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-2007-se-swap-with-ford-focus-zx3-se-2005/40250 "2025-01-03T15:23:13Z")
can i swap a ford focus se engine with zx3? will a 2007 ford focus SE go with a 2005 ford focus zx3 SE --- ## [Should this have happened?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-this-have-happened/198273)
**Author:** [@Money365](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Money365)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-this-have-happened/198273 "2024-12-14T03:24:28Z")
My car broke down 2 weeks ago it was recovered and taken to my local garage. They looked at it for me and came back saying the cam belt had disintegrated and this had caused blockages in the oil return pipe, it therefor… --- ## [Ford Focus (1999) Shakes, stinks and sounds "ungood". Exhaust smells really bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-1999-shakes-stinks-and-sounds-ungood-exhaust-smells-really-bad/198196)
**Author:** [@CarNewbie01](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarNewbie01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-1999-shakes-stinks-and-sounds-ungood-exhaust-smells-really-bad/198196 "2024-11-30T22:10:58Z")
As the title Heres a Video of the Engine Starting What should I check? --- ## [Plastic left side driver's footwell very hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-left-side-drivers-footwell-very-hot/196368)
**Author:** [@tonydfellino\_191378](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tonydfellino_191378)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/plastic-left-side-drivers-footwell-very-hot/196368 "2024-09-23T20:34:15Z")
I had to have my heating matrix replaced on my old Ford Focus (2005) as the matrix itself and the pipes were leaking. The mechanic was able to fix both successfully, but now the left side of the driver’s footwell, from t… --- ## [Electrical issue with washer spray pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issue-with-washer-spray-pump/193674)
**Author:** [@Russcovan\_187556](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Russcovan_187556)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-issue-with-washer-spray-pump/193674 "2023-11-02T14:29:40Z")
Hi pro’s. Car (2007 Ford Focus Mk2, Diesel 1.6hp, 155000km/96000miles) stood for 2.5 months untouched in north coast of Norway during summer. Interior got moldy, car battery died. Charged the battery back and car is goo… --- ## [2006 Ford Focus SE stuck in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-se-stuck-in-reverse/193273)
**Author:** [@malachilower\_187160](https://community.cartalk.com/u/malachilower_187160)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-se-stuck-in-reverse/193273 "2023-10-17T21:30:45Z")
after backing out of a parking spot (downhill) I shifted it into drive (auto transmission) and The car stayed in reverse. I tried every gear (including N) with the same result. got 90k miles on it, it needs all it’s flui… --- ## [What am I doing wrong in installing rear wheel bearing? UPDATE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong-in-installing-rear-wheel-bearing-update/100885)
**Author:** [@Roger124](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roger124)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-am-i-doing-wrong-in-installing-rear-wheel-bearing-update/100885 "2023-09-26T23:24:17Z")
It had been about 2 years since I replaced both rear wheel bearings. The left side is still fine, but the right side has worn again, so I replaced it a couple of weeks ago. But this new one I installed was bad right from… --- ## [Transmission shift solenoid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shift-solenoid/191074)
**Author:** [@bbranham5\_185578](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bbranham5_185578)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-shift-solenoid/191074 "2023-07-14T20:21:25Z")
I have gotten a p0751 shift solenoid performance a stuck off code on a 2 l 05 zx4 I’ve changed the transmission filter solenoids A and B and gasket put new fluid inside and now I’m hard shifting getting the same error co… --- ## [Does anyone know what this tube is on my 2006 Ford Focus?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-tube-is-on-my-2006-ford-focus/191570)
**Author:** [@bradyk6\_185911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bradyk6_185911)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-anyone-know-what-this-tube-is-on-my-2006-ford-focus/191570 "2023-07-08T03:52:11Z")
I noticed this tube sticking out below my car and I don’t think it was like that before. Does anyone know what it is and if it needs to be repaired? The pictures are taken from the rear, driver’s side corner of the car. … --- ## [Transmission trouble code comes and goes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-code-comes-and-goes/191053)
**Author:** [@btroiano12\_185558](https://community.cartalk.com/u/btroiano12_185558)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-trouble-code-comes-and-goes/191053 "2023-06-09T10:59:54Z")
My vehicle is a 2014 Ford Focus SE. Last Friday, I got in my car to drive somewhere, and I noticed a distinct hesitation when I would stop and go. This went on for a few hours. When I ran my scanner, I was getting the c… --- ## [2012 Ford Focus Battery Drains](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-battery-drains/190602)
**Author:** [@robert.quin\_185238](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert.quin_185238)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-battery-drains/190602 "2023-05-15T23:00:27Z")
I recently purchased a 2012 Ford Focus for my son’s first car. It sat for a while as he did not have his license. One day the battery died so I replaced it. It is now doing it again. It has happed 4 times in 2 months… --- ## [2012 Ford Focus / Repeat No-Start Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-repeat-no-start-issues/66800)
**Author:** [@kat6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kat6)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-repeat-no-start-issues/66800 "2023-05-15T18:47:08Z")
I own a 2012 Ford Focus Sedan. It's terrific except the battery has died four times in the last three months, more than all of my previous vehicles combined. The third time, the dealership concluded that the electric p… --- ## [2001 Ford Focus Oil Leak Disaster](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-focus-oil-leak-disaster/102600)
**Author:** [@Anthony\_Vlogs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony_Vlogs)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-focus-oil-leak-disaster/102600 "2023-04-13T23:12:01Z")
Okay, here we go again lol I got a 2001 Ford Focus Zetec that's been leaking oil from top, the valve gasket has been changed due to leak & leak stopped, Also timing belt was changed. Engine was cleaned so & so to see i… --- ## [Ford Focus SE won't run in cold weather (below 20 degrees)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-se-wont-run-in-cold-weather-below-20-degrees/189318)
**Author:** [@ronaldbax2\_180277](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronaldbax2_180277)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-se-wont-run-in-cold-weather-below-20-degrees/189318 "2023-03-04T13:38:56Z")
Any Ford Focus experts out there? Here’s my problem: My 2002 Focus SE (Wagon) with the Zetec engine will not run when weather is cold—20 degrees or colder. It will start just fine but will not keep running. This is a co… --- ## [2015 Ford Focus Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-transmission/188215)
**Author:** [@md.dillon\_183530](https://community.cartalk.com/u/md.dillon_183530)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-ford-focus-transmission/188215 "2022-12-31T01:36:39Z")
My daughter bought a used 2015 Ford Focus. It has been a nightmare It was repaired at a dealership as part of recall last summer. It had the same issues after a few weeks and was returned to dealership. It has been … --- ## [2006 Ford Focus not starting please help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-not-starting-please-help/187725)
**Author:** [@brandosh607\_183208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brandosh607_183208)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-focus-not-starting-please-help/187725 "2022-12-04T22:50:50Z")
I had someone jump the car and a couple miles later it stalled again…when i tried to jump it again it kept making a typewriter sound from the dash and not starting i think it’s the alternator but i’m not sure it was work… --- ## [Ford focus orange engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-orange-engine-light/187585)
**Author:** [@Whitinglea12\_183111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitinglea12_183111)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-orange-engine-light/187585 "2022-11-27T00:50:39Z")
When I bought the car, a funnel was in the boot, which the seller claimed has to be used when filling up the car. I put some petrol in on the day I bought it with the funnel. But last night I completely filled the car, … --- ## [Discontinued Part for Ford Focus (6S4Z-9A758-AA)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discontinued-part-for-ford-focus-6s4z-9a758-aa/187505)
**Author:** [@augie428\_183063](https://community.cartalk.com/u/augie428_183063)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/discontinued-part-for-ford-focus-6s4z-9a758-aa/187505 "2022-11-21T22:48:01Z")
Throttle Cable - Ford (6S4Z-9A758-AA) I am trying to find this part but have only run into information about it being discontinued. This would be for my 2006 Ford Focus Wagon. If this part is no longer available is th… --- ## [Timing belt problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-problem/186703)
**Author:** [@mariustpz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mariustpz)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2022, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-problem/186703 "2022-10-10T12:22:04Z")
Hello, Yesterday i made the oil & filters change to my car, a Focus Mk3 1.5 Tdci I checked the timing belt to see the condition, it has 64.000km since i changed the whole timing belt & water pump etc. The problem is t… --- ## [Replaced ignition coil now zetec runs horribly with terrible gas mileage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-ignition-coil-now-zetec-runs-horribly-with-terrible-gas-mileage/183445)
**Author:** [@ronaldbax2\_180277](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ronaldbax2_180277)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 5:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-ignition-coil-now-zetec-runs-horribly-with-terrible-gas-mileage/183445 "2022-09-15T05:05:21Z")
My 2002 Ford Focus SE with the Zetec engine had been running perfectly (fantastically) for the past ten months. But after changing the ignition coil (to address another problem), the car started running rough and using … --- ## [Ford Focus engine revving flatlining on startup, anyone know why?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-engine-revving-flatlining-on-startup-anyone-know-why/186357)
**Author:** [@CMBarnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CMBarnes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-focus-engine-revving-flatlining-on-startup-anyone-know-why/186357 "2022-09-14T23:24:42Z")
Looking for advice on what my cars issue may be Every morning when I turn my engine over, it does this. Revs up as desired, then revs absolutely flatline to the point where the car shudders and sounds like… --- ## [2023 Ford Focus - battery keeps draining](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-ford-focus-battery-keeps-draining/185457)
**Author:** [@BlancaYeseniaValle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BlancaYeseniaValle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2023-ford-focus-battery-keeps-draining/185457 "2022-07-25T21:28:07Z")
Battery keeps draining itself --- ## [Dealing with old gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealing-with-old-gas/184993)
**Author:** [@elliptic\_man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elliptic_man)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealing-with-old-gas/184993 "2022-07-01T22:21:26Z")
Greetings from South Carolina, I’ve a 2005 Ford Focus sitting for about 13 months. I parked the car with a full tank and now would like to get it back on the road. I think water separates out of gas within a couple of … --- ## [I have 2 new tires that are completely the wrong size and](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-2-new-tires-that-are-completely-the-wrong-size-and/184844)
**Author:** [@jodyhoney333\_181267](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jodyhoney333_181267)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/i-have-2-new-tires-that-are-completely-the-wrong-size-and/184844 "2022-06-26T12:55:56Z")
Anyone know where I can trade in my 2 new “used” tires they are the wrong size for my Ford Focus! I just need 2 new ones that fit my car, please help direct me to the right place/person!!! Or is there a place that will … --- ## [Torn CV boot 2014 Ford Focus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torn-cv-boot-2014-ford-focus/184736)
**Author:** [@Wsoldier182](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wsoldier182)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torn-cv-boot-2014-ford-focus/184736 "2022-06-22T22:09:01Z")
I’m going to get this fixed. But I’m wondering, what is the plastic part that made contact with the boot and tore it? [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/focus/876.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=focus)