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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Thermostat, Replace -> 2.0L DOHC Engine -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.0L SOHC Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.8L Engine -> 3.9L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> Continental -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort -> Focus -> LS & Thunderbird -> Mustang -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS

Continental
  • Drain coolant level into suitable container below upper radiator hose and thermostat housing.
  • Disconnect lower radiator, coolant recovery and engine return hoses at thermostat housing, Fig. .
  • Remove two thermostat housing mounting bolts.
  • Remove thermostat and O-ring from housing.
  • Reverse procedure to install
Cougar
2.0L Engine
  • Remove engine air intake resonators from air cleaner assembly.
  • Drain engine cooling system into suitable container so engine coolant level is below thermostat.
  • Disconnect ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Focus -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Focus LX 2.0 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 30,000 mi...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate shaft -> Left side -> Right side
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Focus S 2.0 L4 GAS

Left side

  • Loosen left-hand strut and spring assembly top mount nuts by four turns.
  • Loosen wheel nuts.
  • Loosen wheel hub retaining nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove left-hand wheel.
  • . Detach left-hand lower arm.
  • Remove pinch bolt from ball joint stud. Protect ball joint seat using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
  • Detach lower arm ball joint.
  • Detach left-hand drive halfshaft from wheel hub by using a commercially available puller. Unscrew and remove hub retaining nut and press out halfshaft stub from wheel hub.
  • Support halfshaft. Inner halfshaft joint must not be bent by more than...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Focus S 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Ensure transmission is in Neutral position, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove terminal nuts and disconnect starter motor wiring.
  • Remove mounting nut and disconnect Power Steering Pressure tube brackets from stud bolts.
  • Remove s...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Focus
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus ZTW 2.3 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Position the windshield wipers in the vertical position.
  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the caps from the righthand side air cowl grille retaining screws.
  • Remove the righthand side air cowl grille retaining screws, then the grille.
  • Open the service flap, then remove the cabin air filter ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Focus ZX5 2.0 L4 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the Air B...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Focus LE 2.0 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Focus ZXW 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove drive belt cover.
  • Loosen bolts on coola...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Dash Panel Components Diagram for 2004 Ford Focus ZX5 2.3 L4 GASDash Panel Components Diagram for 2004 Ford Focus ZX5 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Air Bag Module
  • Ground 205
  • Ground 203
  • Ground 204
  • Connector 212
  • Underhood Component Locations Diagram for 2004 Ford Focus LX 2.3 L4 GASUnderhood Component Locations Diagram for 2004 Ford Focus LX 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Intermediate Shaft
  • CV Joint
  • Dust Boot
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Ford Focus SVT 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Focus SVT 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Rear Turn Lamp
  • Left Turn Signal
  • Right Turn Signal
  • Right Rear Turn Lamp
  • Hazard Flasher Switch
  • 2002 Ford Focus ZX5 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Focus ZX5 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery Saver Relay
  • Generic Electronic Module
  • Front Interior Lamp
  • Liftgate/Decklid Switch
  • Cargo Space Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
    Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Document: SQUEAK NOISE WHEN APPLYING AND/OR RELEASING CLUTCH PEDAL
    Vehicle: 2008 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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