woody190881

Hello all, (Apologies for the food related spelling mistake in the title!)

We bought our 55 plate focus 4 months ago.

Over the last few days ive noticed a few small fluid marks on the drive after moving the car. They are below the engine on the drivers side towards the front of the car.

I have put an old white rag underneath about 4 hours ago and just checked now. There is 1 small drop with another close to dropping. When i touched the drop that was ready to fall is was a greasy consistency fluid and almost clear.

The drip is coming from a metal housing (See below). My initial guess is power steering fluid? Does this seem likely? The steering has been fine and the level is ok, however when applying full lock either left or right, there is a noticable "whine".



Any help/advice appreciated!

Good morning (Very cold!) all,

On the way to work today there was a bang in the driver footwell and i picked up a broken black spring (Clutch Return Spring).

Ive been reading about it and im going to get one from my local ford dealer (They are about £5 according to various forums). Ill have a go at fitting it but ive read its a bit of a nightmare. Im usually pretty good at doing things like this though.

The thing is my clutch is perfectly fine, there is a little more play than before but changing gear is no problem and the amount of play is very minimal, probably about quarter of an inch if that.

Is it such a big deal if the spring isnt replaced?

Thinking back the same thing happened in my mark 1.5 2003 focus. At the time though i found no spring so had no idea what the noise was. I drove it for a further 2 years and 40k miles before i sold it with no problems. The light bulb in my head has only come on after today as to what the noise was with my old focus!

I picked it up on Friday.

A 1.6 Zetec, 55 plate in dark blue, 50k, FSH, 1 year MOT and 6 months tax. Its the 100bhp.

So far so good, me and the wife really like the car. Inside its in superb nick with only a minor mark on the centre console to report.

We have a month parts and labour warranty and the only problem we have found is that the CD player wont accept a CD. It takes it so far but it doesnt load correctly. Eventually it says "CD Error". The garage are going to take it out and have a look, if its not repairable they are going to replace it.

I expected it to be a bit underpowered after what people have said about the 1.6 100bhp engine. I am pleasantly suprised though. In 2nd and 4th gear it pulls well and i had a 1.8 Astra Coupe before this too.

I need to give it a good polish/wax and, even though its in near perfect condition inside, a good clean inside because im a perfectionist

Ill post pics when i take some after ive given it my "personal" valet

Ive got a few questions if some of you would be so kind to answer.

Ive read of a 12V port in the back of the car and maybe the boot but i cant find either? Were only certain models fitted with these?

Also are mudflaps easy to fit? Ive seen official Ford ones on ebay but they are !Removed! expensive! Has anyone bought these?

http://www.ebay.co.u...984.m1423.l2649

Hello all!

Im new as i am on the lookout for a MK2 Ford Focus.

Currently I own a MK4 Astra Coupe but am wanting a more practical, cheaper car!

I did own a MK1.5 Focus zetec 1.6 and loved it, a very reliable nice car

Hello all!

I currently own a MK4 Astra Coupe but am looking for a MK2 Focus, probably a 1.6 zetec. I want a more practical and cheaper car to run essentially. The coupe is getting too expensive to tax and run and now has 117k on the clock.

I did own a MK 1.5 focus 1.6 zetec from new and loved it, what a great reliable car that was. I had it for 3 years and put 60k on it and never once had a problem!

Ive seen a 55 plate 1.6 zetec climate pack near me with FSH and 50k on the clock for a shade under £3.5k.

Is there anything i should look out for in particular? I know there are 2 different 1.6 engines, a 100BHP and a 115BHP. Is there any real difference between the 2?

Id appreciate some advice