Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

Ford Focus zetec possible electrics issues

Dansmith88
Dansmith88
in Ford Focus Club

Featured Replies

2006 Ford Focus zetec climate. Had no problems with the car at all until this week.  Turned the engine on the other evening and now I have a whole host of electrical issues. The indicators work but don’t have the ticking inside the car. The hazards working but again no ticking inside the car. The hand break warning light is on permanently. The central locking via the remote key or turning the key in the door has stopped locking BUT does unlock all the doors. (Except the boot). The inside light stays on to say a door is open but isn’t. What on earth is happening. We checked and tested all the fuses and they are fine. Any ideas?

  • Quote


    Quick answer for now from me.... others on this forum are more knowledgeable than I am.

    Firstly check that your battery is fully charged.

    If that doesn't cure it I would suspect the GEM which controls all the things you mention.  (Google is your friend).

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Author
    15 minutes ago, alanfp said:

    Quick answer for now from me.... others on this forum are more knowledgeable than I am.

    Firstly check that your battery is fully charged.

    If that doesn't cure it I would suspect the GEM which controls all the things you mention.  (Google is your friend).

    The car battery? I’ll give that a try, it was a brand new battery last year. Will check that in the morning. Thanks. Any more ideas from anyone else would also be welcome thank you

  • Quote

    Yeah primary suspect I'd have in mind in this case would be the GEM (passenger footwell fusebox). Check it for corroded wiring pins.

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Water ingress to the GEM would be my diagnosis.

  • Quote
    • Like 1
    • Author

    We did check them fuse box and made sure each fuse had a reaction from the fuse tester, we replaced one fuse. I’ll have another look for water corrosion or lose wires 

  • Quote
    2 hours ago, Dansmith88 said:

    We did check them fuse box and made sure each fuse had a reaction from the fuse tester, we replaced one fuse. I’ll have another look for water corrosion or lose wires 

    Remove the GEM, disconnect the battery first.

    Look at the connector pins, if any of them have green fur on them then you have water ingress damage.

    You will need to source and programme a replacement GEM and fit to the vehicle and then find and stop the leak or protect the GEM from water or it will happen again

  • Quote
    • Like 1

    Latest Deals

    Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    The "Digestive"

    • The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026)

      Steve ·
      The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026) We hope this email finds you well and enjoying your week. As always, our forum has been buzzing with activity, so we’ve compiled the highlights for you. Plenty of interesting discussions are taking place, especially around the Ford Focus and Fiesta models. Starting off with the Focus, many members have been discussing issues with the Emergency Call System, particularly in the Mk4 model. PLB raised concerns about persistent malfunctions, a se
      Steve
      Steve
      • 243 views





    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.