I have an 09 focus coupe I bought last year as a first car, cheap as chips but now in the rainy season I’m finding the issues!

I think a leak in the roof seal has fried some electrics as the roof will no longer go down, left with a convertible that doesn’t convert… any advice on how much this is gonna cost me to get fixed?

Cost isn't really the problem. Difficulty is finding anyone who will agree to work on CC rooves now.

Best option is to get Forscan on it yourself to see if there are any helpful codes. Hopefully it's just a dodgy switch if it won't move at all.

The roof system of the Focus CC is highly complex and has many parts that can (and usually will) go wrong.

There are very few Ford dealerships or independent specialist that do want to get involved in the roof system of these cars. Back in the days there were only a few Ford dealerships trained and qualified to work on the CC and today even less are left.

Apart from finding someone who actually wants to work on these cars, another major issue is finding parts. Most of the CC specific parts have been no longer available for Years. Even simple parts like roof sensors (there are many on a CC), seals or window mechanisms are usually a challenge to find.


There is a reason why these cars are usually cheap. Even small problems can cost a fortune to fix. I have seen them been written off because of simple things like a damaged rear bumper or a broken taillight.

On 4/16/2026 at 8:02 PM, TomsFocus said:

Cost isn't really the problem. Difficulty is finding anyone who will agree to work on CC rooves now.

Best option is to get Forscan on it yourself to see if there are any helpful codes. Hopefully it's just a dodgy switch if it won't move at all.

What’s a forscan and how do I go about using it?

On 4/16/2026 at 8:07 PM, JW1982 said:

The roof system of the Focus CC is highly complex and has many parts that can (and usually will) go wrong.

There are very few Ford dealerships or independent specialist that do want to get involved in the roof system of these cars. Back in the days there were only a few Ford dealerships trained and qualified to work on the CC and today even less are left.

Apart from finding someone who actually wants to work on these cars, another major issue is finding parts. Most of the CC specific parts have been no longer available for Years. Even simple parts like roof sensors (there are many on a CC), seals or window mechanisms are usually a challenge to find.


There is a reason why these cars are usually cheap. Even small problems can cost a fortune to fix. I have seen them been written off because of simple things like a damaged rear bumper or a broken taillight.

I think the problem is water damage to my back left window, it wont go down so the roof won’t open

If the rear window mechanism or door module turn out to be defective you will have a challenge finding the parts. Both are no longer available for Years.

Your best bet will be finding used parts but finding these can also be quite difficult and prices are usually exorbitant due to the obsolesence.

If the actual problem is caused by water ingress you will also have to solve that problem also. Since most of the seals are no longer available you have to find alternative seals or even have them custom made.


It is a well-known fact that the roof system of these vehicles requires quite some maintenance to prevent leaks. Lubrication of all seals using a dedicated product should be done at least twice a Year. Having to replace the seals every few Years is also perfectly normal.

The lack of specialists who still want to work on these vehicles does also affect potential repair costs. The very few specialists that still work on the roof system can basically charge whatever they want. There is limited to no competition.

Fixing A Focus CC roof system and fixing leaks can easily cost more than the actual value of the car.

1 hour ago, Napps98 said:

What’s a forscan and how do I go about using it?

Forscan is a free app for diagnosing faults on Ford cars.

Can be used on a Windows laptop or a Smartphone. Either using a wired cable or a wireless dongle. All info is on their website.

FORScan Home

Though if your rear window won't drop then Forscan might be a waste of time. Just check the door module for signs of water ingress and replace it if necessary as a cheap & easy starting point. If the old one is wet then cover the new one in a plastic bag or something to keep the water off. Easier than try to actually stop the leaks on a CC roof.

✅ FORD FOCUS MK2 CC CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER REAR DOOR CONTROL MODULE 2006 - 2010 | eBay UK

@TomsFocus appreciated, I’ll give this a go and update

Sounds like a knotty problem but given that the glass will not drop, I would start by making it do so.

I did a little digging on your behalf and came up with this thread by Ukeye: Ford Focus CC Roof / Window Issue. Given that he had the same symptoms, it may help you to see how he cured it as the problem was a simple broken wire.

The Focus CC is not included in any of the Focus MK2/MK2.5 schematics.

Back in the days only a limited number of Ford dealerships were trained and authorized to work on the roof system of the CC. Most of the service data (including the schematics) were not included in Etis.


About 10 Years ago I performed some repairs on the CC roof system. I made my own technical drawings/schematics but unfortunately deleted them by accident. After repairing 2 vehicles I decided those repairs took too much of my time with too little profit. Mainly due to the unavailability of parts.

51 minutes ago, anon said:

Sounds like a knotty problem but given that the glass will not drop, I would start by making it do so.

I did a little digging on your behalf and came up with this thread by Ukeye: Ford Focus CC Roof / Window Issue. Given that he had the same symptoms, it may help you to see how he cured it as the problem was a simple broken wire.

Where can I find the thread please? Need all the help I can get

1 hour ago, TomsFocus said:

Forscan is a free app for diagnosing faults on Ford cars.

Can be used on a Windows laptop or a Smartphone. Either using a wired cable or a wireless dongle. All info is on their website.

FORScan Home

Though if your rear window won't drop then Forscan might be a waste of time. Just check the door module for signs of water ingress and replace it if necessary as a cheap & easy starting point. If the old one is wet then cover the new one in a plastic bag or something to keep the water off. Easier than try to actually stop the leaks on a CC roof.

✅ FORD FOCUS MK2 CC CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER REAR DOOR CONTROL MODULE 2006 - 2010 | eBay UK

Guessing I’ll be able to YouTube how to change these over?

2 hours ago, Napps98 said:

Where can I find the thread please? Need all the help I can get

https://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/152544-ford-focus-cc-roof-window-issue/

3 hours ago, JW1982 said:

The Focus CC is not included in any of the Focus MK2/MK2.5 schematics.

Back in the days only a limited number of Ford dealerships were trained and authorized to work on the roof system of the CC. Most of the service data (including the schematics) were not included in Etis.


About 10 Years ago I performed some repairs on the CC roof system. I made my own technical drawings/schematics but unfortunately deleted them by accident. After repairing 2 vehicles I decided those repairs took too much of my time with too little profit. Mainly due to the unavailability of parts.

The wiring is on ford PTS for convertible.

Your right about no one wanting to work on the roof system. I was trained by ford over 2 or 3 days, completely stripping the roof , windows to there bare components. Then refit and realign back up. A right nightmare!!!

Back at work had a cc with major alignment issues, seals that didn't fit correctly. After that one was fixed , I refused to look at another one and even said I would leave if they took on another cc roof job. The other lad who went on training course never even offered to fix the next one in.

The rear regulators are an issue on these.

Water damages the cable and the bobbins and the cable breaks.

You can't buy these anymore but if you search for a window regulator repair specialist they will (hopefully) be able to rebuild it for you with new bobbins and a new cable.

Get the other one out as well and see what condition that is in and clean and lubricate it or repair it as well.

Yes, then make sure there is no water damage in the door modules and prevent the modules from further water ingress.

Once you know the regulators (all four) are working correctly and the door modules are working correctly it's then a matter of process of elimination to find the sensor that it not telling the system that the roof is up or down or the doors are shut or the boot is closed, this is where FORScan helps