:(hi can anyone help, I have a focus climate change 1.6 4 door hatch 2005, issue losing water seems to be going into driver side footwell where is it leaking from? please help

Heater matrix probably, footwell smell of antifreeze?

Actually its normally a couple of o rings that leak, connecting matrix with pipes that go though bulkhead in to engine bay, they can be changed in situ but can be a bit tricky re-asembling.

cheers Ian , yes you can smell antifreeze , could this be a DIY job (use to be fitter in the seventies ) you mention 0 rings (dealer part?)

Confirm its leaking from the joint between heater matrix and pipes, when you look you will see where I mean, o ring will be ford parts supply. Can be a diy job but will need assistant to hold and push firm under bonnet while refitting retaining clips

cheers Ian going to try DIY will post back with results

:(with regards water leak, been told I need new matrix at I cost of £400 + really difficult job to do ,three garages already declined the job, whole dash board, radio counsel, have to be removed to get access I'm told , to add further pain been told core plugs on cylinder head are also leaking. not sure where to go from here any thoughts