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1998-2004 Ford Focus: Leaking coolant right below where you pour it in.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:39:05 -0700

Leaking coolant when pouring it in. Drips right below the manifold from off a single metal pipe that shoots straight back towards the firewall. Its located on the left hand side.

⟐ Commented January 23, 2026 at 21:39 MST

1998-2004 Ford Focus: 2004 Ford Focus Radio problems...

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:43:48 -0700

Hello...I was driving down the road with radio on in my 2004 Ford Focus and it just stopped working. The clock (which is part of the radio) still works but can't get radio to work anymore. Could this most likely be a fuse? Is the fuse for the radio under the dash? Which one is the right fuse?

Thank you so much.

⟐ Answer accepted June 14, 2025 at 4:43 MST

1998-2004 Ford Focus: Aracım gaz yemiyor ve boğuluyor

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:40:37 -0700

My car is not getting gas. I press the gas pedal all the way but my car is not moving. It is as if something is pulling it from behind or there is a blockage somewhere. We took it to the mechanics but none of them could solve it. If anyone has the same problem and found a solution, can you please write me?

1998-2004 Ford Focus: تغيير خيط دواسة البنزين المقطوعة

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:31:17 -0700

الخيط المتصل بدواسة البنزين الى المحرك

⟐ Answered November 11, 2024 at 11:31 MST

1998-2004 Ford Focus: 2003 Ford Focus no acceleration

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 12:55:33 -0700

My missus's trusty 03 Focus has developed a rather bad problem, she was coming back from the shops this morning and it started to die on her, she managed to get it back home and i took it for a drive, It idles fine and revs in neutral no problem and when initially accelerating off it seems OK but after driving for half a k or so when trying to accelerate it just dies, still idles fine, doesn't cut out at all but just no acceleration, I could sort of idle home but give it any revs it just dies back, not cutting out just very weak acceleration, Also I'm pretty sure i can hear some pinking that was never there before.

⟐ Answered August 24, 2024 at 12:55 MST

1998-2004 Ford Focus: Vacuum actuator pipe diagram

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:02:59 -0700

Need help my vacuum pipes are all taken out need diagram to put it back in correct order

⟐ Commented March 20, 2024 at 18:02 MST

1998-2004 Ford Focus: Tengo un for focus modelo 2000 motor 1.8 diésel y me aser ruibomba que

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:11:49 -0700

For focus 1.8 turbo asé ruido en la bomba que acoplav.. alternador

1998-2004 Ford Focus: When I start the car it dies immediately

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 11:32:02 -0700

I start the car and it sputters and dies it did this shortly after I broke the transmission mount underneath and now it won't stay running at all idles funny

1998-2004 Ford Focus: Why does it smell like oil when braking?

Mon, 22 May 2023 08:22:17 -0700

Whenever I brake hard, it starts to smell of oil. Any thoughts as to why this might happen?

⟐ Answer accepted May 22, 2023 at 8:22 MST

1998-2004 Ford Focus: Why is my car idling too fast?

Sat, 20 May 2023 15:50:22 -0700

Engine idling too fast have checked hoses and air intake.

⟐ Answered May 20, 2023 at 15:50 MST

1998-2004 Ford Focus: Ford focus randomly stalls while driving

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:01:07 -0700

Hi, I have a weird problem with my 2003 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI (Diesel, manual transmission) So I have it since 2017 and everything was fine, couple minor fixes, nothing major... and in August last year (2022) I was going in another city which was about 400 miles from my city, trip to there was without any problems, when I was going back home about 200 miles into the trip it stalled when I was going 80mph in fifth gear on a highway, no check engine light or anything it was on a half a tank of fuel so probably about 20 liters... after that I pulled over, waited for about minute and tried re-start, it re-started fine, cranked for a little bit longer than usual but worked fine, no lights or weird noises, it drove fine I managed to get back home, next day I drove it for diagnosis to see what it was, on OBD there was only error code for power steering mechanic told me that was probably because car stalled mid drive, fuel pump works fine, everything seems to be normal, so I didn't repair anything and drove it everyday, that problem never ocurred again until couple days ago (March 2023) same story I was driving about 30mph in third gear and it stalled again no lights now it was on the almost full tank, re-started fine... Does anyone know what it could be or had same problem...

1998-2004 Ford Focus: when hot has no acceleration

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 20:00:23 -0700

Ford Focus 2003 automatic. when hot has no acceleration. There are no warning lights on dashboard. In neutral idles

perfectly.Water temp gauge is normal. Starts perfectly. Had diagnostic check.....shows no problems.Car is fine when cold.

⟐ Commented December 31, 2022 at 20:00 MST

1998-2004 Ford Focus: Error code P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation "A" Flow Insufficient Detec

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:02:03 -0700

I have problem with Exhaust Gas Recirculation "A" Flow Insufficient Detected P0401

⟐ Answered October 31, 2022 at 13:02 MST

1998-2004 Ford Focus: No power catalytic converter?

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 03:35:46 -0700

Hi my problem started with warning light saying gas cap not on right I repleaced the gas cap well my car started running real ruff won't climb hills and such well I drilled a couple holes in my catalytic converter helped a lil mayb. So now I'm thinking of removing the cat converter and replacing with a pipe or flex pipe there r 3 wires on the cat are those 2 oxygine sensors and a groind and if I did this what do I do with those wires and PS this is the wife of the man doin all this work in just trying to help him out so b nice on all my car lingo cause I dont know jack about cars ty

⟐ Answered January 03, 2021 at 3:35 MST

1998-2004 Ford Focus: Have a 2001 ford focus zx3 2.0l dohc idles rough, high idle misfires.

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:28:18 -0700

Was told it could be the spark plugs needed replacing, so i went ahead and did a tune up. Changed all filters, spark plugs and cables, ignition coil pack and changed the oil about 2 weeks ago. But a couple of days before i did the tune up the serpentine belt snapped(it snapped while driving)so I replaced it and idler pulley. Then did the tune up. Still misfires and idles rough and high idle. Still no check engine light. What could it be?

⟐ Answered December 11, 2020 at 0:28 MST

1998-2004 Ford Focus: How do you set the transmission control module?

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 09:12:15 -0700

How do you set the transmission control module?

1998-2004 Ford Focus: My car tries to start but wont, think its the timing isnt set

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 05:46:41 -0700

I have an 02 ford focus zetec and I was during it 1 day then all of a sudden it wouldnt start and more, it tries to start and sometimes it misfires but cleaned the spark plugs and wiring and it has a new battery and starter on it , could I have messed up the timing on it? How do I set it the right way? Or is it something else that I can fix that would make my car run again?

⟐ Edited by author October 08, 2020 at 5:46 MST

1998-2004 Ford Focus: Why is my car smoking?

Sat, 23 May 2020 06:29:44 -0700

I topped off fluids on my 01 focus zx3 …then I see tons of smoke in the rear window every time I step on the gas. What did I do wrong??

⟐ Answered May 23, 2020 at 6:29 MST

1998-2004 Ford Focus: ignition replacement on 2002 ford focus

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:17:54 -0700

i am replacing the ignition cylinder on a 2002 ford focus i could use some expert knowledge

1998-2004 Ford Focus: How much torqe I can used for my car assemled?

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 14:05:07 -0700

how much torque i can used for my car assembled ?

⟐ Answered March 07, 2020 at 14:05 MST