LS Focus fault register

[marg99]

The paint does not like bird droppings which seem to pit the coating if left on the paint work. The new eco friendly paint is all like that.

[rjk74]

No its not from bird poo, I noticed it in the first few weeks and mentioned it to the the wife. She's not overly fussed about pursuing a warranty claim

[sailaway]

Originally Posted by rjk74

No its not from bird poo, I noticed it in the first few weeks and mentioned it to the the wife. She's not overly fussed about pursuing a warranty claim

No harm in trying a warranty claim.

[null object]

Month/year build: 2010
Spec Level: LX
KMs at time of fault: 500km
Symtoms: Rear driver side door mis-aligned. Interferes with front door causing the paint to grind away wher it touches. Chipped paint on both doors.
Fault: As above
Fixed? By: Ford will be fixing it in the next week
Comments:
Looking forward to the burnout courtsey car.



Fault: Baby seat mount had a threaded Allen key bolt from the factory.
Fixed? By: Fixed by ford


Fault: Center console loose and flapping about - nuts holding it in were finger tight from factory.
Fixed? By: Ford

[L42B]

Month/year build: LT August 07
Spec Level: CL
KM at fault: error code logged at 47 680km
Fault: ESP/ABS issues
Fixed? Investigating. Ford suspects a communication fault between the computer modules. This explains the faults I've been experiencing but no faults logged by the computer. Currently being investigated by Ford Tech Support.
Time to fix: At least two or more days to diagnose. Unsure how many days to repair.

[Neale]

Month/year build: 06 LS Focus Zetec Hatchback (Manual)
KM at fault: 101,000
Fault: Blinker not working
Cause: Rear Blinker Bulb Holder, Part # FO- 4M5A 13K370 ($28.55 Clancy Ford, Bathurst)

Here is a pic of the part at fault (click on image for larger version)


After replacing bulb even though the element was not broken the fault remained. So I swapped the bulb holders from the other side to make sure there wasnt a fault in the wiring. The other holder worked fine on both sides. I then cleaned the electrical connectors on the faulty holder. Problem remained.
So I bought another holder & the problem is gone.

Its one that you usually wouldnt think of but easily fixed within 10 min & a phillips head screwdriver.

[Franco Cozzo]

Month/year build: LV 2010
KM at fault: 18,200km
Fault: Car won't start by key, symptoms looks like a faulty or dead battery:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ph2Lg_jN1ro

It will start fine by roll starting though, I let it idle for about an hour, then took it for a short drive, no issues, turned it off, went to start again, same thing.

Fixed: Waiting to take to service dept on Monday hopefully.

[Conquest_Tsi]

Build: LS 2006
KM: 75,000
Fault: Hesitation/Lag/No power at low rpm, sluggish, increase in fuel economy. Engine light on intermittenly with P2008 code, Intake Manifold Runner Control Circuit/Open Bank 1

Faulty IMRC soleniod, Ford part: F0 4M5G 9J559 NB (Around $60-$70, Control Assemb Choke).

5minutes to install, very easy. Reset fault codes/ECU after install.

Can also refer to this thread http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11352173

[hercules]

Build: LS 2006
KMS: 98000
Fault: Broke key trying to unlock bonnet.
Remedy: Adjusted bonnet support rubbers to ease force on lock mechanism.

[Stugots]

Month/year build: 2006
Spec Level: LS LX Manual
KMs at time of fault: Approx. 93,000
Symtoms: Power Steering Failure message appeared and engine shutdown simultaneously. Restarted fine but with strange whining noise from the front right.
Fault: Mechanic worked on the power steering system today to find out later the alternator is the faulty part. Sending car to auto electrician tomorrow.

[Stugots]

Picklie me grandmother! $650 for new alternator & labour

Gonna sell/trade when the Volvo V40 comes out