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2003 Ford Focus Base 3dr Coupe ZX3

2003 Ford Focus
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Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe, Compact
26 mpg city / 34 mpg hwy
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will any other year of focus fuel tank interchange with my 2000
i bought the car and has trying to change fuel pump and found out that the tank unit has been recalled
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Asked by Mike L November 13, 2012, 12:51 pm 1 reply
Automatic transmission replacement
Problem: 'O/D Off' light yellow/flashing; auto trans can fail to upshift, usually on hills. Engine will race. Gear may engage with a jerk. Mechanic says he observed mechanical dama...
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Asked by Dennis M November 20, 2012, 9:40 am 0 reply
Electrical Problems
I am the original owner of a 2007 Ford Focus within the last 5 years I have put 175,000 miles on my car and recently within the last week my alternator quit so I replaced that, the...
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Asked by Teri M November 16, 2012, 6:06 pm 0 reply
Steering Noise
A week ago my steering went from soundless to frequently squealing on turning. Took it to the garage, they said the problem was that the front struts were nearly done and must be...
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Asked by F P November 15, 2012, 8:27 pm 0 reply
Exhast Vibrate
I just purchased this car 3 weeks ago for my daughter. It vibrates constantly when driving and smells of burnt oil after a while. I took it back to the dealer to get it checked ou...
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Asked by WILLIAM B November 8, 2012, 3:13 pm 1 reply
What could cause my car to skid when braking
Sometimes when I brake my car skids and both red brake light and abs light flash briefly, my radio also cuts in and out at the same time. It all happens at the same time but not ev...
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Asked by Janet M November 1, 2012, 10:38 am 1 reply
How much to replace a CV Boot or the entire Shaft?
2002 Ford Focus SE, CV boot is ripped. Should I just replace the boot or the entire shaft or half shaft and how much should I expect to pay?
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Asked by Lillia H October 25, 2012, 5:19 pm 1 reply
car starts but shuts down after 1 minute
been sitting for six months
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Asked by Bill B October 24, 2012, 2:16 pm 1 reply
How can i remove the inner tie rod?
I have a bent drivers side inner tie rod on my car I've tries everything to get it off, I rented specialty tie rod tools none worked, pipe wrenches,.. you name it.... my problem is...
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Asked by Kyle F October 16, 2012, 10:20 am 1 reply
would my timing be off?
i recently had my timing belt changed 190,000 Km and since it has been changed i have been having issues with my vehicle idling rough and or stalling out.Would this be an issue wit...
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Asked by Darrell R October 20, 2012, 8:39 pm 1 reply
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