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2003 Ford Focus LX 4dr Sedan

2003 Ford Focus
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
27 mpg city / 36 mpg hwy
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my car vibrates and it causes the hood and fender to vibrate. what could that be?
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how much to replace head gasket?
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Car makes squeaky noise when ride on rough bumpy rd
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Asked by Denise H December 31, 2012, 3:02 pm 1 reply
Noise in front end cause?
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