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Ford Fiesta ST Concept |
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Ford is unveiling its vision for a future high-performance Ford Fiesta ST at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Ford Fiesta ST Concept signals the next step in Ford Motor Company's global performance vehicle strategy and hints at how a future Fiesta ST model might look when it joins the Ford Focus ST in the global compact car segment. Read More...
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Roush Ford Focus Concept |
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Roush Performance unveils their 2012 Supercharged Focus Focus at the 2011 SEMA Expo in Las Vegas, NV. Estimated boosted power output is somewhere in the 230-horsepower range. Combined with custom body components, this new Focus Focus will sure be a crowd pleaser. Read More...
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Posted In: Focus-Power
hey whats up. i wanted to wait longer before i joined. but, im stumped.
-do the 2.0 zetec headers for the zx3 also fit the 4dr?
and whats the difference between auto and 5spd fitment?
thanks
on a side note:
i just ordered lowering springs and headers are next on the list.
after is going to be lower offet wheels and slightly stretched ti...
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Posted In: Third Generation Ford Focus (2012)
I just wanted to check something on my car... make sure my RPMs are about normal.
So, here are my numbers:
In town, around 35 mph, the engine runs around 1500 RPM.
At about 55 MPH, the engine turns about 2,000 RPM
At 70 MPh on the highway, it turns about 2500-2700 RPM.
55 and 70 MPH I think are in 6th gear, at 35 MPH the car seems to be in...
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Posted In: Third Generation Ford Focus (2012)
Any suggestions on seat covers / protectors that are suitable for use with seats that are heated. My focus has the winter package, so I have the heated cloth seats.
The manual says not to use them ,but I think they're mainly concerned with thick cloth seat covers reflecting heat downward at the heating coil. I just want something that will...
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Posted In: Third Generation Ford Focus (2012)
Did anyone get the FordESP extended warranty on their 2012 Focus?
Considering the transmission issues I've experienced and so has many others, I'm contemplating getting the basic extended warranty that will cover the transmission and engine block and internal parts.
Normally, I wouldn't get an extended warranty, but with all of...
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Posted In: Third Generation Ford Focus (2012)
I am still having issues with Sync "indexing" I forced it to play music by manually controlling the ipod and plugging it in again but I still can't use Sync to change playlists/artists etc. Sync responds to other voice commands fine I used services. I wanted to pull fuse 67 and 79 to reset the system as suggested in the sync thread, but I can&...
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Posted In: Ford Focus & General Car Chat
so i wanted the euro look for my SVT focus, searched up ebay, in the uk, found this one grille. it looked great. i bought it, ended up with the wrong grille at first after waiting 3 weeks, and told them about it, and they sent me the correct grille right away and it took about a week and a half to 2 weeks to get here. its epicccc. and it came with...
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Posted In: ZETEC Performance Chat
SIZE"4"INDENTCOLOR"DarkRed"I have a 2004 Focus 2.0 Zetec automatic and it seems like it doesnt shift right. Its like its slow shifting into gears. Is the shifting done by the computer at a certain RMP/speed? Or is it done by valve pressure? What im wondering is in order to get a firmer shift do i need to have it reprogrammed or is there a shift kit...
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Posted In: First Generation Ford Focus (2000-2007)
INDENTSIZE"4"COLOR"DarkRed"I have a 2004 Focus with a 2.0 automatic and it seems like it doesnt shift right. Its like its slow shifting into gears. Is the shifting done by the computer at a certain RMP/speed? Or is it done by valve pressure? What im wondering is in order to get a firmer shift do i need to have it reprogrammed or is there a shift ki...
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Posted In: Ford Focus Technical Chat
I was told by a mechanic in that was in the process of changing an auto transmission on a '07 focus with 100k miles that the flywheel is ruined and needs replacing.
My question is HOW can you ruin a flywheel in an automatic transmission car. Also I've looked at replacement units and they seem to be made of two pieces and cost $450, not lik...
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Posted In: SVT Performance Chat
Just looking to buy a new rear sway, and looking for open opinions on which would be good choice to go with for street/track driving.
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Posted In: Ford Focus & General Car Chat
Do any of you guys have CBs in your focuses and if so what antenna do you prefer. I just put a Cobra 19DXIV in my focus but need a new antenna im thinking a K40 because it has good reviews and i can easily take the whip off to put the car cover on
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Posted In: Third Generation Ford Focus (2012)
Hey Focus Owners of Europe, who over there could get me some part Numbers and prices for a few parts? I can't find a site like fordparts.com for Europe and when I chatted with a tech on fordparts, they said, they could not get parts from outside the US market......shoot me an email or add to this thread wrenchin
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Posted In: ECU Tuning Chat
Hey Tom, I just bought a predator off Craigslist and I am 99% sure its unlocked according to what I found on predators forum.
When I turn it on it says
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l48/wordyahurdd/_20120126_221134.jpg/
Then I press ESC and this comes up
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l48/wordyahurdd/_20120126_221143.jpg/
And i...
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Posted In: Ford Focus & General Car Chat
I'm 19, and I own a 00' ZTS MTX that I bought in May of last year.
Since it's purchase, it's averaged over $200 a month in repairs.
- Broken Springs
- Bent wheels
- assorted tires
- wheel bearing failure
- brake failures
- and now my CV joints are done.
I just started a job as a delivery driver, and I make...
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Posted In: Third Generation Ford Focus (2012)
I've read the manual and checked both ends of the car but do not see any solution to the problem of getting stuck in the snow or mud.
The manual has lots of info for towing , loading on flat bed etc but nowhere does it show where its safe to actually hook onto the car,even if its bed loading on flat dry ground.
The manual shows no hook up po...
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Posted In: Ford Focus Technical Chat
So I dropped in a newer zetec engine into my zx3 than was in it before, and unfortunatly the car will not start. I do have dash lights that light up when the key is turned half way as well as tail lights etc. however when I turn the key fully, nothing happens. There is no sound coming from the engine like it trying to turn over or anything, what co...
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Posted In: Ford Focus & General Car Chat
I was having a horrible day, got in my car to go pick up my check and I rev'd kinda high, let off the clutch almost all the way and now the car won't move. If I put it in gear and hit the gas I just hear a grinding noise... a grinding noise. ... ugh. what have i done now. chair
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Posted In: SVT Performance Chat
As the title reads...I am looking to replace my thermostat on my 03 SVT. I am brand new to this car so I am not sure of any of the specs...any help is greatly appreciated.
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Posted In: Ford Focus & General Car Chat
I haven't really spent much time on this forum since I got my new Mustang.
I just wanted to hop on and share how awesome no homo Steve at Tousley is.
My starter went up on my Focus Mon night. I got a new starter from the parts store and figured I would also replace my Battery Cables. the terminals were pretty rough and the wire was melted....
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