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Lovemyhondaeater 01-30-2011, 01:12 PM Oh boy did I get a lemon. Its just one thing after another with this car. First the huge coolant leak (fixed), then the shift cables (fixed), now I have to save up for the back brakes to get done, the back alignment, back tires, and now I the my clutch master cylinder is out or going out. Awsome! Posted via FF Mobile ElectricAL 01-30-2011, 04:44 PM Sorry for that! But, "in for a penny, in for a pound" as they say. Once you fix the remaining issues you should be good for many miles of happy, trouble-free motoring. But I won't guarantee it[nono] Bleed Blue 01-30-2011, 05:06 PM How many miles are on your car and how long have you had it? A lot of what you describe would be maint/wear items and we are talking about a 9 year old car. When I think of lemon, I think of cars like my neighbors 20,000 mi Avalon with an ongoing oil leak, intermittent power window problems and a shifter that sticks in park about once a month. Lovemyhondaeater 01-30-2011, 10:34 PM How many miles are on your car and how long have you had it? A lot of what you describe would be maint/wear items and we are talking about a 9 year old car. When I think of lemon, I think of cars like my neighbors 20,000 mi Avalon with an ongoing oil leak, intermittent power window problems and a shifter that sticks in park about once a month. It has 94K and I've only had it almost four months now. I love the car but problem after problem. Its getting old Posted via FF Mobile madisonHQ 01-30-2011, 10:41 PM It has 94K and I've only had it almost four months now. I love the car but problem after problem. Its getting old Posted via FF Mobile at that mileage your due for some maintenance Lovemyhondaeater 01-31-2011, 03:30 PM I just hope more doesnt go wrong. Posted via FF Mobile Klondike 01-31-2011, 04:36 PM its all maintenance things, minus the rear tire issue but an alignment should fix that. the slave cylinder leaking is a common issue on foci which sucks, but no car is perfect, gotta love em regardless of what they need as long as you enjoy it when it works well, makes the investment well worth it Mike_Mac 01-31-2011, 05:08 PM might want to do a timing belt if its not already done. or you will be really pissed when the car is on the side of the road. back brakes seems like a good excuse for SVT rear swap, lol. Lovemyhondaeater 01-31-2011, 07:45 PM might want to do a timing belt if its not already done. or you will be really pissed when the car is on the side of the road. back brakes seems like a good excuse for SVT rear swap, lol. Yea i heard that the timing belt was comin up. And i like your thinkin on the SVT rear swap Posted via FF Mobile mikebontoft 01-31-2011, 07:47 PM lol I know what you mean..... got another car to drive and I haven't even been able to register yet because it's leak after leak. There's only so much you can replace though. haha. Lovemyhondaeater 02-22-2011, 01:13 PM Now there's a new issue. since its cold out. if a have the heater, radio and head lights on. the head lights go dim at a stop and the battery light comes on. Either got a bad battery cell or the altinator sucks Posted via FF Mobile lanezx3 03-19-2011, 01:48 AM i would say its the altornator due to the fact i just replace mine and my car was doing the same crap i feel you my car has had nothing but issues but it runing smooth for now i hope lol Lovemyhondaeater 03-20-2011, 03:55 AM Yea it turned out to be both bein bad. Im about ready to get something else. Posted via FF Mobile lanezx3 03-20-2011, 02:53 PM holy crap that sucks ass well my good sir time to upgrade to a svt lol wish you luck though if you still keep the car doing the altonater is a pain in the ass. Lovemyhondaeater 03-24-2011, 12:37 AM Yea i changed it and indeed it was a pain lol. Thanks for the luck and I wish I had the money for an svt Posted via FF Mobile lanezx3 03-26-2011, 02:58 PM yeah i no i wish i had the money for a svt and you are welcome lol that thing a pain in the ass to get to lol. Lovemyhondaeater 03-26-2011, 04:53 PM I had no problem getting to it and getting it loose. It was actually getting the damn thing out lol Posted via FF Mobile lanezx3 03-26-2011, 06:10 PM yeah you have to undo the motor mount bolts and move the engine up it suck lol 18square 04-09-2011, 10:37 PM Just be thankful you don't have the 2.0 SOHC SPI (the "P" engine) and transmission - the old Escort problem child. Unless you pull the head and have the valve seats "staked" you WILL eventually have them drop on the #4 cylinder with engine killing effectiveness. Ford KNEW of the problem in the Escort but never fixed it or informed owners of the issue. Don't forget the DPFE! Our second air conditioning compressor died approximately 4 years ago. Mileage prior to the last one dying was 24.5 to 26.5mpg; sometimes 28.0. Since the elimination of the compressor clutch and compressor - 30.5 to 32.5mpg and better plus an all-time high of 34.2. Pennzoil 5W20 full synthetic and Mobil One in the automatic transmission. However, during the summers in Mesa, Arizona... ac would be nice! Mileage drops off during our mandatory ethanol fuel during the winter/spring but pop right back with the removal of the ethanol from the fuel. Oil and filter change every 6000 miles. Don't forget the struts and shocks. AutoZone carries Sachs lifetime products; Sachs is the second largest OEM strut and shock manufacturer in the world. Many European super luxury sedans and sports model are fitted with Sachs at the factory. We have 256,000 on our 2003 Focus LX and after a number of single issues, and the reoccurring ones, it has been a great car. Don't give up on the Foci! John 480.330.2280 PS Have your seen any of the info on the 2012 RS - 350hp Foci? jackyl16 05-22-2011, 01:13 AM whats a svt swap? | |