100,000+ Mileage Foci, Post here..

[mkbadg]

2002 SE. 154k miles. Replaced strut, alternator, battery. The AC went out about 40k miles ago and I never fixed it. I'm about to rebuild the head.

[Chicha-san]

Hello,
I'm just curious, why are planning to rebuild the head?
My mechanic said same to me, due to a prety small cyclic misfire (it raised after all noise/vibration was gone with 3 mounts changed, PCV and DPFE).
But I'm not 100% convinced it is the head, nothing wrong with the car (it runs good); maybe I'm wrong.
Mine is 2001 Zetec 2.0 DOHC

[700whpfocus]

beat this...i know its not 100,000 miles...........
2000 ford focus zx3 mtx75
52,440 miles...
REPLACE THERMOSTAT HOUSING, IGNITION COIL, FUEL PUMP, CLUTCH

[mkbadg]

Chicha-san: Here's the link my thread about replacing the head. http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=272240 Hope you can offer some insight.

[5alarm]

2003 SE Wagon Zetec. New to me at 148,100. Hopefully will have life left in her. I've taken a few cars past the 200k mark and one to 350k.

I have looked and can't seem to find any post that would summarize lessons learned and issues to be aware of and things to do for the various flavors - ie. Gen 1 Zetec, etc. - for those who are new to foci and are wanting to make sure they can bring their ride up to the best mechanical condition possible for reliability. Things like best oil to use, best tranny servicing (if any), fuel filter, etc. Essentially a "Checklist for New Foci Owners" to get a headstart on the maintenance game.

Can anyone point me in the correct direction? I have tried searching, but I can't find any one post that summarizes everything and points out the pitfalls that a new Focus owner should be aware of.

Thank you much in advance!

[Sabatino31]

2001 ZX3 192K All stock until the new parts come in. ;p

[bandita52]

2005 ZX4 SES sedan 104K

[jcstilley]

07 SE sedan with 113K miles on her. :)

[Phreez]

Hi all.
4 Weeks ago I totalled my 2000 Zetec w/ 336k on it.
It was a 4 door sedan 5 spd manual
2 weeks ago I got a 2000 Zetec wagon w/ 164k.
Automatic trans.

My issue is this. And this may be super silly as a question. However into the abyss I go.
On the sedan I was normally getting anywhere from 600 kms to 650 kms per tank highway.
On the wagon I am only getting approx 450 kms to 500 kms per tank highway.

Is this normal? Any suggestions for increasing those numbers?
I have changed air filter, tire pressure is good, changed fuel filter, ran a tank of lucas injector cleaner and I drive like an 80yo in a windstorm.

One other thing.... in the sedan my temp guage needle stood straight up like a soldier at opperating temp. In the wagon it sits about 3/4 up. Again, is this normal?

Thanks for any help

[bay_wolf]

Originally Posted by Phreez

Hi all.
4 Weeks ago I totalled my 2000 Zetec w/ 336k on it.
It was a 4 door sedan 5 spd manual
2 weeks ago I got a 2000 Zetec wagon w/ 164k.
Automatic trans.

My issue is this. And this may be super silly as a question. However into the abyss I go.
On the sedan I was normally getting anywhere from 600 kms to 650 kms per tank highway.
On the wagon I am only getting approx 450 kms to 500 kms per tank highway.

Is this normal? Any suggestions for increasing those numbers?
I have changed air filter, tire pressure is good, changed fuel filter, ran a tank of lucas injector cleaner and I drive like an 80yo in a windstorm.

One other thing.... in the sedan my temp guage needle stood straight up like a soldier at opperating temp. In the wagon it sits about 3/4 up. Again, is this normal?

Thanks for any help

25mpg is about average for the Wagon so your numbers aren't off too bad. There's a bit more weight with the Wagon. Temperature needle doesn't seem right. Mine sits right in the middle all the time and never moves.