Engine / equipment: Ford Focus II (petrol and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2004–2011
Symptoms: On the 2.0 TDCi, a turbo starved of oil by a coked feed pipe; clogged EGR and auxiliary-belt tensioner; hesitation from moisture in the coil; the 1.6 Ti-VCT phaser; number-plate light, tailgate switch, ABS sensors and air conditioning; at the roadworthiness test, suspension, discs, oil leaks, exhaust and lights.
Possible cause described: The 2.0 TDCi turbo oil pipe ran too close to the manifold (fixed from 2008). Recalls: cooling-fan module (fire risk), 2.0 TDCi brake servo in the cold, a power-steering line and coolant monitoring.
Check for the garage: On the 2.0 TDCi, change the oil often and check the turbo pipe; check campaigns by VIN; check suspension and discs.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Applies if: Confirm with the VIN whether your car is included and which of the two recalls was done.

Check valve of the brake vacuum pump that may not open when cold (Focus II, Mondeo IV and Kuga diesel, 2008–2009 recalls)Brakes

Engine / equipment: Ford Focus II (2.0 TDCi in 2008), Mondeo IV and Kuga I diesel
Period mentioned: Recalls of January 2008 and May–June 2009
Symptoms: In low temperatures with a cold engine the brake pedal needs much more force because the booster gets no vacuum; the brakes still work.
Possible cause described: According to the ADAC, the check valve of the brake system's vacuum pump may not open in the cold with a cold engine, and so give the booster no vacuum. The brakes still work, but with much more pedal effort. The valve is replaced in about 20 to 30 minutes. In Germany it covered 24,000 2.0 TDCi Focuses (January 2008, with other models) and 12,000 cars in the second recall (June 2009, with other models); the action is noted in the brand's workshop system.
Check for the garage: Ask Ford by VIN whether it was done (one of the two recalls). If the pedal is hard on a cold winter start, tell the garage.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Applies if: Only with a manual gearbox.

The clutch pedal over-centre spring breaks on the Focus IIClutch and flywheel

Engine / equipment: Ford Focus II with manual gearbox
Period mentioned: 2004–2011
Symptoms: The clutch pedal feels different: heavier, without help at the end of its travel, or it does not return fully; sometimes with a snap when it breaks.
Possible cause described: AUTO BILD (April 2010): on the Focus II the clutch pedal over-centre spring (the one that helps press and return the pedal) breaks again and again.
Check for the garage: Before replacing the clutch or its cylinders, have the pedal spring under the dashboard checked: it is a cheap part. If the pedal does not come back, do not drive until it is repaired.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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