KNOWN FAULTS · Ford

Known faults for the Ford Focus (I).

2000–2004 · Petrol / Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

1 known fault with sources

Engines: 1.4 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.0 Zetec (Petrol) · 1.8 TDDi / TDCi (Diesel)

Applies if: First-generation Focus.

Weak points of the first-generation FocusKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Ford Focus I: 1.4–2.0 Zetec petrol and 1.8 TDDi / TDCi diesel
Period mentioned: 1998–2004
Symptoms: Unstable idle, thermostat-housing leaks and coil failures; on diesels, injection-pump failure (TDDi), a weak turbo or camshaft sensor (TDCi). Also rust on door seams, tailgate and bonnet, water in the footwells and seizing rear brakes.
Possible cause described: Wear from age and mileage: the idle valve gets dirty, the thermostat housing fails often and, according to the ADAC, the fuel pump is a weak point of the range. Water gets in around the pollen filter.
Check for the garage: Clean or replace the idle valve, check for coolant leaks and coils; on diesels, read codes and check the pump. Check rust, wet carpets and rear brakes before the roadworthiness test.
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.