Contents
LIVING WITH YOUR FORD FOCUS
Introduction Page 0-4
Safety first! Page _0+5
Roadside repairs
Ityour car won't start Page ov
Jump staring Page 0-7
Wheel changing Page 08
identifying leaks Page 09
Towing Page _0+9
Weekly checks
Introduction Page _0+10
Underbonnet check points Page
Engine oil level Page O11
Coolant level Page Of
Brake and clutch fuid level Page 0-12
Power steering fuid level Page 0-12
Tye condition and pressure Page 0-13
Washer fui level Page 0-14
Wiper blades Page 0-14
Battery Page 0-15
Bulbs and fuses Page 0-16
Lubricants and fluids Page 0*17
‘Tyre pressures Page 0-17
MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance and servicing Page 1:
Servicing specifications Page _1+2
Maintenance schedule Page 1-3
Maintenance procedures Page 1*6
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REPAIRS & OVERHAUL
Engine and associated systems
1.Slire engine in-car repair provedures Page 2Ae1
{.Blitre engine in-carrepairprocedures Page 2B+1
2.0 litre engine in-car repair procedures Page 2804
Engine removal and overhaul procedures Page 2De1
Gooling, heating and air conditioning systems Page 3-4
Fuel and exhaust systems Page 4Aet
Emission control systems i Page 4B+1
Starting and charging systems Page _5+1
Transmission
Giutch Page_6+1
Manual transmission Page Tet
Driveshatts Page 8+
Brakes and suspension
Braking system Page 9+
Suspension and steering Page 101
Body equipment
Bodywork and fitings Page 1101
Body electrical systems Page 121
Wiring diagrams Page 12024
REFERENCE
Dimensions and weights Page_REF+t
Fuel economy Page REF®2
Conversion factors Pago _REF®6
Buying spare paris Page REF‘?
Vehicle identification numbers Page _REF®7
General repair procedures Page REF*®
‘Jacking and vehicle support Page _REF+
TToo's and working facies Page REF+10
MOT test checks Page REF*12
Fault finding Page REFS16
Glossary of technical terms Page REF*23
Index
Page REF*+28oea Introduction
The original Focus model range was
Introduced to the UK in 1998, it was halled
8 boing innovative and styish with excllent
roadholding. The new range of Focus covered
by this manual shares the attributes of its
‘ancestor, but with improved refinement and
Performance, coupled with lower emissions.
‘This new Focus shares a platform with other
models from Ford's stable, most noticeably
the Volvo $40 and VSO range.
Initially only available as @ Hatchback or
Estate, the range was expanded later by the
Addition of a 4-door Saloon model. Safety
features include door side impact bars, airbags
for the driver and front seat passenger, side
airbags, head airbags, whiplash protection
system (ront seats), and an advanced seat
bolt system with pretensioners and load
limiters. Vehicle security is enhanced, with
{an engine immobiliser, shielded locks, and
‘security-coded audio equipment being ited
28 standard, a8 well as double-lacking doors
‘on most models,
Three sizes of diesel engine are available,
ith the 1.6 and 2.0 Ire models being shared
by Citrobn and Peugeot ~ a result of joint
projects between Ford and PSA (Citrotr/
Peugeot's parent company), whilst tho 1.8 litre
Unit is of Ford's own design, and is carried
‘over fom the previous Focus model, Al ofthe
engines are four cylinder turbo Giese units, an
‘the 1.6 and 20 tie units ave a 16-valve DOHC
design. They incorporate the latest design of
rect injection common rail fuel system, with
a variable geometry turbocharger, intercooler,
catalytic converter and exhaust particulate
fiter certain markets ony).
‘The transversely-mounted engines drive
the front roadwheels through either a five
fof six-speed manual transmission with a
‘hydrautcally-operated clutch.
“The fuily-independent suspension is by
MacPherson struts and transverse lower
‘arms at the front, with multlink independent
‘Suspension athe rear; ant-ol bars ae fitted
at front and rear
The vacuum servo-assisted brakes are
dlse at the front, and either disc or drum at
the rear. An electronically-contoled Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) is fitted on a models,
with Dynamic Stablity and Traction Control
System (DSTO) also available.
Electric power-assisted steering is standard
‘onal models. Airconditioning is avaiable, and
all models have an ergonomically-designed
passenger cabin with high levels of safety and
‘comfort forall passengers.
Provided that regular servicing is carried
‘out in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations, the Focus should prove
a reliable and economical ear. The engine
‘compariment is well-designed, and most of
the tems needing requent attention are easily
accessible,
Your Ford Focus manual
‘The aim of this manual ie to help you get
the best value from your vehicle. It can co
20 In several ways. it can help you decide
what work must be done (even should you
‘choose to get it done by a garage) It wll also
provide information on routine maintenance
and servicing, and give a logical course of
action and diagnosis when random faults
‘occur. However, tis hoped that you will use
the manual by tackling the work yourselt.
(On simpler jobs it may even be quicker than
‘booking the car into a garage and going there
twice, to leave and collect it. Perhaps most
Important, a lot of money can be saved by
avoiding the costs a garage must charge to
‘cover its labour and overneads.
The manual has drawings and
descriptions to show the function of the
various components so that their layout
can be understood, Tasks are described
and photographed in a clear step-by-step
sequence. The ilustrations are numbered by
the Section number and paragraph number to
Which they relate ~ if there is more than one.
illustration per paragraph, the sequence is
denoted alphabetical.
References to the ‘let’ or ‘right’ of the
vehicle are in the sense of a person in the
river's Seat, facing forwards.
Acknowledgements
‘Thanks are due to Draper Tools Limited,
‘ho provided some of the workshop tools,
‘and to all those people at Sparkford who
helped inthe production ofthis manual
‘We take great pride in the accuracy
of information
vehicle manufacturers make alterations
and design changes during the production
run of a particular vehicle of which they
do not inform us. No liability can be
accepted by the authors or publishers
for loss, damage or injury caused by
any errors in, oF omissions from, the
Information given.Safety First! o-s
Working on your car can be dangerous.
‘This page shows just some of the potential
risks and hazards, with the aim of creating @
safely-conscious attitude
General hazards
Scalding
+ Don't remove the ralator or expansion
fark cap whl the engines hot.
* Engine ot, automate transmission id or
Power steering fud may aso be dangerously
hot i the engine has recently been running.
Burning
+ Boware of bus fom the exhaust system
‘and rom ary part of the engine. Brake cisca
and crams can also be extremely hot
immediately ater use.
Crushing
+ Wen working under or near
raised vehicle,
2
jack with axle
stands, or use
crive-on
ramps,
Never
vonture
‘is only supported by a jack.
+ Take care If loasening or tightening high-
torque nuts when the vehicle is on stands.
Initia! loosening and final tightening should be
done with the wheels on the ground,
Fire
“+ Fuels highly lammabie; fuel vapour is
explosive.
‘Don't et tut spi onto a hot engine.
‘Do not smoke or allow naked lights
(including plot lights) anywhere near a
vehicle being worked on. Also beware of
creating sparks
(electrically or by use of tools).
* Fuel vapour is heavier than air, so don't
Work on the fuel system withthe vehicle over
‘an inspection pit
* Another cause of fois an electrical
‘overload or short-clruit. Take care when
repairing of mocitying the vehicle wiring.
‘+ Keop a fire extinguisher handy, ofa type
Suitable for use on fuel and electrical fires.
Electric shock . 5; 7»
+ Ignition HT
voltage can be
dangerous,
especialy io >
peop wit heart
Problems ore
aceraker.Dontt 2
\work on or near the
‘anion system with
the engine running
the igntion switched on
2
]
‘+ Mains vottage is also dangerous. Make
sure that any mains-operated equipment is
Correctly earthed. Mains power points should
bbe protected by a residual current device
(RCD) circuit breaker.
Fume or gas intoxication
+ Exhaust fumes are
poisonous; they often
Contain carbon
‘monoxide, which is
rapidly fatal if inhaled,
Never run the
engine ina
ontined space
such as a garage
‘with the doors shut.
* Fuel vapours also
Poisonous, as are the vapours from some
‘leaning solvents and paint thinners,
Poisonous or irritant substances
* Avoid skin contact with battery acid and
with any fe, uid or lubricant, especially
antireeze, brake hydraulic uid and Diesel
{uel Don't syphon them by mouth. W such a
‘substance is swallowed or gets into the eyes,
‘seek medical vie.
* Prolonged contact with used engine oll can
‘cause skin cancer. Wear gloves or use a
barrier cream itnacessary. Change out of oil
‘soaked clothes and do not keep oly rags in
your pocket.
* Air conditioning refrigerant forms a
poisonous gas if exposed to a naked flame
{including a cigarette. can also cause skin
burns on contact.
Asbestos
* Asbestos dust can cause cancer if inhaled
‘or swallowed. Asbestos may be found in
‘gaskets and in brake and clutch inings.
When dealing with such components itis
safest fo assume that they contain asbestos.
Special hazards
Hydrofluoric acid
+ This extremly corse acid is formed
tihen certain types of syntetic uber, found
insome O-frgs ol eas vol hoses ee
txposed to temperatures above 0%. The
ruber changes into charred or sticky
substance containing the ald. Once formed,
the acd remains dager for ear
{013 onto the sin, maybe necessary
SImputao the im concemed.
+ pen deakog with a veticle which has
Suifordafrosor with compres aieged
ffomeuch a vile, wear protective gloves
fe card tem aftr ve.
The battery
+ Batteries contain sulphuric acid, which
attacks clothing, eyes and skin. Take care
‘when topping-up or carrying the battery.
+ The hydrogen gas given off bythe battery
's highly explosive. Never cause a spark or
‘allow a naked ight nearby. Be careful when
‘connecting and disconnecting battery
chargers or jump leads.
Air bags
* Airbags can cause injury if they go off
‘accidental. Take care when removing the
steering wheel and/or facia. Special storag.
Instructions may apply
Diesel injection equipment
«+ Diese injection pumps supply fuel at very
high pressure. Take care when working on
the fuel injectors and fuel pipes.
Warning: Never expose the hands,
face or any other part of the body
to injector spray; the fuel can
penetrate the skin with potentially fatal
results.
Remember.
Do
+ Do use eye protection when using power
tools, and when working under the vehicle,
+ Do wear gloves or use bari cream to
protect your hands when necessary
* Do get someone to check periodically
that all is well when working alone on the
vehicle.
* Do keep loose clothing and long hair well
ut ofthe way of moving mechanical parts,
* Do remove rings, wristwatch ete, before
‘working onthe vehicle - especially the
electrical system.
* Do ensure that any iting or jacking
‘equipment has a safe working load rating
adequate forthe job.
DON'T
* Don't attempt to lita heavy component
which may be beyond your capabilty - get
assistance.
*= Don’t rush to fnish a job, or take
Unvetified short cuts.
= Don't use ilfiting tools which may sip
and cause injury.
‘= Don't leave tools or pats ving around
where someone can trip over them. Mop
Up oll and fuel spils at ones,
+= Don't allow children or pets to play in or
rear a vehicle being worked on.os Roadside repairs
‘The following pages are intended to help in dealing with common roadside emergencies and breakdowns. You will find more