Coolant leak. 2008 Ford Focus models built through 10/31/07 may leak small amounts of coolant at the upper radiator hose connection. Although they may be difficult to spot, a likely cause is minute cracks in the plastic upper hose clamp. The cracks cause the clamp to stretch and lose tension, which in turn … Read more
SQUEAK NOISE WHEN APPLYING AND/OR RELEASING CLUTCH PEDAL FORD: 2008-2010 Focus 2008-2010 Focus vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a squeaking noise when depressing and/or releasing the clutch pedal. This may be due to the contact between the clutch pedal return spring and the clutch pedal bracket. SERVICE PROCEDURE … Read more
HALF SHAFTS – RATCHETING/CLICKING/CREAKING NOISE – COLD FORD: 2006-2007 Focus, Fusion LINCOLN: 2006 Zephyr 2007 MKZ MERCURY: 2006-2007 Milan 2006 and 2007 Focus vehicles equipped with a MTX-75 transaxle, 2006-2007 Fusion/Milan vehicles built on or before 7/16/2007, 2006 Zephyr, and 2007 MKZ vehicles built on or before 7/16/2007 may exhibit a momentary front … Read more
DULL CLICK/POP NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/28/2008 FORD: 2008 Focus 2008 Focus vehicles built on or before 3/28/2008 may exhibit a dull click/pop noise when turning from the front suspension system contacting the inner splash shield during certain vehicle maneuvers. The most common maneuvers are: … Read more
DOOR GLASS – SLOW CLOSE/BINDS GOING UP/WINDNOISE FORD: 2008 Focus 2008 Focus vehicles may experience wind noise from the front or rear door glass which may be the result of the window glass binding, stalling or being dislodged from the glass top run when closing. This may be caused by the door … Read more