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2009 Ford Focus Consumer Discussions
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Ford Focus Transmission Problems
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Re: 2012 - Neutral Coast Down [markus5]
It's not the same as a true automatic going into neutral since an automatic doesn't have a clutch. In this case the clutch would disengage when tapping the brakes and coasting, just like depressing the clutch pedal on a true manual except that on the Focus's dual clutch automated manual the computer is doing it. Here is how Ford described it in their 2009 press release on the transmission: Neutral coast ... Read More
2008 Ford Focus
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Good sold cars
The 2008-11 Focus was a good seller and the Euro one was overrated. Not all compact car buyers care about European car culture, and want mpg, reliability and low costs. The RS version is nice, but expensive and who can afford it? My 2009 is solid and I don't care that it's not the 2nd gen Euro one, which is ugly, and looks like a shrunken 2005 Ford Five Hundred, which ... Read More
Ford Focus Care & Maintenance
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Re: 2005 Focus SES Alignment Problems [comanchero1]
I have a 2009 and a 2005 Ford Focus. My 2009 bought new we went through our first set of tires by 22K miles. I took it to the dealer to see what the problem was and they told me that Ford had a known problem with the camber and the only thing we could do is install some kit at our expense to correct this otherwise we will continue to ... Read More
Ford Focus Transmission Problems
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2012 Focus Transmission Problems?
The lease will be up on my wife's 2009 Mercury Mariner (6 cyl/ 6 speed automatic) in December 2011. We haven't decided what will be her next car. The Mariner is our sixth Ford new vehicle that we've leased or purchased. The new Focus is (was) a consideration. The 2009 Mariner has had numerous transmission problems. It been reprogrammed twice. It's had numerous leaks. The driver's side short shaft and/or seal ... Read More
2012 Ford Focus
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Re: the Ford Focus. [shipo]
...my 2009 Mazda3 rolled away...and into a rock wall...the lower grill area obliterated, An upgrade!! May I ask why the car wasn't in gear as well?
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Re: the Ford Focus. [griswald]
Ahhh, now I see where the disconnect is; while the previous generation of the Mazda3 (out of production for over two and a half years now) does indeed have less front leg room than the new Focus, the current generation of the Mazda is sporting one tenth of an inch more than the Ford (and three more inches of rear leg room). As a qualifier for the various statements I've made ... Read More
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Re: the Ford Focus. [shipo]
I'm 6'2" with long legs and relatively shorter torso, no problem with headroon in either though I do set the Focus seat low. I was referring principally to the Focus being more comfortable by it having more front legroom than the wife's 2009 Mazda 3.
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Re: the Ford Focus. [griswald]
How do you have the seats adjusted for height? I ask because if you don't have them set the same, then an incorrect impression of the relative headroom will be made. FWIW #1, my own impression of the Focus, the Gen 2 Mazda3, and the Gen 1 Mazda3 (my current ride) is that the Gen 1 Mazda has more head room than the other two (which I could discern no difference ... Read More
Ford Focus Interior and Passenger Comfort Questions
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Re: Ford Focus 2010 water stains on seat [sharpo]
Hi Sharpo, I have the same trouble. I spilled just a tad of water on my seat of my 2009 Ford Focus, and it left a water stain. The last time, I took my car to a professional detailer. A $100 detailed my car, and this included removing the water stains. I just spilled water for a second time, so I'll be out another $100 for detailing. The moral of my ... Read More
2012 Ford Focus
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Re: Just spent 4 hours poking n prodding Focus [m6user]
I wouldn't even consider a 2011 Mazda3; my 2009 Mazda3 is just fine thank you. That said, I would very much consider a 2012 SkyActiv-G or better still, a 2013 SkyActiv-D. The above said, considering how much less the 2011 Mazda3 costs versus the 2012 Focus (as close to apples to apples as one can get), you can buy a bunch of gas with the difference. I suspect on a cost ... Read More
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Ok, drove the Focus, Elantra, Jetta, etc...
Ok, I went and drove a Focus today. SE manual transmission sedan. I also drove a Jetta SE 2.5L with stick shift. I drove an Elantra GLS and Cruze Eco recently. I have not driven the newest Civic but owned a 2009. Impressions on the Focus: Felt very VW. I sold VWs from 2000-2005, and the Focus reminds me a lot of the VWs of that era as far as the ... Read More
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Focus and Elantra checked out today
I was excited to see that my local Ford dealer had a couple of new Foci in today. I stopped by, and one happened to be unlocked. I think it was an S or SE, and was a sedan. Today's mission was to check out the new Elantra, and the new Focus. I figured those are the top two contenders for our next car, and have been eagerly awaiting both. Actually, ... Read More
2008 Ford Focus
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Re: Ford Focus refresh [onthefarm]
The 2009 Focus is not going to have the fake side vents except in the new SEL trim line for the sedan. I think the car looks better without the vent. Also, the 2009 Focus order guide indicates that all 2009 Focus trim lines come with a 4 way manually adjustable front drivers seat.
Ford Focus Transmission Problems
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Re: 2004 Ford Focus Transmission Problems [nsk2]
I have a Ford Focus Z3, I had to replace the transmission at 28,000 miles 19 months ago. Now today I went to the bank, the automatic is hard & jerky and that damn O/D light came on flashing. This is the EXACT thing that happened May of 2009. I had the tranny rebuilt in July of 2009. Of course u only get 1 year/12,000 mile warranty, which ever comes first. ... Read More
Ford Focus Recalls and TSBs
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2009 Ford Focus
crunching grind noise in front end when steering and continuous drumming..(sounds like fingers drumming... )steady when in drive...8x in shop..they changed struts, control arms, links, removed plastic...still to no avail...they claim to have checked bearings, cv joints...help..anyone..gonna trade the lemon in...pfttt!!
Ford Focus Owners Tell Ford What you Want!
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Ford "vs" Ford Warrenty "vs" little old me
I'm having a dispute with Ford in Brentwood Essex with regards to warranty. I have a Ford Focus manufactured December 2000, so making the car 9 years 6 months; the cover is for 12 years on the perforation warranty. The issue has been ongoing since Feb 2009. I noticed a strip of rust along the passenger door at the bottom. I took the car to my local Ford Dealer in Andover ... Read More
Ford Focus Transmission Problems
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Update on 2007 Focus by mmj2
I had a second repair job done on my Ford Focus for transmission problems in July 2009. The transmission was shifting on the upwards side and then winding up high rpms then clunking down into a lower gear. The tranmission light came on. On the second time we had the car repaired, it took about 4 weeks total. This is a long time for someone to wait who may be dependent ... Read More
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Re: 2009 Ford Focus 7000+ Miles [r1derbike]
so far my focus has 20000 miles and ive had the drive axle support bearing replaced twice and thw axle replaced and front swaay bar endlink replaced oh and a wheeel bearing replaced on pass side and im still getting a noise and vibration in the pedal
Ford Focus Engine Problems
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13 Day old B/N Ford Focus TDCi died
I purchased a brand new 2009 Tonic Ford Focus TDCi on October 29, 2009 here in the Philippines for about 25,500 us Dollars. During my inspection of the unit when I was picking it up, I noticed a smudge on the chrome plate in front of the hood of the car. I asked them to fix the smudge, they tried to use rubbing compound and polishing but it couldn’t be removed, ... Read More
Ford Focus Transmission Problems
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2009 Ford Focus 7000+ Miles
Transmission bearing failure on my above Focus SE, loaded (4 speed auto). Developed "grunching", whining, and momentary locks-up, and strange shifting behavior last 1000 miles. I say last 1000 miles because this is the 2nd time I've had it in for transmission problems. The dealer couldn't duplicate the problem the first time, so I had to drive the vehicle until issues were prevalent to troubleshoot. Not happy with this vehicle on ... Read More
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2003 Ford Focus Transmission Problems
Bought 2003 Ford Focus in 2004...car had 33K on it.....I also bought an extended warranty. In 2006, I had the transmission fixed under warranty. In 2007, the steering wheel locked and that was also fixed under warranty. All warranties expired about 6 months ago. During the last month I occasionally noticed hesitation and some hiccuping. Last Monday, the car sounded much worse...took it to the dealer's service dept....they tell me it's ... Read More
Article Comments - 2009 Ford Focus RS First Drive
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Article Comments - 2009 Ford Focus RS First Drive
Sitting beside the Monte Carlo harbor in the light of early morning is the 2009 Ford Focus RS, one of Europe's most eagerly anticipated cars. Yes, there is a place on the planet where Fords are eagerly anticipated, and it's because Rally Sport is a label that means a great deal to people on the far side of the Atlantic. For the first time in six years, Ford of Britain is ... Read More
Ford Focus Sedan
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Did you see this yet?
Focus RS. 2011 Should be the best year for the focus yet. ">link titlehttp://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/25/video-fifth-gear-wrings-out-fords-new-300-hp-- focus-rs/ Written by: bryanlie on Dec 11, 2008 6:58:22 PM
Thank you very much. I did some research myself and got some quotes, let me show you some math. These days Ford Focus has employee price and I am looking for a 2009 Ford Focus SE Sedan with MSRP $18,500, which has automatic transaxle, SYNC system and driver's group. Lowest OTD price I got from some dealer: MSRP - $18,500 Employee pricing - $16,724.99 Rebate - $1,000.00 FMCC - $500.00 College ... Read More
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News for Ford: ABS is a must-have
We love our 2003 Focus ZX5, which has been ultra-reliable and still drives well; our only serious complaint is the front seats, which we can never adjust enough to be really comfortable--unlike our 1998 Contour, which had great seats. So when it came time this fall to replace the Contour we looked at the 2008 & 2009 Focus first. However, it was virtually impossible to find a Focus in the SF ... Read More
Ford Focus: MPG-Real World Numbers
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2009 Focus Sedan 5 Speed with Revised "Overdrive"
I just purchased this so can't report on gas mileage yet - I have just 200 miles on it. Almost all the miles on it are mine - I was the first and last to test drive it, when I pulled it out of the lot it had 6 miles on it, when I purchased it, it had 26 miles on it - I test drove it twice, first time to ... Read More
Ford Focus Sedan
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Early Impressions on 2009 Focus Sedan 5 speed
Sometimes a lot of small changes can accumulate to make what drives like a whole new vehicle. I have owned 5-6 (I'm too lazy to rummage through my folders to count) Focii since 2000, and the 2009 is definitely the best yet. Some reviewers complain about Ford's decision not to use the same "platform" for this car in both Europe and the US, but I think Ford's decision to focus on ... Read More
Economy Sedans (~$16k-$20k)
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Re: I've driven them all (almost)... [backy]
Yeah, I'm aware that the Mazda3 is in its last year, and as it turns out, the Rabbit has already been replaced (in Europe) as well, so both of my two finalists are "lame-duck" cars. Appropriate given our current economic and political situation. ;) As far as which version of the cars; I drove the models that offered the best mix of fuel economy (my 25,000 annual commute miles were looming ... Read More
Chevy Cobalt vs. Ford Focus
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Re: focus v cobalt [vanace]
I've rented both the Focus and the Cobalt. Both are perfectly good small cars. I bought a 2009 Cobalt because I wanted a coupe and I thought that the design was better looking -less boxy. If the reverse had been true I would have probably bought a Focus. I don't expect my Cobalt to fall apart. I've seen old Cavaliers with a hundred thousand miles and more. The Cobalt is built ... Read More
2008 Ford Focus
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2008 vs 2009
One feature change that will happen for 2009 is that the ABS/Traction Control option now includes Advanctrac stability control. Sounds great but the problem is Ford is increase the cost of the option from $495 to $795! This will be the only way to get ABS. So if you are on the fence and price and ABS are important to you, try to snap up a 2008. At my dealer, we ... Read More
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Re: Ford Focus refresh and 2009 Order Guide [capella]
Thx for the info.'--much appreciated. :D
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Re: Ford Focus refresh and 2009 Order Guide [onthefarm]
I got the Order Guide from: http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24477 You'll need to sign up with the forum to be able to download that information. There also are order guides for other models available if you're interested in that. Just check in the other forums on the site (for example, if you want to look at the 2009 Taurus order guide, check out the Taurus and Sable forum at blueovalforums).
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Re: Ford Focus refresh [capella]
Also, the 2009 Focus order guide indicates that all 2009 Focus trim lines come with a 4 way manually adjustable front drivers seat. Cap, where did you view this '09 order guide so soon? I'd like to see that myself. I read that the refreshened Focus goes on sale this Summer; have you/anyone read of a specific date? Returned to the dealer and spoke to a sales rep who, amazingly, had ... Read More
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Re: 08 Focus [tomanyt]
"What is happening with Ford? Why can't they build nice looking cars?" http://www.autoblog.com/photos/ford-verve-sedan-concept/498251/full/ http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/FordVerveNAConcept/1000475343 http://www.topspeed.com/cars/ford/2009-ford-fiesta-ar52487/picture232437-0.html http://jalopnik.com/photogallery/FordVerveNAConcept/1000475351 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website/gallery.php?id=257253 http://newsletter.autoexpress.co.uk/c/1d5M5cEDLpRmgTVA "Ford of Europe" can, but "Ford" can't! :P & even its Mazda twin ain't quite as pretty: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-mazda2-sedan/498073/ http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-mazda2-sedan/498065/
Ford Focus Owners Tell Ford What you Want!
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What is the Focus supposed to be?
mschmal asks a great question. What is the Focus supposed to be right now? Is it a C-class to compete with the Golf/Rabbit/Jetta? e.g., a small family car in the compact class. In size and driving dynamics, the Focus is a Jetta competitor, but not in list or transaction price. Is it an overgrown B-class to compete with the Hyundai Accent, e.g., a sub-compact car. The B-class in America has a ... Read More
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No Buzz for '08 Focus
The enthusiasts are not happy about the re-engineered '08 Focus. Ford drops our favorite 2.3 liter engine and denies us the well received European Focus. Message? For the next couple of years, enthusiasts are not a Focus target market. Will Ford be around in 2010 to win some of us back with an all new Focus? Or will Ford try to win enthusiasts in 2009 with a new B-class car? Will ... Read More
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2008 Focus enough change?
The pictures of the newly refreshed 2008 Ford Focus interior look to be a promising upgrade. The simplification of the model line down to two body styles and only two engines (both 2.0 liters) probably makes business sense as complexity is expensive. The simplification unfortunately means the enthusiast focused 2.3 liter ST sport model is dead. The Focus does have great driving dynamics. (It's why I own a Focus ST.) But ... Read More
Article Comments - 2008 Ford Focus First Drive
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Huh?
This review takes an awful lot of pot-shots at the Toyota Corolla, considering that that car is also about to be redesigned--a 2009 model will appear in early 2008. Also noteworthy: the Corolla will be an all-new design, rather than a rehash of the current platform, like the '08 Focus. All the talk about tech is also a bit funny, considering that the Focus' engines are unchanged since 2005, its automatic ... Read More
Ford Focus ZX5
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2008focuszx5?
ford finally made an attractice focus zx5 wagon in 2007,with the handsome body package and sunroof.really sharp. should ford continue to sell that vehicle in 2008-2009 until the euro focus arrives.as they did with the 2 door escort,when the focus arrived.?
Ford Focus Wagon
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Re: Is there that much of a difference... [carthell]
The Mazda3 resides on the European Focus platform . The US well have to wait until the 2009 or 2010 model year to get it. Ford apparently thinks the Focus is selling well enough that they don't need the new platform here. The Volvos S40 also is on the same Mazda3/European Focus platform.
2008 Ford Focus future vehicle
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Re: 2010 for Focus 2009 for B-Class Ford [basiliskst]
Accepting that the 2008 model is a stop-gap measure, I see the dumbing down of the Focus line as a very foolish move. Dropping the popular (at least here in California) ZX3/5 seems like giving up, no matter how much Ford uses hip, "I'm a Mac" actors in its ads. At least they say that they've improved the interior (we'll see), given that complaints about the seats were so widespread and ... Read More
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Re: 2010 for Focus 2009 for B-Class Ford [basiliskst]
Why bother w/ B-Class? 'cause in crowded cities, you need small cars even if $ is no object. & newer C-Class cars are growing fatter. The B-Class will not have the high-tech multilink rear suspension for good ride/handling compromise. That includes the VW Polo, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, etc. Eventhough the Mini Cooper & BMW 1-series do have rear multilink, the set up is too firm for comfort. The new C-1 ... Read More
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2010 for Focus 2009 for B-Class Ford
The US will not get the current European Focus. The American and European versions come back together with an all new model for 2010, now in development. What should that new Focus accomplish? Face it, the 2008 is a stop gap measure. Farther along in the development process and therefore closer to market is the 2009 B-Class car for the US referenced at the Detroit show, but as yet unnamed and ... Read More
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Current Focus vs 2008
I like the current Focus well enough to own a 2005 ST. It's not pretty, but it does look purposeful and European. The ST is a real joy to drive. The 2005-2007 Focus certainly looks better in person than it photographs. The tall architecture makes for great interior room, but also makes the wheels and tires look smaller than a lower slung car like the Civic. The new 2008 has much ... Read More
Ford Focus Sedan
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"..I have this feeling that Ford might bring over many of the new drivetrains found on the upcoming European car, including next-generation Zetec engines and even possibly a clean-burning turbodiesel..." There is no "next generation Zetec", it's being canned in favor of a new family of four cyliners engines, the Duratec 2.0 and 2.3L. Which are not going to be "brought over", but built in NA. Diesel Focuses are also being ... Read More
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No second-generation Focus for US market?
I just read in the Detroit Free Press that Ford has no plans to bring over the second-generation Ford Focus that Ford of Europe will introduce next year to the US market, instead will wait until the third-generation model is introduced in 2009 for worldwide launch. However, I have this feeling that Ford might bring over many of the new drivetrains found on the upcoming European car, including next-generation Zetec engines ... Read More
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