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2005 Ford Focus CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Focus -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 2.3 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Release parking brake.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
  • On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, remove wheel speed sensor.
  • On all models, remove brake drum and wheel hub.
  • Remove brake shoe hold down springs and pins, Fig. .
  • Disconnect brake shoes from wheel cylinders. Hold wheel cylinder pistons in place with suitable rubber bands.
  • Remove shoes from anchor block, Fig. .
  • Push parking brake lever inward and remove cable, Fig. .
  • Remove lower and upper return springs.
  • Remove primary shoe from strut and brake shoe adjuster, Fig. .
  • Remove secondary shoe f...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Focus -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Focus ZXW 2.0 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 30,000 mi...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate shaft -> Left side -> Right side
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 2.3 L4 GAS

Left side

  • Loosen left-hand strut and spring assembly top mount nuts by four turns.
  • Loosen wheel nuts.
  • Loosen wheel hub retaining nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove left-hand wheel.
  • . Detach left-hand lower arm.
  • Remove pinch bolt from ball joint stud. Protect ball joint seat using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
  • Detach lower arm ball joint.
  • Detach left-hand drive halfshaft from wheel hub by using a commercially available puller. Unscrew and remove hub retaining nut and press out halfshaft stub from wheel hub.
  • Support halfshaft. Inner halfshaft joint must not be bent by more than...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Ensure transmission is in Neutral position, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove terminal nuts and disconnect starter motor wiring.
  • Remove mounting nut and disconnect Power Steering Pressure tube brackets from stud bolts.
  • Remove s...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Focus
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Focus ZXW 2.0 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Position the windshield wipers in the vertical position.
  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the caps from the righthand side air cowl grille retaining screws.
  • Remove the righthand side air cowl grille retaining screws, then the grille.
  • Open the service flap, then remove the cabin air filter ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Focus ZXW 2.0 L4 GAS

The low coolant warning lamp should light whenever the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle is 1/4 to 3/4 inch or more below the cold full mark. Raise coolant level in recovery bottle to the cold full mark to turn lamp off.

On models equipped with GEM module and low coolant level warning system, t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Focus ZX5 2.0 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at coolant outlet adapter.
  • Remove hose from coolant outlet adapter.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove drive belt cover.
  • Loosen bolts on coola...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Clutch Components Diagram for 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 2.3 L4 GASClutch Components Diagram for 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Clutch Friction Disc
  • Clutch Pressure Plate
  • Flywheel
    • Engine Compartment Diagram for 2005 Ford Focus ZX5 2.0 L4 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2005 Ford Focus ZX5 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp
  • Side Turn Signal Lamp
  • Connector C-834
  • Connector C-838

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • ABS Test Connector
  • ABS Control Module
  • Traction Control System Disable Switch
    • 2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST 2.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defrost Grid
  • Luggage Compartment Lid Release Solenoid
  • High Mounted Stoplamp
  • Generic Electronic Module
  • Luggage Compartment Lid Release Relay

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: WHITE FLAKES COMING FROM A/C VENTS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
    • Document: ENGINE VIBRATION AT IDLE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Vibration

    • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2005 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2005 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2005 Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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