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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electric Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> Aviator -> Cooling Fan Motor -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escape -> Escort & ZX2 -> Focus -> Freestar & Monterey -> LS & Thunderbird -> Mustang -> Ranger -> Sable & Taurus -> Windstar
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus SVT 2.0 L4 GAS

Cooling Fan Motor

Aviator
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined in .
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove front air deflector.
  • Remove lower fan shroud.
  • Remove fan and clutch using fan wrench tool Nos. T84T-6312-C and T84T-6312-D or equivalents.
  • Disconnect hoses from coolant recovery bottle.
  • Remove coolant recovery bottle, then the fan shroud bolts.
  • Remove upper radiator hose, then the fan shroud, Fig. .
  • Disconnect A/C high pressure switch, then the condenser inlet tube.
  • Disconnect coo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Overhaul -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Focus LX 2.0 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder Overhaul

Disassemble
  • Clean outside of master cylinder thoroughly. Drain brake fluid from master cylinder.
  • Remove stop bolt and pressure control valves, if equipped.
  • Pry up on reservoir and remove it from master cylinder body.
  • Remove fluid control valve, if equipped.
  • Depress primary piston and remove snap ring from retaining groove at open end of bore.
  • Remove primary and secondary piston assemblies from master cylinder. If secondary piston does not come out, apply air pressure to secondary outlet port to remove.
Inspection

When disassembled, wash all parts in clean brake...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Focus -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus LX 2.3 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 30,000 mi...

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate shaft -> Left side -> Right side
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus SE 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Relearn Procedures -> TPMS Sensor Activation -> TPMS Sensor Training
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS

TPMS Sensor Activation

To conserve battery power, the TPMS sensors will go into a sleep mode after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. The sensors will not transmit tire pressure information while in sleep mode. The sensors must be activated to transmit the latest tire pressure information.

  • Place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • Position Ford TPMS activation tool, or equivalent, against the LF tire side wall 180° from the valve stem.
  • The TPMS activation tool will flash a green light and sound a beep for each successful response from a TPMS sensor.
  • Press the TPMS activat...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Focus SVT 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove cooling fan motor and shroud.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove power steering pipe support brackets.
  • Remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Remo...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2000-07 Focus
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus SE 2.3 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 Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Electronic Compass -> 2009 Focus -> Calibration Adjustment -> Zone Adjustment
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Focus SE 2.0 L4 GAS

Zone Adjustment

  • Determine compass magnetic zone, Fig. .
  • Start the engine.
  • Press and hold the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together for approximately 5 seconds until ZONE XX appears in the CID.
  • Press and release the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together, repeatedly until ZONE XX changes to the correct zone (1-15) in the CID.
  • The direction will display after the buttons are released. The zone is now updated.

Calibration Adjustment

Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel struct...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Focus Street 2.0 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Focus cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Focus ZTW 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Ensure transmission is in Neutral position, then raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove mounting bolts...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

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

Zetec Front/Rear Muffler Diagram for 2004 Ford Focus LX 2.0 L4 GASZetec Front/Rear Muffler Diagram for 2004 Ford Focus LX 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Catalytic Converter
  • Muffler
  • Engine Cooling Fan Components Diagram for 2004 Ford Focus ZX5 2.3 L4 GASEngine Cooling Fan Components Diagram for 2004 Ford Focus ZX5 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Cooling Fan Motor
  • Connector 133
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

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

    2001 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Ford Focus ZTS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Speed Control Module
  • ABS Control Module
  • Clutch Pedal Position Switch
  • Stoplamp Switch
  • High Mounted Stoplamp
  • 2002 Ford Focus ZX5 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Focus ZX5 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery Saver Relay
  • Generic Electronic Module
  • Front Interior Lamp
  • Liftgate/Decklid Switch
  • Cargo Space Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: COOLING SYSTEM - MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT - SERVICE TIPS
    Vehicle: 2002 Ford Focus Street 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Document: REAR LIFTGATE SPOILER - REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TIPS - ZX3 MODELS ONLY
    Vehicle: 2002 Ford Focus S2 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Focus AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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