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Ford Focus Hatchback ZX3 - Part IX
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I shared my oil overfill experience with you a while back and I believe the "unreplaced" filter was where the excess oil likely came from in my case too, now that you mention it. I thought the nasty oil smell had dissipated, but I still get a whiff of it ocassionally.
I seem to recall the floor mats coming in 3 different colors. I think they were black, graphite, and tan. Price was $46.00 for the front mats only.
I'm certainly interested!
Opinion follows:
What's the deal with the miniscule rear floormats? They look like coasters for my lemonade! (Not that I sit back there) But they don't cover half my sole. Not worth the $22.00 to me... that's only $5 less than the front mats and they're 1/4 the size...
okay,
enough from me... (I'm gonna look for cargo liners after work)
Gabe
oh, to those who chose the color Rainforest Green. I finally got to see one in person over the weekend. Very nice color, I liked it a lot. That makes 8 ZX3's in town now I think...
Yeah, those rear floor mats are hilarious. Not quite sure what Ford had in mind. Why they don't fit between the front seat tracks and extend forward is a real mystery. Maybe we can have a contest to see who has the most creative suggestion for putting them to good use
I am also getting my steering aligned. Upon receiving the 'z' the steering wheel points about 5 degrees to the right while driving in a straight line. IMO, it should be dead straight. I will also let people know if the Ford Dealer can/will fix this issue. I do not have a high opinion of Ford Dealers (the 'z' is great though and have a high opinion of the car and its manufacture) and they will have to earn my respect.
I also have a slight light rattling sound near the driver's side seat belt cover (very close to the driver's side window). It is so slight, but noticeable while driving with the windows closed and the radio off. Has anyone experienced this rattle? It is so slight that the dealer could never diagnose the problem. I am waiting for it to become worse before persuing the repair with the dealer. I assume I have 3 years to correct this problem.
All in all it is still the best new car I have ever had!
Happy Driving,
ND
"Dear Mr. and Mrs. ??,
Thank you for your message of 05/31/00 regarding your 2000 Ford Focus. We appreciate the time you have taken to write us with respect to oil change.
Our dealerships' staff are highly trained experts with a focus on Ford products and there are resources available to them directly from Ford
Motor Company on proper vehicle maintenance.
Your comments have been documented and forwarded to the appropriate departments within Ford Motor Company for their records. Mr. and Mrs.
??, your feedback is greatly appreciated.
At Ford Motor Company, we consider the satisfaction of our customers as one of our most important objectives. If you have any other inquiries or concerns, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to address them.
Thank you for contacting Ford Motor Company."
You can all laugh...but I tried...
but what did you expect to get from them?
And this whole topic about the oil change!!
Just do it yourself and never worry again :>)
http://www.autotaser.com/Products/AUTOTSR.htm
Do those floormats you mentioned have the focus logo on them?
thanks for the part #'s
Gabe
Pat
Is anyone having problems with their radio reception on AM? I am getting a lot of background noise specially when the brake lights are on. Any suggestions?
I am also in GA. I live in Atlanta, and I, too, have not seen a ZX3 on the Road. I have seen many sedans and even a few wagons, but the only ZX3s I have seen besides my car are the ones in the Ford lots! Wonder why there aren't many people in Atlanta who aren't buying them?
Pat
You're right about the love it or hate it. I like that about it.
I'll keep you updated.
Remember, Seattle folk are quick to embrace funky cars. Always have been. And you should see the number of VWs in this area. It's absurd. Both my roommates and one of their girlfriends have one each.
B.t.w. love that reference to The Auto Taser!
I'd leave the doors unlocked, keys in the ignition, and park it in the middle of NY, just to see a thief get zapped...
for map/dome light. floor mats-are they carpeted logo or rubber/vinyl? i am waiting to hear back from my other source. they do have reg.carpeted mats /front 37.00 -no logo. im
trying to hunt down logo part no.
rattles- are you guys sure its not a loose snake?...........just kidding!
he swears by the following story,a man +
(i hate to admit it,in my age group) walks into
ford service complaining that no matter how much oil he put in the car, it wouldnt fill-up and
it wouldnt start.when asked how much oil was
put in,he responded,about 25 qts. needless
to say he was looking in the crankcase. now,
is that a genius or what?
an update. i was quoted 27.19 for map/dome
light.i think i can do better with my other source. i like those 2 upgrades myself.
stanky73-thanks for the heads -up on the mud
flaps,i was consideringinstalling them as well
ihave a hard time picking up rattles + noises
one suggestion-green grass + high tides-
set the volume to about 15 to 20. you will hear
more pleasant rattles for about 9 1/2 min.
may i correct my poor grammar + spelling
i even use spell chek.........i know it!
Thanx for hunting for answer to "oil overfill" thingy. Is that "owners connection" place (that you posted e-mail to) located at Ford's www.ford.com website ?
If so, and they're as useless as you experienced, I'm glad I haven't bothered to register there.
Silver-B:
Thanx for the BMW chrome-tip Part#.
I wonder if Borla Exhaust is worth the money, if I plan no further performance-mods (except maybe tires).
Someone said I'd get maybe 5hp more, plus a loud rumbling sound that might attract cops.
Also, I've never seen anyone describe exactly what exhaust-system pipes/mufflers, must be cut off, to make way for it.
Would a Ford dealer likely do it, or would he scream "warranty problem"?
zx3Beast:
I hope your z is still swinging smoothly along.
Here's a funny one, for you.....
I was happily cruisin' down the Pike at 50mph in my Autumn z, in heavy traffic. (260mi. on it now, "How sweet it is!"--Jackie Gleason).
Suddenly I heard a loud shout on the passenger side of road.
I looked over and cruisin' next to me was a fancy black Pickup truck, a big, bearded young stud driving --- half-hanging outta his window, yelling at me .... "WHAT IN H--- IS THAT???!! THAT SURE AIN'T NO CAR!! --- WHAT IN THE FRIGGIN' WORLD, IZZIT???!!"
I laughed, waved, gave him a thumbs-up .... he laughed, waved back, and took off.
(Sheesh!! I dunno if I should be depressed, or not).
zx3
buck,super-utility,lean,.mean,,smooth-sailing
in his face,wishes he had one machine.the guy just
didnt get it,thats all.
Got a compliment from an old guy sitting in his car at the Mall (when I pulled up, and parked at 45degree angle next to light-pole barrier, for purpose of keeping my little z safely away from "door-banging ladies" in their SUV's) ....
"That is a very pretty car".
Saturday, drinking coffee in shop, a couple complemented the Autumn Orange z.
He..."That's the Ford Focus I saw on TV. Nice". She..."a beautiful car".
Today, at body shop, the whole crew came out to see it parked there, gleaming in the sun. (Bless, Meguiars liquid carnuba wax "Gold Coast").
"I gotta get one of those for my Mother to run around town in, she'll really like it".....
"I love that color, very unusual"......
"What nice detail and workmanship" ....
"Can we see the engine? ---Wow, a beeeootiful-lookin' 16-valver!" ....
"Look at the fancy chrome letters, on top of the engine: FOCUS" (I had peeled them off the rear of the z and put them on top of the Zetec engine, next to word FORD) ....
"Hey pal, you got one fine machine there"....
Bla, bla, bla.... the body shop was temporarily at a standstill, the crew outside around my car.
I was pleased, the words were from Auto Body pro's who know/appreciate, detail n' quality.
So maybe Ford did build a real winner in the Focus, and their designers were justified in their decision to go for "unique, bold" styling.
I now got 275 trouble-free mi. on the car.
When engine is fully-warm, and I stop at a redlight, sometimes I have to glance at Tach to see if the "silence" means a dead engine. (It ain't. She reads 800rpm).
My superb, trusty old (8-valve) VW-GTI never idled this quiet, never idled this vibration-free.
Hmmmm, wonder how long it will stay this way?
zx3
obviously,time will tell about the reliability.
my gut tells me-dont sweat it.this baby is a winner! as far as compliments,i am always asked by
young+old,male+female,about the z.they all comment
about the "look" in a positive way. ford designers
should be applauded for actually bringing the radical
look to fruition.i bet you that the competition is
scrambling to come up with copies.the z will become
the benchmark hatchback in which other mfg.will have to strive to compete.i believe ford has gotten
a giant headstart.its really funny looking back,but
hondas first intro here was a 2cyl.600cc engine.
over the years the civic has garnered a fine reputation in spite of that effort.ford has a storied history in producing classic autos and they still get slammed by the uninformed.thats their loss as i see it.five years from now will still be gloating!
hey did the driver of that gas guzzling, out-dated, piece of you know what have as he would have put it..... 'any teefs'? hehe
Project:
My Buddy has a civic hatchback with a very loud exhaust, alas you never have to worry about him sneeking up on you. In your case you will always catch you son sneeking in after curfew. I prefer a silent car so a new exhaust is not something I am going to invest in. I do want to get a spoiler, the back of the car is just begging for one.
Yan
More will follow.
This is the same Eaton supercharger as on their Miata, Civic, etc. kits and also the same brand used by OEMs on their factory supercharged cars. It is a roots supercharger which means plenty of low end boost (2psi at idle!). Should be interesting!
I cracked up, when I read your post about "Exhaust Noise" and "Pickup Truck Driver".
Imsoyboy:
Thanks anyway for the good try. I guess we're on our own (oil-overfill matter) as far as Ford Co. is concerned. I'll probably let the dealer do it for the $28. If an "overfill" blows the engine, he has no excuse, no leg to stand on (as far as "who pays" for new engine).
Drebe:
Black is a real stand-out, a real knock-out. "Cool". "Hi-tech". I wanted to get one. People in your neighborhood need new eyeglasses.
I visited AutoTaser site, read literature about their "anti-theft" thingy. I'm not impressed.
It looks like a silly gimmick. A simple pair gloves, neutralizes it (shock).
So, the only "alarm" about it, is the siren. (Big deal). I notice they're a little coy, about telling you the price ("just contact an AutoTase Dealer!") ... Yeah, sure.
zx3
I'm actually very pleased with the disc/drum etup in this car. Drum brakes have come a long way, and they seem to make a nice combo. Plus I only have to clean that damned dust off of the fronts =[
zx3
other source,ill check back in tomorrow.i do this
for a living all day long but in another industry.
always on the phone,except when home.
brakes- i also like the set-up.disc/drums.in fact,i
found myself stopping quicker + sooner.unlike other
cars i owned. they work exceptionally well.
torinopaddy-good luck!+ enjoy.
This past weekend my neighbor saw a "infra red" ZX3, all decked with spoiler and ground effects, in Salamanca, NY. Would have liked to seen it in person. He wants to race (drive) my ZX3. Might take him for a ride someday.
Getting my K&N air filter and dug deflector tomarrow (finally).
Pat
accommodate this filter style? what immediate benefits are derived? thanks!