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Is there a TSB, recall....what gives?
*** From the guys over at focaljet.com ***
6-disc in-dash CD changer standard on ZX3.
Dark Brushed Aluminum Appearance Trim replaces Woodgrain Appearance Trim on ZTS, ZTW and ZX5.
SE Sport Group has been eliminated for 2002.
Anti-lock Brakes now optional on ZTS (instead of standard).
ZTS now standard with rear spoiler.
2.0L Zetec engine available with the SE Comfort package.
Power Moonroof now available on all body styles (ZX3, Sedan, Wagon and ZX5).
A 6-Disc In-Dash CD changer is available.
Also they're are a couple of new colors available.
Some Foci owners report that the stumbling problem went away after the DPFE sensor replacement. Apparently they brought their cars to the dealer with the CEL. The code showed problems with DPFE. I don't know if the dealers will be willing to replace the sensor without the CEL. (probably not)
"A similar false code may also occur if the metering orifice located in the intake below the EGR valve and DPFE sensor is restricted. This type of problem will not create a trailer hitching condition but loss of fuel economy will be noted."
This was my first visit to a Ford service department. Not very impressed. They made me wait around for quite some time when I picked up the car, not at all "customer satifaction" oriented.
But I guess it could have been much worse. They didn't dismiss the problem or ignore it.
Well after pulling teeth at the dealership, they stated to me that the "throttle body was sticking" and replaced the whole thing. Ok, things seem fine now... only till a few days ago, I was driving under the same conditions and... .my gas petal fell limp to the floor. (found later) the throttle cable had "broken off inside the cable housing. causing the petal to fall to the floor. Not something that was fun to try and realize while traveling 65mph on the highway in traffic. I ponder that this was the problem all along with a tattered cable, I think that it was causing my first problem with the sticking. SO if anyone ever started to get a sticky feeling in the petal... it might not be gum.
Honestly, I had a really old Chrysler that had the tread peel off while I was doing 70...I wouldn't have even known other than seeing it fly by in my rearview mirror. Also, somethin interesting, Car and Driver tried to duplicate this 'rollover' problem on a 94 Explorer...obviously, they can't make the tread peel off, so they duplicated something worse...a blow-out at different speed up to 70mph. Guess what, the Explorer was very stable.
What does this prove? That most people that buy these SUVs CAN'T DRIVE THEM, never mind a car. I see soo many accidents involving SUVs, and none of them have bald Firestone tires on them. Now, I'm not defending Firestone....tire tread should NEVER peel off....but I honestly think there should be a seperate SUV license endorsement or someting to control the growing number of whackos driving around 5000lb wreckers.
sorry for the ranting..............just my 2 cents
Make sure you don't have the keys in the car when you fill it up. If you read previous posts, that causes problems.
In the Handbook it says things like Mobil Speedpass may screw up the chip in the key. Does anyone use Speedpass?
Also in my opinion SUVs are such a waste. They offer no performance and the little advantages they offer in inclimate weather just aren't worth the wastes it produces. I drove a 3.4L V6 Explorer and it was slow as hell. Put that engine in a smaller, lighter car and wooosh. Remember the Lumina Z34? and the Suvs keep getting bigger and bigger with larger engines. The lincoln Navigator looks like some kind of military surveillance vehicle. Come on now, whats it get 10 mpg? If they can sell trucks like this why don't they start making muscle cars again? Supply and Demand my friends.
Oh well, maybe I'll invest in a good set of snow tires before November rolls around again.
you are in luck.
Now there's a rumor at the "other" board about a new TSB coming. Supposedly the dealers will recalibrate/reprogram the ECU. Should be out very soon.
Never even came close to being stuck.
Frank in Philly.
am convinced there will be no correction. this is probably an inherent
flaw due to sloppy build tolerances. my manual trans still sounds like
a tractor. upshifts are very noisy and rattle as one goes through the gears. where are you at with your complaints?
I'm really very pleased with my car. I'm getting what seems to be pretty good gas mileage. My daily commute is pretty short and I don't have much traffic to contend with so I guess that helps. I haven't done a scientific study of what the actual numbers are, but I'm not spending much time at the pump. *thank goodness because gas prices are out of site!!!
Yesterday the mailman had a little gift for me from Ford. A pretty nice Focus stainless steel travel mug.
Nice mug...does it fit in the cup holders?? Didn't think of trying mine yet!
I'm just glad I have 'em, my last car didn't and driving with a hot cup of coffee in hand or strategically placed either between your legs or on the floor is asking for trouble.
My how times have changed!
this is the site I was talking about:
http://www.teamfocaljet.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro
zx3beast,
Here is a repost from the above-mentioned board:" got a call from my dealer on 5/18.
He said that Ford has a fix for the hesitation/surge and this will be in the NEXT service bulletin. The bulletins come out every two weeks and one had just been issued."
Regarding the 5-speed tranny. The thing SUX big time. What a junk. I went through the Dispute Settlement Board after 6 visits to the dealer. The boards conclusion: normal gear rollover. **SES!!!!
the junk trans that it is. those who have stated about receiving a free
mug might want to keep that quiet. someone here is still waiting on theirs.
I took out the cupholder insert and that makes the mug fit perfectly.
I'll consider myself lucky...I hope !!!!!
Sometimes I wonder about complaints people have with their cars--do you suppose it has anything to do with attitude? Like, those who have the most negative attitude have the most problems?
<<<Like, those who have the most negative attitude have the most problems?>>>
Pilot, you're cracking me up.
BTW, when did I ever say that I dislike your beloved Toyotas? Another "FACT"?
No wonder you hated statistics in university.
Anyhow, she's doing great so far,
Biggest surprise - functional headrests. I've never been able to comfortably utilize the headrests in anything else I've driven.
Biggest disappointment - trying to keep the damn thing clean! haha Other than that the mpg, but then again I was expecting that from all the past posts.
tgrcub- I played incessantly with the AVC at first, and still show it off to anyone new to the car, other than that I leave it off. I've found that it maintains a volume level relative to whatever you start it at. Kind of neat, but always leaves me wanting more volume, guess I just like it loud.
I'd love one of those mugs, I'll try registering with Owner Connection and let y'all know if it results in anything...
Just a few comments at almost 18,000 miles... brake squeak is getting worse, but goes away after the first few applications. This is probably the rust that builds up in wet weather. Brake feel and operation are still excellent.
Keeping it clean: a good coat of wax on the outside, and rubber mats and a good lint brush for the inside... especially good for removing dog fur.
I got my mug back on the first recall in March 2000. Mileage in the mid 20s around town, above 30 on an extended highway trip. Always has been. I like the headrests too, a perfect fit for me, just like the arm position to the steering wheel. And that's without the tilt/adjustable feature.
Other squeaks and rattles? Not that I can tell..my CD player is always on, and quite loud too!
Charlie
a plus on that one. also, new design front pads are in the works. you just
have to ask, there has been many a tsb on the squeaky brake deal.