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Make: FORD Model: Focus SE/ZTW Year:2003 Primary Problem: On a cold morning, when trying to start the car, initially, the car will not crank, or turn over at all; but will eventually start (see below): Details of problem: Turn the key to try start the car (when car is cold) At this point, the Car will not start, crank or turn over at all. Leaving the Key in the ON position, Wait 3 to 15 min. (longer wait proportional to colder temp) After...

And for anyone who's gone thru this before, any recommendations for tires which are a bit less noisy yet grip well in wet & snow? I'm willing to sacrifice a little corner performance for more humane sound and f/e.

coil packs are famous for going bad on these cars!

Thanks for all the info from all posters. I'm going to try several of the techniques recommended. My Excursion's 6 CD changer is all loaded but says " No CD". I tried the no fuse fix to no avail as yet. Since I now have the radio part way out of the dash, I'll remove the wires this time for the next "no power" fix attempt. Wolf

Good recomendaton, question, when you say "pull the radio out" you mean remove it from the dash?

I need some advice on how to get the CD's Out and How to fix the Changers. Can i do it myself?? Do I have to bring it to Ford. In Addition my Lock System is not working on the Driver Door of the Explorer witxh has a Key Pad. Any Advice there. Thanks Imheartrep

We've updated the results for the Focus to include owner experiences through September 30, 2009. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year: 2009: 39, about average, close to "better than average" 2008: 65, about average 2007: 68, about average 2006: 34, better than average 2005: 47, better than average 2003: 117, about average 2002: 173, worse than average; based on results for other model years, the actual repair...

Quote: Originally Posted by kappa8 1) Can dealer reprogram engine computer for different tire rotations per mile? Yes. Quote: 2) Can dealer reprogram ABS module with different tire rpm? I don;t think the ABS cares.

Quote: Originally Posted by prometheuscowboy We have a 6 disk cd changer in our '02 focus this morining it decided it would "eat" the cds that where in there and not eject them. Its doing this to the upper the slots of the changer 456 we are up to insert and eject fine. When we push eject the you can clearly hear the motors whining and then a small click sound. Any help or advise would be greatly appricated. If anyone...

I am looking at a 2007 ZX4 to buy. It has 60K miles. I'm wondering how many miles these engines last. It is probably good for now, but how good will it be when it reaches 100K in a few years. And can I expect to resell it at a reasonable price once it is close to or above 100K miles. (They are asking $5800 now)