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@@IFixShet me too bro ! 44 yrs under the hood ..Ive never had cars that Didint need to be worked on..my current car, 94 probe gt, ive had since new...daily driver
Right on! Great video. Keep up the good work. Any/everything you got on that car, I love mine but it has a lot of miles. Trying to get all the right info is tricky. Thanx again
Glad I found this video. I have a 2002 Ford Focus with the same engine and same problems. It is my project car so I am collecting all the videos on RU-vid so I can solve all of the problems with it.
Great vid! Found my vacuum tube collapsed years ago. Did not deduce pcv valve & oil on spark plugs to that. Gonna rework now. I have 2000 zx3, this the closest vid I can find. Rough idle for years & NOW not accelerating. Doing my best to go in order
Thank you for posting the video. My daughter's 2001 ZX3 idled rough, and bucked when trying to accelerate hard from a stop. No check engine light until after I pulled plugs to see if they needed to be replaced. The code indicated a misfile on the #1 cylinder. Started checking resistance of coil, then plug wires. Coil seemed OK. Noticed that wire #4 wasn't plugged in all the way at the coil, and the contacts were blackened probably from arcing. Using a ohmmeter, wire #4 showed no continuity at all. I'm guessing arcing from the loose boot burned away part of the conductor, so tried replacing plug wires, and problem solved. I think her car also needs motor mounts. I bought the car 2 1/2 years ago from a coworker who was the original owner, and who always kept it well maintained at the Ford dealer. He had just replaced fuel pump and spark plugs. It did have a bad clutch at the time of purchase, which I replaced by myself, and that is probably when the plug wire got loosened. Strange that #4 cylinder wasn't firing, but there were no codes to indicate a problem there.
Consider yourself lucky that yours has a manual transmission. because the automatic transmission models are notorious for transmission failures. Ford Motor Company just figure out to build automatic transmissions. always buy a Ford with a manual transmission you'll be glad you did.
@@IFixShet , followed the video, helped a bit. Hubs changed the spark plugs and wires, and now it dies when put in gear. Goes to the shop tomorrow, it's caused more grey hair than the 15 y/o!!
Sometimes it's better to buy the recommended parts for the vehicle then to try cheap on eBay sometimes you get lucky on eBay but sometimes you actually have to buy the actual part or equal to the regular part for it to work properly in the system to understand it
@@IFixShet to date: MAF, O2 downstream, PCV valve and hoses, fuel filter, plugs and wires, oil change. Always buy my parts via Autozone, new/warrantied refurbished. (Ebay folks think their used parts are new by cost, I swear!) After the O2 sensor, I'm done trying to finagle in around the block, it's still cheaper to take it to the shop (timing chain is about due to fall off again) and have them diagnose and fix it. And have it tuned up while they have it.
Just earned yourself a new subscriber. I have a 2004 Ford focus ZX3. Crank windows, no cruise control or anything, ac practically brand new, and it's a 5 speed manual. Gets me around town as a daily as well as some short, 4 hour road trips. Installed an Atoto stereo in there since the factory radio had issues with the volume knob Might follow your stuff to see some tricks on any issues that arise.
Wow thats pretty cool to see someone with the same car as me. Its my first and only car I've ever bought and I've had it for 6 years. We have the same color and year except I noticed your is a Zetec while mine is a SPI with roll down windows.
Dan's the man, my little 94 escort with 80,000 ran like a champ. Got rid of her for a new 2016 Chevy spark, only difference is I have car payments now, lost my cassette player and a cleaner looking car. Same gas mileage same performance. lol
Bro I got a focus because of this video. It was in the back of my mind and I found a wagon with the same issue yesterday.it has all new parts including headgasket so I knew what to look for
Hey drone worship and don't forget if you test it and it still skips or misses. after you driving it down the road. don't forget not to check those check the coil. my Ford Taurus would run rough and it set off the check engine light and it was the coil that was causing the problem I changed wires and plugs. And the car was still running rough and misfired new coil 80 bucks it fix the problem. and after that car runs like a top oh don't forget the PVC I had to replace that too it was causing a vacuum leak. My car is a Ford 2000 SE with a 3.0 liter engine. Wish you the best have a good day.
In case you or someone else checks in on this video, I have a problem where after driving my car (5 miles or more) whenever I stop for a quick errand, like go into Micky D's for 7-20mins and come back out and START the car back up it SOMETIMES run really run after if the timing is off/or bad plugs or something! The car will usually sputter off. Then I would have to restart it 3 or 5 times and gun the engine and then it will smooth out after about a minute or two. This is really bad sputtering cause I'm usually entering in heavy traffic will die if I don't put the car into neutral at stop lights and rev the engine until it smooths out. After the engine smooths out, it run perfectly fine. I just started trying to TIME between me turning the car off and starting the car back up where this rough sputtering starts. It seems to be about 5-25 that I've notice at this time. I've noticed that if I come back to the car within 3-4 minutes and start the car it starts fine. Or if I come back to the car 30 minutes are more, it seems to start and idle fine! My car is a standard 4cyl Ford Focus SE 2.0 not the ZTS model. The problem started maybe about 9 months ago. It had 125k miles on it and the timing belt broke Just had another rebuilt engine put in ($5000) at a AAA approved repair shop. I thought this would address rough restart and sputtering issue. But NOPE! Drive towards work, runs fine, pull into McDonald's for a quick coffee...come back out 15-20 minutes later...start the car and...SAME crap again. Engine sputtering! Have to do my sputter routine, put car in park or neutral, and keep revving the engine ...about 1min or 2...until the engine smooths out. Is this vapor lock? If so, how to fix? Could this be the fuel pump? Why only after 7-20 minutes of engine being off does this occurs. Both engines would run JUST FINE in morning, evening, mid-day, in heavy traffic...but only after a 7-20 minute stop of engine would this happen. Don't think both engines ( the old engine and now the new rebuilt engine) could have the same common problem. I almost thing that this caused my timing belt to brake...but that might be pushing it. The car runs perfectly fine outside of this issue, smooth, quiet. Thanks for ANY insights to this issue and how to address it! THX
changed the air filter and all the sudden a rough idle on my kids zx2 lmao did a full pcm reset with jumper, crc maf cleaner let it dry over night rough idle still there
I have an 02 focus I hit a big block of wood on the highway had to pull over car would t start anymore checked under the car there was oil all over the oil pan but nothing was leaking car sounds like it wants to start but struggles to start and I still can’t figure what could be the problem and when I check the dip stick for the engine oil there still some in it
Idk how old this video is without looking but, I would not get rid if a Grand Prix for a fucus! I have a 03 fucus 2.0 Dohc zetec vin-3 & just swooped a 07 Pontiac G5 vin-F 2.4 which i saw it needed new tire's & a window regulator but, only afterwards did I realize what else the G5 needs due to the fact that, The G5 was running when I approached it. Needs at minimum- a timing tensioner which I allready ordered but, if that doesnt fix the tapping at start up (just for the first 2-3 sec max) then, I will redo the entire timming setup!!! I have already replaced the window regulator, a lower grill, oil change, & on payday it will get 4 new tire's & ride NICE!!!!
Grand Prix has a non fixable transmission unless you remove the entire transmission and repair it you can't get to any of the shift solenoids or sensors five thousand times more work when they have problems
i like to ask you question, i have 2002 focus , it has gas cap open light on, then car started to hesidate while driving , changed gas cap, canister vent valve, fuel filter,sparkplugs,sparkplugs wires, now , gas cap light is gone, driving hesitation gone but now it roghly shakes engine on idle like every few minutes now my next step will be idle control valve, mas airflow sensor, if you have any ideas that you would like to share, hightly appreciated 2002 focus single head
Hello, I have a Ford focuse 05 and the engine is shakin like you mention here and it's hard for me to move on forward. I went to a machanic got fixed but came back exactly how it was before what should I do please
How long did it take for you to do all this? Also how much did it cost for all the parts? Thx for any info cause my 2001 ford focus is also misfire very badly but has no oil in the spark plugs like yours.
I found this video today and I was wondering if you have more about your focus??? I have been looking on your channel and cannot locate the PCP valve video.
Hey great video I just picked up the same car to commute to work, it was running rough found that cylinder 2 was miss firing and needed new plugs and ignition coil thanks to your video, it starts great runs great but if I drive around for a while shit the car off to run in some where quick, get back in to start the car it just keeps dying when idling, have to let it sit for 30min then it will start and run fine any thoughts on that??
I got a 02 focus 2.0 split port engine and ever since it got cold it doesn’t want to start in the morning but even on warm days now it has trouble it will start but now it’s getting worse I have to push the gas when turning the key to start any idea what it could be?
Hey brother I have and a question about the Wi-Fi range extendere If you were to spend additional 20 or 30 $ which one would you choose to give you even more range
Greg Kopanczyk actually the Wi-Fi repeater I found is the strongest one I've ever seen so far with a dongle set up an SMA connectors so I would probably just choose the same one I already chose honestly it's got a 500 MW it's already been taken past the two-mile Mark with perfect fpv I think it'll usually go three three and a half miles but let's be honest what's the point l o s laws are in place
Cht sesor replaced. It works 2 days. Low speed radiator fan wont turn on.( It turns on sometime.) Until reaches engine temp on middle scale on dash moving fluctrating than stuck on middle. Low fan radiator maybe on??sometime. After engine get to hot Both radiator fans go to damm high and Scale on dash go to cold tottaly stuck down.What is the problem? Thanks
Ah, you have a FORD ( Fix Or Repair Daily ) I'm joking of course. :o) My wife has a 2001 Chevy Malibu I call Christine (after the horror sci fi movie). I hate that car and I'm sure the feelings are mutual. I just replaced the water pump and then the alternator and of course the dead battery. We just took the car in yesterday for an oil change, and they came back out with a list of things that needed to be replaced on the car. Struts, front and back, front disk brakes and rotors. But... they were able to save the air cleaner. LMAO. The estimate for the total repairs came up to about $1200.00. NO, I didn't let them do the work and charge me $800 for labor. Looks like I'll be doing some work on " Christine ". Did I mention I HATE that car. LMAO. Great Video, thanks for sharing the information. Have a great day :o)
The only thing that might present a challenge in changing are the struts. Brakes and rotors are not bad at all depending on your knowing of how to perform the task. Good luck and I wish you the best.
I forgot to mention that I am 68 years old pushing 69, and what don't hurt don't work. lol When I was a lot younger I loved working on my cars and trucks. And car styles have changed a lot from the old " muscle " cars and trucks that had real engines in them instead of these souped up lawn mower engines, and bodies made of plastic and recycled beer cans. lol Have a good one :o)
Enjoyed your video. I have the same car, same color. I am trying to find out why my dash lights and night time lights aren't working suddenly. I've checked the fuses. The odometer still works but the lights on the dash, my rear lights, and the auxillary lights around the gear shift are out.
Hey man love the videos! I also have an 02, it idles super High and try’s to drive itself. I’ve replaced the IAC Valve, cleans MAF sensor, and have replaced the Throttle Position sensor, any clue what I should do next?
Listen for any hissing sounds underneath the hood if you can't hear anything you can take it to a shop and have a smoke test done on the EVAP system to find out if you have a vacuum leak
Also don't forget to reset the computer after you replace sensors disconnect the battery for a half hour to an hour and let it drain all the capacitors off in the car it will reset the computer to factory state
I have a 2005 ford focus zx4 it's idling like it's about to stall. I've replace spark plugs an ignition coils since then it's not right. Please I need some help with this 🤷♂️
Hey mate thanks for the info but Everytime I come to a red light for about 10 seconds car jerks and stalls out. Any help would be appreciated thank you !
Hey I have a 2003 ford focus same engine and when it a stop it idles rough up down and the lights dim along with rough idle? What could this be, also I've replaced the mass airflow censor the diagnostic tool said was why the check engine light is on. And that didn't help. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Lights will dim when idle is low as well. The rough idle will cause the lights to dim, because the idle goes up and down. When it hits the lowest point of idle, the alternator is not turning fast enough to give proper power. If the battery light comes on when the lights dim, it's because of this. I replaced the crankcase ventilation hose (because it was leaking), and fixed the problem on my 2001 Focus ZX3 Zetec. Check all vacuum hoses because a vacuum leak will cause this hunting idle.
No it’s the alternator is starting to go out. Better fix it before it gets worse. Trust me I got stranded. I thought it was battery come to find out it was signs of alternator failing because change of battery didn’t help. The alternator wasn’t charging.
Quick question, on the throttle body, it has 2 metal wires hooked to it, one connects to the accelerator pedal and the other one goes to the back of the engine to some box hooked to the firewall, what is that metal wire for??? What’s it purpose for? Idk if I’m making any sense /:
I have a 2003 zx3, and I’m having somewhat problems… like maybe a blown gasket… and somehow coolaint got into where the spark plugs are… for now it’s somewhat fixed… whooo…✊🏼, and now I’m dealing with the loss of reverse… don’t know how that’s possible… but yea… and did I forget to mention it’s miss firing andddd engine leaking from the bottom…🤦🏻♂️ love this car but… whaa🥴
Throttle body sensor you cannot replace by itself. It requires a full throttle body replacement because ford doesn't have a separate throttle body position sensor.
I am in desperate need of help with my 2001 focus I have a water leak at the manifold and it won't turn over I need a second opinion to determine what needs to be done
It's normal for the thermostat to fluctuate even though it's not technically a thermostat it just measures the temperature of the head during the hotter season it will go up and down as long as it doesn't stay high you're good if it just jumps up and down up and down as the fans come on then don't even worry about it
Yes, I found out that that pcv hose is collapsed on mine too, I would not find it in a million year if i did not watch this video, let see if by replace it will solve my problem. Thanks, keep on on your good work
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Drone Worship I don't have it anymore I had to sell it I'm in my 40's now and that car was the best one I ever owned I can tell you that the Zetec engine is the the best 4cyl engine Ford ever made In my opinion and the ZX3 was sold with 210,000 mile on it an all it needed was a FUEL pump when I bought it it only had 115,000 needless to say I got my money's worth.
My valve has gone too and I’ve got a misfire on bank4, I’m getting no spark and I have changed the computer and coil pack, do you know what it could be?
Because of the amount of damage that was caused by the other person that already broke everything it wasn't worth my time not when the air conditioner worked. I already have enough to deal with on my plate called life than to deal with petty stuff like Windows not working I'm well aware of how to fix the problem it's just not worth my time in the slightest I'm constantly working on vehicles and other cars to worry about weather myburger window works
we've got a focus ,we replaced the radio with a radio that looks like its twin but the screen goes in and out automatically with a button push... never seen this same design with a manual pull out.. thats bizzare! had ours a yr and it works fine.. good mp3 player but i'd say the amp is weak.. if u dont care abt shakin the cars next to u then its fine.
Collapsed doesn’t mean bad PCV. It just means the hose is worn and is collapsing due the vacuum draw. Good idea to change the PCV anyway. Cheap. “Valve cover gasket”.
So I just bought a 2001 Ford Focus sedan two days ago (used). The ac has a leak and no one can find it. The ac recharge also lasts to weeks (according to the seller), any opinions? Also, anything you think I should look out for or any tips and tricks for owning n older car?
You need to pick up some R134a with leak detector and refill the system then get a small black light and go outside at night after you've been using your air conditioner and Shine the black light around the car engine and AC system. If it's leaking you will immediately see where it's leaking from because the green dye that leaks out well show in the backlight
@@IFixShet The ac doesn't work at all. Only if recharged. Also I've noticed that in order to drive the car it needs some gas pumpage. Do you think I need a purge canister valve
@@akilahhodge3281 as I stated Above This is how you solve your AC problem with my suggestion that I already put up top. As far as the car running out of fuel your O2 sensor could be the problem filthy throttle body that just needs to be cleaned could be a catalytic converter getting clogged might be a bad sensor detecting air gas ratio mixture engine stalling can be a plethora of different things if you haven't done a code check on it yet I would do that if you still can't figure out the problem for about $75 they will diagnose the vehicle and tell you everything that's currently wrong with it by connecting it to a diagnostic machine which is different than an OBD2 scanner and OBD2 scanner will only tell you the vehicle codes for simple fixes a diagnostic will tell you everything wrong with the car
Is the car actually slow, or could it be an issue. The air filter in mine looked really bad it was, I put a fresh one on and it ran so much better. I’m looking, to change the plugs, and I have an issue with the transmission. If a zip tie comes off I can only shift into 3rd and 4th
Oh boy you have a plethora of little problems going on the car will be slow at the air conditioners on because it's a drive-by belt AC system other than that it shouldn't be very slow especially if you have a manual. As for the shifting it sounds like the shifter guide is out of alignment
@@IFixShet well like. It was a fuck it buy. Now it’s my project. I barely even drive it. The shift issue. There’s supposed to be a plastic piece holding it on so it’ll shift left to right. To get to the other gears. I’m gonna use the car to learn auto body. Cut all the rust out, weld, paint, do all that. Be really cool I think.
I have an 01 Focus ZX3. I thought I had the over heating issues solved after replacing water pump, thermostat/housing and new water reservoir cap. Sat idling today waiting for someone and it began to run hot again. Fans were installed before I got it. They come on as soon as the car is cranked. What else do you think it could be?
In the same boat man. Changed relays, fan resistor, the end of the pigtail to the resistor cause it was burnt and will still overheat after a while. Fan works on high speed with the a/c. Not sure what else to do.
Devrim Ekici Automatic. I believe the problem was that I sat in a parking lot in the South Georgia heat and the fans were pulling the heat from the asphalt through them. It hasn’t happened since that day.
I changed my pcv valve and hoses. My car stops sometimes when i spend a long time at a stop light. I still need to change my spark plugs because theres oil in them. I hope this fixes the problem. I have a P0171 lean bank one code.
