LS Focus fault register - Page 3

05-11-2006, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curly

I have been reading this forum for a while and have now picked up my new LX sedan (today) These are the current problems.

Little bubbles, creases and hairs in tint (all windows)
Front left hand speaker not working
T-Bar knob scratched (many scratches)
Plastic battery cover unable to be clipped shut. (all the ones in the yard were the same) The guy broke the clip trying to fix it
Bonnet rubbing on one of the headlight protectors (bonnet slightly wonky)

They say they will fix these problems when we take it back for it's first service, but we will arrange for some of it to be done sooner.

Are these problems common?

The tint would have been a 3rd party tinter.

My front left speaker also stopped working. Loose connection.

Battery cover sounds wierd. Bonnet rubbing can be fixed by the rubber buffers being unscrewed a bit.

Stugots · 05-11-2006, 08:17 PM

I got tint issues too (bubbles). I'll raise that (among other things) when I see em for the Peace of Mind service. They had Solartint do it i think.

Curly · 05-11-2006, 08:37 PM

According to the receipt the dealer used "Australian Auto Tint" in Ringwood. The tint is Omega Plus 35%

I'm glad the other problems are fixable.

More revs · 06-11-2006, 04:00 PM

My LS Zetec must be a freak because I have no problems with anything... the pinging others have is a concern but I've thrashed this thing from day one and never heard any pinging or protests at all.

I got stuck with a tank of 91 RON for the first time last week but never again. It lost a fair bit of HP and ran noticably flat and lifeless. This was the fist time it's had 91 RON and I listened very carefully - but no pinging thankfully.

There must be ECU issues on some cars - curious. Maybe the temp range of the spark plugs??? I'm at a loss.

Uni · 07-11-2006, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by More revs

My LS Zetec must be a freak because I have no problems with anything... the pinging others have is a concern but I've thrashed this thing from day one and never heard any pinging or protests at all.

I got stuck with a tank of 91 RON for the first time last week but never again. It lost a fair bit of HP and ran noticably flat and lifeless. This was the fist time it's had 91 RON and I listened very carefully - but no pinging thankfully.

There must be ECU issues on some cars - curious. Maybe the temp range of the spark plugs??? I'm at a loss.

as i think i said earlier in the thread, mine only runs on 91 because i'm a cheap bastard and i've had no pinging issues, no problems with paint quality and nothing but top service from Ford dealerships..

mind you, it helps when you've bought enough of their cars to own shares in the place

Uni/.

More revs · 08-11-2006, 01:11 PM

LOL would be nice to own Ford alright then maybe I could find out what they've done to the Pertek rally Focus..... I want 207 Kw too.

photn · 08-11-2006, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by More revs

LOL would be nice to own Ford alright then maybe I could find out what they've done to the Pertek rally Focus..... I want 207 Kw too.

then buy an XR5T and do some simple mods lol....its really that simple...

Zetec20 · 09-11-2006, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by More revs

LOL would be nice to own Ford alright then maybe I could find out what they've done to the Pertek rally Focus..... I want 207 Kw too.

pirtek rally focus is rwd with the duratec 2.3L

Curly · 09-11-2006, 09:40 PM

Little bubbles, creases in tint (all windows)
Front left hand speaker not working NOW FIXED
T-Bar knob scratched (many scratches)
Plastic battery cover unable to be clipped shut. (all the ones in the yard were the same) The guy broke the clip trying to fix it
Bonnet rubbing on one of the headlight protectors (headlight wonky) NOW FIXED
All Tyres at 50psi
Rearview mirrow upside down
Rattle in front overhead cabin lights FIXED (Maybe?)

09-11-2006, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curly

Rearview mirrow upside down
Rattle in front overhead cabin lights FIXED (Maybe?)

This is ususally the mirror mount rattling. I had to tighten mine when the sub went in. It doesn't help that its mounted upside down.

Conquest_Tsi · 10-11-2006, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curly

Rearview mirrow upside down

Hahaha thats funny

Curly · 10-11-2006, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conquest_Tsi

Hahaha thats funny

It took us 2 days to notice.

Curly · 10-11-2006, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curly

Little bubbles, creases in tint (all windows)
Front left hand speaker not working NOW FIXED
T-Bar knob scratched (many scratches)
Plastic battery cover unable to be clipped shut. (all the ones in the yard were the same) The guy broke the clip trying to fix it
Bonnet rubbing on one of the headlight protectors (headlight wonky) NOW FIXED
All Tyres at 50psi
Rearview mirrow upside down
Rattle in front overhead cabin lights FIXED (Maybe?)

Brian, The Sales Manager has apologised and is getting everything fixed. The tint is being replaced next week. I will keep you informed.....

Curly · 15-11-2006, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curly

Little bubbles, creases in tint (all windows)
Front left hand speaker not working NOW FIXED
T-Bar knob scratched (many scratches)
Plastic battery cover unable to be clipped shut. (all the ones in the yard were the same) The guy broke the clip trying to fix it
Bonnet rubbing on one of the headlight protectors (headlight wonky) NOW FIXED
All Tyres at 50psi
Rearview mirrow upside down
Rattle in front overhead cabin lights FIXED (Maybe?)

Looks like everything is now fixed.

More revs · 09-11-2006, 09:55 AM

Nahhh I'm old and prefer high output NA like BDA... Actually I've had 2 turbos over the years VL Commodore and WRX but I still like NA....

Focussed · 09-11-2006, 03:04 PM

My '06 Zetec must be have been built in heaven!
5000ks & no problems to report on. but i read this thread with interest.
at least now if i do experience problems I will look here first

jameseybuddy · 15-11-2006, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Focussed

My '06 Zetec must be have been built in heaven!
5000ks & no problems to report on. but i read this thread with interest.
at least now if i do experience problems I will look here first

I'm with you. 6500kms and the only issue is that it runs a little rich. Going to take it in for a Christmas service before I go away, so should fix that.

I run mine on Premium Unleaded with the 3rd tank being BP Ultimate and it runs really well. Little bit thirsty, but that is prob the way I drive!

MikGan · 20-11-2006, 01:59 PM

Drove the car on the weekend with the driver and 2 others in the car, and my god, I've never heard the thing ping so hard im my life! I was almost affraid to drive it home it was pinging so bad, so its going back in on wednesday morning and I've made it pretty clear im not driving it home untill its fixed.

Heads will role, god only knows the internal damage its started after months of this shit.

But its the old thing you cant go in there all hot headed cause you'll get no where so, theres a very delicate dance of me not throwing stuff at the service counter and trying to convey my disapointment in the service.

I spoke to the dude on the phone who asked how many k's (35,000), has it been looked at before (yes, 4 times now), and his response... 'should have been fixed, they must have got one of the younge blokes to look at it each time and they must have stuffed it up, ask for me and I'll fix it on the spot' (urge to kill rising)...

Curly · 20-11-2006, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikGan

I spoke to the dude on the phone who asked how many k's (35,000), has it been looked at before (yes, 4 times now), and his response... 'should have been fixed, they must have got one of the younge blokes to look at it each time and they must have stuffed it up, ask for me and I'll fix it on the spot' (urge to kill rising)...

Can you let us know what happens when you take it in.

MikGan · 21-11-2006, 10:02 AM

Oh yeah for sure, I'll be posting on wednesday night either way, but it may not be telling untill the few days following the fix if it'll still ping, sometimes it takes a few days for the ecu to set its levels up again.

More revs · 21-11-2006, 12:55 PM

Let's make guesses and test our knowledge..

Spark plug heat range
Knock sensor faulty
Oxygen sensor faulty
Low fuel pressure

and the winner is.....

no fault found...

lol

roundy · 18-05-2007, 03:20 PM

06 cl manual 16000 kms
For about the last 3000kms the doors all creak loudly when negotiating driveways ,speedhumps etc at low speed.The dealer had a look at the 15000km service,but there was no improvement.Anyone else have a similar problem?

blacksapphire · 18-05-2007, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roundy

06 cl manual 16000 kms
For about the last 3000kms the doors all creak loudly when negotiating driveways ,speedhumps etc at low speed.The dealer had a look at the 15000km service,but there was no improvement.Anyone else have a similar problem?

Hi all, tis been a while between posts.

May 06 LX sedan, around 24800 kms. I get the same problem reversing into my driveway and I have pressed down on the boot when stationary and I get the same noise. Rear shocks? I also sometimes get a slight howling noise when taking off from stationary after agressive braking. Has anyone else gotten this and had it fixed?

roundy · 25-05-2007, 08:15 PM

Yeah ,mine has that slight howl after braking ,not every time and only from the right front.The dealer had a look , but no fix I'm afraid.

MikGan · 22-11-2006, 05:51 PM

Well Revs I recon you might be right, my wife just picked the car up and she asked what the problem was the answer:

"Ford are aware of a problem with them, caltex fuel normally fixes the problem, we check the settings and everything was within tollerance"

While my wife is telling me this on the phone Im starting to wish I had gone down to pick it up, I mean, Caltex fuel normally fixes the problem, WTF?, lets for a moment entertain the thought that he wasnt not talking out his ****, does that mean that unless I fill up at caltex and only caltex I run the risk of damaging my engine because of the 'consistent' pinging..?

Looks like its a letter to the service manager, mannn I'll never buy a new car again.

So much for the younge guys are working on it, and we'll sort it out on the spot, grrrr, I can get my 250rwkw 1981 carby XE falcon to run without pinging surely a ****weak 2006 model EFI focus can do it standing on it head.

EDXR65SPEED · 24-11-2006, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikGan

So much for the younge guys are working on it, and we'll sort it out on the spot, grrrr, I can get my 250rwkw 1981 carby XE falcon to run without pinging surely a ****weak 2006 model EFI focus can do it standing on it head.

The thing is....
When you have worked in a dealership you may understand.
On the Focus, the timing cant be adjusted, there is no carb idle screws ect. We can only do what Ford tell us and it does say in your hand book to run 95ron fuel. If you already are, then there is an issue. If the dealer can't fix it, ring Ford CRC and talk to them. Also at a dealer, if you go in and jump up and down and scream at people and chuck shit around ect you wont get any help, not saying that you did.....

Also as a mechanic, you are 1/2 way through a job and your service advisor comes over going "how much longer? I have another job going at (insert time)"
Also it is easy to blame 'young blokes' for screwing up ect, but sometimes its the 'young blokes' that work out the fixes and do a better job than some of the mechanics that have been in the trade for 10-15 years.

Note, I have been in the trade 6 years, I am young but not the youngest by a long shot at work.
Rant over.

More revs · 23-11-2006, 10:52 AM

Wow... Another case, I hope Ford is monitoting this group.

Hands up if your LS is pinging AND is a manual?

After abusing and lugging mine on a couple of different fuels I swear I can't detect any detonation - the ECU knocks it off almost imediately when it did do it just the once on 91 RON, and I had to really abuse the thing like bunny hop and tramp the throttle.

What I did detect however was gearbox backlash when lugging in too high a gear, kinda sounds like loud pinging but definately gearbox related not engine combustion.

Maybe some are hearing that???? I hope it's that simple anyway.

Curly · 23-11-2006, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by More revs

Hands up if your LS is pinging AND is a manual?

Nup. My LS "pinger" is an auto.

23-11-2006, 11:42 AM

Mines a manual and it pings. Also heard an auto LS pinging in Milsons Point a few weeks ago.

MikGan · 23-11-2006, 02:28 PM

My Pinger is Auto.