I purchased a 2012 Ford Focus and it has been having performance issues that the dealer doesn't want try and fix. Should I risk aggravating the dealer and try to activate Ohio's lemon law or seek some other form of recourse? [more inside]
posted by charred husk on May 14, 2013 - 13 answers

I have a 2009 Ford Focus SE, 4-door, manual transmission. The driver's side door leaks in the rain and three trips to the dealer have not resolved the problem. I have little faith that yet another trip to the dealer will help. Do you have a specific suggestion to instruct the dealer with? Or how should I go about going over their heads to someone higher in the Ford hierarchy, if that seems to be in order? Details inside to describe my lack of confidence and puzzlement about what to do... [more inside]
posted by Tandem Affinity on Sep 6, 2011 - 7 answers

Help me figure out what's up with my gimpy car. It reeks of sulfur, has no power and bucks like a sad, old donkey. [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Feb 11, 2011 - 20 answers

How to replace the aerial on a 2002 Ford Focus? [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer on Aug 25, 2010 - 4 answers

Any European mefites driving the 1.4L petrol Ford Focus? I am thinking at 80PS it might be underpowered. [more inside]
posted by Dr Dracator on Aug 3, 2010 - 6 answers

My car appears to have a broken spring. Is this going to be as expensive as I think it will be? [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts on Apr 6, 2010 - 11 answers

What is the best choice of bike rack for a 2009 Ford Focus SE ? [more inside]
posted by Tandem Affinity on Mar 28, 2010 - 5 answers

Does anyone know what's up with my car battery? [more inside]
posted by st starseed on Jan 4, 2010 - 14 answers

I'm trying to find part number(s) to repair a sideswiped passenger side mirror on a 2009 Ford Focus. Most of the mirror is intact, so I'd like to replace only the piece that clips the mirror into the holder cavity. If this isn't possible, I'll grudgingly pony up for the whole mirror assembly. Bonus question: is there a place to buy the part in Orlando, FL before Sunday? Thanks!
posted by jlabrash on Dec 10, 2009 - 9 answers

Currently I drive a 2000 Ford Focus and looking in to buying a 2001 pontiac aztek for $5700. I need some recommendations on it. [more inside]
posted by WizKid on Feb 26, 2008 - 25 answers

[Automotive-Repair-Filter]: I dropped off my car at the dealership for it's scheduled maintenance and to have some loudness checked out. Now I'm being told that despite wheel-bearings being the noise-culprit, my car needs $1000+ worth of repairs. Am I getting shafted? [more inside]
posted by numinous on Jan 14, 2008 - 27 answers