Does anyone know of a mini-disc changer that will work with a Ford Focus
radio, not using FM modulation (sending the signal through the radio)? An
adaptor that will work with one of the mini-disc changers and the Focus
radio?

I have seen adapters on the Internet that are supposed to hook up CD
changers of various brands (such as Sony, Kenwood, etc.) with the Ford Focus
radio, but I don’t know if those will work with the MD changers of those
brands also. Anyone know? Anyone tried it?

Thanks,
Mike

Just got me a new ZX3 (< 1000 miles on it sofar).  It seems to ocassionally have
some trouble with 3rd gear.  It seems like it doesn’t fully engage and slips out
after I let the clutch out…grinding ensues.

Anyone else notice this?

- tex

See here for UK low mileage cars

http://www.btinternet.com/~oaklandsautos/nearlynew.htm

Does a 2001 ZX3 need to be broken in gradually? How?  What does the manual
say about that?

anyone have any reviews on the street edition foci?  specificly the wagon?
i am looking at buying one and would like to see a review

Have you foci owners noticed that the end of the tale pipe on your car is
completely carbon free. I have a mate who has a Vauxhall Calibra which he
bought new, he said his exhaust tail pipe was black inside within a day or
so, I have had mine for 15 months now, it’s still silver. Is it the cat that
works so well, or just a bloody good engine that doesn’t kick out much
carbon.

Paul

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> My 2000 ZTS has a maddening rear left door rattle/squeak, which I have
> had looked at twice at the dealers. They just  mumble something about
> humidity, spray on some silicone, pat me on my head (as though I am
> imagining this), and send me on my way.
> The noise occurs when hitting any small bump in the road. The door
> seams appear aligned evenly.
> It is a small nagging problem, but it  makes the WHOLE CAR FEEL/SOUND
> CHEAP! Like a rattletrap. The front left door exhibited this same
> exact sound, but they adjusted something and fixed it.

My advice is to find a dealer really interested in making you happy.
Interested enough to take that door apart, tighten, adjust and lubricate,
and maybe even drive it with the interior door panel removed to try and find
the noisy culprit.  I hope the car is under warranty, otherwise you may have
to pay for some labor to do this.  Remember that any Ford dealer, including
Licoln/Mercury dealers in the US, can service your car under its warranty.
And LM dealers tend to have more upscale service departments, with a
snootier clientele.  Find the LM service writer who gets along with the old
ladies that drive Grand Marquis and Navigator models, and make friends with
him.  I have
a guy out here who will, with your permission, take your car home at night
and spend time finding noises and odd problems.  He is worth his weight in
gold.

Group,

I’m ordering a Focus Ghia 4 doors 1.8 next month.

Because I get the car from my company, I have no other option to choose a a
diesel or a LPG fuelled car. Petrol is not allowed because of price policy.
My Ford dealer (in Holland) told me that the ‘modern machines’ cannot drive
on LPG anymore, and was already disclaiming guaranty by even considering
building in LPG.

What my consideration is to choose for petrol/LPG is that the petrol version
1.8 has 115 HP against the 1.8 tdi has only 90 HP, while the purchase price
would be the same (petrol + building in LPG installation) vs the tdi. I
would preffer the 25 extra HP’s! Besides, haveing an extra tank is
convenient, I have it in my Ford Escort wagon too without any problem.
Could anyone argue on this? Thanks in advance.
Theo

Hello,
         Is the ford Focus RS, the same car as the planed Focus Cosworth or
are they still both planned
for prodution soon, I heared  the Cosworth was at least 300bhp, but I can
only find news of the 2wd Rs due this
year.

Regards
Oliver

Don’t need to; I just got myself a great new car