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Ford FocusOverall, it feels cushier than other compacts, both in terms of its comfortable seats and its soft suspension. It's fun to drive, however, with agile handling. It's comfortable on long trips and stable at high speeds. The Focus is among the best of the compacts in terms of ride quality and has been lauded by the enthusiast publications for its handling.
I have been having trouble with my 02 Focus zx3 overheating. When I drive the temperature is fine, but if it is warm outside and I have been driving for awhile once I stop at a light or get stuck in traffic the engine starts to overheat. I replaced the thermostat already and that didnt help. Anyone have any idea? I would appreciate the help.
Get ready for the 351 boss build this summer, 4v closed chamber heads, 2.25/1.75 valves, .750 lift, 12.5:1 piistons, wieand tunnel ram, nitrous, I think its gonna roar!
The fan only seems to come on when the air conditioning is on. I replaced one of the fan relays (one of the plugs in the fuse box) but that didnt help.
Get ready for the 351 boss build this summer, 4v closed chamber heads, 2.25/1.75 valves, .750 lift, 12.5:1 piistons, wieand tunnel ram, nitrous, I think its gonna roar!
Yeah, if the fan kicks on, the relay is good. There is a coolant temp sensor that operates the fan.
Do you know where that coolant temp sensor is? I originally bought that part but could not find it. I found a schematic that showed it in the same housing as the thermostat but did not see it on my car. Thanks for the help.
Get ready for the 351 boss build this summer, 4v closed chamber heads, 2.25/1.75 valves, .750 lift, 12.5:1 piistons, wieand tunnel ram, nitrous, I think its gonna roar!
My 2001 focus SE with the 2.0l zetec is having a similar problem in that the fans work with the A/C on but are not comming on themselves. The coolant temperature gauge seems to be working but it does not go above the mid point on the gauge even if the engine is overheating. Could this be caused be the coolant temperature sensor as well?
I have found out that the zetec engines do not have a coolant temp sensor, but a cylinder head temp sensor and according to the dealership that doesnt control the fan. Im back to square 1 trying to figure out how to fix the problem, I might give in and just take it to the dealership and get raped.
Get ready for the 351 boss build this summer, 4v closed chamber heads, 2.25/1.75 valves, .750 lift, 12.5:1 piistons, wieand tunnel ram, nitrous, I think its gonna roar!
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