But it doesn't contain any information on the 2011 model year's Duratec engine. I bought it to help me change the power steering pressure hose and the thermostat on a 2006 Focus. The descriptions are good and easy to understand. The fact I had to look on youtube to find a solution because the car had bolts, and clip ons that the book doesn't mention made it virtually impossible to finish using the book alone is a major turn off. The fact that many of the pictures in the diagrams are not close to what I have bothers me. Some things it is lacking are more wiring diagrams, fuse box layouts.
That's what I've noticed so far. Little to no useful information in here. Below are a list of that you can download and print out for your personal use. By the time I finally got the photos, I did not. Competitors include the Chevrolet Cobalt, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. Pages and pages about mundane stuff like how to check the oil and tread depth, but when it comes time to remove something, all you get is 'remove the thing.
As far as repair manuals go, it's pretty good. He has thirty years of experience as a professional photographer, specializing in air-to-air. The Zetec engine, rated at 130 h. A manual seat height adjust is standard on all models for improved comfort and visibility. Competitors include the Chevrolet Cobalt, Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. Ford Focus Owners Manual Archive Welcome to Focus Planet, your total Ford Focus information center.
Selectable ambient lighting for the cupholders and footwells is available, and the system has seven different hues with which you can customize the look of the interior. I am not in the same state as this dealer, so being able to see the vehicle before I committed to visiting the dealership was important. I have other Haynes manuals that I really like, but this book falls short on describing in enough detail various repairs. . We learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you.
The gauges and buttons have blue backlighting. Selectable ambient lighting for the cupholders and footwells is available, and the system has seven different hues with which you can customize the look of the interior. Audio system readouts are consolidated in a dash-top display. Focus is powered by a choice of two-2. Five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissi.
One of the main issues with the book is it tries to cover too many different years and configurations of the vehicle. Audio system readouts are consolidated in a dash-top display. Five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmissions are available. We're always updating this site with the latest ford focus manuals and maintenance guides. It has too much information about something that you dont have and that leaves less space for useful pictures sometimes they just leave it to you to find it. Got myself a nice air filter replacement sounds the part :D Avg. The gauges and buttons have blue backlighting.
New for 2011 The Focus coupe has been discontinued for 2011. Haynes lives in Maple Grove, Minnesota, with his wife and children. Regardless of whether it has a bumpy suspension, doesn't shift into gear, needs a new oxygen sensor, needs an inspection, has parts coming loose, is vibrating during driving, leaks oil from the engine, emits smoke from the tailpipe, needs electrical work, does not turn over, backfires through the exhaust, makes a loud thumping noise, or has some other car problem that requires service, the RepairSurge software will help you solve your car problem. Our books have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself…from simple maintenance to basic repairs. He is the author and illustrator of thirteen children's books.
Available engines are the lightweight, high-efficiency 2. I had time to make the trip when I first asked for the photos. So I gave up and looked up on youtube and found if i just remove the grill and about 6 tabs i can change both lights easily without unhooking any other components and have total access. For a person totally new to cars like me it explains well on what type of tools i would need for the job but for minor maintenance, confusing diagrams and pictures of other model cars that are not actually like mine it lacks detail and pictures. It does have some wiring diagrams but not a lot. The thermostat procedure is woefully inadequate in pictures and written direction.
Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the vehicle. New for 2011 The Focus coupe has been discontinued for 2011. There is no procedure in the book for replacing the power steering hoses, only the pump. The thing that gripes me most about this book are diagrams I need for reference so I know exactly what and where I'm pulling screws or bolts out. It may be ok as a basic guide for general maintenance, but it is not useful for more in depth repairs in my opinion. Also 2 stars because It tells me to change the fuel filter, and even tells me where it is, but after 1 hour looking for it no pictures and researching online for the location and watching videos not exactly for focus 2010 but 2005 and others I found out that there is not a fuel filter in my car.
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