My Email For Sponsorship Offers Hungrydansgot2eat@gmail.com INSTAGRAM instagram.com/ifixshet?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng== The Official I Fix Shet Facebook page To ask questions and Receive help or just partake in the group activities facebook.com/groups/631191488517301/?ref=share_group_link PayPal ID Email For Donations If you feel so inclined to support what I do. Hungrydansgot2eat@gmail.com
@@IFixShet me too bro ! 44 yrs under the hood ..Ive never had cars that Didint need to be worked on..my current car, 94 probe gt, ive had since new...daily driver
Just earned yourself a new subscriber. I have a 2004 Ford focus ZX3. Crank windows, no cruise control or anything, ac practically brand new, and it's a 5 speed manual. Gets me around town as a daily as well as some short, 4 hour road trips. Installed an Atoto stereo in there since the factory radio had issues with the volume knob Might follow your stuff to see some tricks on any issues that arise.
Im working on that same manual model. And noticed its pcv valve slipped right off so i will be putting a pressure clamp on that after putting the new starter in its not my car im just doing the work for free because the shop guy said it was a clutch problem but i knew it wasn't i knew it wasn't after i heard the car start up and idle it was a loose starter solenoid cap
Great vid! Found my vacuum tube collapsed years ago. Did not deduce pcv valve & oil on spark plugs to that. Gonna rework now. I have 2000 zx3, this the closest vid I can find. Rough idle for years & NOW not accelerating. Doing my best to go in order
Thank you for posting the video. My daughter's 2001 ZX3 idled rough, and bucked when trying to accelerate hard from a stop. No check engine light until after I pulled plugs to see if they needed to be replaced. The code indicated a misfile on the #1 cylinder. Started checking resistance of coil, then plug wires. Coil seemed OK. Noticed that wire #4 wasn't plugged in all the way at the coil, and the contacts were blackened probably from arcing. Using a ohmmeter, wire #4 showed no continuity at all. I'm guessing arcing from the loose boot burned away part of the conductor, so tried replacing plug wires, and problem solved. I think her car also needs motor mounts. I bought the car 2 1/2 years ago from a coworker who was the original owner, and who always kept it well maintained at the Ford dealer. He had just replaced fuel pump and spark plugs. It did have a bad clutch at the time of purchase, which I replaced by myself, and that is probably when the plug wire got loosened. Strange that #4 cylinder wasn't firing, but there were no codes to indicate a problem there.
Consider yourself lucky that yours has a manual transmission. because the automatic transmission models are notorious for transmission failures. Ford Motor Company just figure out to build automatic transmissions. always buy a Ford with a manual transmission you'll be glad you did.
@@IFixShet , followed the video, helped a bit. Hubs changed the spark plugs and wires, and now it dies when put in gear. Goes to the shop tomorrow, it's caused more grey hair than the 15 y/o!!
Sometimes it's better to buy the recommended parts for the vehicle then to try cheap on eBay sometimes you get lucky on eBay but sometimes you actually have to buy the actual part or equal to the regular part for it to work properly in the system to understand it
@@IFixShet to date: MAF, O2 downstream, PCV valve and hoses, fuel filter, plugs and wires, oil change. Always buy my parts via Autozone, new/warrantied refurbished. (Ebay folks think their used parts are new by cost, I swear!) After the O2 sensor, I'm done trying to finagle in around the block, it's still cheaper to take it to the shop (timing chain is about due to fall off again) and have them diagnose and fix it. And have it tuned up while they have it.
Glad I found this video. I have a 2002 Ford Focus with the same engine and same problems. It is my project car so I am collecting all the videos on TH-cam so I can solve all of the problems with it.
Dan's the man, my little 94 escort with 80,000 ran like a champ. Got rid of her for a new 2016 Chevy spark, only difference is I have car payments now, lost my cassette player and a cleaner looking car. Same gas mileage same performance. lol
I found this video today and I was wondering if you have more about your focus??? I have been looking on your channel and cannot locate the PCP valve video.
Right on! Great video. Keep up the good work. Any/everything you got on that car, I love mine but it has a lot of miles. Trying to get all the right info is tricky. Thanx again
In case you or someone else checks in on this video, I have a problem where after driving my car (5 miles or more) whenever I stop for a quick errand, like go into Micky D's for 7-20mins and come back out and START the car back up it SOMETIMES run really run after if the timing is off/or bad plugs or something! The car will usually sputter off. Then I would have to restart it 3 or 5 times and gun the engine and then it will smooth out after about a minute or two. This is really bad sputtering cause I'm usually entering in heavy traffic will die if I don't put the car into neutral at stop lights and rev the engine until it smooths out. After the engine smooths out, it run perfectly fine. I just started trying to TIME between me turning the car off and starting the car back up where this rough sputtering starts. It seems to be about 5-25 that I've notice at this time. I've noticed that if I come back to the car within 3-4 minutes and start the car it starts fine. Or if I come back to the car 30 minutes are more, it seems to start and idle fine! My car is a standard 4cyl Ford Focus SE 2.0 not the ZTS model. The problem started maybe about 9 months ago. It had 125k miles on it and the timing belt broke Just had another rebuilt engine put in ($5000) at a AAA approved repair shop. I thought this would address rough restart and sputtering issue. But NOPE! Drive towards work, runs fine, pull into McDonald's for a quick coffee...come back out 15-20 minutes later...start the car and...SAME crap again. Engine sputtering! Have to do my sputter routine, put car in park or neutral, and keep revving the engine ...about 1min or 2...until the engine smooths out. Is this vapor lock? If so, how to fix? Could this be the fuel pump? Why only after 7-20 minutes of engine being off does this occurs. Both engines would run JUST FINE in morning, evening, mid-day, in heavy traffic...but only after a 7-20 minute stop of engine would this happen. Don't think both engines ( the old engine and now the new rebuilt engine) could have the same common problem. I almost thing that this caused my timing belt to brake...but that might be pushing it. The car runs perfectly fine outside of this issue, smooth, quiet. Thanks for ANY insights to this issue and how to address it! THX
Idk how old this video is without looking but, I would not get rid if a Grand Prix for a fucus! I have a 03 fucus 2.0 Dohc zetec vin-3 & just swooped a 07 Pontiac G5 vin-F 2.4 which i saw it needed new tire's & a window regulator but, only afterwards did I realize what else the G5 needs due to the fact that, The G5 was running when I approached it. Needs at minimum- a timing tensioner which I allready ordered but, if that doesnt fix the tapping at start up (just for the first 2-3 sec max) then, I will redo the entire timming setup!!! I have already replaced the window regulator, a lower grill, oil change, & on payday it will get 4 new tire's & ride NICE!!!!
Grand Prix has a non fixable transmission unless you remove the entire transmission and repair it you can't get to any of the shift solenoids or sensors five thousand times more work when they have problems
Bro I got a focus because of this video. It was in the back of my mind and I found a wagon with the same issue yesterday.it has all new parts including headgasket so I knew what to look for
I bet that radiator on those are hard taking out from were its at seen underneath while i was taking out the old starter its gonna need a new oil pan gasket put on looked like someone used the same old gasket but other than that the frame looks good clean still new not no rust
How long did it take for you to do all this? Also how much did it cost for all the parts? Thx for any info cause my 2001 ford focus is also misfire very badly but has no oil in the spark plugs like yours.
Collapsed doesn’t mean bad PCV. It just means the hose is worn and is collapsing due the vacuum draw. Good idea to change the PCV anyway. Cheap. “Valve cover gasket”.
I have a 2003 zx3, and I’m having somewhat problems… like maybe a blown gasket… and somehow coolaint got into where the spark plugs are… for now it’s somewhat fixed… whooo…✊🏼, and now I’m dealing with the loss of reverse… don’t know how that’s possible… but yea… and did I forget to mention it’s miss firing andddd engine leaking from the bottom…🤦🏻♂️ love this car but… whaa🥴
Wow thats pretty cool to see someone with the same car as me. Its my first and only car I've ever bought and I've had it for 6 years. We have the same color and year except I noticed your is a Zetec while mine is a SPI with roll down windows.
Throttle body sensor you cannot replace by itself. It requires a full throttle body replacement because ford doesn't have a separate throttle body position sensor.
Hey great video I just picked up the same car to commute to work, it was running rough found that cylinder 2 was miss firing and needed new plugs and ignition coil thanks to your video, it starts great runs great but if I drive around for a while shit the car off to run in some where quick, get back in to start the car it just keeps dying when idling, have to let it sit for 30min then it will start and run fine any thoughts on that??
changed the air filter and all the sudden a rough idle on my kids zx2 lmao did a full pcm reset with jumper, crc maf cleaner let it dry over night rough idle still there
Ah, you have a FORD ( Fix Or Repair Daily ) I'm joking of course. :o) My wife has a 2001 Chevy Malibu I call Christine (after the horror sci fi movie). I hate that car and I'm sure the feelings are mutual. I just replaced the water pump and then the alternator and of course the dead battery. We just took the car in yesterday for an oil change, and they came back out with a list of things that needed to be replaced on the car. Struts, front and back, front disk brakes and rotors. But... they were able to save the air cleaner. LMAO. The estimate for the total repairs came up to about $1200.00. NO, I didn't let them do the work and charge me $800 for labor. Looks like I'll be doing some work on " Christine ". Did I mention I HATE that car. LMAO. Great Video, thanks for sharing the information. Have a great day :o)
The only thing that might present a challenge in changing are the struts. Brakes and rotors are not bad at all depending on your knowing of how to perform the task. Good luck and I wish you the best.
I forgot to mention that I am 68 years old pushing 69, and what don't hurt don't work. lol When I was a lot younger I loved working on my cars and trucks. And car styles have changed a lot from the old " muscle " cars and trucks that had real engines in them instead of these souped up lawn mower engines, and bodies made of plastic and recycled beer cans. lol Have a good one :o)
Hey drone worship and don't forget if you test it and it still skips or misses. after you driving it down the road. don't forget not to check those check the coil. my Ford Taurus would run rough and it set off the check engine light and it was the coil that was causing the problem I changed wires and plugs. And the car was still running rough and misfired new coil 80 bucks it fix the problem. and after that car runs like a top oh don't forget the PVC I had to replace that too it was causing a vacuum leak. My car is a Ford 2000 SE with a 3.0 liter engine. Wish you the best have a good day.
Enjoyed your video. I have the same car, same color. I am trying to find out why my dash lights and night time lights aren't working suddenly. I've checked the fuses. The odometer still works but the lights on the dash, my rear lights, and the auxillary lights around the gear shift are out.
Because of the amount of damage that was caused by the other person that already broke everything it wasn't worth my time not when the air conditioner worked. I already have enough to deal with on my plate called life than to deal with petty stuff like Windows not working I'm well aware of how to fix the problem it's just not worth my time in the slightest I'm constantly working on vehicles and other cars to worry about weather myburger window works
i like to ask you question, i have 2002 focus , it has gas cap open light on, then car started to hesidate while driving , changed gas cap, canister vent valve, fuel filter,sparkplugs,sparkplugs wires, now , gas cap light is gone, driving hesitation gone but now it roghly shakes engine on idle like every few minutes now my next step will be idle control valve, mas airflow sensor, if you have any ideas that you would like to share, hightly appreciated 2002 focus single head
we've got a focus ,we replaced the radio with a radio that looks like its twin but the screen goes in and out automatically with a button push... never seen this same design with a manual pull out.. thats bizzare! had ours a yr and it works fine.. good mp3 player but i'd say the amp is weak.. if u dont care abt shakin the cars next to u then its fine.
Is the car actually slow, or could it be an issue. The air filter in mine looked really bad it was, I put a fresh one on and it ran so much better. I’m looking, to change the plugs, and I have an issue with the transmission. If a zip tie comes off I can only shift into 3rd and 4th
Oh boy you have a plethora of little problems going on the car will be slow at the air conditioners on because it's a drive-by belt AC system other than that it shouldn't be very slow especially if you have a manual. As for the shifting it sounds like the shifter guide is out of alignment
@@IFixShet well like. It was a fuck it buy. Now it’s my project. I barely even drive it. The shift issue. There’s supposed to be a plastic piece holding it on so it’ll shift left to right. To get to the other gears. I’m gonna use the car to learn auto body. Cut all the rust out, weld, paint, do all that. Be really cool I think.
Hey I have a 2003 ford focus same engine and when it a stop it idles rough up down and the lights dim along with rough idle? What could this be, also I've replaced the mass airflow censor the diagnostic tool said was why the check engine light is on. And that didn't help. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Lights will dim when idle is low as well. The rough idle will cause the lights to dim, because the idle goes up and down. When it hits the lowest point of idle, the alternator is not turning fast enough to give proper power. If the battery light comes on when the lights dim, it's because of this. I replaced the crankcase ventilation hose (because it was leaking), and fixed the problem on my 2001 Focus ZX3 Zetec. Check all vacuum hoses because a vacuum leak will cause this hunting idle.
No it’s the alternator is starting to go out. Better fix it before it gets worse. Trust me I got stranded. I thought it was battery come to find out it was signs of alternator failing because change of battery didn’t help. The alternator wasn’t charging.
Hey man love the videos! I also have an 02, it idles super High and try’s to drive itself. I’ve replaced the IAC Valve, cleans MAF sensor, and have replaced the Throttle Position sensor, any clue what I should do next?
Listen for any hissing sounds underneath the hood if you can't hear anything you can take it to a shop and have a smoke test done on the EVAP system to find out if you have a vacuum leak
Also don't forget to reset the computer after you replace sensors disconnect the battery for a half hour to an hour and let it drain all the capacitors off in the car it will reset the computer to factory state
SAME AS MINE!!... Her name is "Ruby". Switch your oil n tranny to AMSOIL Baby! BEST Investment EVER! Ruby is @ 205600m. Daily runner + been T-BONED @ a Drive through.... 30 MPG!
Yes, I found out that that pcv hose is collapsed on mine too, I would not find it in a million year if i did not watch this video, let see if by replace it will solve my problem. Thanks, keep on on your good work
Cht sesor replaced. It works 2 days. Low speed radiator fan wont turn on.( It turns on sometime.) Until reaches engine temp on middle scale on dash moving fluctrating than stuck on middle. Low fan radiator maybe on??sometime. After engine get to hot Both radiator fans go to damm high and Scale on dash go to cold tottaly stuck down.What is the problem? Thanks
Hey brother I have and a question about the Wi-Fi range extendere If you were to spend additional 20 or 30 $ which one would you choose to give you even more range
Greg Kopanczyk actually the Wi-Fi repeater I found is the strongest one I've ever seen so far with a dongle set up an SMA connectors so I would probably just choose the same one I already chose honestly it's got a 500 MW it's already been taken past the two-mile Mark with perfect fpv I think it'll usually go three three and a half miles but let's be honest what's the point l o s laws are in place
So I just bought a 2001 Ford Focus sedan two days ago (used). The ac has a leak and no one can find it. The ac recharge also lasts to weeks (according to the seller), any opinions? Also, anything you think I should look out for or any tips and tricks for owning n older car?
You need to pick up some R134a with leak detector and refill the system then get a small black light and go outside at night after you've been using your air conditioner and Shine the black light around the car engine and AC system. If it's leaking you will immediately see where it's leaking from because the green dye that leaks out well show in the backlight
@@IFixShet The ac doesn't work at all. Only if recharged. Also I've noticed that in order to drive the car it needs some gas pumpage. Do you think I need a purge canister valve
@@akilahhodge3281 as I stated Above This is how you solve your AC problem with my suggestion that I already put up top. As far as the car running out of fuel your O2 sensor could be the problem filthy throttle body that just needs to be cleaned could be a catalytic converter getting clogged might be a bad sensor detecting air gas ratio mixture engine stalling can be a plethora of different things if you haven't done a code check on it yet I would do that if you still can't figure out the problem for about $75 they will diagnose the vehicle and tell you everything that's currently wrong with it by connecting it to a diagnostic machine which is different than an OBD2 scanner and OBD2 scanner will only tell you the vehicle codes for simple fixes a diagnostic will tell you everything wrong with the car
Quick question, on the throttle body, it has 2 metal wires hooked to it, one connects to the accelerator pedal and the other one goes to the back of the engine to some box hooked to the firewall, what is that metal wire for??? What’s it purpose for? Idk if I’m making any sense /:
I changed my pcv valve and hoses. My car stops sometimes when i spend a long time at a stop light. I still need to change my spark plugs because theres oil in them. I hope this fixes the problem. I have a P0171 lean bank one code.
Hello, I have a Ford focuse 05 and the engine is shakin like you mention here and it's hard for me to move on forward. I went to a machanic got fixed but came back exactly how it was before what should I do please
I am in desperate need of help with my 2001 focus I have a water leak at the manifold and it won't turn over I need a second opinion to determine what needs to be done
I have an 01 Focus ZX3. I thought I had the over heating issues solved after replacing water pump, thermostat/housing and new water reservoir cap. Sat idling today waiting for someone and it began to run hot again. Fans were installed before I got it. They come on as soon as the car is cranked. What else do you think it could be?
In the same boat man. Changed relays, fan resistor, the end of the pigtail to the resistor cause it was burnt and will still overheat after a while. Fan works on high speed with the a/c. Not sure what else to do.
Devrim Ekici Automatic. I believe the problem was that I sat in a parking lot in the South Georgia heat and the fans were pulling the heat from the asphalt through them. It hasn’t happened since that day.
I wish you live in Ny man, there is no mechanic in Ny, and they understand my car. Is there any way to reach out you by phone or email? I want to send my car video?
I have a 2005 ford focus zx4 it's idling like it's about to stall. I've replace spark plugs an ignition coils since then it's not right. Please I need some help with this 🤷♂️
Hey mate thanks for the info but Everytime I come to a red light for about 10 seconds car jerks and stalls out. Any help would be appreciated thank you !
Hey brother, I have an 02 Focus same engine & it has a soft knock at idle only. Knock goes away with acceleration. Any clues to what this is? Thickening the oil doesn't help.
Is it a manual trans? If so, while at idle, push in the clutch. If the sound goes away, it's probably the throw out bearing. Mine has been doing that since 07 when it was purchased used. I have an 01 ZX3.
My valve has gone too and I’ve got a misfire on bank4, I’m getting no spark and I have changed the computer and coil pack, do you know what it could be?
Hi! I just got a 2001 Ford Focus about two days ago. My dad heard a sound and then my brother checked it out. Apparently there's early signs of engine rod knocking? I'm scared and I don't want to have to sell the car again just after I bought it. 😕 It seems like it'd be expensive to me, but I'd love to know if you have any suggestions for a cheap fix! 🙌
@@kkcraven We actually think that the engine is okay for now, but the car seems to overheat sometimes. My dad put in a new temperature gage and that worked for a bit, but now it's leaking coolant so that's the main thing right now
Sasha Gil Is it leaking out of the water pump? Usually if coolant is leaking it’s from the water pump, or you could just have a loose hose somewhere. Glad to hear it’s running though! I just bought an 09 Focus last week and I wish I had gotten one sooner.
@@kkcraven Nice! 2009 was the last year, before the focus's got rid of traditional power steering and went to full electric power steering, which is $1600 for a new steering rack and I hear they fail quite often, compared to a $200 hydraulic power steering pump.
I have a question for my ford escort zx2 I replaced the crankshaft sensor like 7times and every time I go race my car it breaks it and then when I rev it up the rpm goes up and bad down fast. I don’t get what’s wrong with it? Can I get some information please.
100% easily answered. Your problem is that you have crank walk. It is very prominent in that year make and model of your vehicle Crank walk is when the crank is allowed too much transverse (in and out) movement. This will allow the flywheel to come in contact with the sensor
@GilmoreGamingRacing no it's not a cheap or easy repair it will need to be done at a shop that will cost a lot you will not be happy. Here is what crank walk looks like on your engine th-cam.com/video/eMs-hBkGkWM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ITjTfQzJ44N6-nB-
@GilmoreGamingRacing if you want my advice stop driving it hard and stop revving the engine. Crank travel is a very serious issue you're lucky you haven't thrown a rod through the engine yet. Baby the vehicle if you don't plan on fixing it until you can buy something else
It's normal for the thermostat to fluctuate even though it's not technically a thermostat it just measures the temperature of the head during the hotter season it will go up and down as long as it doesn't stay high you're good if it just jumps up and down up and down as the fans come on then don't even worry about it
Carpenter Rick oh yes I figured that's what was happening that it was arking because of how high the oil level was. I noticed an immediate difference in how the engine was performing as soon as I got the oil out and change the plugs and wires but yes the PCV valve and hose definitely need to be replaced so when I do the valve head cover gaskets I'm just going to do all of it
@@coltonjones595 you remove all 4 spark plugs and let the oil drain into the cylinders then while there is no compression in the engine and the oil is sitting inside the piston and the spark plugs have been removed turn the engine over with a rag over the top of the engine make sure to put something heavy enough on the towel or the rag to keep it from blowing away from the cylinder compression coming out after turning it over for 30 seconds go ahead and stop and have a look at your rag I think you'll find it's full of oil lol remove the rag turn the engine over a couple times again just to make sure you got all the oil out and should just be little Mists of air coming out of the cylinders at that point. screw your spark plugs back in start up the engine and I think you'll notice a difference if you had too much oil causing the plugs to Arc
@@coltonjones595 if you've got oil getting down into the spark plug chamber then what you're talkin about won't fix the problem. the only way to fix the issue is to replace the valve cover gaskets then oil will stop getting into the spark plug chamber. Don't forget to smash that like button and drop a subscription for being a helpful TH-camr it's the way you guys help us in return for answering your question
I have the same yr car its even the same red as your focus. I recently inherited the car it doesn't even have 40,000 on it but it runs like shit!! Im having the issues plus there's a bunch of gunk built up on one of the lines that is connected to the side of the radiator. I can't afford to take it to a mechanic and I've got noone that will help me let alone take a look at it. So im on my own to fix it. Any suggestions would help
Make me a video, Let's see what we're looking at stop the link right here when you upload it to TH-cam so I can watch the video try to point out everything that you noticed
@@IFixShet I apologize for not getting back to you any sooner, I became a first time great grandma on May 30th so it's been alot of family time that I've been enjoying lately. So I do have a new dilemma with my car. It's now leaking fluid from the back of the motor and it's not oil, transmission fluid or coolant. Its clear with a slight touch if a oily feel and there is no smell and according to my brother there is no taste either
@@IFixShet I'm going to upload a few videos, some with the car running and not running. I want to apologize in advance for the jittery videos I'm as amateur as one can be lol
@@IFixShet I tried sending a video thru my email but it's not going thru. I found where the fluid is coming from and it's directly underneath the thermostat housing
I have a 2002 Ford Focus Wagon ZTW Thank You for Helping fix my rough running issues. My Radio has the same issues The Previous Owner used the Lug Wrench one end against the Radio and the Curve part was pushed against the arm rest to keep pressure against the Radio so It would run . I took your advise and I used Upholstery Thumb Tacks (3) in that little slot above the Preset Buttons and now I have a Working Radio / CD Player. I would like to ask where You bought Your New Radio for Your Focus? I would like to get one as well for my Focus.
![โรงเรียนห้ามรัก โดนจับได้ตาย...!! [เอิร์นไดเม่]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/4u02Sbr556Q/mqdefault.jpg)
My Email For Sponsorship Offers Hungrydansgot2eat@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM
instagram.com/ifixshet?igshid=NzZlODBkYWE4Ng==
The Official I Fix Shet Facebook page
To ask questions and Receive help or just partake in the group activities
facebook.com/groups/631191488517301/?ref=share_group_link
PayPal ID Email For Donations If you feel so inclined to support what I do.
Hungrydansgot2eat@gmail.com
He's right. The logic is flawless. The cuteness of that guinea pig definably earns a like.
DW, I am impressed with your automotive knowledge. Keep up the good work man.
Gregory Hall been working on cars my whole life brother
@@IFixShet me too bro ! 44 yrs under the hood ..Ive never had cars that Didint need to be worked on..my current car, 94 probe gt, ive had since new...daily driver
Just earned yourself a new subscriber.
I have a 2004 Ford focus ZX3. Crank windows, no cruise control or anything, ac practically brand new, and it's a 5 speed manual. Gets me around town as a daily as well as some short, 4 hour road trips. Installed an Atoto stereo in there since the factory radio had issues with the volume knob
Might follow your stuff to see some tricks on any issues that arise.
Pretty old video but hopefully still helpful
Im working on that same manual model. And noticed its pcv valve slipped right off so i will be putting a pressure clamp on that after putting the new starter in its not my car im just doing the work for free because the shop guy said it was a clutch problem but i knew it wasn't i knew it wasn't after i heard the car start up and idle it was a loose starter solenoid cap
Great vid! Found my vacuum tube collapsed years ago. Did not deduce pcv valve & oil on spark plugs to that. Gonna rework now. I have 2000 zx3, this the closest vid I can find. Rough idle for years & NOW not accelerating. Doing my best to go in order
Thank you for posting the video. My daughter's 2001 ZX3 idled rough, and bucked when trying to accelerate hard from a stop. No check engine light until after I pulled plugs to see if they needed to be replaced. The code indicated a misfile on the #1 cylinder. Started checking resistance of coil, then plug wires. Coil seemed OK. Noticed that wire #4 wasn't plugged in all the way at the coil, and the contacts were blackened probably from arcing. Using a ohmmeter, wire #4 showed no continuity at all. I'm guessing arcing from the loose boot burned away part of the conductor, so tried replacing plug wires, and problem solved. I think her car also needs motor mounts. I bought the car 2 1/2 years ago from a coworker who was the original owner, and who always kept it well maintained at the Ford dealer. He had just replaced fuel pump and spark plugs. It did have a bad clutch at the time of purchase, which I replaced by myself, and that is probably when the plug wire got loosened. Strange that #4 cylinder wasn't firing, but there were no codes to indicate a problem there.
Consider yourself lucky that yours has a manual transmission. because the automatic transmission models are notorious for transmission failures. Ford Motor Company just figure out to build automatic transmissions. always buy a Ford with a manual transmission you'll be glad you did.
I can't like it twice!!! Thank you!!!! This helped a LOT!!
Not a problem I'm glad the video helped
@@IFixShet , followed the video, helped a bit. Hubs changed the spark plugs and wires, and now it dies when put in gear. Goes to the shop tomorrow, it's caused more grey hair than the 15 y/o!!
That's normally mass air flow sensor or throttle positioning sensor that causes stalling
Sometimes it's better to buy the recommended parts for the vehicle then to try cheap on eBay sometimes you get lucky on eBay but sometimes you actually have to buy the actual part or equal to the regular part for it to work properly in the system to understand it
@@IFixShet to date: MAF, O2 downstream, PCV valve and hoses, fuel filter, plugs and wires, oil change. Always buy my parts via Autozone, new/warrantied refurbished. (Ebay folks think their used parts are new by cost, I swear!) After the O2 sensor, I'm done trying to finagle in around the block, it's still cheaper to take it to the shop (timing chain is about due to fall off again) and have them diagnose and fix it. And have it tuned up while they have it.
Simple fixes, still a good deal. Nice automotive repair video. Lol. Glad you are getting it in shape. Nice radio deck
Raymond Millwood thanks brother
I need to fix mine like this. I just got a new key and a new battery. Just started her.
Glad I found this video. I have a 2002 Ford Focus with the same engine and same problems. It is my project car so I am collecting all the videos on TH-cam so I can solve all of the problems with it.
Dan's the man, my little 94 escort with 80,000 ran like a champ. Got rid of her for a new 2016 Chevy spark, only difference is I have car payments now, lost my cassette player and a cleaner looking car. Same gas mileage same performance. lol
Good tip about the PCV oil blow-by. Thanks.
No problem
Wow good job! Your a good mechanic..don't even know how to use my code reader.
I love a Ford Focus
Always nice when its and easy fix. Good work man👍
Yes simple and good exp Bravo top
I found this video today and I was wondering if you have more about your focus??? I have been looking on your channel and cannot locate the PCP valve video.
PCV valve. Stands for positive crank case ventilation. I don't have a video that's why I showed the line in the video that is collapsed
Right on! Great video. Keep up the good work. Any/everything you got on that car, I love mine but it has a lot of miles. Trying to get all the right info is tricky. Thanx again
Like like like like help this amazing TH-camr get his subscribers to the top he so deserves it
In case you or someone else checks in on this video, I have a problem where after driving my car (5 miles or more)
whenever I stop for a quick errand, like go into Micky D's for 7-20mins and come back out and START the car back
up it SOMETIMES run really run after if the timing is off/or bad plugs or something! The car will usually sputter off.
Then I would have to restart it 3 or 5 times and gun the engine and then it will smooth out after about a minute
or two. This is really bad sputtering cause I'm usually entering in heavy traffic will die if I don't put the car into
neutral at stop lights and rev the engine until it smooths out. After the engine smooths out, it run perfectly fine.
I just started trying to TIME between me turning the car off and starting the car back up where this rough
sputtering starts. It seems to be about 5-25 that I've notice at this time. I've noticed that if I come back to the car
within 3-4 minutes and start the car it starts fine. Or if I come back to the car 30 minutes are more, it seems to
start and idle fine!
My car is a standard 4cyl Ford Focus SE 2.0 not the ZTS model. The problem started maybe about 9 months ago.
It had 125k miles on it and the timing belt broke Just had another rebuilt engine put in ($5000) at a AAA approved
repair shop. I thought this would address rough restart and sputtering issue. But NOPE! Drive towards work,
runs fine, pull into McDonald's for a quick coffee...come back out 15-20 minutes later...start the car and...SAME
crap again. Engine sputtering! Have to do my sputter routine, put car in park or neutral, and keep revving the
engine ...about 1min or 2...until the engine smooths out. Is this vapor lock? If so, how to fix? Could this be
the fuel pump? Why only after 7-20 minutes of engine being off does this occurs. Both engines would run
JUST FINE in morning, evening, mid-day, in heavy traffic...but only after a 7-20 minute stop of engine would this
happen.
Don't think both engines ( the old engine and now the new rebuilt engine) could have the same common problem.
I almost thing that this caused my timing belt to brake...but that might be pushing it. The car runs perfectly fine
outside of this issue, smooth, quiet. Thanks for ANY insights to this issue and how to address it! THX
if it helps i would check the IAC and the pvc and hose. Make sure hose isnt collapsed. IAC is a lil more expensive but i would start there
Nice video bro. hope you do more on this 2002 focus, maybe even bring it into the new age
I haven't owned this car for almost four years
I actually have this car it's going to be my project
Idk how old this video is without looking but, I would not get rid if a Grand Prix for a fucus! I have a 03 fucus 2.0 Dohc zetec vin-3 & just swooped a 07 Pontiac G5 vin-F 2.4 which i saw it needed new tire's & a window regulator but, only afterwards did I realize what else the G5 needs due to the fact that, The G5 was running when I approached it. Needs at minimum- a timing tensioner which I allready ordered but, if that doesnt fix the tapping at start up (just for the first 2-3 sec max) then, I will redo the entire timming setup!!! I have already replaced the window regulator, a lower grill, oil change, & on payday it will get 4 new tire's & ride NICE!!!!
Grand Prix has a non fixable transmission unless you remove the entire transmission and repair it you can't get to any of the shift solenoids or sensors five thousand times more work when they have problems
Bro I got a focus because of this video. It was in the back of my mind and I found a wagon with the same issue yesterday.it has all new parts including headgasket so I knew what to look for
Well heck yeah bro! All simple stuff
I bet that radiator on those are hard taking out from were its at seen underneath while i was taking out the old starter its gonna need a new oil pan gasket put on looked like someone used the same old gasket but other than that the frame looks good clean still new not no rust
Yep it's definitely not fun it requires almost a complete teardown of the front end
How long did it take for you to do all this? Also how much did it cost for all the parts? Thx for any info cause my 2001 ford focus is also misfire very badly but has no oil in the spark plugs like yours.
I shop on eBay so all the parts are really cheap also this is something I would knock out in about 5 hours all together
Collapsed doesn’t mean bad PCV. It just means the hose is worn and is collapsing due the vacuum draw. Good idea to change the PCV anyway. Cheap.
“Valve cover gasket”.
Show clearly this "mass air sensor" of this model - good to know :)
I have a 2003 zx3, and I’m having somewhat problems… like maybe a blown gasket… and somehow coolaint got into where the spark plugs are… for now it’s somewhat fixed… whooo…✊🏼, and now I’m dealing with the loss of reverse… don’t know how that’s possible… but yea… and did I forget to mention it’s miss firing andddd engine leaking from the bottom…🤦🏻♂️ love this car but… whaa🥴
Wow!!!
Wow thats pretty cool to see someone with the same car as me. Its my first and only car I've ever bought and I've had it for 6 years. We have the same color and year except I noticed your is a Zetec while mine is a SPI with roll down windows.
What type of deck did you get? Good Job on the car - recently acquired one for our fam too.
Throttle body sensor you cannot replace by itself. It requires a full throttle body replacement because ford doesn't have a separate throttle body position sensor.
You can replace the sensor alone
Hey great video I just picked up the same car to commute to work, it was running rough found that cylinder 2 was miss firing and needed new plugs and ignition coil thanks to your video, it starts great runs great but if I drive around for a while shit the car off to run in some where quick, get back in to start the car it just keeps dying when idling, have to let it sit for 30min then it will start and run fine any thoughts on that??
Sounds like your mass airflow sensors getting confused
changed the air filter and all the sudden a rough idle on my kids zx2 lmao did a full pcm reset with jumper, crc maf cleaner let it dry over night rough idle still there
Ah, you have a FORD ( Fix Or Repair Daily ) I'm joking of course. :o)
My wife has a 2001 Chevy Malibu I call Christine (after the horror sci fi movie). I hate that car and I'm sure the feelings are mutual.
I just replaced the water pump and then the alternator and of course the dead battery. We just took the car in yesterday for an oil change, and they came back out with a list of things that needed to be replaced on the car. Struts, front and back, front disk brakes and rotors. But... they were able to save the air cleaner. LMAO.
The estimate for the total repairs came up to about $1200.00. NO, I didn't let them do the work and charge me $800 for labor. Looks like I'll be doing some work on " Christine ".
Did I mention I HATE that car. LMAO.
Great Video, thanks for sharing the information. Have a great day :o)
The only thing that might present a challenge in changing are the struts. Brakes and rotors are not bad at all depending on your knowing of how to perform the task. Good luck and I wish you the best.
I forgot to mention that I am 68 years old pushing 69, and what don't hurt don't work. lol
When I was a lot younger I loved working on my cars and trucks. And car styles have changed a lot from the old " muscle " cars and trucks that had real engines in them instead of these souped up lawn mower engines, and bodies made of plastic and recycled beer cans. lol
Have a good one :o)
I got a 2000 zx3... It runs alright, but i tracked my problems down on this clip thx.
I was looking into getting one, btw what brand is that radio?
Hey drone worship and don't forget if you test it and it still skips or misses. after you driving it down the road. don't forget not to check those check the coil. my Ford Taurus would run rough and it set off the check engine light and it was the coil that was causing the problem I changed wires and plugs. And the car was still running rough and misfired new coil 80 bucks it fix the problem. and after that car runs like a top oh don't forget the PVC I had to replace that too it was causing a vacuum leak. My car is a Ford 2000 SE with a 3.0 liter engine. Wish you the best have a good day.
Enjoyed your video. I have the same car, same color. I am trying to find out why my dash lights and night time lights aren't working suddenly. I've checked the fuses. The odometer still works but the lights on the dash, my rear lights, and the auxillary lights around the gear shift are out.
Relay
I have to same car, no AC, but same issues. Mine is 2000. Where did you get that player?
Ebay
ham solo is a cute one you can fix it dan
Is it worth fixing a blown head gasket on this car??? And is it worth fixing the clutch
Considering it only has one head I would say it's worth it if it had two heads it would be quite a struggle but it only has one head
An MP5 player? Where do you put the 30-round magazine?
Y didnt u just fix the windows & mirrors in the grand prix? Either the motor, switch, or the regulator?
Because of the amount of damage that was caused by the other person that already broke everything it wasn't worth my time not when the air conditioner worked. I already have enough to deal with on my plate called life than to deal with petty stuff like Windows not working I'm well aware of how to fix the problem it's just not worth my time in the slightest I'm constantly working on vehicles and other cars to worry about weather myburger window works
i like to ask you question, i have 2002 focus , it has gas cap open light on, then car started to hesidate while driving , changed gas cap, canister vent valve, fuel filter,sparkplugs,sparkplugs wires, now , gas cap light is gone, driving hesitation gone but now it roghly shakes engine on idle like every few minutes now my next step will be idle control valve, mas airflow sensor, if you have any ideas that you would like to share, hightly appreciated 2002 focus single head
we've got a focus ,we replaced the radio with a radio that looks like its twin but the screen goes in and out automatically with a button push... never seen this same design with a manual pull out.. thats bizzare!
had ours a yr and it works fine.. good mp3 player but i'd say the amp is weak.. if u dont care abt shakin the cars next to u then its fine.
The problem with the motorized ones are when the motor burns out your screwed
Gave me some great ideas. Seems all focuses are almost the same lol thank you sir
Is the car actually slow, or could it be an issue. The air filter in mine looked really bad it was, I put a fresh one on and it ran so much better. I’m looking, to change the plugs, and I have an issue with the transmission. If a zip tie comes off I can only shift into 3rd and 4th
Oh boy you have a plethora of little problems going on the car will be slow at the air conditioners on because it's a drive-by belt AC system other than that it shouldn't be very slow especially if you have a manual. As for the shifting it sounds like the shifter guide is out of alignment
@@IFixShet well like. It was a fuck it buy. Now it’s my project. I barely even drive it. The shift issue. There’s supposed to be a plastic piece holding it on so it’ll shift left to right. To get to the other gears. I’m gonna use the car to learn auto body. Cut all the rust out, weld, paint, do all that. Be really cool I think.
Hey I have a 2003 ford focus same engine and when it a stop it idles rough up down and the lights dim along with rough idle? What could this be, also I've replaced the mass airflow censor the diagnostic tool said was why the check engine light is on. And that didn't help. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Dim lights normally comes back to a weak alternator or a weak battery
Lights will dim when idle is low as well. The rough idle will cause the lights to dim, because the idle goes up and down. When it hits the lowest point of idle, the alternator is not turning fast enough to give proper power. If the battery light comes on when the lights dim, it's because of this. I replaced the crankcase ventilation hose (because it was leaking), and fixed the problem on my 2001 Focus ZX3 Zetec. Check all vacuum hoses because a vacuum leak will cause this hunting idle.
Sounds like you have a loose battery cable connection or it is corroded.
No it’s the alternator is starting to go out. Better fix it before it gets worse. Trust me I got stranded. I thought it was battery come to find out it was signs of alternator failing because change of battery didn’t help. The alternator wasn’t charging.
Where did you get the parts that cheap?mainly the mass air flow for $16 and TPS for $8 ?
Ebay
3:28 mass air flow sensor $16.99 🤯
I just paid $100 for that same part from auto zone. Now I'm a bit disturbed.
Depends on your vehicle I think, also depends if you paid someone for labor to do it.
Hey man love the videos! I also have an 02, it idles super High and try’s to drive itself. I’ve replaced the IAC Valve, cleans MAF sensor, and have replaced the Throttle Position sensor, any clue what I should do next?
Sounds like you might have a vacuum leak if you have a vacuum leak it will normally cause the car to run a higher RPM at idle
Listen for any hissing sounds underneath the hood if you can't hear anything you can take it to a shop and have a smoke test done on the EVAP system to find out if you have a vacuum leak
Also don't forget to reset the computer after you replace sensors disconnect the battery for a half hour to an hour and let it drain all the capacitors off in the car it will reset the computer to factory state
SAME AS MINE!!... Her name is "Ruby". Switch your oil n tranny to AMSOIL Baby! BEST Investment EVER! Ruby is @ 205600m. Daily runner + been T-BONED @ a Drive through.... 30 MPG!
Yes, I found out that that pcv hose is collapsed on mine too, I would not find it in a million year if i did not watch this video, let see if by replace it will solve my problem. Thanks, keep on on your good work
Let me know
Cht sesor replaced. It works 2 days. Low speed radiator fan wont turn on.( It turns on sometime.) Until reaches engine temp on middle scale on dash moving fluctrating than stuck on middle. Low fan radiator maybe on??sometime. After engine get to hot Both radiator fans go to damm high and Scale on dash go to cold tottaly stuck down.What is the problem? Thanks
Hey brother I have and a question about the Wi-Fi range extendere If you were to spend additional 20 or 30 $ which one would you choose to give you even more range
Greg Kopanczyk actually the Wi-Fi repeater I found is the strongest one I've ever seen so far with a dongle set up an SMA connectors so I would probably just choose the same one I already chose honestly it's got a 500 MW it's already been taken past the two-mile Mark with perfect fpv I think it'll usually go three three and a half miles but let's be honest what's the point l o s laws are in place
Thanks for the video ....well done ✅
What is the diagram for bypass the air compressor for 2001 Ford focus you got that and belt size
I know it’s been a while. But do you remember where you got your wiring harness for you new radio?
I just ordered it from eBay just look up the year make and model of the car and type radio wiring harness and then choose which one you want
Hope your focus is as good as mine, 334,000 miles on it, I run it hard. bought it new, one person as me if i had v8 in it.
Do you still have the ford. I’m working on mine but need some advice
So I just bought a 2001 Ford Focus sedan two days ago (used). The ac has a leak and no one can find it. The ac recharge also lasts to weeks (according to the seller), any opinions? Also, anything you think I should look out for or any tips and tricks for owning n older car?
You need to pick up some R134a with leak detector and refill the system then get a small black light and go outside at night after you've been using your air conditioner and Shine the black light around the car engine and AC system. If it's leaking you will immediately see where it's leaking from because the green dye that leaks out well show in the backlight
@@IFixShet The ac doesn't work at all. Only if recharged. Also I've noticed that in order to drive the car it needs some gas pumpage. Do you think I need a purge canister valve
@@akilahhodge3281 as I stated Above This is how you solve your AC problem with my suggestion that I already put up top. As far as the car running out of fuel your O2 sensor could be the problem filthy throttle body that just needs to be cleaned could be a catalytic converter getting clogged might be a bad sensor detecting air gas ratio mixture engine stalling can be a plethora of different things if you haven't done a code check on it yet I would do that if you still can't figure out the problem for about $75 they will diagnose the vehicle and tell you everything that's currently wrong with it by connecting it to a diagnostic machine which is different than an OBD2 scanner and OBD2 scanner will only tell you the vehicle codes for simple fixes a diagnostic will tell you everything wrong with the car
Quick question, on the throttle body, it has 2 metal wires hooked to it, one connects to the accelerator pedal and the other one goes to the back of the engine to some box hooked to the firewall, what is that metal wire for??? What’s it purpose for? Idk if I’m making any sense /:
Cruise control
Drone Worship The Executioner DUDE thank you!!!
Hi mate how can you tell timing belt is bad without opening?
good work keep it going
Good stuff DW!
I changed my pcv valve and hoses. My car stops sometimes when i spend a long time at a stop light. I still need to change my spark plugs because theres oil in them. I hope this fixes the problem. I have a P0171 lean bank one code.
Also check your idle air control valve and your EGR valve both of these can cause stalling while idling
Doing a motor swap on one of these right now. I hate it lol.
Yuck
Hello, I have a Ford focuse 05 and the engine is shakin like you mention here and it's hard for me to move on forward. I went to a machanic got fixed but came back exactly how it was before what should I do please
Where'd you get a MAF sensor for $16.99?!
Ebay
I am in desperate need of help with my 2001 focus I have a water leak at the manifold and it won't turn over I need a second opinion to determine what needs to be done
Vapor locked
I have an 01 Focus ZX3. I thought I had the over heating issues solved after replacing water pump, thermostat/housing and new water reservoir cap. Sat idling today waiting for someone and it began to run hot again. Fans were installed before I got it. They come on as soon as the car is cranked. What else do you think it could be?
In the same boat man. Changed relays, fan resistor, the end of the pigtail to the resistor cause it was burnt and will still overheat after a while. Fan works on high speed with the a/c. Not sure what else to do.
Frank Bennett how much miles on it and how’s it running now
Devrim Ekici about 185,000
Frank Bennett is it Manual
Devrim Ekici Automatic. I believe the problem was that I sat in a parking lot in the South Georgia heat and the fans were pulling the heat from the asphalt through them. It hasn’t happened since that day.
I know the video is kinda old but if you still know where I could get that kinda radio that would be great
Ebay
I wish you live in Ny man, there is no mechanic in Ny, and they understand my car. Is there any way to reach out you by phone or email? I want to send my car video?
Awesome brother.
I have a 2005 ford focus zx4 it's idling like it's about to stall. I've replace spark plugs an ignition coils since then it's not right. Please I need some help with this 🤷♂️
Lol I think the air flow sensor on your ass needs replacing LOL.. what a funny guy does a fart at 4:06 😂😂
I just bought one for 160 running rough wants to bogg down.
Nice work!
Hey mate thanks for the info but Everytime I come to a red light for about 10 seconds car jerks and stalls out. Any help would be appreciated thank you !
Check your vacuum lines probably best to perform a smoke test on the vehicle take it to a shop it's pretty cheap
Good deal 👍👍
He's so cute
My 06 zx4 ses is showing me a p9318 edc code. Secondary air injection system control A circuit high. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Wjere is the fuel pressure regulator I have same car and cabt find it
Just went through this whole ordeal. It took me a month n half to figure it out. Everything is new under the hood .
Where can i buy the mp5 bro? Can you make a video with that too?
Just look up MP5 player on eBay and you will find it
Hey brother, I have an 02 Focus same engine & it has a soft knock at idle only. Knock goes away with acceleration. Any clues to what this is? Thickening the oil doesn't help.
Premature rod knock could even be spark knock
@@IFixShet how do u diagnose or solve this?
@@johnathin79 get a auto stethoscope and listen to the engine
Is it a manual trans? If so, while at idle, push in the clutch. If the sound goes away, it's probably the throw out bearing. Mine has been doing that since 07 when it was purchased used. I have an 01 ZX3.
@@michaelweems679 it ended up being spark issue. Replaced coil, plugs, & wires. Thx for replies.
YEP...pcv hose was collapse on mine too. Part was about $30.
My valve has gone too and I’ve got a misfire on bank4, I’m getting no spark and I have changed the computer and coil pack, do you know what it could be?
Timing, if the timing is off it will throw off the firing sequence
We’re do I get that 7” video player with back up camera
Ebay
Hi! I just got a 2001 Ford Focus about two days ago. My dad heard a sound and then my brother checked it out. Apparently there's early signs of engine rod knocking? I'm scared and I don't want to have to sell the car again just after I bought it. 😕 It seems like it'd be expensive to me, but I'd love to know if you have any suggestions for a cheap fix! 🙌
There’s no real cheap fix for a rod knock. You’d have to have the engine rebuilt unfortunately.
@@kkcraven We actually think that the engine is okay for now, but the car seems to overheat sometimes. My dad put in a new temperature gage and that worked for a bit, but now it's leaking coolant so that's the main thing right now
Sasha Gil Is it leaking out of the water pump? Usually if coolant is leaking it’s from the water pump, or you could just have a loose hose somewhere. Glad to hear it’s running though! I just bought an 09 Focus last week and I wish I had gotten one sooner.
@@kkcraven Nice! 2009 was the last year, before the focus's got rid of traditional power steering and went to full electric power steering, which is $1600 for a new steering rack and I hear they fail quite often, compared to a $200 hydraulic power steering pump.
I have a question for my ford escort zx2 I replaced the crankshaft sensor like 7times and every time I go race my car it breaks it and then when I rev it up the rpm goes up and bad down fast. I don’t get what’s wrong with it? Can I get some information please.
100% easily answered.
Your problem is that you have crank walk. It is very prominent in that year make and model of your vehicle
Crank walk is when the crank is allowed too much transverse (in and out) movement. This will allow the flywheel to come in contact with the sensor
@@IFixShet is that a easy fix? I never worked on cars 😂 but still learning. Would I have to pull the motor out?
@GilmoreGamingRacing no it's not a cheap or easy repair it will need to be done at a shop that will cost a lot you will not be happy. Here is what crank walk looks like on your engine
th-cam.com/video/eMs-hBkGkWM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ITjTfQzJ44N6-nB-
@@GilmoreGamingRacing yes it requires complete teardown of the engine
@GilmoreGamingRacing if you want my advice stop driving it hard and stop revving the engine. Crank travel is a very serious issue you're lucky you haven't thrown a rod through the engine yet. Baby the vehicle if you don't plan on fixing it until you can buy something else
Ok my rear hatch button is not working on my 2002 focus wagon
Don't have this car anymore can't help me sorry
2000 se here overheating...a little nervous to do the cylinder head temp sensor...also my head needs cleaned ..
It's normal for the thermostat to fluctuate even though it's not technically a thermostat it just measures the temperature of the head during the hotter season it will go up and down as long as it doesn't stay high you're good if it just jumps up and down up and down as the fans come on then don't even worry about it
PCV will make it run rough. The valve gaskets will arc out the plugs with that much oil....
TPS will do it as well
Carpenter Rick oh yes I figured that's what was happening that it was arking because of how high the oil level was. I noticed an immediate difference in how the engine was performing as soon as I got the oil out and change the plugs and wires but yes the PCV valve and hose definitely need to be replaced so when I do the valve head cover gaskets I'm just going to do all of it
@@coltonjones595 you remove all 4 spark plugs and let the oil drain into the cylinders then while there is no compression in the engine and the oil is sitting inside the piston and the spark plugs have been removed turn the engine over with a rag over the top of the engine make sure to put something heavy enough on the towel or the rag to keep it from blowing away from the cylinder compression coming out after turning it over for 30 seconds go ahead and stop and have a look at your rag I think you'll find it's full of oil lol remove the rag turn the engine over a couple times again just to make sure you got all the oil out and should just be little Mists of air coming out of the cylinders at that point. screw your spark plugs back in start up the engine and I think you'll notice a difference if you had too much oil causing the plugs to Arc
@@coltonjones595 if you've got oil getting down into the spark plug chamber then what you're talkin about won't fix the problem. the only way to fix the issue is to replace the valve cover gaskets then oil will stop getting into the spark plug chamber. Don't forget to smash that like button and drop a subscription for being a helpful TH-camr it's the way you guys help us in return for answering your question
Had a gp windows where trash. Tried fixing the track and motor, it kept messing up. Sold it for 600$
Same
I have the same yr car its even the same red as your focus. I recently inherited the car it doesn't even have 40,000 on it but it runs like shit!! Im having the issues plus there's a bunch of gunk built up on one of the lines that is connected to the side of the radiator. I can't afford to take it to a mechanic and I've got noone that will help me let alone take a look at it. So im on my own to fix it. Any suggestions would help
Make me a video, Let's see what we're looking at stop the link right here when you upload it to TH-cam so I can watch the video try to point out everything that you noticed
@@IFixShet I apologize for not getting back to you any sooner, I became a first time great grandma on May 30th so it's been alot of family time that I've been enjoying lately. So I do have a new dilemma with my car. It's now leaking fluid from the back of the motor and it's not oil, transmission fluid or coolant. Its clear with a slight touch if a oily feel and there is no smell and according to my brother there is no taste either
@@bridgee45 Sounds like brake fluid
@@IFixShet I'm going to upload a few videos, some with the car running and not running. I want to apologize in advance for the jittery videos I'm as amateur as one can be lol
@@IFixShet I tried sending a video thru my email but it's not going thru. I found where the fluid is coming from and it's directly underneath the thermostat housing
Good score, brother. Be sure to go through the steering and the brakes thoroughly. They always worry me on older cars.
Grec's Whirlybird she'll be a good little car when I'm done
I have a 2002 Ford Focus Wagon ZTW Thank You for Helping fix my rough running issues. My Radio has the same issues The Previous Owner used the Lug Wrench one end against the Radio and the Curve part was pushed against the arm rest to keep pressure against the Radio so It would run . I took your advise and I used Upholstery Thumb Tacks (3) in that little slot above the Preset Buttons and now I have a Working Radio / CD Player. I would like to ask where You bought Your New Radio for Your Focus? I would like to get one as well for my Focus.
Hey what did you do to fix your rough idle I have the same problem
@@richeyanglin5297 New Plugs and a PVC Valve
How did u get the air flow sensor so cheap
Ebay
@@IFixShet owe woah alright thank you I saw on Amazon the cheapest was like 26 then auto zone said 100 almost I appreciate it
hi i have some wires for sensors not connect so can u help ?