power steering FORD FOCUS 2005 1.G User Guide

If your vehicle has a leak in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare
tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be
replaced.
Tire Replacement Requirements
Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide safe ride and
handling capability.
Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size
and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus
all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or
wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Additionally the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause
steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If
you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized Ford
or Lincoln/Mercury dealer.
Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of the same size, type,
tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because it
can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result
in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.
You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires
due to the aging of the spare tire.
Safety practices
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety.
•Observe posted speed limits
•Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
•Avoid potholes and objects on the road
•Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking
If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc.,do notrapidly spin the
tires; spinning the tires can tear the tire and cause an explosion. A tire
can explode in as little as three to five seconds.
Tire explosions can cause death, personal injury or property
damage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, directly ahead or
behind the spinning tire.
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3For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the
appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
4Only use the specified replacement oil filter. The use of a non-specified
oil filter can result in engine damage.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Brake fluid
and clutch
fluidMotorcraft High
Performance DOT
3 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)2.0L engine 5.75L (6.1 quarts)
2.3L engine 5.75L (6.1 quarts)
Engine oil
(includes
filter
change)
4
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)2.0L engine 4.3L (4.5 quarts)
2.3L engine 4.3L (4.5 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A 2.0/2.3L 53L (14.0 gallons)
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on reservoir
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ItemFord Part
Name or
EquivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA and
OR), VC-7-B
(CA and OR
only)WSS-
M97B51-A1
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.0L I4 engine 2.3L I4 engine
Cubic inches 121 138
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1–3–4–21–3–4–2
Ignition system C.O.P C.O.P
Compression ratio 10.1:1 9.7:1
Spark plug gap .051 inch +/- .002 1.3
mm +/- .05.051 inch +/- .002 1.3
mm +/- .05
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle
dimensionsSedan - inches
(mm)3dr/5dr -
inches (mm)Wagon -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall
length175.2 (4450) 168.5 (4279) 178.5 (4533)
(2) Overall
width78.7 (1998) 78.7 (1998) 78.7 (1998)
(3) Overall
height56.9 (1446) 57.0 (1447) 58.2 (1504)
1
(4) Wheelbase 103.0 (2615) 103.0 (2615) 103.0 (2615)
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................32
Liftgate ........................................51
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........107
Load limits .................................115
Locks
autolock .....................................53
childproof ..................................54
Lubricant specifications ...205–206
Lug nuts ....................................139
M
Manual transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........206
Manual transmission .................113
fluid capacities ........................203
reverse .....................................114
Mirrors .........................................45
side view mirrors (power) .......45
Moon roof ....................................48
Motorcraft parts ................179, 202
O
Octane rating ............................178
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................165
P
Parking brake ............................108
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....202
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................69
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................131
Power point .................................43Power steering ..........................109
fluid, checking and adding ....185
fluid, refill capacity ................203
fluid, specifications .........205–206
Power Windows ...........................44
R
Radio ......................................16, 20
Rear window defroster ...............29
Relays ........................................127
Remote audio controls ...............24
Remote entry system .................55
locking/unlocking doors ...........53
opening the trunk .....................57
Roadside assistance ..................125
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............80
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...68, 71–75
Safety defects, reporting ..........155
Safety restraints ..............68, 71–75
belt minder ...............................76
extension assembly ..................80
for adults .............................72–74
for children .........................91–92
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................69
safety belt maintenance ...........80
warning light and chime ....75–76
Safety seats for children ............95
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............68
Seats ............................................63
child safety seats ......................95
Servicing your vehicle ..............162
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Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........134
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................202, 206
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................205–206
Speed control ..............................45
Starting your vehicle .......103–104,
106
jump starting ..........................139
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................41
Sunroof (moonroof) ...................48
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................26
Tilt steering wheel ......................41
Tires ...................................188–190
alignment ................................197
care ..........................................195
changing ..........................134, 136
checking the pressure ............195
label .........................................195
replacing ..................................200
rotating ....................................197
safety practices .......................200
sidewall information ...............191
snow tires and chains ............201
spare tire .................................135
terminology .............................190
tire grades ...............................189
treadwear ........................189, 199
Towing .......................................121
recreational towing .................124
trailer towing ..........................121
wrecker ....................................146
Traction control ........................108Transaxle
lubricant specifications ..........206
Transmission
automatic operation ...............110
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....110
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................186
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................188
fluid, refill capacities ..............203
lubricant specifications ..........205
manual operation ....................113
Trunk ...........................................54
remote release ..........................57
Turn signal ..................................32
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................206
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................210
Vehicle loading ..........................115
Ventilating your vehicle ...........106
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................165
Water, Driving through .............115
Windows
power .........................................44
rear wiper/washer .....................40
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....165
operation ...................................40
replacing wiper blades .............41
Wrecker towing .........................146
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