2001 Ford Focus ZX3 Recalls, Defects, & Problems
Summary: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2000-2001 FORD FOCUS PASSENGER VEHICLES, ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIOM, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. IN HIGH CORROSION AREAS, WHERE SALT IS USED ON ROADWAYS IN THE WINTER, THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEAL RACE CAN EXPERIENCE SURFACE CORROSION.
Automotive Engineering International Online: Ford's focus on the ...
The Ford Focus FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle) technology demonstrator is one aspect of that. It uses a Mark 900 proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel-cell stack from Ballard Power Systems. It is 50% smaller than its predecessor and delivers 30% higher power output. Maximum power is 80 kW (107 hp), and mass is 90 kg (198 lb). Maximum power of the Focus FCV's Ecostar electric motor is 67 kW (90 hp) with maximum torque of 190 N o m (140 lb o ft) and mass of 91 kg (201 lb). Curb mass of the Focus FCV is a hefty 1750 kg (3858 lb).
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This paper proposes a study to shed light on the long list of quality problems encountered by Ford Focus customers so far with particular emphasis on current water leakage problems. It attempts to understand how quality control measures at Ford are causing problems at its various assembly centers. It also focuses on quality measures adopted by foreign competitors to explain why automobile manufacturers in the United States are encountering severe criticism from their local customers. It provides a comparison of Ford quality practices and that of a foreign firm to illustrate and highlight the differences and yawning gaps. "A brief look at the quality problems suffered by Ford in the past few years indicates that something is seriously wrong with quality practices at Ford Motors. For example in the year 2000, Ford's reputation was seriously tarnished by rollover accidents connected with its Explorer. In 2002, Ford recalled its all-new 2002-model Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer sport utility vehicles because of quality glitches. In the same year, Ford Focus was recalled due to possible cruise control cable problems, which was only one of the several problems encountered by this vehicle.
Team RS breaks out with WRC Focus Concept - Autoblog - www ...
The new 2006 Focus RS 3-door is ready to get dirty. The standard car's prominent wheelarches are matched to a full width front spoiler and the hood sports large air vents. A roof mounted air scoop and rear spoiler contribute to the WRC-inspired appearance. Ford will showcase an all-new Ford Focus RS WRC in World Championship Rallying from 2006 onwards following a development period during 2005. The guy that looks very uncomfortable in a suit is Josh Capito, director of Team RS.
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