"Had to replace the power steering pump & hoses. "replaced leaking power steering pump flush kit and serpentine belt $270 parts, $340 labor at independent shop" "power steering pump needed to be replaced $300 parts & labor" "pump was replaced twice last year and now experiencing the same problem" "Power steering pump failed after 12 years and 148,000 miles. "Power Steering pump was replaced due to it leaking fluid. Cost: $1700 Went to local mechanic- he fixed the rack and pinion leak and replaced the water pump. "Ford service said that the rack and pinion needed replacing and also that the water pump was leaking. "Slow leak at the power steering pump area" "Slight leak, but can't identify exact source" "Had to get bushings replaced which I believe is a design fault from Ford" The other (s) was still in good condition according to my mechanic" Costly repair then and I have to do it again on the 2007" "turning right while going into driveways makes a grinding noise from the front right wheel area. "My Focus is very noisy because of wind at any speed but especially at higher speeds" turning on the music makes it not worth listening to as it just further drowns out the passenger" "it is very irritating to have a conversation with anyone while driving in town and esp on the highway. "This has always been a problem with the focus" It has substantial air leaks on the passenger side making it very cold in the winter even with the heat running," there are quite a few rattles which get worst in the winter. "i experience wind noise only when on the highway which is seldom" It bothers me when I have someone in the car and it is hard for me to hear conversations." "The car has always had wind noise even though the seals are tight and there is no leakage. "Its a very noisy car, particularly under windy driving conditions which are frequent in our area." "hear wind but note Focus is not a Lincoln quality of car." "Something in the rear suspension squeaks" "Rattles cleared with tightening of connections at (1) battery, (2) hood prop/support" "not sure, there have been several things related to the brakes and to the CV joints" "Parking brake squeak from under back seat passenger side" Mechanic unable to find source as noise disappears when on the hoist. "Rattles come from undercarriage exhaust pipes that have come loose" "constant rattles from the rear of the car, taken to service 3 different places and can not be stopped" "Car has started to rattle and squeak around seat latches and suspension more in the last 12 months then before" "SQUEAKS ON EVEN SLIGHTLY BUMPY ROAD COMING FROM REGION OF BACK SEATS OR REAR SUSPENSION" But the whole suspension and shocks are having to be rebuilt, right now. She is driving it less now that she moved back home and is taking the train to" old and my daughter drives pretty good but doesn't check for anything other than what come up on he dash board in warning signals. "Probably from old age, the car is 8 yrs. Wind and engine noise has always been a problem with the Focus" "RIght rear suspension squeak (for last two years).undiagnosed/resolved by my local garage/service center. We took to repair shop but they are unable to fix all the squeaks. "The car only has 54,000 miles on it and has been well taken care of, but has developed horrible squeaks and rattles. Primarily from the rear suspension, which was reportedly replaced by the dealer at 100k miles" "Car sounds like a bucket of bolts going over bumps in the road. ""Groan" when turning left and hitting a bump" "It was the sway bar end links that were worn out which caused the clunking noise" "The motor mounts have worn out and should be replaced." it does not affect the car in driving but is very irritating to have to listen to." The high-pitched noise/whine is present when I take my foot off the accelerator after accelerating." I am hopeful that no major breakdown will happen when I am behind the steering wheel. The Ford garage must only hire technicians with impaired hearing. "The noise has existed for more than a year but has not been heard by the technicians so I have stopped reporting it. The wind noise when driving on the highway makes me turn up the radio so I can hear." "The rattles bother me the om the rough roads to just idling. "It squeaks and rattles when driving on bumpy city streets" "Strong rattles and buzzing due to deterioration of motor mounts (had two mounts replaced, greatly reduced problem)." "WINDSCREEN UPPER SEAL PERSISTENTLY LIFTING IN THE MIDDLE EXPOSING THE SCREEN EDGE FOR 15-20 INCHES" Water comes in from above, likely from passenger side window" "Water leaks into cargo area and saturates cargo floor mat. "Water has leaker all the time i think the roof drain get clogged or. "Seal on rear window has always had a leaking problem and has never been able to be completely fixed"
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