Yes, checked with the engine running - learned about the brake lights and headlights needing the key on this morning thanks to this forum. I might have to pull the panels off to see if there are separate grounds. I pulled the plastic off at the rear, lower edge of the trunk (it was easy) and found 2 ground wires / bolts. The Genius. To fix the “broken” Ford Focus door handle you just need to bend the bar that connects the outside door handle to the lock. In my case I just needed to straighten the bar slightly and bingo, the door handle now had enough travel to open the door like new. Hopefully if you are struggling trying to fix your Ford Focus door handle Part 2 of Ford Focus MK1 common problems, fixes and tips. This week I'm looking at the engine and drivetrain department and things that owners new and old to these cars need to watch! more Haynes’ Mk1 Ford Focus YouTube playlist includes 20 FREE videos that show you: The videos are designed to complement our online manual for the Ford Focus with the 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 petrol engines and the 1.8 TDCi and 1.8 TDDi diesel engines. Written from hands-on experience gained from the complete strip-down and rebuild of a Ford Focus Newport, S Wales. Country. 9 Mar 2013. #2. wierd that, my guess is a wiring issue. When you use the remote the locking control unit will send the signal to all locks but when you use the key i think one of the door actuators sends a signal out. common wiring failures occur in the rubber boots that go between doors and pillars etc, as you say 8.9k. Name: arthur. Ford Model: focus mk2 ti-vct. Ford Year: 2006. UK/Ireland Location: Fife. Posted June 26, 2013. the wheel bearing is part of the hub on the mk2 not sure on the mk1 but its not cheap at £160 a side parts labour and vat included. Quote. I've now got another issue - the car alarm. I've noticed this a few times before - that is, whenever I've had to disconnect the battery, the alarm goes potty for the next few days. The last time I did this (to change the alternator) the alarm would sound for no reason. At the time I suspected the bonnet switch/sensor. a few weeks back in traffic the gear stick went floppy, lifting the gaiter up showed the problem to be a rod that had fallen off a ball shaped joint and pushing it back on solved the problem. It has now happened twice more and i'm becoming worried at the frequency of it happening, I have circled 13/12/10 - 16:40 #5. There was a fault with Ford Focus instrument clusters on certain ages of car, and after the problem was featured on the BBC Watchdog programme some time in 2008 (I think), Ford eventually offered a deal whereby dealers would replace the instrument cluster for £99 inclusive of parts and labour. But if you've got a normal, unmodified car, torque steer is a symptom of a handful of problems: After-market wheels can sometimes be to blame, depending on their size. Uneven inflation in your tires and/or uneven wear. An alignment issue. Loose or worn parts in the steering rack, linkage, or bearings. If you're experiencing torque steer, it's a gqSvX.