Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? - Focaljet

01-09-2002, 10:38 PM

Title says it all. I paid extra $600 for extended power train warranty for 5yrs/100K miles. I also paid another $500 for another extended warranty that covers almost everything but engine & transmission.

Is it worth it guys ? How is your focus after 40K miles ? Is it still running like a champ ??

Thank you,

=dre=

**focuz_sex** · 01-09-2002, 11:13 PM

I got 76000mi. and its aight. just need a valve adjustment, cause I pushed it to the limit.

**arskiker** · 01-09-2002, 11:29 PM

40 thou, no problems except for sticking shifter and fuel pump replacement...the fuel pump could very well happen to you, many people on here have had that problem.

If you're not into modding it like crazy, then I would say the warrenty is probably worth it since there have been quite a few problems with our cars.

**econorocketZX3** · 01-10-2002, 11:56 AM

39,000. Check the sig, the car is running like a champ.

[ 01-10-2002: Message edited by: econorocketZX3 ]</p>

**BLOWNSTANG** · 01-10-2002, 06:09 PM

Over 42k and no problems. I've had the recalls done and my stock fuel pump has survived so far.

**quaverous** · 01-10-2002, 06:23 PM

i have 42k on mine, fuel pump only thing that has gone bad. runs perfect [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

01-10-2002, 08:15 PM

Thanks a lot guys !!! Wow 76,000 !!

Anybody else ?

=dre=

**Trey** · 01-10-2002, 08:17 PM

only one sensor and the ignition in the steering column broke, post-warranty. other than that, it's fine.

**drivefaster** · 01-10-2002, 08:27 PM

80,000 and still driving. It needs a couple of new struts and wiper blades but that's about it, The first gear synchros stopped working around 40,000, but the trans and engine are working like new otherwise. The car is still completely stock unfortunately...

01-13-2002, 01:18 AM

Quoted from drivefaster:

"80,000 and still driving. It needs a couple of new struts and wiper blades but that's about it, The first gear synchros stopped working around 40,000, but the trans and engine are working like new otherwise. The car is still completely stock unfortunately"

Wow...80K miles...
Is your car 5 speed or auto ?
What happen to the syncro gear if it stops working ? How can you notice that ?

thx...

=dre=

**drivefaster** · 01-16-2002, 09:15 PM

Sorry I'm not on more often, but here's the deal:
When trying to downshift into first gear, the shifter moves but the "gears" grind even with the clutch fully dis-engaged. It can sometimes happen when at a dead stop shifting into first from neutral.

5-speed in case you didn't guess.

I should mention that there was one rear wheel bearing replaced at 42,000 miles and the fuel pump went at about 50,000. The pump was not working properly for about 12,000 miles before they properly diagnosed the problem.
over 81,000 now but the miles will start adding up faster when the weather gets better.

**Griff** · 01-17-2002, 11:41 AM

I've got 60000 on mine, only problem was cluctch slave cylinder leaking, replaced under warranty, nothing else happened yet.

**JoE zx3 609707** · 01-21-2002, 06:08 PM

just hit 37k today, (1year and 2.5 months or so)
at 35,800 my battery light came on, the wire going to the alternator broke, and at 36,600, my CEL came on, i was getting on the highway, an it started to stumble, felt like clutch was slipping, then the rpms started to drop till it died on the side of the road, there was a problem w/ the coil, only cost $140, i was scared my brother thought it was a fuel pump, said that would have abeen a couple hundred, i just moved out here and have yet to find a job, was a bit stressful, as soon as i get a job, i'm definatley getting the ESP.

**TeamBlurFocus** · 07-23-2002, 05:41 PM

66k replaced tranny under warantee 3 months after purchase, had all front driver side suspention components replaced, last week I replaced the passenger front bearings and now my tranny is grinding and making the driver side axle vibrate.

[ 07-23-2002: Message edited by: TeamBlurFocus ]</p>

**drivefaster** · 07-23-2002, 06:47 PM

Update: Hit 106,000 miles yesterday.

**JonBoy470** · 07-24-2002, 01:23 PM

I'm at 48,300 miles right now. Only problems I've had, other than the various recalls that Ford has put out, are warped brake rotors when the car was new, and the driver's side power window, because the regulator is on the verge of croaking.

**CTZX3** · 07-24-2002, 01:34 PM

77,000 miles and every thing is stock and still working fine, the engine was the only thing i had replaced, due to ummm errrr bad advice.

**JoE zx3 609707** · 07-24-2002, 06:16 PM

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by JoE zx3 609707:
just hit 37k today, (1year and 2.5 months or so)
at 35,800 my battery light came on, the wire going to the alternator broke, and at 36,600, my CEL came on, i was getting on the highway, an it started to stumble, felt like clutch was slipping, then the rpms started to drop till it died on the side of the road, there was a problem w/ the coil, only cost $140, i was scared my brother thought it was a fuel pump, said that would have abeen a couple hundred, i just moved out here and have yet to find a job, was a bit stressful, as soon as i get a job, i'm definatley getting the ESP.<hr></blockquote>

wow, i just hit 52,000 today (i still havent gotten the ESP thoguh) i have developed a slight stumble, but i barely notice that. other than that, the car runs great

**bluSEspt** · 07-26-2002, 12:34 AM

At 43,000 miles, There has been four or five CEL's

1. DPFE sensor
2. Spark plug misfire
3. MAF sensor
4. MAF sensor hose clamp
5. PCV hose pinhole and rust perforated PCV tube
I have a 2000 SE automatic. Hopefully, there will be no more incidents while I wait for an MG ZT-T 180 sports automatic to come in from England. [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img]

**Voortrek3** · 07-27-2002, 11:45 PM

I just clicked over 51,000 and my ZTS is still running really sweet. [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

**killerbfoci** · 09-08-2002, 05:34 PM

i just hit 68 grand and the only problem is the crackle in the tranny and a driver side cv joint.

**Bobby** · 09-08-2002, 05:52 PM

40,143 this morning.

All I have had to replace is a DPFE sensor, a tie rod (cause I hit a tree stump some idiot dropped off their lawn truck), and rear brake shoes.

**all2envyZx3** · 09-08-2002, 06:50 PM

79000 and running ok, i think i need the suspension componets replaced there's a lot of vibration at highway speeds.I also just got the tranny replaced(automatic), unfortunaly i had 76000 miles so i had to pay for it [img]graemlins/thumbdown.gif[/img] 1600$, sux but it runs, sounds, and performs like a champ [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img] damn, drivefaster how the heck did you get so many miles [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] is it still running o.k. how many more have you piled on? your the first one i've seen thats got 100,000 miles [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] later

**Focus_Is_Art** · 09-10-2002, 11:24 AM

85000km on it, and is still running strong. [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]
But I think I need to replace the rear wheel bearing soon(3rd time). [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img]

**MattHarrell** · 09-10-2002, 03:42 PM

Almost 47,000 miles. I had a sticky accelerator, which was fixed with a new TB (it was this way from factory, and was very minor). The car also occasionally stalls at idle, or when I hit the clutch. This one has never been fixed, but since I replaced my DiabloSport with a Superchip, it rarely happens anymore. Other than that, it's rock solid. So far, it's been the most reliable car I've experienced ('86 Tempo LX, '91 Escort GT, '97 Contour SE, and 1999 Toyota Camry LE).

01-09-2002, 10:38 PM	#1
Posts: n/a	Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? Title says it all. I paid extra $600 for extended power train warranty for 5yrs/100K miles. I also paid another $500 for another extended warranty that covers almost everything but engine & transmission. Is it worth it guys ? How is your focus after 40K miles ? Is it still running like a champ ?? Thank you, =dre=

01-09-2002, 11:13 PM	#2
focuz_sex Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: PoMoNa,CaLi,UsA. Posts: 71	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? I got 76000mi. and its aight. just need a valve adjustment, cause I pushed it to the limit.

01-09-2002, 11:29 PM	#3
arskiker Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Concord, NC (from Ottawa, ON) Posts: 3,234	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? 40 thou, no problems except for sticking shifter and fuel pump replacement...the fuel pump could very well happen to you, many people on here have had that problem. If you're not into modding it like crazy, then I would say the warrenty is probably worth it since there have been quite a few problems with our cars.

01-10-2002, 11:56 AM	#4
econorocketZX3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 3,035	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? 39,000. Check the sig, the car is running like a champ. [ 01-10-2002: Message edited by: econorocketZX3 ]</p>

01-10-2002, 06:09 PM	#5
BLOWNSTANG Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 3,036	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? Over 42k and no problems. I've had the recalls done and my stock fuel pump has survived so far.

01-10-2002, 06:23 PM	#6
quaverous Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: (Shawn) Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 1,127	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? i have 42k on mine, fuel pump only thing that has gone bad. runs perfect [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

01-10-2002, 08:15 PM	#7
Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? Thanks a lot guys !!! Wow 76,000 !! Anybody else ? =dre=

01-10-2002, 08:17 PM	#8
Trey Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Houston, TX and Galveston, TX Posts: 3,516	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? only one sensor and the ignition in the steering column broke, post-warranty. other than that, it's fine.

01-10-2002, 08:27 PM	#9
drivefaster TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Jeannette,PA,USA Posts: 870	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? 80,000 and still driving. It needs a couple of new struts and wiper blades but that's about it, The first gear synchros stopped working around 40,000, but the trans and engine are working like new otherwise. The car is still completely stock unfortunately...

01-13-2002, 01:18 AM	#10
Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? Quoted from drivefaster: "80,000 and still driving. It needs a couple of new struts and wiper blades but that's about it, The first gear synchros stopped working around 40,000, but the trans and engine are working like new otherwise. The car is still completely stock unfortunately" Wow...80K miles... Is your car 5 speed or auto ? What happen to the syncro gear if it stops working ? How can you notice that ? thx... =dre=

01-16-2002, 09:15 PM	#11
drivefaster TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Jeannette,PA,USA Posts: 870	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? Sorry I'm not on more often, but here's the deal: When trying to downshift into first gear, the shifter moves but the "gears" grind even with the clutch fully dis-engaged. It can sometimes happen when at a dead stop shifting into first from neutral. 5-speed in case you didn't guess. I should mention that there was one rear wheel bearing replaced at 42,000 miles and the fuel pump went at about 50,000. The pump was not working properly for about 12,000 miles before they properly diagnosed the problem. over 81,000 now but the miles will start adding up faster when the weather gets better.

01-17-2002, 11:41 AM	#12
Griff TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunderland, NE England Posts: 330	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? I've got 60000 on mine, only problem was cluctch slave cylinder leaking, replaced under warranty, nothing else happened yet.

01-21-2002, 06:08 PM	#13
JoE zx3 609707 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: magnolia, DE (the absolute most dull place in the entire world) Posts: 436	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? just hit 37k today, (1year and 2.5 months or so) at 35,800 my battery light came on, the wire going to the alternator broke, and at 36,600, my CEL came on, i was getting on the highway, an it started to stumble, felt like clutch was slipping, then the rpms started to drop till it died on the side of the road, there was a problem w/ the coil, only cost $140, i was scared my brother thought it was a fuel pump, said that would have abeen a couple hundred, i just moved out here and have yet to find a job, was a bit stressful, as soon as i get a job, i'm definatley getting the ESP.

07-23-2002, 05:41 PM	#14
TeamBlurFocus TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bay Area Posts: 153	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? 66k replaced tranny under warantee 3 months after purchase, had all front driver side suspention components replaced, last week I replaced the passenger front bearings and now my tranny is grinding and making the driver side axle vibrate. [ 07-23-2002: Message edited by: TeamBlurFocus ]</p>

07-23-2002, 06:47 PM	#15
drivefaster TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Jeannette,PA,USA Posts: 870	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? Update: Hit 106,000 miles yesterday.

07-24-2002, 01:23 PM	#16
JonBoy470 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Manchester, NH, USA Posts: 846	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? I'm at 48,300 miles right now. Only problems I've had, other than the various recalls that Ford has put out, are warped brake rotors when the car was new, and the driver's side power window, because the regulator is on the verge of croaking.

07-24-2002, 01:34 PM	#17
CTZX3 [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: FJ Member #93 PerryHall, Maryland Posts: 7,146	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? 77,000 miles and every thing is stock and still working fine, the engine was the only thing i had replaced, due to ummm errrr bad advice.

07-24-2002, 06:16 PM	#18
JoE zx3 609707 TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: magnolia, DE (the absolute most dull place in the entire world) Posts: 436	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? <blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by JoE zx3 609707: just hit 37k today, (1year and 2.5 months or so) at 35,800 my battery light came on, the wire going to the alternator broke, and at 36,600, my CEL came on, i was getting on the highway, an it started to stumble, felt like clutch was slipping, then the rpms started to drop till it died on the side of the road, there was a problem w/ the coil, only cost $140, i was scared my brother thought it was a fuel pump, said that would have abeen a couple hundred, i just moved out here and have yet to find a job, was a bit stressful, as soon as i get a job, i'm definatley getting the ESP.<hr></blockquote> wow, i just hit 52,000 today (i still havent gotten the ESP thoguh) i have developed a slight stumble, but i barely notice that. other than that, the car runs great

07-26-2002, 12:34 AM	#19
bluSEspt Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Midlothian, Illinois USA Posts: 84	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? At 43,000 miles, There has been four or five CEL's 1. DPFE sensor 2. Spark plug misfire 3. MAF sensor 4. MAF sensor hose clamp 5. PCV hose pinhole and rust perforated PCV tube I have a 2000 SE automatic. Hopefully, there will be no more incidents while I wait for an MG ZT-T 180 sports automatic to come in from England. [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img]

07-27-2002, 11:45 PM	#20
Voortrek3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Dimas, CA, USA Posts: 810	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? I just clicked over 51,000 and my ZTS is still running really sweet. [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img]

09-08-2002, 05:34 PM	#21
killerbfoci TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: tazewell,va Posts: 145	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? i just hit 68 grand and the only problem is the crackle in the tranny and a driver side cv joint.

09-08-2002, 05:52 PM	#22
Bobby Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,610	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? 40,143 this morning. All I have had to replace is a DPFE sensor, a tie rod (cause I hit a tree stump some idiot dropped off their lawn truck), and rear brake shoes.

09-08-2002, 06:50 PM	#23
all2envyZx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Grand Junction,CO Posts: 2,119	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? 79000 and running ok, i think i need the suspension componets replaced there's a lot of vibration at highway speeds.I also just got the tranny replaced(automatic), unfortunaly i had 76000 miles so i had to pay for it [img]graemlins/thumbdown.gif[/img] 1600$, sux but it runs, sounds, and performs like a champ [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img] damn, drivefaster how the heck did you get so many miles [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] is it still running o.k. how many more have you piled on? your the first one i've seen thats got 100,000 miles [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] later

09-10-2002, 11:24 AM	#24
Focus_Is_Art TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Toronto(Markham), Canada Posts: 752	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? 85000km on it, and is still running strong. [img]graemlins/thumbup.gif[/img] But I think I need to replace the rear wheel bearing soon(3rd time). [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img]

09-10-2002, 03:42 PM	#25
MattHarrell Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Lansing, MI, USA Posts: 2,097	Re: Anyone with more than 40000 miles ? Almost 47,000 miles. I had a sticky accelerator, which was fixed with a new TB (it was this way from factory, and was very minor). The car also occasionally stalls at idle, or when I hit the clutch. This one has never been fixed, but since I replaced my DiabloSport with a Superchip, it rarely happens anymore. Other than that, it's rock solid. So far, it's been the most reliable car I've experienced ('86 Tempo LX, '91 Escort GT, '97 Contour SE, and 1999 Toyota Camry LE).

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