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10-05-2006, 10:01 AM | #1 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Hi folks
I have been having a number of issues with my new Zetec Focus. The latest being creaking doors which according to the dealer have been fixed with Lithium grease. However I now notice that my door panels (3 out of 4) are not aligned properly. That is if you hold a straight edge (eg a credit card) against the door seam between the front and rear door there is a gap, enough for there to be a see-saw movement. Along with this I have uneven door gaps. I have been told by the dealer that this is within normal factory tolerances and there is no adjustment to cure this on the new Focus. I struggle to accept that this is acceptable, perhaps from a early 1980's Ukranian Lada but not a modern German engineered vehicle. Thus my favour to ask is this, could you take a look at your foci's and let me know if this is indeed a standard issue or do I have an adnormal level of build quality to deal with. Thanks in advance, much appreciated. Cheers Steve |
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10-05-2006, 01:18 PM | #2 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Wollongong
Posts: 625
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it's normal
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10-05-2006, 04:11 PM | #3 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 333
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When the doors fall off, thats when itsnot normal. Dont think that will happen though....
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17-05-2006, 09:33 AM | #4 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 77
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My door seals have been creaking since day 11. I tell them about it everytime I take my car back but they can't do anything about it.
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17-05-2006, 12:54 PM | #5 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Wollongong
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I find the easiest way to 'fix' it is to get a 2 1/2 inch exhaust and 2 12 inch subs and all of a sudden you forget it's there :P
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18-05-2006, 12:39 AM | #6 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 397
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This is another solution to the creaking doors...
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18-05-2006, 01:18 AM | #7 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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18-05-2006, 06:42 PM | #8 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
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i cant find the words on how i feel about those doors on that car...... but the words are along the same lines as "crap"
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18-05-2006, 09:54 PM | #9 | |||
Whipple Induced
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: WWW
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I've not had this 'creaking' expereince with our Focus Zetec.....yet. Only a mater of time no doubt..lol Some of the panels (bonnet and rear hatch) were not aligned well and have been fixed by the dealer.
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