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Ford Etis One of the most important tools a Ford owner can have is the access to the Ford ETIS system. This is not just for Focus owners but for any Ford owner (barring Mazda Fords perhaps). ETIS is an online system that provides important information for the car owner (or a potential buyer) and service personnel. Link for ETIS is http://www.etis.ford.com/ All you need is the VIN of the car to access the ETIS system. Information you can get from the ETIS system are: Exact build date of the car (Day, month and year) Plant where the car was built Mechanical information such as engine, transmission, suspension and more All the options the car was shipped with Market which it was intended to be For a Ranger owner, it will also give you the mounting guide for canopies Any product recalls that are in affect Parts catalogue You can also generate a service schedule and emergency rescue cards (showing the critical points of the car such as fuel tank, airbag sensor, fuel path etc.) If you register yourself as an independent service provider (garage), which is free to do, you can get access to a few more free resources (for example, a service checklist specific to the car) or get paid access, if you need specific information such as wiring diagrams. Below are screenshot of Ford ETIS page specific to my car and a Ford recommended service checklist for the service at 200000km or 120 Months.

Thanks for the correction (post corrected). I don't have any hands-on experience on European market Foci. I did drive a Mondeo, which I thought was the closest comparison but on hindsight, it's probably not.

Important information if you are driving an electric car. Of course, it wouldn't matter to Cali or anyone else who just doesn't get it!

With time and money, you can convert any car to an electric or a hybrid. But it's just not economically viable. For example, check this guy who successfully converted a Ford Focus to an Electric Vehicle http://www.simonfamily.us/FocusEV/ The fact is, every bits and pieces of hybrids and electric cars are designed to maximize efficiency, even the hub caps (something Cali didn't know). Why do u think Toyota came up with a whole new design for the Prius instead of plugging the batteries and stuff to a Corolla? . So just because you plugin a kit to a car and make it a hybrid, it doesn't mean you are going to save millions in fuel.

When you transfer the car thru RMV, you will have to get new plates (it's not an option but a must).

Prices are mentioned in the first post Of course you can steal the DIY. I have a few more stuff that you can do with the Focus. Will post them when I get time. Cheers.

@Schiffer - I bought a Focus over a year ago buddy!

Ford Focus Self-Diagnostic One of the lesser known features of the Focus, is its self-diagnostic testing ability. A user can do a few tests on their own to determine any issues. I understand that most of the Fords carry the same tests and probably most of the Euros also have similar features. I can’t take credit to discovering any of these. Most of this knowledge comes from Ford Forums on the Internet. But I have verified that this will work with Foci imported to Sri Lanka. In the Sri Lankan context, following would be the most important tests. Gauge Sweep – check if all gauges are working Alarm check – Check If all (sound alarms) are working LED Check – Check if all LEDs are working. As time goes by and these cars get in to the hands of resellers, chances are that some of the LEDs may be rewired to prevent trouble indicators from getting displayed. If one is buying a second hand Focus, this will be a useful test. ODO Rollback count – Shows whether the odometer is rolled back. Again, very useful if one is buying a second hand Focus. If the Japanese were at least a little bit thoughtful on this one, then half the car salesmen in Sri Lanka will be out of business! Diagnostic Trouble Codes – Shows whether the car’s diagnostic system has recorded any trouble codes. This is usually a paid service at garages. Self-diagnostic and Google makes life much easier for Focus owners. Battery Voltage – shows the current battery voltage. User can check if the battery is properly functional on their own, instead of relying on con-men at battery shops. Engine Temperature – Feel that the engine is running too warm? Just check the exact temperature! How To: Insert the key and keep it on position I on the key way Press the Set/Reset button on the signal arm and hold it Turn the key to position III (ignition) but don’t start the car. If you have the lights, radio and A/C on, you can turn them off to prevent draining the battery. Hold the Set/Reset button for 10 seconds or until the display shows TEST All tests will happen in sequence and all you need to do, is to keep pressing the Set/Reset button to traverse through tests Once the tests are done, switch off the car (move the key back to position I) to finish the tests.

It’s been over a year since I bought my Focus and looking at the way the car has behaved and the knowledge I gathered about the car, I thought of starting a thread for the benefit of current and future Ford Focus users (if any are around in Autolanka) to share general information about the car. I hope to keep this thread alive by adding content from time to time. Any useful contributions are welcome, but I hope OT will be avoided (or deleted by Mods). Ford Focus in Sri Lanka and Europe According to Wikipedia, Focus was introduced by Ford of Europe, back in 1998 as a replacement for its longstanding model, Escort. By 2012, Focus had undergone, two model changes and it’s presently at its third generation (known as MkIII). The first model to be officially introduced to Sri Lanka, was the facelift version of the second generation (known as Mk 2.5). There are few second-hand imported (reconditioned) Mk 1 and 2 Focuses (of Foci, if you wish to be pedantic) running around in Sri Lankan streets. They were sourced either from UK or Singapore. Focus has been the best selling model in England for a few years. It has been used as police cars, taxis and as personal transport over there. The Mk 2.5 Focus (referred to as 2011 Focus from hereon), was offered in either manual or auto-transmission with varying trim levels, with the top of the range version being offered with factory-fitted 17” alloy wheels, leather seats, cruise control, dual-mode climate control AC and an electric sunroof. Thanks to the ridiculous tax system in Sri Lanka, only one engine-option was offered, which was the 1.6ltr Duratec Petrol engine. The 2011 Focus was sourced from the plant in Valencia, Spain. Around 50 cars were brought to Sri Lanka in 2011. Only two body styles (sedan and hatchback) was offered. Mk III (referred to as 2012 Focus), was launched in Sri Lanka in 2012 with three body styles (sedan, hatchback and crossover SUV) was offered with the option of petrol and diesel engines. The petrol engine offered, was the same as its predecessor. Most significant change in this model was the difference in body styling. The highest trim level included a Sony music system, daytime driving lights as well as all the options offered in its predecessor. 2012 Focus was sourced from Ford’s Saarlouis plant in Germany. Review of 2011 Focus – The Good and the Bad (I posted this information in an earlier thread) The Good: The 2011 Focus was really value for money at that time. However, things appear to have changed now. The top of the range version was 5.2 Million at a time when reconditioned Allions were sold for around 5.8. However, the 2012 Focus (as of October 2012) starts at 7.6 Million and goes on to 9.4 Million.Handling and safety-wise, the Focus seems to be far superior than most of the Japanese cars seen on the road.Focus, being Ford Europe’s most popular car, is customized to suit various conditions, including the ‘extreme conditions’ found in Sri Lanka. It’s got very good ground clearance (Usually comes with 16 or 17 inch wheels and stands much taller than many of the cars in the market), Not very complicated electronics, Mechanical power steering etc.Leather interior appears to be more durable than other carsWarranty is given for 3 years/40000kmThe Bad: 1.6Ltr engine is underpowered. It's sluggish on pick-up. Suspension is a bit stiff (At first, I thought this is because of the cars supplied for Sri Lanka being made for extreme conditions, but The Don says it's the same with European market cars) The one with leather seats are a bit uncomfortable than the fabric ones Should only run on 95-Octane Duratec engine is noisy. Sounds like a diesel car. Power steering is stiffer than a Japanese car. 'Resale value' cannot be expected Known Issues: The 2012 Focus is known to have issues with the fuel pump/fuel rail because of the substandard petrol in Sri Lanka. The 2011 Focus may also face the same issue (I’m preparing myself, in case if this problem happens)The agents are a big issue. They seem to get the basic things wrong because they are so used to maintaining cheap Daihatsus. Also they give dumb advices like asking you to pump Octane 90, when all the literature clearly mentions that 95 should be pumped. If all else fails, I’m planning do at least the basic maintenance work myself. With time, washer jet seals can leak water into the spark plug cover, causing engine misfires Stock brake pads are of poor quality.Service Information for 2011 Focus Type of Engine oil used: 10W-30 (any decent brand is acceptable really. Earlier, the agent used Toyota oil but they switched to Castrol later. Looks like Softlogic is running the agency for Castrol as well. About 4 liters of oil, are required. Ford recommended engine oil is Motorcraft. That's just because Ford owns Motorcraft.Type of oil filter: Model code is 90915-YZZD2, which is the same filter used in Toyota 141s.Currently the cost of a full service at the agent stands at about Rs. 5000, if the air filter is not changed.Where to get spares: The current agent (Softlogic) stocks necessary spares and they are not as expensive as they are thought to be. Although the cars are sourced from Europe, most of the spares are sourced from Thailand/Phillipines. Otherwise, eBay.co.uk has to be the most economical source for spares.The All-Important Fuel Economy figures: If you drive the car the way a Euro should be driven, you ought to get about 9 to the litre in mixed traffic. However, I am also aware that some guy was complaining he only got 6 to the litre.

She looks gorgeous. Congrats buddy.

Don't know what an N16 tank looks like, but I presume it's a plastic tank. You can get it replaced in plastic (cheap) or brass (expensive but durable). There's a small joint opposite the former sand park in nawala road. I believe his name is Liyanage or something. He stocks radiator tanks for common cars and will probably do it for around 7000.

does it actually work? any idea?

There's also a place between etulkotte and pitakotte that brings down body panels of euros. Its a small place close to Kushmi foods. I have seen bimmer and VW stuff but didn't see any pug stuff. If you are in the area, it might be worth a visit.

dear mr/miss itchy panties (priyanka or priyankaa or whatever) i also can't understand why women have to wear maxi pads inside their panties when just a folded piece of cloth would do. tell me... do u have a cloth or a pad inside yours? sorry if the word garandiya hurt you. in goday sinhala, we say 'thoppiya harinam daganna'... which is exactly what u did... for the both of u, all i have is 3 words. just three words that explain so much.... "GET A BRAIN!"

Bit of news for permit garandiyas. The Monty offered for the permit is made in japan, but some components are locally fitted. No clue as to what all the locally fitted components are, but expect the alloys & the sound system for starters. To much of our excitement, we could actually see some real frankensteins on the road:-). Oh one more thing... they are coming on first of april next year

Spot on, Supra! The seller seems to be a bit picky about avoiding the seats on the pics (has chosen to show the carpets instead!). The little bit of the seats visible, shows the cheap Singapore leather. Calling it an ES8, having 'Stafford' branded number plate covers makes me think that perhaps the seller is looking for someone gullible like Blackpiston to offload it.

You could be right. I know very little about Civics anyway.

Now that everyone is updating an old thread... Continental - Tradesmann Mastercraft- U&H

if you think the forum is useless, please feel free to leave. If u like, I can point u to the nearest nursery school where everything will be spoon fed to u.

It WAS the FD which I checked. Made in India.

I went to stafford late last year when i was hunting for a car. Civic, city and accord they had on display was definitely made in india. The monkeys there claimed civic was 'assembled in india using japanese parts'. But a lot of so-called japanese parts had 'indian standards institute' logo on them. When I pointed that out and asked them 'is japanese quality so bad these days that they have to comply to Indian standards?', they had no answer. The CRV they had, was made in japan though.