2008 Ford Focus (LT) — Repair Solution

2.0L A0DA 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol · Component Damage / Failure · Cooling Systems

Ford Focus (LT) Component Damage / Failure Cooling Systems Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Ford
Model: Focus (LT)
Year: 2008
Engine: 2.0L A0DA 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
Kilometres: 150,537
Area: Cooling Systems
Category: Component Damage / Failure

Customer Complaint

Customer had replaced multiple coolant header tanks themselves in a short period, as they would all develop a split in the centre.

Problem Summary

Noted coolant return to header tank hose was filling the smaller right chamber of the header tank at a much faster rate than it could flow to the larger left chamber where the cooling system cap is.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeFORLT08812
Vehicle2008 Ford Focus (LT)
Engine2.0L A0DA 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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