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I am receiving some of the parts I ordered to rebuild the suspension/steering on my 2002 SVTF. I received the outer tie rod ends, sway bar links and ball joints (all Moog) I am waiting on the SVT shocks/struts, Urethane bushing kit, lower engine mount and front wheel bearings to arrive from...

When we moved to PA last winter (Jan 09) we were bored to death! My daughter and I are more used to the year round warm weather of the south. Our normal activities like boating, Kayaking, fishing, Camping, etc are not very fun in PA during the cooler months. We tried snow tubing and it was...

How difficult is it to replace the front and rear wheel bearings on the SVT Focus? Are the forward bearings pressed into the spindles and require purchasing of an entire spindle? My 2002 SVTF w/102,xxx miles has had a groaning noise for some time, perhaps a few years. When it first...

I am replacing the rotors and brake pads on my car (02 SVT Focus). I have EBC rotors and OEM pads. The front pads that attach to the caliper pistons have a grove and an arrow. They are not identical and I figure they are location specific. Which direction should the arrow go (up or down)...

I recently purchased a set of Stock SVT Focus Wheels with snow tires on E-bay. The listing described the wheels as good condition, but with some salt corrosion since they were used as winter wheels. When the wheels were delivered I was surprised to find that 3 of the 4 were bent. Not what I...

Ok, I am not looking to tow WITH the Focus......... We are relocating from Savannah GA to Pennsylvania. The wife and daughter are going up first and we are taking the truck. I will Fly back to Savannah and remain for an extra month, living in our Motorhome (since we sold our house) and...

I am in the process of replacing the timing belt. I have the vehicle disassembled and I am trying to loosen the cam gears, but they don't seem to be budging. I have already bent the cam alignment bar slightly (straightened it though), and I can't seem to figure out how to "keep the cam...

How easy or difficult is it and how would I remove the plastic bezel around the SVT radio? Shown below in red. I want to see how much room is behind the upper right. I would like to install my Scan Gauge in that location. I will be removing the Scan Gauge from it's current factory box...

I am so stoked! I finally broke down and bought a new truck. Our 97' Expedition has 170,000 miles, and is showing its age. It still runs fine, but I am startng to take chances taking it on trips, long tows with our boat, etc. I searched long and hard, trying to get a great deal. None of...

I am curious if anyone has a Red Focus with white Euro (or other) wheels and if they do, can they provide me a photos? Thanks, Vincent

Several years ago I read a magazine article on a Focus Wagon modified to SVT specs (motor, transmission, wheels, etc). I remember there being a web site or tuner site that featured the car. Does anyone have any info on this (web links, etc)? Thanks, Vincent

My family and I are looking at a possible relocation to Pennsylvania, South East/Chambersburg area. Since we currently live in Savannah GA, I have always had pure summer/rain performance tires (Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3) on our car. So now I must look at winter tires and wheels. Vehicle is a...

I am looking for a set of wheels for my 2002 FSVT. These will be used for winter tires. We are moving to Pennsylvania some time over the next year. Please e-mail me at [email protected]; subject SVT Focus wheels. Thanks, Vincent

Ok, I have a stupid question, possibly. I am back in Iraq and my wife is driving the SVTF. Does this thing have a timing belt or chain? I can't imagine it having a chain, most smaller 4 valve per cylinder engine I have owned had belts. If it does have a belt, what is the interval for...

Ok, I have managed to damage my upper air intake manifold for my NA 5.4 in my Expedition. I had just started receiving the P0401 code, Insufficient EGR flow. I decided to check the voltages and such, no issues. Ok, I will check the EGR passages for...