Another blog in the world that is MK1 Focuses this time we take a look at a MAF sensor, this was only fitted to certain models and requires a little bit o 13/12/10 - 16:40 #5. There was a fault with Ford Focus instrument clusters on certain ages of car, and after the problem was featured on the BBC Watchdog programme some time in 2008 (I think), Ford eventually offered a deal whereby dealers would replace the instrument cluster for £99 inclusive of parts and labour. Yes, checked with the engine running - learned about the brake lights and headlights needing the key on this morning thanks to this forum. I might have to pull the panels off to see if there are separate grounds. I pulled the plastic off at the rear, lower edge of the trunk (it was easy) and found 2 ground wires / bolts. Hi there, I have a petrol Focus 2001 (Mk1?) It's the black edition and it's done 116k miles. It's been a good reliable car in pretty good condition considering it's age.However I have some common issues that I'd like to (hopefully) find solutions to. The first problem I'd definitely like to fix i As the title suggests here is a few pics from a clutch change I done on a mk1 1.6 petrol focus at the weekend. These are just pictures I took along the way, just a little insight into what your likely to encounter should you ever need to do this job. Not a difficult job, time consuming and horrible to do on the driveway, a lift would be so much 1.4 is under-powered and best avoided they all suffer from leaking rear lights so check the boot for damp the pollen filter is another common problem so check the passenger front footwell for damp. Expand. I have a Mk1 2003 model 1.4 CL, had the car for about 6 years now and it's just up to a genuine 64k miles. According to HotCars, a myriad of Focus RS owners complain about the build quality of the car. One owner reported that the seat rails for the driver’s seat came loose twice. In addition, many report having issues with the HVAC system and rattly interior components. Though, that one feels like a bit of a stretch. many of these are running around the 300bhp mark with little problems as long as you make sure it is maintained as should. mods i have on mine are. - FMS manifold. - sportcat and 3" BCS exhaust. - uprated actuator. - Forge DV. - Bluefin (there are betteralternatives nowadays) - uprated thermostat housing and 82° stat. Fb4QM.