Mk2 RS Focus - headlight washer jet failures - warranty?
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Yesh...
Had the Mk2 RS Focus in today for the "hard brake pedal" recall. Also had to get the N/S front spot light refitted as the feckin thing fell in (yes, fell in, not out - was lucky to get the black surround in tack!!)
Anyhoo, the Ford guy tells me just now that the front headlight washer jets are loose (which I know but settled on that was their design) and "not to be using them above 60mph as they are likely to fall off and be lost" (his words).
Get this tho - he tells me they have had quite a few of these instances and that Ford are not covering it under warranty!!! WTF!?!??! He basically warned me of it and said in not too many words that they would be charging me to fix it if this happened.
Something tells me I won't stand for this if it happens. Nothing a small claims court submission wont sort out.
Never had this problem in the 535d...
Thought I'd let ye'al know tho.
Anyone have experience of this? Results?
Had the Mk2 RS Focus in today for the "hard brake pedal" recall. Also had to get the N/S front spot light refitted as the feckin thing fell in (yes, fell in, not out - was lucky to get the black surround in tack!!)
Anyhoo, the Ford guy tells me just now that the front headlight washer jets are loose (which I know but settled on that was their design) and "not to be using them above 60mph as they are likely to fall off and be lost" (his words).
Get this tho - he tells me they have had quite a few of these instances and that Ford are not covering it under warranty!!! WTF!?!??! He basically warned me of it and said in not too many words that they would be charging me to fix it if this happened.
Something tells me I won't stand for this if it happens. Nothing a small claims court submission wont sort out.
Never had this problem in the 535d...
Thought I'd let ye'al know tho.
Anyone have experience of this? Results?
Edited by RedRobert on Friday 12th March 15:54
rev-erend said:
One of my washer jets was about 1/2 inch above the bumper .. I just pushed it back home to the bumper level .. you could feel it clicking against a rachet.
It was probably the vibration from the terrible roads or the freezing weather somehow pushing it up.
I did the same things with the frosty weather...which eventually got me to purchase an 11 year old jeep to run about in while the RS sits in the heated garage! All I need now is the roads to be mended so that I can enjoy taking her out again!It was probably the vibration from the terrible roads or the freezing weather somehow pushing it up.
Very common problem on the RS, strangely, i've had 2 n/s covers go missing but had no trouble getting them replaced under warranty.
There is a simple fix that i got from the FocusRS owners club with pics & full description of how to do it. Mine will never come loose again!!
ETA the mod.
There are two main problems with the Headlight Washer covers .
1 . They may be loose against the surface of the bumper .
2 . They often fall off or come off in your hand when cleaning etc.
The following is a solution to both of these problems .
The first thing to do is to remove the covers , as we know this is not a problem , but simply take hold of the cover and pull the whole washer jet out and slightly upwards , the cover will either come off in your hand or if it doesn't you can just unclip it from the jet .
Next step is to remove the washer jet , you will need a piece of string and a small flat screwdriver . Loop the string round the washer jet and pull it out from the bumper , then lever the screwdriver under the ratchet tab as shown in pic 1 . the jet will come out of the main body of the washer , which will then retract
Once you have both removed , clip the jets and the covers together as they should be , they are LEFT and RIGHT handed but don't worry , they have L and R marked on the jets . (Just be aware when it comes to reassembly)
Next comes the mod , you'll need 4 , 4mm washers and a glue heat gun or some quick setting epoxy resin .
Place a 4mm washer over the washer cover locating peg and apply a blob of glue (glue gun in deffinately preferred) , the idea is to glue the 4mm washer to the black locating peg on the washer jet , the 4mm washer also stops you from glueing the washer jet cover to the washer jet itself
Repeat this with the other 3 locating pegs . once the glue has set Make sure the washer jet cover is NOT glued to the washer jet , there needs to be the slight up/down movement on the cover to allow it to 'seat' correctly against the bumper .
Almost ready to replace the washer jets but first it's a good idea to clean and polish the jet covers and the area around the holes in the bumper . Remember Left and Right , carefully put the jet through the hole in the bumper and into the washer body , it will self locate , as soon as it's located in the body it will start to 'click' on the ratchet mechanism , gently push it in until it is tight up against the bumper , about 8 or 9 clicks
The jets push back in quite easily but won't pull back out because of the ratchet , you can't push them in too far but once they are pushed right in they shouldn't be loose against the bumper and they should NEVER fall off again
There is a simple fix that i got from the FocusRS owners club with pics & full description of how to do it. Mine will never come loose again!!
ETA the mod.
There are two main problems with the Headlight Washer covers .
1 . They may be loose against the surface of the bumper .
2 . They often fall off or come off in your hand when cleaning etc.
The following is a solution to both of these problems .
The first thing to do is to remove the covers , as we know this is not a problem , but simply take hold of the cover and pull the whole washer jet out and slightly upwards , the cover will either come off in your hand or if it doesn't you can just unclip it from the jet .
Next step is to remove the washer jet , you will need a piece of string and a small flat screwdriver . Loop the string round the washer jet and pull it out from the bumper , then lever the screwdriver under the ratchet tab as shown in pic 1 . the jet will come out of the main body of the washer , which will then retract
Once you have both removed , clip the jets and the covers together as they should be , they are LEFT and RIGHT handed but don't worry , they have L and R marked on the jets . (Just be aware when it comes to reassembly)
Next comes the mod , you'll need 4 , 4mm washers and a glue heat gun or some quick setting epoxy resin .
Place a 4mm washer over the washer cover locating peg and apply a blob of glue (glue gun in deffinately preferred) , the idea is to glue the 4mm washer to the black locating peg on the washer jet , the 4mm washer also stops you from glueing the washer jet cover to the washer jet itself
Repeat this with the other 3 locating pegs . once the glue has set Make sure the washer jet cover is NOT glued to the washer jet , there needs to be the slight up/down movement on the cover to allow it to 'seat' correctly against the bumper .
Almost ready to replace the washer jets but first it's a good idea to clean and polish the jet covers and the area around the holes in the bumper . Remember Left and Right , carefully put the jet through the hole in the bumper and into the washer body , it will self locate , as soon as it's located in the body it will start to 'click' on the ratchet mechanism , gently push it in until it is tight up against the bumper , about 8 or 9 clicks
The jets push back in quite easily but won't pull back out because of the ratchet , you can't push them in too far but once they are pushed right in they shouldn't be loose against the bumper and they should NEVER fall off again
Edited by Gareth350 on Friday 12th March 19:51
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