Focus heating issue

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Hello all,

I have a slightly odd issue with my 2.0L 2002 ford focus. When driving the engine temp does not get to the middle position on the scale unless the internal fans are turned to 0. If I turn the fans on again the engine temp drops down to just above cold...any ideas??

Thanks

Adam

(oh and hello everyone )

[Phil1958]

bought a old 2.0 ghia estate about a month ago and mines the same i suspect the stat is stuck fully open or nearly ,normally if the heater is on ,the thermostat would reduce the flow to rad to maintain the same running temp but as its stuck poen your getting more cooling than you need ,has this effected your mpg?.
if you sort it let me know

[cerby54]

I had the same problem on my focus,changed the stat problem cured,
Hope that helps.

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Iv not really noticed any drop in mpg as iv not been really using the car much lately as work has sent me down to london for the past few months so only have an issue at the weekend...ill replace the thermostat when im next back at home which will most likely be at christmas me thinka thanks for the help and ill let you know how it goes

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Stat changed and now its all looking good thanks all