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The rear brake pads of a third generation MK III Ford Focus tend to last about twice as long as the front pads, or anywhere from 80,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions. Check out my DIY tutorial for changing the rear pads by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Ford Focus Rear Brake Pads Replacement Guide
If you’ve been hearing a squeaking or screeching sound coming from the front of your MK3 third generation Ford Focus when you hit the brake pedal, you probably need to replace the front brake pads. To view my DIY tutorial for changing the pads, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Ford Focus Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide
The iridium tipped OEM spark plugs of a 3rd generation (2011-2014) MK3 Ford Focus should last up to 100,000 miles. But they should be checked before that mileage if just to make sure they don’t become stuck or “frozen” in the cylinder head. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Ford Focus 2.0L Engine Spark Plugs Replacement Guide
The best way to keep your 3rd generation MK3 Ford Focus running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the filter on the 2.0 liter Duratec 20 Ti-VCT GDI inline four cylinder engine. Check out my complete DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Ford Focus 2.0L Engine Oil Change Guide
If you need to change a burnt out fog light bulb in the front bumper of your 3rd generation MK3 2011-2014 Ford Focus, check out my quick DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Ford Focus Fog Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
If you just dropped a valuable piece of jewelry such as a wedding ring or earring down your sink drain, check out my DIY tutorial for taking apart the drain trap pipe and getting it out. Click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Jewelry Dropped In Sink Drain Retrieval Guide
The headlight assemblies of a third generation MK3 (2011-2014) Ford Focus contain the low beam, high beam, turn signal and front side marker light bulbs. If you need to change any of these, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail picture below.
Ford Focus Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide
The engine air filter element in your third generation (MK3 2011-2014) Ford Focus with the 2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I4 motor should be checked at every oil change and changed when it is dirty. To view my quick DIY tutorial for the procedure including replacement part numbers, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Ford Focus 2.0L Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide
The first step to troubleshooting any electrical issue with your 3rd generation MK3 Ford Focus such as the radio, headlights or wipers not working is to check for a shorted or “blown” fuse in either the engine bay or passenger compartment panels. To view my DIY tutorial with the two panel locations and how to change a fuse, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Ford Focus Electrical Fuse Replacement Guide
Most people don’t think about the trunk light in their Ford Focus sedan until it burns out and you can’t find your gym bag. To view my DIY tutorial for changing the cargo area or trunk light bulb in your MK3 2011-2014 Ford Focus, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Ford Focus Trunk Light Bulb Replacement Guide
