Ford Focus (2001 - 2005) - Coolant renewal

Do you need to replace the Coolant on your 2001 to 2005 Ford Focus but don't know where to start? This video tutorial shows you step-by-step how to do it!
Our Ford Focus manual covers 01 to 05 reg plates, both petrol, and diesel engines, and includes videos for some of the most common jobs, which you can see here in this playlist. Get the full manual here: haynes.com/en-...
What's covered:
Petrol:
Ford Focus Hatchback 1.4L (1388cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Saloon 1.4L (1388cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Estate 1.4L (1388cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Hatchback 1.6L (1596cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Saloon 1.6L (1596cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Estate 1.6L (1596cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Hatchback 1.8L (1796cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Saloon 1.8L (1796cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Estate 1.8L (1796cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Hatchback 2.0L (1989cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Saloon 2.0L (1989cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Estate 2.0L (1989cc) (2001 - 2005)
Turbo-Diesel:
Ford Focus Hatchback 1.8L TDCi (1753cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Saloon 1.8L TDCi (1753cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Estate 1.8L TDCi (1753cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Hatchback 1.8L TDDi (1753cc
Ford Focus Saloon 1.8L TDDi (1753cc) (2001 - 2005)
Ford Focus Estate 1.8L TDDi (1753cc) (2001 - 2005)
Including special/limited editions
Exclusions:
Does NOT cover 1.8 litre dual-fuel engines. Does NOT cover RS, ST170 or C-Max, or 'new' Focus range introduced January 2005.

[@1Proxicus]

Just an FYI to everyone the step of removing the hose is quite important as with these systems it's easy for air to get trapped. Trapped air my not cause any issues straight, away but after a long drive the coolant may be forced out of the cap on the resivour. There is another way which isn't necessarily easier but uses 2 pipes that are more accessible.

[@HaynesManuals]

Thanks for the tip!

[@NOOBKILLER052]

Your haynes manual for the focus had the incorrect torque for the subframe bolts. Caused me to snap a subframe bolt in side the frame

[@dullaf4099]

With the upper heater supply hose, you say disconnect that and do what exactly?

[@HaynesManuals]

With the upper hose disconnected, add coolant until bubble-free coolant emerges from the hose/stub, then reconnect it. It's just a way of allowing the air to escape.

[@andywhite767]

i have to say?i have the 1.8 zetec 16v engine in mine,04 reg,and have had a few cooling system issues recently,(leaking and such),but not once when refilling the system have i ever disconnected the heater hose?never had any issues ,but also never been told this or heard this before...

[@marek-kulczycki-8286]

Shouldn't you open the heater valve (turn the heating on) before draining (and keep it open while bleeding a new coolant into the system)?

[@HaynesManuals]

There is no actual heater valve in the coolant circuit, so turning the heater on or off won't affect the coolant flow. It should bleed fine using the procedure in the video!

[@marek-kulczycki-8286]

@@HaynesManuals Thanks a lot!

[@benws8246]

Hi. Just for clarification, is the heater supply hose the top or the bottom one? Thanks.

[@HaynesManuals]

Disconnect the upper heater hose at the engine compartment bulkhead.

[@benws8246]

@@HaynesManuals thanks.

[@albg8939]

I Couldn't start the car because the key is in the bonnet lock

[@Fmasterss73]

Do you run idle with the reservior cap off?

[@HaynesManuals]

Yes. After the initial filling, this is what the manual says: 'cover the filler opening to prevent coolant splashing out. '

[@dullaf4099]

How did you start the engine while the key remained in the bonnet lock? You assume everyone has 2 keys?

[@dylanp552]

Take the key out the bonnet when it's unlatched

[@andywhite767]

never with any car ive had for that matter..