Repair And Fix it

The Ford Focus is a popular passenger sedan. It was introduced to the driving public in the 1999 model year and remains in production as of 2011. Some owners of early Focus models have experienced problems with the powertrain control module.

PCM Defined

A powertrain control module (PCM) is a computer that regulates the emissions, fuel injection and the spark ignition of the engine. The Service Engine Soon" warning light illuminates whenever a fault is detected by the PCM. The fault is assigned a code and stored in the PCM. All contemporary passenger cars have this on-board computer.

2009 Service Bulletin

In August of 2000, Ford issued a technical service bulletin warning of a PCM problem in some of the 2000 Focus models. A defect in the PCM causes the engine not to start after it is cranked. This problem was limited to Focus models equipped with an automatic transmission.

Throttle Response

Calibration of the PCM can affect throttle response. If the PCM is out of calibration, one of the obvious signs is that the engine surges when the accelerator is released. If the diagnostics cannot pinpoint the condition, the PCM may be reprogrammed to the latest calibration.

Adding aftermarket driving lights such as Lightforce Lights to a truck or four-wheel drive vehicle can be a great way to increase its value as well as performance. This can be done for a relatively small cost and not much work. However, whether you install these lights yourself or have to job done professionally, you will need to align or focus the lights after use. Luckily this is a straightforward and simple job even someone uncomfortable with truck repairs can master in a matter of minutes.

Instructions

1

Park your vehicle one foot in front of a large brick wall or garage door. Youll need an additional 20 feet of room to back up once your targets are marked off.

2

Measure up from the ground to the center of the Lightforce Light lens. Transfer this measurement to the wall and use a piece of chalk to mark the wall with a cross shape. The center point of the cross should line up with the center of the lens.Do this for both lights.

3

Back the vehicle up 20 feet and turn on the lights. Notice how the lights land in respect to the chalk crosses. The passenger side light should land dead center on its cross. The drivers side light should fall one inch to the right and one inch below the center point so that it will not shine into any oncoming traffic.

4

Locate the adjustment screws on your Lightforce light. The screws are located at the base of the light; one for controlling the vertical and one for the horizontal. Use a screwdriver to adjust the screws until the lights hit the desired mark.