4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
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Average Mileage:
5,700 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

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problem #1

Oct 142013

Focus SE 2.0L I4

  • Manual transmission
  • 5,700 miles

With the colder weather, I've started using my block heater in the mornings. I have the block heater set on a timer to run for 1 hour before I leave for work in the morning. Previously, this was enough to partially warm the coolant up so I had instant heat in the mornings to defrost the windshield without excessive idling. The last two days I've noticed that the coolant was cold at startup. A resistance check of the block heater showed an open circuit. It goes into the dealer tomorrow morning for repair.

Update from Nov 6, 2013:

Block heater was replaced under warranty and functions now.

- krugford, Waverly, IA, US

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