Ford Focus Dashboard Instrument Cluster - Common Fault
The Ford Focus might be one of the most popular models in the world, but did you know it’s highly susceptible to dashboard failure? It’s not just one generation of Focus either, you’ll find commonly defective instrument clusters fitted to the first three generations, each inevitably requiring repair. Thankfully though, we’re the experts at remanufacturing these units.
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As Ford have evolved the Focus over the years, the dashboard fitted to each generation has received significant attention. However, just as the legendary Focus name has remained a constant throughout, so too have instrument cluster faults.
Dashboards fitted to models manufactured between 1998-2018 are known to malfunction as a result of internal failure. In some cases this has been caused by design defects and in other cases by the inclusion of poor-quality components. As a result, failure usually materialises gradually before developing into a permanent and more serious issue, leading Ford Focus owners to search for an instrument cluster repair.
When malfunction strikes, owners can be left with a huge range of issues. Of course, symptoms vary significantly across generations, due to an influx of new features and systems added to more recent models. That being said, whenever any of these Ford Focus dashboards fail, functionality of the instrument gauges will be lost and won’t return until the cluster is repaired.
Ford Focus Mk1: Signs your instrument cluster needs to be repaired
The most basic of these commonly failing instrument panels, the Focus Mk1 dashboard, will lose backlighting illumination and display the odometer as a series of dashes (---) when it fails. In extreme cases, the unit’s internal malfunction will cause the cluster to completely fail and prevent the engine from starting.
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Ford Focus Mk2: Signs your instrument cluster needs to be repaired
The second-generation Ford Focus was actually fitted with two different dashboards over its lifetime, both of which are renowned for failing.
If you’ve worked on a Ford Focus dashboard fault before, then you’ll no doubt recognise these two infamous units. They frequently malfunction and cause a U1900 code to store – find out more here.
You might be wondering how the Focus Mk2 can be fitted with two different dashboards. Well, you’ll find this one in the pre-facelifted Mk2, while this one is commonplace in the post-facelift (2008) model.
The first of these clusters is known to cause a number of issues for its owners. Just like the Mk1 dash, a loss of gauges and the (---) mileage fault occurs when these units malfunction. In addition, the vehicle will experience engine issues like cutting out and a failure to start. As well as the aforementioned U1900 codes, these Ford Focus instrument clusters usually throw up a P1260 and U0155 code when they’re in need of a repair.
The dashboards fitted to the post-facelift Mk2 similarly experience a loss of gauge functionality when defective. You might have noticed that the facelifted version introduced a new multi-function liquid-crystal display too. Unfortunately though, this also degrades over time, leaving owners with a distorted or completely inoperative display.
Ford Focus Mk3: Signs your instrument cluster needs to be repaired
The Mk3 Ford Focus brought with it the most-significant dashboard development. As you can see, these completely re-designed units significantly upgraded the multi-function display and relocated it to the upper part of the dashboard.
Unfortunately though, just like its predecessor, this cluster also suffers from LCD corruption. This typically begins gradually and prevents owners from determining their vehicle’s fuel economy and mileage. As failure materialises in the LCD, it’s rendered completely useless and remains blank until the Ford Focus’ instrument cluster has been repaired.
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Our Ford Focus Dashboard Service
Thankfully, we’ve developed a bespoke remanufacturing solution for each of these commonly failing clusters. Our service restores full functionality in just 2-3 working days and costs significantly less than a replacement unit.
Our Ford Focus instrument cluster rebuilds go a step further than regular repair services too. We completely rework the control module’s circuitry with higher-than-OEM standard components. This way your cluster is restored with long-term durability in mind.
Remember, replacement dashboards are not only expensive but they consist of the very same internal components as your original unit. This means replacements remain vulnerable to the very same issues later down the line. We even cover all of our rebuilds with an unlimited-mile lifetime warranty too.
Resolve your Ford Focus dashboard problems for good, have the unit remanufactured. Fill out our test form to begin your comprehensive rebuild.
Test and rebuild:
We use state-of-the-art testing rigs to carefully analyse your Ford Focus instrument cluster. This allows us to uncover even the most intermittent of faults and quickly get to work resolving them. We only use higher-than-OEM-standard components in our rebuilds too.
Programming:
You don’t need to worry about recoding your rebuilt instrument cluster when you receive it back from us. This information is preserved throughout our process, meaning your rebuilt module is ready for action straight away.
Quality:
Thanks to our rigorous quality assurance practices and a company-wide commitment to continuous improvement, we’ve achieved an industry-leading defect rate of just 0.49%.
Warranty:
Lifetime unlimited mileage*
How do I get my unit rebuilt?
To pay for the rebuild click the Shop Now link above, select your part number and click: Get yours rebuilt.
Print the payment/booking confirmation email.
Package the Ford Focus dashboard inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material (make sure you include your confirmation email in the box).
Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).
Once received we will test, rebuild and return your cluster with an unlimited mileage lifetime warranty. (if your unit turns out not to be faulty then we will refund your payment less a small testing fee and return shipping).
What if I don’t want to pay up front?
This is not a problem, if you prefer this option then follow the following steps:
Fill in and submit this test form.
Print the booking confirmation email.
Package the instrument cluster inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material (make sure you include your confirmation email in the box).
Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).
Once received, we will test your unit and call you to advise on the outcome of testing, if your dash is faulty and you choose to go ahead with the rebuild then we will take payment over the phone using a debit/credit card.
We will then rebuild your dashboard and return it to you with an unlimited mileage warranty.
If you require further information regarding this Ford Focus instrument cluster then please contact us.