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From: Duncan Wood on 31 Jan 2010 19:01 On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:23:51 -0000, HowardB <howard(a)nospam.com> wrote: > Hi > > I originally posted this in the Ford Focus group, without any response. I > wonder whether anyone here can help me? > > > I have a Nov 2005 (55 reg) Focus Zetec (Mk 2 UK model) and there seem > to be > growing cracks in the glass/plastic transparent screen in front of the > speedo, dials etc. > > It has developed slowly, and we were slow to take it back for attention > under warranty. Even though we have an 'extended warranty' the Ford > dealer > tells us that this is just cosmetic and they won't deal with it after the > first year. A replacement screen is not available from Ford and they > would > charge > about �300 for a replacement instrument unit that would mess up the > mileage. > You can correct the mileage on a new panel if you're a vaguely competent Ford dealership > I can get a replacement unit from a breakers yard, but the dealer tells > me > that it would have to be fitted to replace the whole instrument unit, as > the > cover is welded in place. I'm wondering whether it is possible to do a > decent job of separating the cover and swapping with my installed unit. > If you're bored & enjjoy playing with a fine hacksaw blade & superglue then it'll be doable. It depends on how much you reckon your time is worth. > Has anyone else experienced this problem, and have knowledge of whether a > swap of the screen is a viable fix. > > Thanks > > Howard > > > >
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