From: Duncan Wood on
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
>
>
>
>