2000 Ford Focus Timing belt, help!

2000 FORD FOCUS
109,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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J.CRECELIUS
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Hey, great website!! Couple things... Was on the highway on cruise when my timing belt died-- car was running just fine before that. Anyway, had the timing/seroentine belts replaced as well as the tensioner and starter. The problem now is that the car runs AWFUL. When I first picked it up I noticed it took much more force on the brake to stop. That has pretty much went away, but the car vibrates alot on the highway now and it's a little more sluggish then it was. Also, drives/idles rough with a slight jump/buck every now and then. What do you think this could be, timing off? Please help as this has already cost me a bit of money and I don't want to be ripped off with my limited knowledge of cars. Thanks so much.
Mar 17, 2009 at 3:08 PM
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DAVE H
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It does sound like the timing may be slightly off .. take it back to the repair shop and ask them to put it right ..it is their responsiblilty to give the car back to you in perfect running condition after they complete the repairs !!


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Mar 17, 2009 at 4:21 PM