Feb 10, 2017 how to retrofit an isofix fitting to a ford focus mk2 20042011. The isofix bars are behind the fabric on both left and right hand side rear seats. Were looking at buying a ford focus not new and they dont have isofix as standard. New oem 20002007 ford focus lumbar seat back support platform left or right nos fits. How to fit a forward facing isofix child car seat which. Also, the isofix system is not universal and is not fitted to most older vehicles. The ford focus launched in europe in 1998 and succeeded the escort as fords main family car. An eyecatching exterior finished with bold paint colours and sharp alloy wheel designs. Ford 57238 isofix mounting kit for childseats 2004.
Follow the child seat manufacturers instructions to properly install safety seats with isofix or. Called the local ford garage, bought the bracket and hubby fitted it in about 10 mins. Isofix fixings to rear seats, auto dimming rear view mirror and much more. The ford isofix mounting kit for the ford focus is an essential piece of equipment designed specifically for fitting a child seat to the right or left rear passenger seat and includes. It does sound fairly typical that these things come with no instructions. But i went back to the garage i bought the car from and got. How can i open the trunk or release the back seat to gain entry into the trunk.
View and download ford fiesta owners handbook manual online. As a result, you can enjoy driving it for many years. Feb 04, 2008 very suprised a 07 focus does not have iso fix. In october 2009 we bought a 56plate ford focus cmax mk i prefacelift, 1. Due to an impending new edition to the family, we wanted a car that has isofix anchor points for the car seat which the old focus didnt have. I am a newbie but already a ford kuga owner, now a focus titanium also very happy with both cars. We have a second hand focus, although not a cmax and the isofix was an optional extra the original pwner never chose, we bought the part from the dealer and had it fitted for less than. Your vehicle is fitted with isofix anchor points that accommodate universally approved isofix child seats. The manual says it has the fittings, but my local ford dealer could not find them. Research revealed a lot of confusion as to what did or didnt fit.
How to fit baby car seat isofix points to a ford focus cmax. Warning use an antirotation device when using the isofix system. Retrofitting isofix to a ford focus mk1 chewing the cud. The new model will fix a lot of its shortcomings, but for now the focus is outclassed by most of the competition. Getting isofix added ford focus posts add message report.
Hi, we have a ford focus estate which is from 2000 we are getting the maxi cosi car seat with an isofix base as my dh dear husband has isofix points in his car but you can also use the isofix base in cars. Has anyone tried using an isofix car seat in a ford modeo 2004 model. Hi all, ive got a maxi cosi car seat ready for when the litten arrives but i have since discovered that my car 2004 ford focus hasnt got an isofix fitting. But it could be a long time before australianmade cars rise to the isofix global standard for incar protection. We have a second hand focus, although not a cmax and the isofix was an optional extra the original pwner never chose, we bought the part from the. Features include navigation, rear parking sensors, heated windscreen, heated washer nozzles, electrically adjustable, folding and heated door mirrors, dual zone climate controlled air conditioning, audio system with bluetooth hands free telephone and audio. I still want an isofix base if possible, do i need to get this fitting first or can i get the isofix base fitted another way.
Where can i obtain the service history for my previously owned ford. Page 117 the isofix anchors are located on the rear section of the seat cushion, and at the bottom of the seatback. While we have endeavoured to make this list as comprehensive as possible, it is possible that we may have overlooked some cars that are isofix. Hey fella sorry to tell you that the focus doesnt come with isofix. Only the holden cruze is currently compatible with isofix and there are no concrete plans to fit the necessary mounts to the ford falcon and territory, holden commodore or toyota camry and aurion. Facts about this accident include that the impact was head on with the damage to left front of the vehicle. Dec 28, 2011 over its run, the 2000 2007 ford focus has offered a number of engine choices. Yet, the punchy engine and refined suspension setup an ideal blend between soft and hard are enough to keep the focus in the hunt. Get the best deals on seats for 2005 ford focus when you shop the largest online selection at. Please call for further information and to arrange your viewing. Should the unexpected occur and a major part needs replacing, we recommend that you accept nothing less than ford original parts. The trunk latch will not release by using the key or by using the trunk release in the vehicle. Ford began sales of the focus to europe in july 1998 and in north america during 1999 for the 2000.
The ford isofix mounting kit for the ford focus is an essential piece of equipment designed specifically for fitting a child seat to the right or left rear passenger seat and includes everything you need to secure your child seat with the ford isofix mounting kit for the ford focus you can install your child seat in as little as an hour. With the baby due any day we thought we were going to have to change the. How to fit baby car seat isofix points to a ford focus c. See hires pictures, prices and info on vehicles for sale. However, we recommend that you secure children in a government approved child restraint, in the rear seat. How to fit isofix to a ford focus mk2 20042011 youtube. Retrofitting isofix to a ford focus mk1 chewing the cud craig. Isofix anchor points ford focus owners manual page 23. It might be a 20 minute job to install the bracket, but posting the photos and writing the instructions takes a lot longer.
So when we came to buy our car seat and base i was assuming that i could just get a car seat base that has the isofix. If you have misplaced your manual, or have purchased a previouslyowned ford without one, you can buy a manual for a small fee online. Firstly, you should always check your cars user manual, which will. The arrival of the focus attracted a lot of attention as 100,000 were sold in europe alone by march 1999. While we have endeavoured to make this list as comprehensive as possible, it is possible that we may have overlooked some cars that are isofix fitted. R head curtain air bagsfwdhill start assistkeyless entryknee air bagspower door locks. Ford 57238 isofix mounting kit for childseats 2004 onwards for focus. Wheel controls power steering heated seats front isofix child seat mountings.
Installing isofix mounting points in ford focus motor. Unfortunately the release mechanism for the fold down back seat is also in the trunk. You should always check your vehicles user manual to confirm whether it is isofix compatible. Your car manual should have information on isofix, but failing that, i found the following information on a post by phil on. The passenger, jacob, was belted, but the seat belt failed to restrain him. Isofix child seat system to get australian nod car news.
Hi all i had done some investigation into retrofitting an isofix bracket to my ford focus mk1. Choose top quality brands a1 cardone, api, feq, gsp, surtrack, trq. Ford focus er designet, sa sma born er trygge og sikre pa alle ture. Faqs answers to the most frequently asked questions ford uk. If you have misplaced your manual, or have purchased a previouslyowned ford without. Isofix on mk1 focus im replacing my current car and have been thinking about going for a mk1 focus prob. Just like a haynes manual, putting back together is the reverse of taking it apart. How to retrofit an isofix fitting to a ford focus mk2 20042011. The ford focus launched in europe in 1998 and succeeded the escort as ford s main family car. Hi, we have a ford focus estate which is from 2000 we are getting the maxi cosi car seat with an isofix base as my dh dear husband has isofix points in his car but you can also use the isofix base in cars without the points, you just use the seat belt to attach them. Manufacturing in argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in brazil. Jul 11, 2016 the isofix bars are behind the fabric on both left and right hand side rear seats. We have compiled this helpful list of australian cars with isofix to answer the.
We had a 2008 focus when dd dear daughter was due and retrofitted the isofix bracket. Retrofitting isofix to a ford focus mk1 chewing the. A secondgeneration focus was revealed at the paris motor show in 2004 with a revamped interior and exterior. Oct, 20 hi all i had done some investigation into retrofitting an isofix bracket to my ford focus mk1. So when we came to buy our car seat and base i was assuming that i could just get. Buy a 2000 ford focus axle assembly at discount prices. Tradebit merchants are proud to offer auto service repair manuals for your ford focus download your manual now. Retrofitting isofix for a ford focus cmax spinage blog. Ford claims to have reduced the number of orderable focus configurations by 92% this time round, but the vast. Speak with the sales team at your dealer if you dont have one included. The question i have is does my 2009 focus have isofix. Ever the popular family hatchback, the ford focus has everything you need for modern motoring. Over its run, the 20002007 ford focus has offered a number of engine choices.
Ford motor company c170 platform equipment side mirrors. Manual will be automatically added to my manuals print this page. With this ford focus workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by ford garages and mechanics from. Get the best deals on seats for 2005 ford focus when you shop the. This webpage contains ford focus 2000 workshop manual spanish pdf used by ford garages, auto repair shops, ford dealerships and home mechanics. My wife recently bought a 2005 model and the previous owner had got isofix fitted themselves, which made things easier for us. The ford focus first generation is a compact car that was manufactured by ford in europe from 19982004 and by ford in north america from 19992007.
The 2000 ford focus is available as a 2door, 5seat hatchback. With the baby due any day we thought we were going to have to change the car, but then i found this genuine ford focus isofix. The 2000 ford focus has 17 nhtsa complaints for the seats. Only the holden cruze is currently compatible with isofix and there are no concrete plans. Isofix was not fitted as standard in the ford focus mk1 model, however, the mounting holes do exist under the rear seats to enable retrofitting, this post is a quick guide for the easy retrofitting of an isofix bracket to a ford focus mk1, in this case, a 2003 model.