My ford focus is overheating?

My 2003 ford focus temp gauge suddenly started jumping after a long drive I thought maybe because it wasn't any coolant in so I went and bought some and the temp went steady for a min for then started to rise again. I thought it was my thermostat not opening but a car guy told me to check my relays BUT I can't find the relay to the fans theirs no description the temp rises when the car idles sometimes and goes down as I give it gas! I need help

Ford Focus Fuel Pump replaced but car dies now?

My 2001 Ford Focus SE would sputter and stop running after it was running a while or if it was hot outside, and wouldnt start again for about an hour or so. I thought it was the fuel pump but got it replaced with a brand new one but now my car starts and then goes up and down and dies. I can't even drive it 10 feet now without it dying. What could be wrong with it?

I don't understand how it would make my car undriveable with a BRAND NEW fuel pump when it drove fine unless I over ran it. Now it won't even get down the street. Any mechanics out there?

Which car should I get? Ford Focus vs Mazda3?

I'm going to be buying a new car in the next couple months. I've been looking at ('11 or '12) Ford Focus or ('11 or '12) Mazda 3. I know these cars are very similar. I just don't know which to get!
I need some opinions on them.

Which is better on gas?
best quality?
better on insurance/maintence?

suggestions andand opinions please?

Ford Focus rear windows falling down. What to do?

There are 2 ford focuses in the family, a 2000 and a 2001, both SE that are having the same strange problem. The 2 automatic rear windows on both cars are falling down. Meaning if you park the car, turn it off, and go inside, the windows go down, and you can move them up and down from outside with your hand. They feel very loose. Its worse in rain or cold. All we've been able to do is use tape or try to wedge something in them. The dealership said a repair would be $400 per window.

What is causing this, and what can be done to fix the problem, or at least solve it. Or at least something better than tape and a piece of cardboard to wedge in the glass.

01 Ford Focus fuel pump replacement?

Hi. I have an 01 Focus SE. 2.0 SOHC engine. The fuel pump went bad on it. So I look online for a replacement and I see full modules and just pumps by themselves. Does this mean I only need the pump and not an entire new module? Also on the pump alone, it said its designed for units with metal support rods, and how do I know if my car has them?

Wheel bearings ford focus?

I had my car serviced and it had new rear brake drums fitted, 2 days later i hear a rubbering sound coming from the offside rear wheel, took back to garage and they told me the bearings was all shoot and that the car was to dangerous to drive home, could this be true, would they off noticed this then servicing the car, what could of happened

Will I fit in a ford focus?

I'm trying to find a serious answer and I know I'm opening myself up for a fall but! BIG guy small car! I'm 6'5" 400pounds, yes seriously I'm asking anyone who knows or is as big or has reasonably seen someone my size fit in a ford focus? I need to rent a car for a trip that's 1000 miles, It gets great gas mileage. Please answer only if your serious!

Ford Focus heater problem? - 1

MY Ford Focus ( TDDI 1.8l 2003) has some issues with heater - it does not work at all. It spins the fan and only cold air comes out. Everything else regarding fans and AC works fine just no warm air. After examining relay box under the hood I think that heater relay is missing. Can missing relay cause heater to not work? Is there even relay that is responsible for that?