Possible body malfunctions, their causes and solutions (Body and coating / Body elements / Ford Focus 2 2004-2010)

Cause of malfunction	Remedy
Dark spots all over body
Application for hot water washing (above 80°C)	Repair minor damage by polishing, in case of significant damage, repaint the body
Use of leaded gasoline or other corrosive agents to remove wax	Repaint the body
Pink spots on light-colored surfaces
Coolant ingress	Polish damaged areas
Light spots on dark-colored surfaces
Exposure to moisture during long-term storage of the vehicle under an airtight cover	Polish the damaged areas, repaint the body if necessary
Enamel has lost its original luster
Using dry cleaning material	Polish the damaged areas, repaint the body if necessary
Prolonged exposure to the sun	Polish the damaged areas, repaint the body if necessary
Application for washing the body of substances that corrode the coating	Polish the damaged areas, repaint the body if necessary
Water enters the interior
Increased clearance around the perimeter of the door with a body	Adjust the position of the door and the latch of the lock
The metal frame of the door seal is crumpled	Replace seal
Door won't lock
Jamming of moving parts of the lock due to dust ingress	Remove the lock, wash with kerosene and lubricate with TsIATIM-201 grease or similar
The door does not open with the inside handle
Incomplete stroke of the internal drive lever due to small stroke of the thrust	Adjust the position of the inner handle of the lock actuator
The hood lock is not unlocked by the handle from the passenger compartment
Broken cable drive lock	Replace cable
The hood does not lock
Broken or weakened lock spring	Replace spring
Sliding glass does not lock in position
Breakage of the spring brake of the window regulator mechanism	Replace power window

Possible body malfunctions, their causes and solutions

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