How to set a timing in a 2005 ford focus

ok did you follow the ignition timing and firing order set up correctly
did you turn either the crank or cam shaft/s with out the chain
did you do a compression test to check for bent valves

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can be a few ideas: check plug wires, misfiring, check the plug, if you dont have plugs, than check the [ where the plug should be]
it could be the timing belt slipping, in the 1970 we had timing chains that would last for every, but some one got idea is to put a belt in so at 60-70 thousand miles you need to replace timing belt.

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Timing Belt 2009 Focus SE 2 0 service interval Ford Focus Forum Ford Focus...

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"timing chain...leave it alone unless the tensioners make noise"

There is no way for a chain to slip and cause the damage that is happening.

Timing belt, good for 100,000 miles before replaicng. They go to 150,000 easy and it is a freewheeling engine, no dmamge to valves or pistion if it breaks

Gerry from Ford.

This unit will be running a timing chain. Now,The 1.6 "diesel" engine has both a belt and chain. In the diesel edition, the belt runs from the crank shaft to the cam and the other cam is ran by the chain.

2005 Ford Focus L4-2.0L VIN N Hello your vehicle has a timing chain, you do not have to replace it ever... It was designed to last the life of the vehicle, unless you have a water pump, or a timing pulley or even a timing tensioner go bad, that is when you would service the timing chain. I added what your vehicle needs at it's 90,000mile service below, hope this helps... (subytech1)

Inspect Ball Joint
Brakes and Traction Control
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Cooling System
Inspect cooling system and hoses. Exhaust System
Fluid - A/T (Except 4F50N & 4F27E)
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Heat Shield, Exhaust
Steering and Suspension
Inspect steering linkage and suspension. Vehicle (Multi-Point Inspection)
Perform Multi-Point Inspection (Recommended by Ford) Refer to Routine Service. Wheel Bearing
Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. Replace Cabin Air Filter
Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Engine Oil
Fluid - A/T (4F50N & 4F27E Only)
Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4F50N & 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Fuel Filter
Oil Filter, Engine
Rotate Tires

timing belts should be replace at 60,000 miles. ithe focus is a belt

Chain