How to Open the Hood of an Old Ford Focus?
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To open the hood of an old Ford Focus: Rotate the Ford emblem on the front of the car counterclockwise by 90 degrees, insert the key into the knob, and while holding the hood with your right hand, lift it upwards. The hood serves to protect the engine and surrounding pipeline components. Underneath the hood lie crucial parts of the vehicle, including the engine, electrical circuits, oil circuits, braking system, and transmission system. The Focus is a Ford A-segment family car. In terms of power, the domestically produced Focus Active is equipped with the same 1.5T inline three-cylinder engine as the standard model. After meeting the China VI emission standards, the maximum power was reduced to 174 horsepower, which is 10 horsepower less than the China V emission version, with a peak torque of 243 N·m. As for the transmission system, it is paired with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission.
Opening the hood of an old Ford Focus is actually quite simple. After driving for so many years, I often do this myself. First, sit in the driver's seat. There's a small lever under your left foot, right next to the pedal. Find it and give it a gentle pull. After hearing a click, the hood will pop up slightly. Then, get out of the car and walk to the front. Under the center of the hood, there's a small hook or latch. Usually, you need to push it to the left or right, and then you can easily lift the entire hood. Beginners might feel like they haven't found the right spot, but with a few tries, it becomes familiar. Just be careful not to pinch your fingers when the hood pops up. When driving my old Ford Focus, I like to regularly open the hood to check the engine oil level and battery. Developing this habit helps detect issues early and avoids breakdowns on the road.
