Ford - Focus :: 2008 - Heat Goes Cold While Idling
Jan 3, 2014
I have a 2008 Ford Focus. The heat in my car stays hot while I am driving but when I stop at a light or slow down the heat goes very cool.
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Jan 3, 2014
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