Hi ya'll! Ford Focus ST driver here who just picked up a 02 P5 wagon for my wife. Always liked the look of these cars and picked up a really clean black 5 speed wagon with 150k yesterday (crappy pic from the CL ad is all I have below for now ).
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and see if anyone has as words of wisdom of things I should know about these cars. I'm quite handy with cars and work as a Mechanical Engineer so I "get it" when it comes to gearhead stuff. This P5 seems all good to go with the exception of a code for what I'm told is the MAP sensor. Dude said he replaced it with a NAPA one but the code still shows. He bought a new car and just wanted to sell so I don't think he was trying to pull one over on me. The car runs fine and the only manifestation that I can see of the problem is that sometimes the idle gets lumpy at a stop light.
Anyway, ANY words of wisdom or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks and it's good to be here!
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself and see if anyone has as words of wisdom of things I should know about these cars. I'm quite handy with cars and work as a Mechanical Engineer so I "get it" when it comes to gearhead stuff. This P5 seems all good to go with the exception of a code for what I'm told is the MAP sensor. Dude said he replaced it with a NAPA one but the code still shows. He bought a new car and just wanted to sell so I don't think he was trying to pull one over on me. The car runs fine and the only manifestation that I can see of the problem is that sometimes the idle gets lumpy at a stop light.
Anyway, ANY words of wisdom or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks and it's good to be here!