Ford Focus: direction indicators won't cancel

"Bilbo" <co.uk> wrote in message
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I have never heard of this problem on a Focus before - indeed it's rare on
any of today's vehicles, but be very careful of any work around the steering
column of vehicles with airbags. Those things can be extremely dangerous,
and should only be touched by people with the proper training and equipment.

"Dave Gower" <ca> wrote in message
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steering 
equipment. 
fixed under warranty and the dealer told him its a known problem on the
focus, along with seized rear wheel bearings that shear the splines on the
stub axle!

Sorry if it's too late now: I've only just read your post. I had the same
problem, obtained the part relatively cheaply from Ford (under £30)and
replaced it myself. Not too difficult but I recommend following
instructions (as I did from the Haynes manual) which will draw your
attention to hazards/dangers working around air bags etc. - you do need to
be careful. I think they recommned disconnecting battery which is a pain
because of the consequences of this. I also bought myself a torque wrench
as taking the steering wheel off it is very important to refit it properly
to the right settings! Any doubts though, and get your dealer to do it:
it's not a long job so shouldn't be too expensive.