Ford Focus 2

The Ford Focus has been around since 1998. In 2004, the second generation of the model appeared, which underwent restyling in 2008. In 2011, the 3rd Focus was replaced.

Review

The Ford Focus has been around since 1998. In 2004, the second generation of the model appeared, which underwent restyling in 2008. In 2011, the 3rd Focus was replaced.

Ford Focus has been a bestseller in the market for both new and supported cars for many years. According to many analysts and surveys, this is the most popular foreign car. The car was quite successful. Many car owners, having left on the first generation, remained loyal to him and, without hesitation, moved to the second. The new car also brought new diseases. We will stop at these shortcomings.

Engines

Focus 2 received the latest Duratec series gasoline engines with a new gas distribution system that provides high performance and efficiency. These are engines 1. 4 (80 hp), 1. 6 (115 hp), 1. 8 (125 hp) and 2. 0 (145 hp). It was possible to purchase a version with an old reliable engine of 1.6 l / 100 hp Zetec series. New engines, thanks to modern technologies, were quite thrustful, but some of them were troublesome. But their share is not high. The main problem characteristic of all engines of the new series, was the electronics. The main complaints are floating idling turns and thrust failures with intensive acceleration. The reason was in errors of the mixing program of the ECU, coils, connectors and ignition wires, as well as in the throttle valve. Electronics sometimes began to fail after 30-40 thousand km. The Duratec series engines are also very sensitive to fuel quality and spark plug serviceability. This, in turn, often leads to engine interruptions, detonation and difficult start in the cold season. Some engines completely failed even when running 40-70 thousand km due to oil starvation caused by a faulty oil pump. Usually, he jammed the reduction valve. The first sign of the disease is a short-term flashing of the "oil" and the flow of the crankshaft. If you do not pay attention to this and delay with a visit to the car service, then you can get to a long parking lot due to engine jamming.

Transmission

The 4F27E is developed in conjunction with Mazda. With proper operation and timely change of oil, it is almost on par with the engine. The most common complaints are tremors during switching, appearing after 100,000 km. But with them, the automatic transmission is able to survive 300-350 thousand km. To restore efficiency will need at least 50 000 rubles.

There are two mechanical boxes: MTX-75 and IB5. The first is the most reliable. It was combined only with 2-liter gasoline engines and diesel 1.6 and 1.8 TDCi. IB5 often requires repair after 200-250 thousand km: synchronizers, bearings, satellite axis, differential and gear 5th gear wear out. For repairs, it may take from 10 to 40 thousand rubles.

The clutch is able to serve up to 200-250 thousand km, but the squeeze bearing (2-4 thousand rubles) can be surrendered a little earlier - after 150-200 thousand km.

After 120-180 thousand km, sometimes you have to fight with leaking glands of drives. A little later, the suspension bearing of the right drive shaft (2-5 thousand rubles) fails. And to 200,000 km there are vibrations due to the wear of the internal SRUS (from 4000 rubles).

Walking

The steering amplifiers used on the Ford Focus II also do not leave themselves unattended and require control over the condition of the pipelines. Traditional GUR is more reliable, but it happens that liquids leak from high pressure tubes. Innovative electric head (EAHPS) with drive from the electric motor manifests itself through 60,000 km leakage of liquid through the junction of the high pressure tube with the steering rack.

EGUR is characterized by sublimation, especially when turning the steering wheel, which over time manifests itself more and more. The bearings have to be changed afterwards. After 200,000 km, the pump may fail due to wear of the electric motor winding or a burnt-out transistor. The pump is only original - 30 000 rubles. For its repair in the service will ask about 12 000 rubles.

After 150-200 thousand km, the steering rack may require attention - there is a knock, leak or bite the steering wheel. The cost of the new original rake is 48 000 rubles, and the analogue - from 13 000 rubles.

Leaving the cabin in a brand new car, owners often found tapping somewhere on the right. The source is a subframe, it is also a safety element that ensures the engine goes down under the car during a frontal collision. Noise is eliminated by the lining of dense rubber.

After 100-150 thousand km to replace often fit the Silent blocks, ball supports and shock absorbers of the front suspension, and after 150-200 thousand km - Silentblocks and shock absorbers on the rear axle.

The front step bearings wear out after 120-180 thousand km. The back bearings are almost eternal.

Bodywork

The body is hard to tolerate salty winters. With the arrival of spring, the fifth door and the trunk lid “bloom”. Bloating is formed after 1-1.5 years of operation under the state number and near the chrome plate. Corrosion overcomes the rear wheel arches and rear wings (in the corner near the bumper). Repainting helps only for 2-3 years. Thresholds often peel under the influence of sand jets from wheels. The chips on the body gradually rust. Against this background, the hood stands out sharply, which is not subject to corrosion, and the chips are almost not covered with rust. However, such metal characteristics have become the norm for most automakers, and against the background of any other car brands, this drawback is not out of the ordinary.

Interior

Trends in the use of materials trim did not bypass the Ford Focus II. In general, they make a good impression, but low quality give multiple creaks that appear with the onset of cold weather. Most often annoy the torpedo and the skin of the doors. Sometimes extraneous sounds are made by moldings and the inner upholstery of the trunk. Noise insulation is medium, but the worst insulated wheel arches. Often creaking front seats, and when running more than 50,000 km sometimes fails the mechanism of adjusting the chair height - with frequent use.

After 150-200 thousand km from time to time begins to fail the display on the dashboard, lights up the indicators of malfunction of systems, and there are random error messages. The reason is a burnt processor or bad contacts (you need to solder).

Engines

• The main problem characteristic of all engines of the new series, was the electronics.
• Some engines completely failed when mileage 40-70 thousand.
• The first sign of the disease is a short-term flashing of the "oil" and the flow of the crankshaft.
• The cost of major repairs will be 20-60 thousand rubles.
• The lid of the valves may leak.
• After 200,000 km, the fuel pump fails.
• Engines with a volume of 1.8 and 2.0 liters have a chain drive of the valve timing with a declared resource of 300-350 thousand km. Problems with the drive of the valve timing up to 200-250 thousand km are practically not found.
• The 1.6 and 1.4-liter engines are equipped with a belt-drive valve timing with a recommended replacement interval of 150,000 km.

Transmission

• The IB5 often requires repairs after 200,000 to 250,000.
• For repairs, it may take from 10 to 40 thousand rubles.
• A little later, the suspension bearing of the right drive shaft (2-5 thousand rubles) fails.
• And to 200,000 km there are vibrations due to the wear of the internal SRUS (from 4000 rubles).

Walking

• Traditional GUR is more reliable, but it happens that liquids leak from high pressure tubes.
• After 200,000 km, the pump may fail due to wear of the electric motor winding or a burnt-out transistor.
• For its repair in the service will ask about 12 000 rubles.
• km may require attention steering rack - there is a knock, leak or bite the steering wheel.
• Leaving the cabin in a brand new car, owners often found tapping somewhere on the right.

Bodywork

• Corrosion overcomes the rear wheel arches and rear wings (in the corner near the bumper). Repainting helps only for 2-3 years.
• Against this background, the hood stands out sharply, which is not subject to corrosion, and the chips are almost not covered with rust.

Interior

• Often creaking front seats, and when running more than 50,000 km sometimes fails the mechanism of adjusting the chair height - with frequent use.
• From time to time, the display on the dashboard begins to fail, system malfunction indicators light up, and random error messages appear.
• The reason is a burnt processor or bad contacts (you need to solder).

Ford Focus 2 is a car for the people. As a rule, with proper treatment and service, it serves faithfully for many years.

• The Ford Focus has been around since 1998.
• Engines: The main problem that is common to all engines in the new series is the electronics.
• Transmission: The IB5 often requires repairs after 200,000 to 250,000.
• Traditional GUR is more reliable, but it happens that liquid leaks from high pressure tubes.
• Body: Corrosion overcomes the rear wheel arches and rear wings (in the corner near the bumper). Repainting helps only for 2-3 years.
• Interior: Often creaking front seats, and when running more than 50,000 km sometimes fails the mechanism of adjusting the chair in height - with frequent use. After 150,000 to 200,000.

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