Ford Focus 3

The Ford Focus always finds a buyer, regardless of the generation. The first Focus will please those who appreciate good driving qualities, and the second – those who are looking for an inexpensive spacious car, devoid of serious shortcomings. The Ford Focus 3 debuted in 2011 and survived the facelift in 2015. The Third Focus may be a worthy competitor to any of its predecessors, but unfortunately it has lost some of its practicality. It’s not as free as the Ford Focus 2. Part of the space was eaten by the increased size of the front panel, which forced to shift back the driver and passenger seats. In the second row, it became a little more crowded. You don’t have to count on a large trunk. 5-door hatchback with a spare under the floor offers only 300 liters. Far from ideal and station wagon, which has at its disposal 490 liters. The sedan will disappoint. Instead of the standard 500 litres, the owner will find only 475 litres. As befits a modern car, Ford Focus 3 can be equipped with numerous security systems, in particular: parking assistant, warning system about unintentional lane change, automatic high beam, road sign recognition system, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring system. Most of them were available only in the richest trim levels and only for a fee. The design of the salon will please many. It looks beautiful and modern. The multimedia screen, by modern standards, seems too small.

Engines

Ford Focus 3 got a wide range of powertrains. The backbone is formed by 1.6-liter Duratec atmospherics with 85, 105 and 125 hp. As an alternative for Europeans, a 3-cylinder EcoBoost with a volume of 1.0 liters and a return of 100 or 125 hp was available. There was also offered a 1.6-liter EcoBoost, generating 150 or 182 hp. In Russia, the top was appointed Duratec with a capacity of 2.0 liters, developing 150 hp. After restyling, his place was taken by a 1.5-liter Ecoboost with a return of 150 hp.

In the European market, cars with diesel engines of 2.0 and 1.6 liters were offered. Both turbo diesels are created in conjunction with the PSA concern, but the aggregate part does not completely coincide with the French counterparts used by Peugeot and Citroën.

Which engine should you choose?

Those who buy Focus 3 with a mileage of more than 100,000 km, of course, should consider only gasoline atmospherics. It's the safest choice. In case of a malfunction, the engine will not require large repair costs. the 1.6-liter Duratec uses the Ti-VCT phase change system and distributed fuel injection. The main thing is to periodically check the gap of the valves and change the timing belt every 120,000 km. the 2-liter engine has a chain-type valve timing drive. Instead of distributed injection, it is equipped with direct injection.

The EcoBoost (EB) series has a similar design to the Duratec. But turbocharging and direct injection radically change the nature of the engine. It is becoming not only dynamic, but also economical. At least as long as the driver is still in a calm mode. It should be understood that the Ecoboost series units are a typical example of downsizing. Small engines operate at high loads and therefore have limited resource.

As for diesel versions, it is better to choose a 2-liter engine. But it will be difficult to find it. 2.0 TDCi is free of serious drawbacks and is able to easily overcome more than 200,000 km. It is also reliable and 1.6 TDCi. Both turbo diesels need periodic replacement of the belt.

Typical problems and malfunctions

Overall, the third focus is not a problem car. In any case, unless the PowerShift robotic transmission is installed. The most harmless ailment is oil leaks in the right half axis. It is much more unpleasant if the control module of the TCM box (35 000 rubles) fails, or the clutch block (30 000 rubles) wears out prematurely. The flow of the right-half axle oil is also observed in machines with a manual transmission. Usually, the mechanical part of gasoline engines does not cause any problems. It is necessary to encounter only with small things, like the worn right support of the power unit (7000 rubles), the failed oxygen sensor (3000 rubles), the fuel pump in the tank (15,000 rubles) or the leaking electromagnetic valve for adjusting the phases of the valve timing (3000 rubles). It is worth noting that the fuel system of the 2-liter Duratec uses a high pressure pump. The THVD is sensitive to fuel quality. Neglective attitude to the choice of gas stations can cost the owner in the amount of 20 to 30 thousand rubles. As for the EcoBoost series engines, owners of restyled versions with 1. 5 EB are increasingly faced with cracking of the head of the block, and sometimes the block itself. Turbochargers are characterized by malfunctions of the mass air flow sensor (MAP). There are complaints to the engine control program, in which errors are periodically detected. However, the problem is typical for all powertrains, which Ford solves with regular software updates. The suspension is capable of withstanding without interference 100,000 km.

Which engine should you choose?

• In case of failure, the engine will not require large repair costs.
• The main thing is to periodically check the gap of the valves and change the timing belt every 120,000 km.
• It should be understood that the Ecoboost series units are a typical example of downsizing.
• TDCi is free of serious drawbacks and is able to overcome more than 200,000 km without any problems. It is also very reliable and 1.6 TDCi.

Typical problems and malfunctions

• Overall, the third focus is not a problem car.
• It is much more unpleasant if the control module of the TCM box (35 000 rubles) fails, or the clutch block (30 000 rubles) wears out prematurely.
• The flow of the right-half axle oil is also observed in machines with a manual transmission.
• Usually, the mechanical part of gasoline engines does not cause any problems.
• It is necessary to encounter only with small things, like the worn right support of the power unit (7000 rubles), the failed oxygen sensor (3000 rubles), the fuel pump in the tank (15,000 rubles) or the leaking electromagnetic valve for adjusting the phases of the valve timing (3000 rubles).
• Turbochargers are characterized by malfunctions of the mass air flow sensor (MAP).
• However, the problem is typical for all powertrains, which Ford solves with regular software updates.
• The sound of the steering rack is common.

Today, a decent copy can be purchased for 440 000 rubles. Among the proposals, versions with a 1.6-liter gasoline atmospheric prevail. Cars with a 2-liter Duratec are four times smaller, and diesel modifications and inflatable Ecoboost can be counted on the fingers.

Of course, the third Focus is not the best representative of the class. It lacks internal space, and the quality of manufacturing is at an average level, but in the secondary market it is in high esteem. It's no surprise. Focus is not enough to the ideal quite a bit, and the cost of buying and maintaining is low.

• Engines: Ford Focus 3 got a wide range of powertrains.
• Which engine to choose?: In case of malfunction, the engine will not require large repair costs.
• Typical problems and malfunctions: Overall, the third focus is not a problem car.

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