Ford Focus Mk3 buyers review
Jul 30, 2023
Ford Focus Mk3 buyers review
We test/review the third generation Fod Focus (mk3) and talk about the things you should check when buying such a car.[email protected] http://bit.ly/1csqLmg http://bit.ly/1cUsK5I http://bit.ly/1cUrGi0 http://bit.ly/16Mj7SM http://bit.ly/1gjTpuR http://bit.ly/1bVZw6G http://bit.ly/1cUsK5I http://bit.ly/1bW17tb http://bit.ly/1gjSPgF http://bit.ly/GXUhpc www.autoblog.nl and www.autojunk.nl
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9.74 -> This is the 3rd generation Focus. It just had a
facelift, but second-hand it's the original model.
16.998 -> It's been on the market since 2011.
19.759 -> The Focus proves that Ford
makes nice-handling cars.
26.182 -> It corners well, is comfortable. The suspension
is great. We thought so back then as well.
34.546 -> The styling may not be to your liking.
It's more pronounced.
39.018 -> The same goes for the interior.
42.587 -> It has a modern range of engines,
including the 1.0 EcoBoost 3-cylinder.
49.665 -> Downsizing is important
for better fuel mileage.
54.387 -> There are powerful engines
available as well in the Focus.
60.03 -> ENGINES
gasoline
65.107 -> ENGINES
diesel
72.461 -> About 1,600 3rd generation Ford Focus
are for sale on AutoScout24.
78.047 -> 25% has a diesel engine,
which isn't a lot. So be it.
84.368 -> A Focus with automatic gearbox is hard
to find, because only 1.5% has one.
93.146 -> That's very few for a modern
double clutch powershift.
98.023 -> It seems that only a few
buyers chose this.
101.862 -> Satnav and parking sensors are pretty common.
Leather upholstery and luxury are more rare.
113.276 -> Prices start just below 10,000 euros.
116.984 -> PRICES
minimum, average, maximum
124.211 -> This generation Focus is relatively new,
so often you'll get factory warranty.
130.841 -> However, there are some
things to watch out for.
133.824 -> There've been problems with the clutch.
The cause is not very clear.
139.707 -> Sometimes it's the slave cylinder,
so it won't clutch right.
145.006 -> Check if it runs smoothly.
148.066 -> Then there's a problem with the CD player, but
we left our CD's in the attic so we can't test it.
157.665 -> It seems that after 5-6 songs the
CD player overheats and quits.
163.586 -> I'd say stop listening to CDs
and wake up; it's 2014.
169.397 -> A more serious thing:
the 1.0 and 1.6 EcoBoost engines
175.879 -> may have a porous return hose to the
coolant reservoir, which starts leaking.
182.692 -> You'll miss coolant, which gets worse because the
temperature sensor sits in the coolant reservoir.
191.59 -> It'll register air, so overheating
will go unnoticed.
195.766 -> A car that isn't sufficiently cooled will
have a greatly damaged engine.
201.14 -> So, keep an eye on that.
204.337 -> There's been a modification,
so check if the car got it.
210.7 -> Then there will be nothing to worry about.
212.809 -> Then another thing for the 1.6 EcoBoost engine:
the nylon injector seals may start leaking,
220.479 -> especially if the injectors have
previously been removed.
223.94 -> You'll hear big bangs when accelerating,
going pedal to the metal on the highway.
235.037 -> That's not right, of course.
237.415 -> There are some cosmetic
things to watch out for.
240.633 -> Differences in color between the metal and plastic
parts are common, so check if it has the same color.
251.872 -> If you don't mind,
no need to watch out for it.
255.718 -> We found this car at Ardea Ford
in southern Rotterdam.
259.837 -> It has a 1.0 EcoBoost engine, but a nice exterior.
Pretty rims, white, it looks fantastic.
268.779 -> THIS CAR
283.089 -> Thanks to
Ardea Auto Rotterdam Zuid
286.1 -> Subs - Maru
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtW-ucc4neg
