What is kinetic energy in in general terms represent everyone who at school in physics lessons sometimes looked at the blackboard, and not at the “wounded-killed” in naval battles on a piece of paper in a cage. If simplified, then all moving bodies have kinetic energy, and the magnitude of this energy depends on their speed. mv^2/2, remember that?
The beautiful formula would have remained on paper if not for Ford of Europe designer Martin Smith. It was he who was able to depict this law of mechanics with the lines of a car body, and it turned out just great. According to the idea of "kinetic design" "expression occurs through clear, dynamic lines and surfaces" (from an interview with Martin Smith). The appearance of the third Focus looks really dynamic. However, we are not talking about a novelty, so it would be redundant to describe Ford's appearance. Moreover, the Focus 3 is famous not only for its design, but also for the first time Ford used the concept of a “global” car.
This means that the third Focuses for the markets of Europe, America and Asia are almost identical. The engine and control settings differ slightly, but in general the Focus is the same everywhere. The design turned out to be more European than American, and this is understandable: the developers were engaged in it in Cologne, where Ford's European center is based, responsible for the development of C- and B-class cars and commercial vehicles.
In connection with “globalization” and “kinetics”, the question arises: what platform was used to build Focus 3? By and large, this is the same C-car platform of the 2003 model, but with a very large number of point upgrades. But it is the presence of this platform that allows Focus owners to use spare parts from, for example, Mazda 3. In addition to the “matryoshka”, almost the same platform is used on Mazda 5, Ford C-Max, Grand C-Max, Kuga, as well as on Volvo models C70, C30, V50 and V40. But enough talking unfounded, it's time to look under the hood of the car, shake the suspension, feel the plastic, pick the paint and get behind the wheel. Here we will immediately see what distinguishes the previous generation Focus from the third Focus, and what benefits it can bring to the owner. Or not to bring, which is also quite likely.
Engine
The hood, finally, can be opened in a human way, and not like on previous Fords, with a lock under the emblem (in fairness, we note that such a mechanism was introduced at the American Focuses from the very first generation - ed.)! Maybe this deprives the car of some "family" chips, but for me it is much more convenient. So, Duratec Ti-VCT, 1.6 liter, 125 hp. What can be said about this motor? I would strongly advise against trying to do something here yourself. Well, unless air filter easy to change.
Replacing the timing belt on your own is almost impossible. More precisely, without special devices for fixing camshafts and crankshaft. Whether to buy these "adaptations" is a moot point, it is unlikely that such an investment will be profitable. Moreover, the frequency of replacement according to the regulations is very impressive: 120 thousand kilometers. The service master advises not to wait for this run, but to change the timing belt at a run of 100-110 thousand. The price of the belt, however, “bites”: the original costs 2,600 rubles, but, for example, the cheapest analogue is only 600 (hmm ... I would not risk it). You can buy a video for 2,050 (in the service where we inspected the car), you can also find it for 4,000 rubles, but, for example, the popular SKF will cost about the same two thousand. On the same run, a pump replacement will be required (for example, Airtex will cost 2,400 rubles), which will cost 500 rubles. Once in 100 thousand is not a pity, it's acceptable. But the valve adjustment is best done at the dealer. When performing this procedure, adjusting glasses are installed, which will be more accurately selected and installed by the "officials". The cars of 2012 had one defect: the valve timing change sensor often could not withstand the oil pressure on high speed engine and was leaking oil. It was expiring strongly, so there were cases that the matter was not limited to one replacement of the sensor. Taking into account the fact that the oil pressure lamp lights up only in those cases when the engine becomes already very bad, you need to monitor this yourself. After 2012, this part was upgraded, and there are no troubles with it at later Focuses. Another “surprise”: the Focus 3 does not have a hatch for access to the fuel pump (just like the previous Focuses did not have it). "So what?" some will ask. We answer: it also does not have a fuel filter - more precisely, it is part of the fuel pump. Therefore, its replacement is carried out with the removal of the gas tank, and then it all depends on the owner's imagination. Masters, of course, advise changing the pump assembly - just in case. But you can also suffer with the replacement of the filter element. Some try to simplify the work and cut into the highway a separate fuel filter. The pump is usually not enthusiastic about this idea and shows its protest with an untimely death.
On our car, under warranty, not only the valve timing change sensor was changed, but also the power steering pump.
How is the maintenance of the third Focus easier than the second? The specialist happily points to the brake fluid reservoir: now a person can reach its neck, and not just an octopus with a syringe in its dexterous tentacles.
At Focus 2, access to the neck was closed by an air intake grille and a vent shield.
Chassis and brakes
Focus suspension can be called a real "highlight" of the car. Front - McPherson, there is nothing to surprise. But the rear is the proprietary multi-link Control Blade system. She taxis the car very well, and even rapid rebuilding, imitating the "elk test", is not only predictable, but somehow provocatively, but very accurately. Well, how much will it cost to repair such a suspension?
Here Focus puzzled us a little. True, it's nice: having run 74 thousand kilometers in three years, he kept his suspension in perfect condition. They went around all the elements several times and only on the Nth attempt were they able to detect a slight delamination of rubber on the silent block of the front suspension arm. There is no point in changing it yet, but at least we were able to find something. This is a very worthy result! However, work on replacing running elements is inexpensive, as are the spare parts themselves. For example, the original stabilizer strut will cost about 800 rubles, good analogue you can buy for 300, and a replacement in the service will cost 500. A defective silent block found costs about one and a half thousand, replacement - 800 rubles.
Just in case, they asked about the cost of replacing the ball joint. An analogue of TRW can be bought for 800 rubles, you will have to pay exactly the same amount for work. Ball joints here are riveted, but when replacing them, they are usually attached to bolts. Well, if it suddenly turns out to “stagger” the car in such a way that without replacing the entire rear suspension Control Blade is no longer enough, then it is quite possible to meet 20 thousand rubles in the service. On the forums, you can read long branches about the oil seals of the semi-axes of a mechanical box that flow. They are replaced under warranty, but they still leak. We have a PowerShift “robot” here, and it was not possible to check the popular rumor “in kind”. The axle shafts are dry, and the CV joint anthers look almost perfect.
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But servicing the brakes at the dealer is mercilessly expensive for this class of car. You can change the pads for 6 thousand. Prices in a regular service are far from cosmic: work - 600 rubles, the pads themselves - from 2,000 for good ones to 2,500 for excellent ones. You can find bad ones, they will be even cheaper, but is it necessary? And for 1,500 it will also be possible to change the disks, if there is such a need. Here, of course, the "officials" slightly went too far with prices. However, this is their business, they also need to live on something.
Minute business
It would be more logical to write something about the bodywork and paintwork, but I deliberately put just such a subtitle. 'Cause it's time for short but simple tips owners of Focuses who want to keep this same paintwork as long as possible. Take a closer look at the gap between the rear fender and the bumper. Is there any paint on the joint? This is good, it means that there is still an opportunity to extend its existence. It is at this place that the paintwork is violated from the constant contact of the body elements subjected to vibration. If in Russian, the paint peels off. But there is a way out, and even a few. First, you can glue the edges of the elements with a transparent polyurethane film. It will look almost imperceptible and neat. Secondly, you can glue the same with adhesive tape, vinyl, smear with silicone, which will be somewhat “collective farm” and in most cases will not solve the problem. But it is necessary to protect this place: the painting of the Focus is frankly weak and will not tolerate “graters” between elements for a long time.
The same picture is observed at the point of contact of the fifth door and rear bumper. Sedan owners have nothing to fear, and hatchback owners should start adjusting the door. The stock of rubber seal profiles is quite enough to painlessly raise the door a little and make the gap a little larger than the factory one. This will increase the distance between the rear lights and the door, but only you will know about it, but the paint will live longer. On our Focus, an additional “shumka” was made and a rubber seal was glued around the perimeter of the hood. In general, this is good way keep the engine compartment clean, Focus likes to splash the engine with all sorts of rubbish from the street. Some do it easier, gluing not the hood itself, but the places where it fits (including headlight housings) with a regular window seal. It turns out quite neat and practical.
If your hands still itch or you just have a healthy desire to do something well, then you can change the bulbs in the headlights yourself. They must be removed for this, but they are fastened with two bolts, there is nothing complicated here. It will be much more fun to try to drown the piston of the rear disc brake caliper when replacing the pads. It is useless to press: the piston can only be screwed in using a special tool, and in its absence, ordinary thin-nosed pliers. They need to rest against the grooves on the piston and twist clockwise. After that, the piston will fall into place. The owner of the third Focus, most likely, will not have to deal with anything more serious. Is it perhaps meditation in order to remove negative emotions arising from the sound of the steering rack, the knock of which is practically impossible to correct, since it is due to its design.
"Focus" on the essentials
"But what about the box?" – attentive citizens can rightly ask. Patience and calmness, now words will be heard about the Ford miracle of PowerShift technology. Well, well, something familiar: preselective six-speed robotic box gears with two "dry" clutches ... Yes, structurally very similar to. Sounds nice, something about the continuous flow of power. But it's all poetry. The prose begins with jerks and dips in movement. And the sum in the check for repair becomes the culmination. Replacing the clutch, forks and seals - from 80 to 100 thousand. Replacing the control unit - about "fifty dollars". Our Ford did not have such “tricks” with the box, and this is very pleasing. The question arises: is there something to pay for? To do this, you need to drive this car. So we get behind the wheel. Inside, everything is very, very nice. The designers managed to find a balance between the swiftness of the curves and the solidity of straight lines, between the audacity of the curved handbrake and the softness of the panel material. Sitting behind the wheel of the third Focus is definitely a pleasure. Didn't like the stands windshield: from the outside they scream about the charms of "kinetic design", but from the inside they simply block the view, and so much so that it is not always clear what you will drive into at the next turn. We start the engine with the button and ... we don’t hear anything. If it were not for the tachometer needle, then the operation of the power unit may not be noticed at all. The efforts on the controls are very well chosen: the steering wheel is light, but not “empty”, and the brake pedal, although it has a small stroke, allows you to accurately dose the effort. It's time to test the box. To be honest, I did not notice any critical jerks and jerks, the reaction to pressing the gas pedal is quite adequate and fast enough. But the very moment of switching is still felt very clearly, and it is inevitable both with a smooth set of speed and with brisk acceleration. There are, of course, boxes that are both more comfortable and more reliable. Although this one has not yet broken, so let's hope for the best.Ford Focus is a very popular model that is loved and known by many car enthusiasts around the world. To date, three generations have been produced, each of which was better than the previous one. Is it really? You can often meet the question, which is better, Focus 2 or Focus 3? Those who want to buy a used car want to know the answer to this question and make right choice. To find out which generation is better, we compare:
First you need to note the appearance.
The third generation of the model has become noticeably fresher and more modern. The body is made using smooth lines, while the second generation had a square shape. However, even today, some car enthusiasts like the design of the Focus two more. This is a subjective question, so let's move on to the suspension. In this regard, the comparison showed that the cars are almost identical. The front is traditionally MacPherson strut, and the rear uses a multi-link suspension. The only difference is that on the third generation, other springs were installed, which made the car more rigid.
The interior of the third Focus looks more modern and better done. This is both in the quality of finishing materials and equipment. Now in the cabin there is a high-quality multimedia system and various other options are available.
Yes, the quantity possible options on Focus 3 is also much higher. Of course, you have to pay for comfort. If you want to choose the third generation model in maximum configuration, then you should be ready to pay a round sum for it. As for ergonomics, there are no questions here. Both the second and third generations have a properly organized space. Moreover, Focus 2 may be more preferable because of its simplicity.
As for the space inside the car, the cars are also very similar. Noise isolation is at the same level. Therefore, both in the second and third generations, additional sizing will not hurt. It is noteworthy that squeaks traditionally appear in the passenger compartment after 50-100 thousand kilometers.
Technical part
The third focus is no longer equipped with a 1.4-liter engine, which was considered the minimum and was installed on the basic configuration. As for the second generation, the most popular are 2 1.6-liter engines - 105 and 125 hp. With. If we talk about the design, then the power units practically do not differ from each other. However, the increase in power became possible due to the use of other control unit settings and the installation of a different firmware. If desired, the power can be increased independently even more by performing chip tuning. A 1.8-liter engine was installed on the Ford Focus 2, but it was abandoned in the third generation. This unit was considered quite problematic, and therefore the decision was inevitable.
If we talk about the transmission, then, both on the second and third Focus, fairly high-quality mechanics were installed. As for the robot that was equipped with the third generation, it cannot be called the most reliable.
Many owners were faced with the fact that when switching, jerks, twitches, etc. were noticeable. In general, in terms of the technical part, both generations are quite similar to each other.
Summarizing
The third generation has been produced for more than 6 years. During this time, not all motorists have received an answer to the question, what is this generation better than the second generations. Of course, there are a number of advantages, which are that the car is fresher and more modern.
However, it is impossible to say unequivocally that Focus 3 is better in everything, and it has many advantages.
The second generation was loved by car owners due to its unpretentiousness, low cost and reliability. It was a really great option for people who needed an affordable car for every day. With the advent of the third Focus, the appearance and interior of the car became brighter, but for this money, competitors offered more equipped models, which could not but call into question the popularity of the car. Today, when choosing a third or second Focus, you need to evaluate the condition of each particular instance, as well as the price tag, since this is one of the key factors.
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30.12.2017
Ford Focus 3 - one of the best-selling cars on the secondary market CIS. The main criteria by which many motorists give their preference to this model are: attractive appearance, low cost of purchase and further maintenance, as well as ease of maintenance. Today we will talk about what problems Ford Focus 3 owners most often face and what you should pay attention to when choosing this car.
Class and body type: C - hatchback, D - sedan and station wagon;
Body dimensions (L x W x H), mm: hatchback - 4358 x 1823 x 1484, sedan - 4534 x 1823 x 1484, station wagon - 4556 x 1823 x 1505;
Wheelbase, mm - 2650;
Ground clearance, mm - 120;
Tire size - 205/55 R16;
Volume fuel tank, l – 60;
Curb weight, kg - 1461, 1340, 1485;
Gross weight, kg - 2050, 1900, 2055;
Trunk capacity, l - 363 (1148), 475, 490 (1516);
Options - Ambiente, Ambiente Plus, SYNC Edition, Trend, Trend Sport, Titanium
Advantages and disadvantages of Ford Focus 3 with mileage
Weak spots in the body
Paintwork not himself best quality, but this shortcoming observed on many cars and not only budget ones. The most problematic places are the bumper, hood, arches and sills, in these places, after 3-5 years of operation, the paint may begin to peel off.
Body galvanized, thanks to this, even in places where the paint is chipped, the metal resists the onslaught of the red disease for a long time. Often the paint is erased to metal at the points of contact of the rubber seal engine compartment with a hood, in order not to take problem areas to extremes, it is recommended to paste over the film.
Uneven door gaps are not always the result of an accident, on some instances they were initially not fitted in the best way.
When inspecting, pay attention to the bumper mounts- they are quite fragile and break even from a slight blow.
Front optics is prone to fogging in the area of the light beam, this leads to a significant decrease in the quality of illumination, especially if xenon lamps are installed in the optics. It is possible to eliminate the disease by replacing the headlight plugs with similar ones, but with ventilation holes. There are complaints about the performance of foglights - flicker appears in the cold season. The disease, as a rule, disappears after warming up the engine compartment of the car.
Heated windshield- very tender and often cracks from temperature changes.
Motor Reliability
All Ford Focus 3 power units are quite reliable, but, in small things, they can still bother their owners. The most common of them: rapid wear of the right engine mount (50-100 c.u.), failure oxygen sensor(30-50 USD), failure of the fuel pump (100-150 USD), leakage of the timing solenoid valve (20-40 USD).
Engine control unit (ECU)- in itself, it is reliable, but due to an unfortunate location, there is a high probability of damaging it. The block is installed behind the front left fender, practically on the inside of the fender liner, and if this part is hit during an accident, the block will most likely have to be changed - it will cost about 1000 USD. Also, the reason for early replacement of the unit may be the corrosion of its contacts. This trouble appears as a result of moisture getting into the block after washing or trips through deep puddles.
Cooling radiator- the radiator is very close to the front of the car, therefore, in most cases, even a light blow to the bumper is enough to crack the radiator. Often, along with it, the air conditioner tube laid under it is also damaged.
Petrol ICEs:
Motor 1.6- many complain about the unstable operation of the engine on idling(triple) and deterioration of dynamics. The main reason is the deposition of soot inside the combustion chamber. To fix the problem, it is necessary to reflash the engine control unit (PCM firmware) and clean the combustion chambers from soot. During the operation of a cold engine, you can hear a distinct “clatter”, but you should not be afraid of this - a feature of the operation of fuel injectors (on a working power unit, extraneous sounds disappear after warming up).
Motor 2.0- a feature of this motor is the loud operation of the injection pump during the start of the power unit. The two-liter Duratec engine is sensitive to fuel quality and if you abuse "bad" gasoline, you should not count on the trouble-free operation of the high-pressure fuel pump (replacement will cost 400-600 USD).
Diesel ICEs:
Diesel power units are equipped with a Common Rail fuel system, this system is very sensitive to fuel quality, so it is advisable to refuel a car only at proven gas stations. Otherwise, expensive repairs of fuel equipment are inevitable - they fail fuel injectors(100-150 USD pcs.), High-pressure fuel pump, (500 USD) and EGR valve.
DPF filter (diesel particulate filter)- designed for 140,000 km, after - replacement is required, but if the car is mainly operated on the highway, it can last up to 250,000 km. Signals about the need to replace the filter will be the appearance of an engine error and a significant decrease in traction.
dual mass flywheel- in most cases, its resource is about 200,000 km, about 500 USD will have to be paid for a replacement. Symptoms - characteristic knocks and shuffling appear.
Problem areas of the transmission
Mechanics- This type of transmission is reliable, but not perfect. Among the shortcomings, one can note the leakage of oil seals and the souring of the gear shift cables. The resource of the original clutch is 120-150 thousand km.
powershift- is the weak point of the Ford Focus 3. Practically on new cars, the transmission bothers with rough shifts (especially in traffic jams), which are excluded by definition for the preselective box. Also, jerks can occur not only when shifting gears, but also during sharp acceleration. Often twitching is accompanied by a metallic rattle. According to dealers, the reason lies in the imperfection of the firmware, which the officials update for free if the owners contact them with this problem. Ford officials assure that the latest firmware versions allow for more comfortable and stable shifting. The only pity is that the updated software did not reach all CIS services. The most common technical ailment is clutch failure - when using a car in urban mode, clutch replacement may be required at a range of 50-70 thousand km (400-500 USD). Servicemen also note a sudden failure of the TCM box control module (500-700 USD).
Running gear resource Ford Focus 3
Traditionally for modern cars, MacPherson struts are installed in front, weak points here are also traditional:
- Bushings and stabilizer struts fail after 30-40 thousand km.
- Thrust bearings are often rented for 60-80 thousand kilometers.
- Shock absorbers after 70,000 km of run begin to flow, by 80-100 thousand km of run they need to be replaced.
- Wheel bearings and silent blocks run an average of 120-150 thousand km.
A multi-link is installed behind:
- Breakup levers, go 70-80 thousand km
- Shock absorbers - up to 100,000 km, if you often load a car to the fullest, the resource can be reduced to 30-50 thousand km.
- Wheel bearings - nursed more than 150,000 km
Steering:
The power steering is equipped with an electric motor, which makes the steering wheel heavier as the speed increases. This part rarely fails, but if such a nuisance happens, repairs will not be cheap - dealers change it along with the rail, but it is the weak point of this model. To check the rack, turn the steering wheel sharply with the car running - there should be no extraneous sounds. If the rail does not knock, do not rush to rejoice, this is a matter of time - in most cases, the rail starts knocking after 60-80 thousand kilometers. When contacting the service, dealers changed the rail under warranty, but this did not give the expected result, since the new rail often began to knock after several thousand kilometers. On some instances, the rail does not require repair even after 150,000 km, but, unfortunately, such cases are rare. After 2012, the part was modernized, thereby extending its service life by a couple of tens of thousands of kilometers.
Salon and electrics
Interior third Ford Focus 3 has evolved not only in ergonomics, but also in materials (soft plastic is used). The only place that deserves criticism is the front seats - they quickly lose their shape, and the upholstery without a protective cover quickly loses its presentation. Electronics, which are quite large in the cabin, are reliable and rarely cause trouble for their owners.
What is the result:
Operating experience has shown that the Ford Focus 3 is a reliable and unpretentious car that deservedly holds a leading position in the market.
If you have experience in operating this car model, please tell us what problems and difficulties you had to face. Perhaps it is your review that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.
Ford Focus always finds its buyer, regardless of generation. The first Focus will please those who appreciate good driving performance, and the second - those who are looking for an inexpensive roomy car, devoid of serious flaws.
The Ford Focus Mk.III debuted in 2011 and went through a facelift in 2015.
The third Focus can compete with any of its predecessors, but, unfortunately, it has lost some of its practicality. Inside is not as free as in the Ford Focus 2. Part of the space was eaten by an enlarged front panel, which forced the driver and passenger seats to move back. As a result, the second row became a little tighter.
You don't have to rely on a big trunk either. The 5-door hatchback with a spare tire under the floor offers just 300 liters. Far from ideal and station wagon, which has at its disposal 490 liters. Disappointing and sedan. Instead of the standard 500 liters for the segment, the owner will find only 475.
As befits a modern car, Ford Focus 3 can be equipped with numerous security systems, in particular: parking assistant, lane change warning system, automatic high beams, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring system. Most of them were available only in the richest trim levels and only for a fee.
Many people will like the interior design. It looks nice and modern. True, 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 aspirated Duratec with a capacity of 85, 105 and 125 hp. As an alternative for Europeans, a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder EcoBoost was available with a return of 100 or 125 hp. A 1.6-liter EcoBoost was also offered there, generating 150 or 182 hp. In Russia, the top was appointed Duratec with a capacity of 2.0 liters, developing 150 hp. After restyling, its place was taken by a 1.5-liter Ecoboost with a return of 150 hp.
On the European market, cars were also offered with diesel engines of 2.0 and 1.6 liters. Both turbodiesels were created jointly with the PSA concern, but the aggregate part does not completely coincide with the French counterparts used by Peugeot and Citroen.
Which engine to choose?
Those who buy a Ford Focus 3 with a mileage of more than 100,000 km, of course, should only consider gasoline aspirated. This is the safest choice. In the event of a malfunction, the motor will not require large repair costs. The 1.6-liter Duratec uses a Ti-VCT variable valve timing system and port fuel injection. The main thing is to periodically check the valve clearance and change the timing belt every 120,000 km. The 2-liter engine has a chain-type timing drive. And instead of distributed injection, it is equipped with direct injection.
The EcoBoost series motors have a similar design to Duratec. But turbocharging and direct injection radically change the character of the engine. It becomes not only dynamic, but also economical. At least as long as the driver maintains a calm manner of driving. It should be understood that the Ecoboost series units are a typical example of downsizing. Small engines operate at high loads and therefore have a limited resource.
Concerning diesel versions, then it is better to choose a 2-liter engine. But it will be difficult to find it. 2.0 TDCi is devoid of serious shortcomings and is able to overcome more than 200,000 km without any problems. Reliable enough and 1.6 TDCi. Both turbodiesels need periodic timing belt replacement.
Typical problems and malfunctions
Transmission
In general, the third Ford Focus is not a problem car. In any case, if the PowerShift robotic gearbox is not installed. The most harmless ailment is oil leakage in the area of \u200b\u200bthe right axle shaft. It is much more unpleasant if the TCM box control module fails (35,000 rubles) or the clutch unit wears out prematurely (30,000 rubles).
The leakage of the oil seal of the right axle shaft is also observed in cars with a manual gearbox.
Engines
Fortunately, the mechanical part of gasoline engines does not cause any problems. You only have to deal with trifles, such as a worn-out right support of the power unit (7,000 rubles), a failed oxygen sensor (3,000 rubles), a fuel pump in the tank (15,000 rubles) or a leaking timing solenoid valve (3,000 rubles).
It is worth noting that in fuel system The 2 liter Duratec uses a high pressure pump. HPFP is sensitive to fuel quality. A neglectful attitude to the choice of gas stations can cost the owner from 20 to 30 thousand rubles.
At the moment, there are few complaints about EcoBoost. Among the recurring faults, only mass air flow sensors (MAP) are listed. There are also complaints about 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.
Chassis
The suspension is able to withstand 100,000 km without intervention. Later, you will have to replace the stabilizer links, thrust bearings, and sometimes one of the front levers. After 150,000 km, it is the turn of wheel bearings and shock absorbers.
For your information: the suspension was equipped with two interchangeable types of levers - steel and aluminum. In the first case, the ball joint can be replaced separately, and in the second case, only together with the lever.
Steering rack knock is a common thing. extraneous sounds, as a rule, they pester only on unpaved surfaces, where the car moves quite rarely. Fortunately, this defect does not affect security. In rare cases, repairs may be needed to the electric power steering (10-20 thousand rubles).
Electrician
Power supply problems occur after 150-200 thousand km due to generator failure, as a result of brush wear or a voltage regulator malfunction. You will have to pay about 10,000 rubles for a new generator, and about 3,000 rubles for a regulator.
Electrical failures can also be caused by a failure of the BCM (GEM module). Water from the washer gets on its contacts.
Body and interior
Corrosion, if it occurs, is only on the elements of the chassis and exhaust system. Its presence does not cause any concern. After winter, you should check the shutters that cover the radiator grille to quickly reach the operating temperature of the engine. Due to contamination, they may remain in the closed position. The device was installed only on diesel modifications.
Quite often, owners complain about fogging of the front and rear optics. In addition, they note the periodic appearance of a small amount of water in the trunk (from the vents hidden by the bumper) or in the front passenger's feet (from the air conditioning evaporator).
Sometimes the head unit or the electric window drive fails (drive corrosion). With age, interior elements and the stove motor begin to make noise (7,000 rubles).
Market situation
Today, a worthy copy can be purchased for 440,000 rubles. Among the proposals, versions with a 1.6-liter gasoline aspirated dominate. There are four times fewer cars with a 2-liter Duratec, and diesel modifications and inflatable Ecoboost can be counted on the fingers.
Conclusion
Of course, the third Focus is not the best representative class. He lacks interior space, and the workmanship is average, but he is held in high esteem in the secondary market. Nothing surprising. Focus falls short of the ideal quite a bit, and the cost of purchase and maintenance is low.
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Any car tends to break down and the third generation Ford Focus is no exception. This happens for various reasons, ranging from marriage during production, ending with incorrect or untimely service. As practice shows, each model has its own typical sores, which are found in most owners. What are the weaknesses of the Ford Focus 3 can be identified? Let's try to identify the main faults. There is an opinion that modern cars are not reliable and have many standard breakdowns. However, this is not quite true. The fact is that the new machines have a rather complex design, they are equipped with low-volume engines with turbines, a lot of electronics, etc. This leads to an increase in dynamic performance and comfort level, but the risk of something breaking also increases.
The third generation Ford Focus cannot be called a very technologically advanced car, and most of the elements are quite reliable and, with proper maintenance, last quite a long time.
However, there are a number of typical breakdowns that owners of this model can meet. Separately, we note the body, which has excellent anti-corrosion treatment. Although paintwork damaged from any branches, scratches do not form rust.
Engines
The third generation Ford Focus was equipped with powertrains different power:
- petrol (1.6 and 2.0);
- diesel (1.6 and 2.0).
At the same time, 10 modifications of different forcing were available in total. Problems with motors on the Focus are quite difficult to meet, and power units are distinguished by their reliability and unpretentiousness. This also applies to the third generation, which serve their owners for many years. As a rule, if any problems arise, then the reason for this may lie in improper maintenance. Of course, we are talking about motors, the resource of which has not yet been released.
Among the features can be called a rather high noise level, especially in the engine warm-up mode. For example, models with 1.6 engines quite often have the following problem: when starting cold engine may make a knock. After reaching operating temperature, this noise disappears. The noise comes from the injectors. A similar problem is observed in modifications with a two-liter engine. However, here the reason lies in the features of the operation of the high-pressure fuel pump.
Ford Focus 3, produced from 2011 to 2012, had problems with unstable engine operation. Quite often, owners observed that power unit troit and traction deteriorates. This malfunction occurred due to the ECU in which the failure occurred. All cars that were produced after 2012 did not have such a problem, since the firmware was replaced by the manufacturer. Speaking of the control unit. It is located near the front bumper, and therefore, in collisions, it is often damaged, which requires its replacement. At diesel engines there is a standard feature - sensitivity to fuel quality. If you constantly use low-quality diesel, the engine will fail prematurely.
Transmission
mechanical box gears on the third Focus is almost eternal. Despite this, some car owners noted that almost immediately after the purchase, a leak was noticed in the area of \u200b\u200bthe right oil seal. With a run of 5-10 thousand km, such malfunctions are unacceptable. Less often, the same problem manifested itself in the left omentum. There was such a malfunction due to a marriage during production. In some cases, the lip of the stuffing box was affected and destroyed. And if the installation was performed poorly, then this was the cause of the leak.
On the third generation of the Focus, a PowerShift robotic gearbox was also installed. The manufacturer presented it as incredibly reliable and modern, but practice has shown that because of it, the owners of Focuses had a lot of trouble. Among the main problems are:
- twitching when driving in traffic jams;
- the occurrence of a metallic rattle when changing gears;
- jerks during active acceleration.
Similar problems arose among many drivers of the third generation of the Focus. This caused the Ford's reputation as a reliable car to be slightly shaken. Note that the problem can be solved by flashing the box control unit, but this requires additional effort and money.
Steering gear
steering rack is one of weaknesses Focus of the third. The fact is that it can start knocking already with a run of 5-10 thousand km. The problem is that a backlash appears in the horizontal plane, and the replacement for new part does not guarantee that the problem will be fixed, because it may have the same drawback.
The third generation of the Focus is equipped with electric power steering. His work is also not perfect. Some car owners have encountered the problem that the steering wheel itself suddenly becomes too heavy, and on dashboard an error message appears. You can solve the problem simply - you need to turn off the ignition and wait a few minutes. After that, it turns on the ignition and the electric amplifier should work correctly. If the problem persists, then you need to think about replacing the steering rack. The fact is that the cause of the breakdown lies in the electric motor that comes with the rail.
Chassis
Generally speaking, the suspension of the third Focus is thought out and reliable. MacPherson is in front, and a “multi-link” is installed in the back. The brakes are disc brakes, both front and rear. As practice shows, in Russian conditions, the suspension lives an average of 80-100 thousand km. Of course, if you drive on bad roads, then the service life of some elements may be less.
As with most Focus 3 competitors, the stabilizer struts can fail after 50,000 kilometers. Shock absorbers last a little longer. By 75 thousand km, small leaks may appear, and closer to a hundred mileage, they need to be replaced. You can ride longer, but this will affect the level of comfort. Approximately the same service life for thrust bearings. About 80 thousand km want ball bearings and silent blocks. Rear levers may require replacement every 65-70 thousand km.
It should also be noted that in the winter season the suspension may creak in the area of the stabilizer bushing. Often there are incomprehensible knocks in the front, which are eliminated by themselves when the heat sets in. Interestingly, the manufacturer's representatives do not consider this as a malfunction. They say it's technical feature models.
Summarizing
What can be the conclusion? Ford Focus third generation - still reliable car which are perfect for every day. Among its advantages are an interesting appearance, durable engines, comfortable suspension and relative cheapness.
The disadvantages include not the strongest paintwork, a problematic robot and a weak steering mechanism. Also, the interior of the third Focus cannot be called very spacious. If you take the car to good condition, then the advantages of the machine will outweigh its disadvantages. In general, the owners of Ford Focus 3 this model and leave positive feedback.