Is ford Focus a good car?
Is ford Focus a good car?
The Ford Focus is superb to drive, offers good space and has the latest driving technology onboard. Its infotainment and interior quality are the only downsides.
Can a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Turbo failure?
A list of just a few of the common models affected are the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi, Peugeot 307 1.6 HDi, Mini Cooper D 1.6 9HX engine and Volvo’s S80 1.6D DRIVe. Whilst turbo failure is a common occurrence on this engine, once properly repaired, a new turbo should last many thousands of miles.
What to do if you lose power in your Ford Focus?
intermitent loss of power last year no warning lights on the dash but car did sometimes completely lose the turbo/ go limp home mode, pulling over and restarting the engine would fix it for a bit. Took it to local indie garage who plugged the car in which indicated EGR fault.
What was the problem with my Ford Focus?
Took it to local indie garage who plugged the car in which indicated EGR fault. The EGR was replaced 3 times in the space of a week as the first 2 did not fix the problem, the EGRs were second hand units from eBay.
How to check DTCs on Ford Focus 1.6?
The software has to make assumptions. If you are technically savvy, get an ELM 327 and download the Forscan software (free download, ELM 327 from £10 up on Ebay). Then you can view system operation live, and look for DTCs in all modules. Otherwise, try to find a local expert.
Is the Ford Focus Mk2.5 loss of power?
No loss of oil/fluids. The car does not noticeably smoke, however there is a smell of diesel in the exhaust. Fuel economy remains normal, or maybe a bit less, commensurate with it being driven around the lack of power. Driving around you can hear the turbo whistle as it spools up at the usual revs, if anything it is a little quieter.
Is there a problem with the Ford Focus?
The second most notable occasion when such a scenario happened was when the Ford Focus models built between 2012 and 2014 also experienced the same problem. It was more common in models with the 2.0 liter engine in this scenario. A warning message stating engine malfunction service now at times also accompanied the problem in later models.
What kind of power does a Ford Focus have?
Engine will rev to the governor limit both free and in motion. The only odd thing is that when coldish in particular, if you rev the engine it will rev to just over 3k revs, then stutter for a second or two, produced a cloud of white diesley smoke before revving to governed max. It will sometimes do it hot and/or under power.
How long has the Ford Focus engine been with Me?
The engine has done around 170k and been with me for six years. The engine has had a replacement turbo prior to my ownership along with the new type feed pipe. The core was replaced again around 20k ago following the tip of a glowplug breaking off and damaging the turbine.
