In one of the sources describing the Trojan horse, it is stated that 50 selected Spartan soldiers were hiding in it. By purchasing the same number of "Ford Focus" of the third generation, one of Taksoparkov could divide the fate of the fallen Troy.
At one time, this company, which has its own fleet and service, actively used the focus of the second generation, which has perfectly proven itself as a taxi. The number of cars came up to one and a half thousand, and some of them are still in the ranks. When updating the park in favor of Focus 3 played a good reputation of the predecessor - planned to order 700 cars. But then the test purchase of fifty copies did not go.
42 cars remained in the Moscow fleet of the company - the rest of eight were sent to St. Petersburg. All cars - with a motor of 1.6 liters (105 hp) and mechanical box Transmissions (traditional option for taxoparks). Usually machines are operated for three years without a mileage limit. New "tricks" younger than three years old, and so far the shorter of them managed to roll 160,000 km.
Cars serve according to the manufacturer's regulation. IN warranty period - only in dealer services. Then, if you fail to agree on favorable conditions- in its technical center. In the Park, SD also lives the third "focus" (2011, No. 4, 10, 11; 2012, No. 6; 2013, No. 11). He has already managed to give a sufficient number of sores, but not all of them manifest themselves on taxi cars.
In an open place
The biggest problem is the body, starting with the layout of the cabin and ending with the location of various nodes under the hood.
Most customers complain about close salonAnd when ordering a taxi, they are asked to send any other car.
The cost of restoring the front of the car after the accident has greatly increased compared to the predecessor: more elements suffer, in addition, parts have become more expensive. In many cases, insurance companies write off the cars due to the inexpediency of repair. The lid of the trunk has become more expensive - due to a large plastic lining on it.
The painting problems have not yet arose. Potentially vulnerable thresholds are covered with plastic lining.
The engine control unit is very unsuccessful - behind the front left wing, almost on the inside of the hide (as on "Mondeo"). It costs about 35,000 rubles and suffers even with minor accidents. Yes, and you need to wash the car neatly. In a taxi "Bath procedures" are held twice a day - and water is somehow falls inside. As a result, corrosion amazes the connectors not only on the block itself, but also on the harness of the wiring, which is worth the same money. Punches oils into the fire and deformation of the hider due to temperature difference: for this reason, water and reagents penetrate inside even more active.
The engine and air conditioning radiators sandwich is very close to the front of the car. Easy accidents - and nodes for replacement.
The clearance is noticeably less than the second "focus". Under the congress reverse Even the bordeur is quite easy to hit the bumper so that the radiators cracked. At the same time it is damaged and the air conditioner tube laid under them. These three ill-fated nodes have already changed 35 cars!
Insufficient clearance (120 mm) - headache drivers who have to ride customers into country areas.
Apple from apple tree
The motor remained as reliable as the previous "focus". The only drawback is the small resource of the attachment belt.
On two cars there were problems with gearboxes: both swam on the second (with our editorial "focus" the same misfortune happened). The dealer replaced the box under warranty, but the details of the defect did not want to disclose. The clutch managed to change on five cars when running about 40,000 km. But here the reason is rather in not very careful exploitation. Oddly enough, neither one of the cars does not flow the right gearbox seal, although this is a fairly common phenomenon.
The weak point in the suspension turned out to be the front hub bearings and rear shock absorbers. Their resource is very low. Shock absorbers poorly tolerate the full car load: they were changed by 32 cars after 25,000 km of run. The resource of new spare parts is about the same. The front support bearings were twice alive than the editorial "focus": they are enough for 80,000 km. The front shock absorbers changed only on two machines after 70,000 km.
Electric rail while working without complaints. It turned out to be more reliable than the former, hydraulic, which was changed due to the knocks on all the cars up to 160,000 km of mileage.
Frequently fill driver's windows: automatically, they work in times. There were no other problems with the salon electrician.
Windshields with heated - very gentle and constantly crack from the temperature difference.
On the third "focus" much less often than on the predecessor, light bulbs in the headlights are burning. And the engineers got rid of water from entering the mechanism of the trunk lid lock (on "Focus 2" he often jammed).
SORRY, GOODBYE
The taxi company actively worked with Ford since 2005. Much in it was built precisely under the "tricks". The decision to abandon further cooperation was very difficult, but it had to be accepted: "Focus 3" turned out to be poorly adapted to work in a taxi and constantly brings losses.
As a result, the taxi company chose a new "Octavia". Its benefits have already been rated in the local technical center and on the roads. common useIn addition, it was possible to quickly establish cooperation with the manufacturer. But if "Focuses 2" were still produced, the company's fleet would consist mainly of them.
Opinions
Mechanics: "Focus 3" remained as maintainable as the predecessor. Something became easier (for example, replacing the salon filter), and something more difficult - in particular, the change of the front hub bear. But in general, the architecture of the car did not change fundamentally.
Drivers: Share the opinion of customers. Logic is as follows: there was good car Ford Focus 2, and he managed to spoil. Most of all anniversary in the cabin and insufficient clearance. And hardly with this can reconcile what challenges Still at a good level.
Fruits of cooperation
At one time, the engineers of Ford are very actively cooperating with a taxi. The official meetings were constantly held, at which proposals were expressed on the revision of the second "focus" - and many of them were embodied. Such a high level of interaction is rare today.
Thank you for help in the preparation of the material "New Transport Company
30.12.2017
- one of the best-selling cars on secondary market CIS. The main criteria for which many motorists give their preference to this model are: attractive appearance, low cost of purchase and further content, as well as simplicity in service. Today we will talk about whether the owners are most often faced with Ford Focus 3 and what to pay attention to when choosing this car.
Specifications
Class and body type: C - Hatchback, D - sedan and wagon;
Body dimensions (D X W x B), mm: hatchback - 4358 x 1823 x 1484, sedan - 4534 x 1823 x 1484, Universal - 4556 x 1823 x 1505;
Wheel base, mm - 2650;
Road clearance, mm - 120;
Tire size - 205/55 R16;
Volume fuel tank, l - 60;
Curb weight, kg - 1461, 1340, 1485;
Full weight, kg - 2050, 1900, 2055;
Capacity of the trunk, L - 363 (1148), 475, 490 (1516);
Configuration - Ambiente, Ambiente Plus, Sync Edition, Trend, Trend Sport, Titanium
Advantages and disadvantages of Ford Focus 3 with mileage
Weak bodies
Paintwork Not the best quality, but this drawback is observed on many cars and not only budget. The most problematic places - Bumper, hood, arches and thresholds, in these places after 3-5 years of operation, paint can start closing.
Body galvanized, thanks to this, even in places of chipping, the metal paint resists a long time for the onslaught of red sickness. Often paint is erased to metal in places of contact rubber seal open space With the hood, so as not to bring to extremes problem areas. It is recommended to poison the film.
Uneven doors gaps They are not always the result of an accident, on some copies they were originally fitted not in the best way.
In case of inspection, pay attention to the fasteners of the bumper- They are quite fragile and break even from a minor impact.
Front optics Pronounced to fog in the area of \u200b\u200bthe light beam, it leads to a significant reduction in the quality of lighting, especially if xenon lamps are installed in optics. Eliminate the ailment is possible to replace the headlights for similar, but with ventilation holes. There are complaints about the health of the fog - in the cold season, flicker appears. Undeside, as a rule, passes after the warm-up space of the car.
Heated Wind Glass - Very gentle and often cracks from the temperature difference.
Power units Ford Focus 3
All power units are quite reliable, but, on trifles, still, they can bother their owners. The most common of them: fast wear of the right engine support (50-100 cu), refusal oxygen sensor (30-50 cu), failure fuel pump (100-150 cu), flowing the electromagnetic valve of adjusting phases of the timing (20-40 cu).
Engine control unit (ECU) - By itself, he is reliable, but because of the unsuccessful location there is a high probability to damage it. The block is installed behind the front left wing, almost on the inside of the hider and, if in this part there is a blow when the accident, the block, most likely, will have to be changed - it will cost about 1000 USD. Also, the cause of early replacement of the unit can serve as corrosion of its contacts. This trouble appears as a result of entering the moisture block after washing or trips on deep puddles.
Cooling radiator - The radiator is very close to the front of the car, in this regard, in most cases, even a slight blow to the bumper, so that the radiator cracked. Often with it is damaged and the air conditioner tube laid under it.
Gasoline motors:
Motor 1.6. - many complain about the unstable operation of the engine on idling (Trojection) and deterioration of the dynamics. The main reason is the deposition of a nagar inside the combustion chamber. To resolve the problem, you need to reflash the engine control unit (PCM firmware) and clean the combustion chambers from Nagara. During the work of the cold engine, you can hear a distinct "Cocanier", but it is not necessary to be afraid of this - work feature fuel injectors (in a good force unit after warming up, extraneous sounds disappear).
Motor 2.0 - feature this motor It is a loud operation of the TNVD during the launch of the power unit. The dual-liter Duratec engine is sensitive to the quality of fuel and, if you abuse the "bady" gasoline, it is not necessary to count on the trouble-free operation of the TNVD (the replacement will cost 400-600 cu).
Diesel motors:
Diesel power units are equipped with fuel system COMMON RAIL.This system is very sensitive to the quality of the fuel, so refueling the auto is desirable only on proven gas stations. Otherwise expensive repair fuel equipment Inevitable - Fuel injectors fail (100-150 USD pcs.), TNVD, (500u.e.) and EGR valve.
DPF filter ( dairy filter) - It is designed for 140000 km, after - replacement is required, but if the car is mainly operated on the track, it can serve up to 250000 km. Signals about the need to replace the filter will serve the appearance of an engine error and a significant reduction in thrust.
Two-masted flywheel - In most cases, its resource is about 200,000 km, about 500 cu will have to replace. Symptoms - characteristic stuffs and scarring appear.
Problem Places of Transmission Ford Focus 3
Mechanics - This type of transmission is reliable, but not flawless. From the disadvantages, you can note the flow of the seals and the overlooking the shift cables. The resource of the original clutch is 120-150 thousand km.
PowerShift. - It is a weak place of Ford Focus 3. Almost on new machines, the transmission is documented with rude switching (especially in traffic jams), which for a preselective box are excluded by definition. Also, jerks can manifest themselves not only when shifting gear, but also with a sharp acceleration. Often, the journey is accompanied by a metallic grinding. According to dealers, the reason lies in the imperfection of the firmware, which the officials are updated free of charge if the owners contact them with this problem. Official Ford Representatives assure that the latest firmware versions allow for more comfortable and stable switching. It is a pity that the updated software has arrived at all of all CIS services. The most common technical ailment is the failure of the clutch - when using cars in urban mode, the clutch replacement may be required on mileage of 50-70 thousand km (400-500 cu). Also, servicemen noted the sudden refusal of the TCM box control module (500-700 cu).
Resource running Ford Focus 3
Traditionally for modern cars Front set MacPherson racks, weak spots Here are also traditional:
- The bushings and stabilizer stands fail after 30-40 thousand km.
- Support bearings are often rented by 60-80 thousand km of mileage.
- The shock absorbers after 70,000 mileage begin to flow, to 80-100 thousand km of mileage, their replacement is required.
- Hub bearings and silent blocks on average walk 120-150 thousand km.
Rear installed multi-dimensions:
- Coloring levers walk 70-80 thousand km
- Shock absorbers - up to 100,000 km, if you often download cars in full, the resource can be reduced to 30-50 thousand km.
- Wheel bearings - more than 150,000 km
Steering:
The steering amplifier is equipped with an electric motor, which with increasing speed makes the steering wheel harder. This item is rare, but if such a trouble happens, the repair is not cheap will not - the dealers change it along with the rail, but it is a weak point of this model. To check the rail sharply screw the steering wheel on the machine - there should be no extraneous sounds. If the rack does not knock, do not hurry to rejoice, this is a matter of time - in most cases, the rail begins to knock after 60-80 thousand km of mileage. When contacting the service, dealers changed the rack under warranty, but this did not give the expected result, since the new rail was often started to knock several thousand kilometers. On some instances of the rail does not require repair and after 15,000,000 km, but, unfortunately, such cases are single. After 2012, the detail was upgraded, thereby extending its resource for a couple of tens of thousands of kilometers.
Salon and electrics
The interior of the third Ford Focus 3 evolved not only in ergonomics, but also in the materials (soft plastic is used). The only place that critics deserves is the front armchairs - quickly lose the form, and the upholstery without a protective cover quickly loses its commodity look. Electronics, which in the cabin a sufficient large amount is reliable and extremely rarely delivers her owners to their owners. 
What in the end:
Operating experience has shown that Ford Focus 3 is a reliable and unpretentious car, which deservedly keeps the leading position in the market.
If you have experience in operating this car model, please tell us with what problems and difficulties you had to face. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help readers of our site when choosing a car.
It is no secret that any car can break. There are many reasons for the factory marriage, the inactive appeal of the owner, poor-quality service, etc. However, statistics show that recently the number of faults on cars is growing. One of the main reasons is an increasing complication of the design (turbocharged power units, preselative transmission, mass electronic systems and components, etc.), which is done in favor of buyers who wish to get the most comfortable, dynamic and equipped instance.
Extremely popular Ford Focus 3 (,) also did not escape this fate. That is why it is necessary to designate at least the main problems that may occur during its operation.
Engines
Serious malfunctions are characteristic only for a 1.6-liter unit, which often begins to trim after the cold start. This situation is exacerbated by unstable work at idle, as well as tangible failures in the thrust. It comes to the fact that the engine is simply stupid.
According to the official response from Ford Corporation, the reason lies in the deposition of a car inside the combustion chamber. In order to solve the problem, the Americans have released a new firmware for the motor control module called PCM. The owners of defective cars claim that such manipulations with electronics really solve the problem with the launch and turnover.
Transmission
Automatic
Pride of "Fords" - preselective transmission PowerShift - became sources serious problems. The fact is that in traffic jams it begins to frankly stuck and twitch. Such symptoms are complemented by a metal grinding arising during transmissions, as well as jerks and jerseys during a speed set. All this led to the fact that a traditionally high rating of reliability of such Ford models like Fiesta and Focus, in the old world turned out to be lowered.
So far, the American corporation is trying to solve the problem. For example, European dealers received a newsletter from the company's management, which obliges them to switch the transmission control module. According to European owners, after that, the vibrations declined noticeably, and the acceleration became much more smooth, and the transmission box "declines" is better. It is a pity that the updated software has not yet reached Russia.
MCPP
The problem with this gearbox is that the semi-axis seal (right) began to leak on new machines, and it happens during the run of 4,000 - 10,000 km. Not so often, but such malfunctions arise from the left alp.
The reason lies in the factory marriage - its edge is often damaged during the installation on the conveyor, and the incomplete landing exacerbates the situation and leads to leaks.
Problems outside - from dirty roads
The troubles from slush begin almost immediately, due to the absence of a special seal at the hood. So that motor compartment It is necessary to wash it periodically. In addition, scratches quickly appear on the windshield, and also in frosty nights (when the car will spend the night on the street), cracks can go from the front racks on the glass, as a result of which the glass will have to be changed.
Steering
Electrocessor EPS.
This mechanism is also not devoid of flaws. Baranca is sometimes unexpectedly and sharply heavy (on the dashboard it is displayed in a tanned indicator), which at high speed (and even in turn) can lead to tragedy. Often it is possible to restore the state of the electric detector by turning off the ignition for a while, with its subsequent launch.
The reason for such faults is the electric motor itself, the latter is selected with the steering rack. Consequently, when a defect is detected dealership Changes the entire rail assembly.
In addition, sometimes the car seems to "takes" a sideways, but it is solved by resetting the memory of the electric powerover, or by flashing it.
Steering Reika
Steering Rake - Sometimes on new rack copies, it begins a lot to knock. Such knocks arise already by 3,000 - 7,000 km. It's all in the flavor of the steering thrust, which is formed in the horizontal plane. It is noteworthy, but the company does nothing to solve the issue - dealers simply change the rack under warranty, but this does not solve this problem, since the new components are "endowed with the same defect.
Body
There are no complaints about corrosion, which, in fact, is not surprising, given the technology of anti-corrosion processing. Basic complaints - about doors, which, often fitted, not the best - gaps are uneven, the angles are sticking and so on.
Big problem - head optics. The fact is that the headlights often fog, and this is especially unpleasant and dangerous in cases where the car is equipped with xenon. After all, the swollen surface is located on the path of the light beam, which is categorically unacceptable safety concepts. Typically, the question is solved by replacing headlights for similar, but equipped with holes (ventilation).
Daytime running lights also distinguished themselves. The essence lies in their unstable light - flicker. As a rule, this is manifested in winter until the DRL is cold, but with warming the situation normalizes. So far, Ford experts could not solve this aspect, although work in this direction is conducted.
Another trouble that, however, is characterized by almost all models - weak LCP. Scratches and chips remain from the slightest pebbles and twigs. In addition, often the paint knocks either to the soil or to the metal.
Chassis
Hodovka itself is quite perfect and reliable, but some unpleasant moments are. They manifest themselves in winter. As it turned out, the mulosis of the chassis transfers not the best way - the stabilizer bushings begin to shrink clearly. In addition, while driving on the uneven road begins the knocks in front of the chassis, but the source is not yet detected.
Assembly
The lack of discharge in the field of the interior is manifested in uneven gaps between plastic components. It is often noted so increasing installation of panels, which is noticeable almost immediately.
Charging the screens. Most often, they are coming from the place of fixation of the front seat belts, from the regions of the radio tape recorder, blowing deflectors, and another salon mirror, or rather its plastic frame.
Outcome
As you can see, Ford Focus has a number of weak points, although their list is not excessive. In our opinion, most of these problems, good, they are found by no means on every car - compensated by the price. But, in any case, you have to be ready for them.
Maybe you know about other "diseases" of focus? Tell me!
It follows only at the maintenance station, although the cost of such a maintenance is relatively high. Therefore, it is more profitable to change consumables and carry out various planned checks with their own hands, as it is completely simple, and the cost of the focus 3 will depend on the price of spare parts. To make all the work on the last time, you need to know the regulatory interval then.
The frequency of the Ford Focus 3 is 15,000 km run or 12 months. It follows the service when the time is approaching one of these two parameters.
However, given the heavy conditions of operation (riding in a large city, dusty terrain, trailer towing, etc.), it is recommended to reduce the intervals for replacing the oil and air filters up to 10,000 or more.
IN this case The regulation is given for 1.6 and 2.0 liter Duratec Ti-VCT engine.
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*With considering oil filter, and in brackets - without it.** Taking into account headlight washers and without them.
List of works at that 1 (15000 mileage)
- and oil filter (also under all subsequent).
Recommended total oil Quartz 9000 Future NFC 5W-30. Oil specifications according to international standards: ACEA A5 / B5, A1 / B1; API SL / CF. Approval of manufacturers: Ford WSS-M2C-913-C, FORD WSS-M2C-913-B. It will take 4.3 liters. Catalogue number 5-liter canisters - 183199. The average price is about 2000 rubles.
Engine oil filter 1.6 - Article of the original 1714387, and average price about 380 rubles; For Engine 2.0 - Article of the original 5015485, and the average price is approximately 340 rubles.
- (at all that). Article of the original - 1709013, average price in the area 900 rubles.
- (at all that). Article of the original - 1848220, and the average price about 735 rubles.
Checks at that 1 and all subsequent:
- carter ventilation system;
- inspection of the gearbox;
- covers Sls;
- front and rear suspension;
- wheels and tires;
- steering drive;
- leaf steering;
- pipelines hydraulic brakes;
- brake mechanisms;
- handbrake;
- spark plug;
- headlights;
- safety belts and fastening.
List of work at T.1 2 (Mileage 30000)
- All works that are provided for at 1 - replacement of oil and oil filter, as well as air and salon.
- . Specification Super. Refueling Systems: 1.2 liters. Catalog number of the original - 1776311, and the average cost per 1 liter. make up 600 rubles.
List of works at that 3 (mileage 45000)
- All work on then 1 - change the oil, oil, air and salon filter.
- . For engine 1.6 liters. Article - 1685720, and the average price is 425 rubles. For engine 2.0 l. Article - 5215216, and cost will be approximately 320 rubles.
List of works at that 4 (mileage 60000)
- All works are 1 and that 2 - replacement of oil in the engine, oil, air and cabin filter, and also - brake fluid.
- Checking the timing belt and replacement, if traces of wear have been discovered. Catalog number of the kit (belt with rollers) - 1672144, the average price is 5280 rubles.
List of works at that 5 (mileage 75000)
List of works at that 6 (Mileage 90000)
All works are 1, then 2 and then 3 - change the oil, oil, air and cabin filter, and also replace brake fluid and spark plugs.
List of work at one 7 (Mileage 105,000)
Repeating works of the first that - replace the oil and oil filter, as well as air and cabin filters.
List of work at then 8 (mileage 120,000)
- All works are 1, then 2 - change the oil, oil, air and cabin filter, and also replace the brake fluid.
- For the engine. Catalog number of the kit (belt with rollers) - 1672144, the average price is 5280 rubles. But by the way for the engine 2.0 liters of DuratorQ TDCI, the regulation provides for replacement a little later, 150 thousand km, but often they try to change it a little earlier.
Replacement for service life
- Replacing coolant It is carried out every 10 years. This requires antifreeze specification WSS-M97B44-D. Filling volume - 6.5 liters.
- And the manufacturer is not regulated and produced during repair. Nevertheless, in our operating conditions, it is desirable to control the level and quality of oil.
- The timing circuit - on the engine 2.0 is used by a chain, which is designed for the entire service life, according to the repair manual.
The cost is Ford Focus 3
Summing up on the upcoming expenses, the price of Ford Focus 3 will be almost 4,000 rubles. And it is only for basic consumables When passing the first maintenance, not counting the cost of service a hundred.
Loosize the price using the analogues of the original consumables. Some manufacturers offer their filters, belts, etc., which have a lower cost, not inferior in quality what they go to the car from the factory.
With the second and third to this cost, we add 600 p. For brake fluid and approximately 1200-1600 rubles for spark plugs. The most expensive will be 4 or 8, since it is necessary to change and oil with filters, and the DJ, and (possibly) the timing belt. Total: 9900 rubles.
It clearly demonstrates the table below:
* The average cost is indicated at the price of the fall of 2017 for Moscow and the region.
The fact that Ford is not standing away from technical progress, moreover, actively introduces its inventions into serial cars, cannot but rejoice. The most vivid confirmation of this is the Ford Focus of the 3rd generation, furnished in 2011 its main competitor on the platform in the face of Mazda3.
In that period, the Japanese only began to develop the chassis line and skyactive engines for future generations, and the constructors of the American brand already "gave battle" on all fronts, introducing new motors, transmissions in their brainchild, and a number of options about which "Matryushka" dreams and so .
So really the legendary Ford all the same won the undeniable leadership in the segment? Yes, at first it may seem like this, but why does the owners of the 3rd Focus do not shout about the obvious advantage of the model? Maybe it's in weak places?
Duratec here, Duratec there
Universal disappointment of all Focus fans, "civilian" cars of the 3rd generation did not receive turbocharged ECOBOOST engines. Under the hood, the model was predominantly "atmospheric" DURATEC with a volume of 1.6 liters (125 and 105 hp), according to characteristics and designs, more reminiscent of the remnant of the last century, the look into the future. An even greater surprise among motorists caused a 85-strong motor released after a certain time interval after the start of sales of the 3rd focus generations. At the same time, the system of phase change has not been done from the gas distribution. 
All 1.6 liter engine variations have a programming "suffocation", but the lucky owners of versions by 125 hp After a run in 120-130 thousand. It is written about the need to remove "bits" of 2 catalysts. It is for this reason that the owners of such a car need to be extremely serious about the quality of fuel (also exhaust system Equipped with 4 oxygen sensors, which means there are 2 times more chances of breakage, rather than weaker engines).
In addition, the entire line of power aggregates is subject to one "disease" - deposits in combustion chambers, which invariably leads to uneven operation and hindered engines. It is worth noting that this problem in all its glory has been manifested in the warranty period of operation, after which they put a new management on the car, and the "ailment" passed.
Another problem of the 3rd generation is to flow oil through electromagnetic valves phase shift systems, but the change in the data of the elements is capable of solving it.
Leaf valve changes in phase - a large place for many models
A 2-liter GDI chain installation was also worthy of a detailed consideration, developed on the basis of Duratec 1.8, but the Japanese from Mazda made a direct intake system and shifts of phases for it. But the most important thing is that the engine for 2 liters turned out to be the most reliable, with the smallest amount of weaknesses. There is, of course, a small percentage of fuel injector faults and a pump, but similar problems There are in most cases due to late or poor-quality. In particular sensitive this engine To the replacement of oil, which is optimally carried out every 9-10 thousand km.
But the whole lineup petrol aggregates It has a common weak point in the form of the right support of the DVS, in rare cases walking more than 50 thousand km (because the original item is about 11 thousand rubles). Such "Dragon" price policy Ford leads to the search for analogues, and the best option in the current situation will be the purchase of the original from Volvo, with a more seductive price tag.
The original KVS pillow is expensive and often follows
Diesel on the 3rd generation occurs extremely rarely, maybe for the reason that it is more complicated correctly serving the engines of this type than gasoline versions? But in detail, it turns out that there are relatively few problems with such an aggregate, because such motors are equipped exclusively PowerShift (wet clutch), by analogy with Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo and S-Max.
And again the same problems
The 3rd generation of cars Ford designers decided not to equip the variasts, which earlier did not officially put on the machines intended for russian marketBut the traditional "machine" Foxus did not receive. Looking at the situation, it seems that the Ford was inspired by sales original details In Volkswagen with DSG, and decided to supply us Focus, equipped with "robots".
The clutch is the weakest place of robotic transmissions. However, the main culprit is a management program that sacrifices the resource of nodes for the comfort of movement
In fact, this step is aimed at maintaining world trends, even despite the fact that VAG engineers can still be able to cope with "children's diseases" of their gearbox equipped with 2 clips. Yes, in Ford tried to deprive PowerShift all the problems, but, unfortunately, to no avail.
The beginning of "adventures", as a rule, lies in periodic software updates for PS, and some are even more lucky, because it is necessary to replace the TCM block.
Block TCM also sometimes fails
Starting "shiver", which can occur when switching gear means the need to eliminate the leaks of the motor crankshaft or the primary gearbox with the subsequent washing of clips and adaptation. If you do not do this on time, then the owner will have to change the friction rates that are quite expensive.
The occurrence of a metal gross at the time of switching or the absence of multiple gears signals about the wedge of the presser plug, and to "be treated" for this ailment only by the substitute for the part.
In the event that problems with jerks when switching PS does not solve the flashing, it is necessary to replace the frictional, because it does not get rid of this trouble.
Powershift itself rarely asks for repairs
It is very interesting that there is a mass of buyers on the secondary car market, thirsting to get the 3rd Ford with the traditional automatic transmission. This, of course, on hand with dishonest Deltsy, outstanding PowerShift for a simple "box" and silent about problems with the reliability of the CAT.
But if you have already become "happy" owner Ford Focus III. With PS - you should not fall into the despondency, because when appropriate care, this transmission will behave predictably. The main thing to follow several basic rules for use:
- not accelerate too sharply;
- more often use manual mode;
- switch the selector to the "P" position when you are standing in traffic jams;
- Track new versions for PowerShift.
Fortunately for all these "diseases" is deprived mechanical transmission, for the trouble-free operation of which you only need to monitor the oils through the oil seals (mainly right). Although, for justice, it is worth saying that AMT is also not deprived of this shortage.
Driving drives is eliminated inexpensive. The main thing is not to wait for the moment when the transmission will lose oil. In general, watch
Steering rack - "Diseases" in favor of progress
Innovations, affected by world auto industry, did not share the third-generation Focus, and first of all it concerns the electric power steering (most likely in new models you can forget about traditional GUR). Although, there were significant improvements here, since some of the owners were faced with "auto-job" not to the other side and even with a decrease in the efficiency of this mechanism. In the overwhelming majority of cases, the dealers are offered to change the EUR and at the same time the steering rail, able to upset the motorist and without facilitating the amplifier.
EUR, "ill-friendly" auto-order will have to either treat or change. Otherwise, ride dangerous
In general, the rack problems were known even earlier, and even on other models outside the Ford brand. It consists in the rapid wear of the plastic steering shaft bush, which is accompanied by knocks when turning the steering wheel. The new rail solves the problem only for a short period, but the steel sleeve is sharpened by the skillful master is considered an optimal output from this situation.
The new steering rack on Ford Focus is indecent expensive. Fortunately, the knot can be repaired relatively inexpensively and at the same time deprive her of the weak spot forever
Most problem Most in ford suspension Focus 3 is considered the rear shock absorbers, are overference to overload and after 50 thousand mileage begin to skip liquid through the stem seals.
The remaining parts of the chassis are quite reliable and enduring, and quietly "climb" more than 100 thousand, though to this line "surrendered" the stabilizer racks, the front bearings of the hub and front shock absorbers. But silent blocks adequately withstand more than 150 thousand km, which in conjunction with endless elements rear suspension (more than 200 thousand km.) is a very decent indicator.
The rear multi-dimensions in the conditions of adequate ride will be a good and silent long time.
Also can be said about non-additive brake systemIn which such common troubles were noticed as the cuts of calipers and cords of the lining. The life of the front pads on the car with a 1.6 liter units about 40 thousand, while the frictions on two-liter cars serve about 1.5 times less.
Sudden cracks
The body of the 3rd Focus as a whole does not present unpleasant surprises, so except windshield Heated with a lot of money and able to scratch or crack from quite harmless influences. That is why the owners of the 3rd generation often complain about suddenly arising into severe cracks on the windshield.
The crack on the glass - causes the owners pain and prepares for unforeseen considerable costs
Another "surprise" will be poorly operating locks, mainly due to the skew of the door loops (sometimes uneven gaps between these elements of the body can be observed with the naked eye). The main culprit of this can be considered a notorious patriotic assemblywho had fallen his imprint on the quality of Focus III.
The most vulnerable place body Focus. 3 – front bumper. Few people manage to keep it in integrity
Concerning both innocuous moments at all, note the periodic fading of Focus headlights, as well as a rare change of the "Ford" icon located on the trunk lid (coating peeling).
Cheapness is not a sign of bad quality
Complaints on the low cost of materials in the interior of the 3rd generation of Focus are more groundless, because the internal setting of the car retains the primordial appearance for a long time. The exception of the rule can serve only the front chairs that need the need for covers, as well as the gearbox lever from which the coating quickly slides. Salon deflectors also require accurate circulation, since fragile plastic can crack. Drops in the cabin, as a rule, arise in areas of door cards and the central console, and therefore eliminate foreign sounds will not be easy.
In the Salon of the 3rd Focus, it became quieter than in the predecessor, and the materials are better, but the symptoms still appear
A fairly common "sore" Focus III can be called chain damage electrical mechanism Opening the trunk and the subsequent button failure. True, the manufacturer was able to take into account this drawback and supplied dealers improved wiring harnesses.
Do not open a trunk? It's time to change wiring harness
Lovers of high-quality sound complain about shortness high-frequency speakerslocated in the door of the car. The definition of this malfunction does not take much time, since the anti-squeezing sounds are heard even on the minimum volume.
Trifle but unpleasant
Another feature of the model is associated with rain sensors, because they can suddenly earn a day and inactive when falling out precipitation.
Should I take a used third Focus?
Yes, the list of flaws of the 3rd generation Focus is considerable, but the model cannot be called an outsider class. Power units It is quite reliable here, the chassis is very strong, and there are not so many expensive problems with auxiliary equipment. 
The most apparent "headache" of Focus owners can be considered a robotic PowerShift and the lack of a decent alternative to it. Perhaps, thus, the manufacturer wanted to prove on sale of details or reduce the cost of production? True, we are not easier from this.
In any case, work on the creation of Ford Focus III was done truly huge, although in practice the largest number of failures give it precisely introduced innovations. But let's not forget that progress follows through samples and errors, and high reliability, such as from super -cerrative Toyota Corolla, Nobody waited from Focus.
Typical Focus state with mileage 100 TCM
After the first "hundreds" Focus III, as a rule, quite fresh and ready to one more so much marathon, but it is only in normal service. Here you already have problems. Many owners, seeing prices for parts, are inadequately saved on buying spare parts. Therefore, worn to death brake discs, a huge crack in the middle of the windshield, leaving the engine pillow or Chinese spare parts for it rather norm. Most sellers consider properly to adjust the mileage, especially for cars on the "robot". What is interesting, with the "dead" box PowerShift. Machines came across a little, I think, all because of the fact that hide the defect is almost unreal even from the blind buyer. 
