Ford Focus 3 What minuses. What is the gearbox on Ford Focus III generation. Which engine to choose

Any car has a property breaking and the Ford Focus of the Third Generation is no exception. This happens for various reasons, ranging from marriage during production, ending with incorrect or late service. As practice shows, each model has its typical sores that are found in most owners. What are weak places from Ford Focus 3 can be allocated? Let's try to determine the main fault. It is the opinion that modern cars are not distinguished by reliability and have many standard breakdowns. However, this is not quite true. The fact is that new cars are distinguished by a rather complicated design, equipped with low-pass motors with turbines, multiple electronics, etc. This leads to an increase in dynamic indicators and level of comfort, but the risk of breakdowns is also increasing.

Ford focus of the third generation cannot be called a very technological car, and most elements are quite reliable and with proper maintenance serve quite a long time.

Nevertheless, you can highlight a number typical breakdownsWith which the owners of this model can meet. Separately, we note the body that has excellent anti-corrosion processing. Despite the fact that the paintwork is damaged from any branches, the rust is not formed on scratches.

Engines

The third generation of Ford Focus was equipped with force aggregates of various power:

• petrol (1.6 and 2.0);
• diesel (1.6 and 2.0).

In this case, 10 modifications of different fors are available. Motor problems on the focus meeting are quite difficult, and the power units are distinguished by their reliability and unpretentiousness. This also applies to the third generation, which serve as its owners for many years. As a rule, if some problems arise, then the reason for this can be wounded in incorrect maintenance. Of course, the case is about motors, the resource of which has not yet come out.

Among the features, you can call a fairly high noise level, especially in engine warming mode. For example, models with motors of 1.6 quite often have the following problem: when starting cold Engine Can make a knock. After reaching operating temperature This noise disappears. The knock arises due to the nozzles. Such a problem is observed in modifications with a two-liter engine. However, here the reason lies in the features of the WFTD.

Ford Focus 3, manufactured from 2011 to 2012, had problems with unstable work Motor. Quite often, the owners observed that the power unit Troit and deteriorates the thrust. This malfunction arose due to the ECU, in which the failure occurred. All cars that were produced after 2012, such a problem did not have, since the manufacturer was replaced by firmware. By the way about the control unit. It is located near front bumperAnd therefore, in collisions, it is quite often damaged, which requires its replacement. Diesel engines have a standard feature - sensitivity to the quality of fuel. If you constantly use poor-quality diesel, the motor will be premature.

Transmission

The mechanical transmission on the third focus is almost eternal. Despite this, some owners of the car noted that almost immediately after the purchase was noticed to flow in the area of \u200b\u200bthe right gland. When running at 5-10 thousand km, such malfunctions are not allowed. Less often the same problem manifested in the left alp. There was such a malfunction due to marriage during production. In some cases, the edge of the gland was influenced and destroyed. And if the installation was performed poorly, it was the cause of leakage.

On the third generation of focus installed also robotic box PowerShift gear. The manufacturer represented it as incredibly reliable and modern, but practice showed that because of her, the owners of focus arises in many troubles. Among the main problems can be allocated:

• twitching when moving in traffic jams;
• the occurrence of a metal grinding when shifting gears;
• rods during active overclocking.

Such problems arose in many drivers of the third generation of focus. This led to the fact that the reputation of Ford as a reliable car was slightly shaken. Note that the problem can be solved by flashing the box control unit, but this requires additional costs of forces and means.

Steering gear

Steering rack is one of weak places Focus third. The fact is that it can start knocking already when running at 5-10 thousand km. The problem is that the backlash appears in the horizontal plane, and the replacement for a new item does not guarantee the elimination of the problem, because it can have the same flaw.

The third generation of focus is equipped with an electric power steering. His work can also be called perfect. Some car owners faced the problem that the steering wheel itself unexpectedly becomes too heavy, and on dashboard An error message appears. You can easily solve the problem - you need to turn off the ignition and wait a few minutes. After that, the ignition and the electric power must work correctly. If the problem is repeated, then you need to think about replacing the steering rack. The fact is that the reason for the breakdown lies in the electric motor, which goes along with the rail.

Chassis

To speak as a whole, the pendant of the third focus is thought out and reliable. Front stands McPherson, and behind the "multi-dimension" is installed behind. The brakes are applied disk, both for the front and rear. As practice shows, in the Russian conditions the suspension lives an average of 80-100 thousand km. Of course, if you move through bad roads, then the service life of some elements may be less.

As at most competitors of focus 3, the stabilizer racks may fail through 50 thousand km of mileage. Shock absorbers serve a little longer. To 75 thousand km may appear small leakage, and closer to the hundred mileage they need to replace them. You can ride and longer, but it will affect the level of comfort. Approximately the same service life of support bearings. About 80 thousand km want ball supports and silent blocks. Rear levers may require replacement every 65-70 thousand km.

It should also be noted that in winter time The suspension can tripping in the area of \u200b\u200bthe stabilizer bushings. Often there are incomprehensible knocks in the front part, which are eliminated by itself when heat. Interestingly, the manufacturer's representatives do not consider it as a malfunction. They say it technical peculiarity Models.

Summarizing

What can I conclude? Ford Focus of the Third Generation - Still reliable carwho are perfect for every day. Among its advantages, you can allocate interesting appearance, durable engines, comfortable suspension and relative low cost.

The disadvantages include not the strongest LCP, a problem robot and a weak steering mechanism. Also, the sounte of the third focus can not be called very spacious. If you take a car in good conditionThe advantages of the car will reduce its disadvantages. In general, the owner of Ford Focus 3 this model and leave positive feedback.

28.02.2017

Ford Focus. A typical representative of small class C class cars. It is created on the basis of the Ford's C1 platform, it was also created by Mazda 3, Volvo S40, Ford C-Max, Ford Kuga. . Ford Focus competes with Mitsubishi Lancer., Opel Astra, Toyota Corolla, Skoda Octavia, Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Renault Megane, VW Golf, Nissan Sentra, Subaru Impreza.. Ford Focus was equipped with various models of engines, among them both gasoline and diesel engines. The model range is significant from 1.4, 1.6 ecobist engines to 2.5 turbo engines with 300 hp Under the RS version. Consider the degree of reliability, resource, the rules of operation of such engines.

Engine Duratec Ti-Vct 105 hp

Ford Focus Duratec Ti-Vct 1.6 l. 105 hp Similar to Duratec Ti-Vct 1.6 115 hp having a system changing phases of gas distribution, but suppressed under the requirements of Euro-5 environmental norms. This causes a reduction in capacity by 10 hp From a technical point of view, the engine is repetition of the previous version, therefore, the resource of the Ford focus engine 1.6 105 hp According to the manufacturer - 250 thousand km., But in practice it reaches 300-350 thousand. The engine has a belt timber drive, which dictates the need for mandatory replacement of rollers and belt every 160 thousand km. The engine is characterized by reliability, no weakness, but relatively low power. For fans of high-speed driving, more powerful engines. Cons and pros are characteristic of the entire Zetec-SE line. There are versions of the engine more powerful up to 125 hp

Tuning capabilities.

Improves identical to tiling Ti-VCT 115 hp Due to the fact that the engine power was forcibly reduced, for the requirements of Euro-5, it is possible to raise power up to 140 hp, this is according to experts. In practice, you can confidently talk about 115-120 hp.

Engine Ford Focus 3 TI-VCT 125 hp

Ford Focus Duratec Ti-Vct 1.6 l. 125 hp Similar to DURATEC TI-VCT 1.6 105 hp having a system that allows you to change the phases of gas distribution, only the camshafts are different, the phases themselves are changed themselves, other exhaust, excellent cutoff. All this gives an increased 20 hp. power. Machine resource according to official data - 250 thousand km. Considering that, in fact, this is an old engine from the second focus of 115 hp, in practice, the resource can reach 300-350 thousand. The presence of a timber with belt drive, it is necessary every 160 thousand km. change rollers and belt. Similar to the previous 1.6 liter variants, the engine is reliable, without explicit weaknesses. However, in practice it goes worse than the old 1.6 per 115 hp. Minuses are similar, previous options of the zeta. Under Ford Fiesta. Mk VI engine defined, to power 120 hp

Tuning opportunities

Opportunities for the finalization of this engine are identical to the capabilities of tiling Ti-VCT 115 hp

Engine Focus 3 Duratec 2.0

Ford Duratec He Ti-VCT 2.0 l. 150 hp Created Mazda. An outdated Duratec He 2.0L 145 hp was taken as the basis. By adding a system of changes in the phase of gas distribution and direct injection (GDI) to it. The engine has a resource of 300 thousand km, according to the manufacturer's statements. The practical data on the resource of the engine is not yet available. In our country, the engine power has been forcibly reduced to 149 hp, the initial power reached 160-163 hp. As with the previous DURATEC HE 2.0, we have the presence of a GHR chain drive, for greater reliability. There is enough chains for 200-250 thousand km. The feature of the GDI system is a requirement to combat quality, so low fuel quality is fraught with TNVD faults. On a sharp acceleration, the car with such an engine responds with a getting, and a small failure. There is a small vibration when the engine speed is low and idle (this is not a malfunction but the specificity of the DURATEC 2.0 HE TI-VCT engine). To extend the engine life, it is necessary to carry out more frequent oil replacement, preferably every 8-10 thousand km. There are no other considerable minuses so far, and the engine reviews are usually positive.

Tuning opportunities

As already noted, the engine power was forcibly brought to 149 hp. Initial power engine 163 hp To achieve it, tuning through flashing is carried out. Until tangible changes appear from 5,000 to 6,500 revolutions, the fuel consumption is also increasing. A number of firmware eliminate the failures during acceleration, increase the elasticity of the engine of the third focus with medium turnover. To help the firmware there will be a replacement of intake and exhaust (under Focus, the first and second from ST) are installed, it leads to an increase in power up to 170.

Engine	Duratec Ti VCT 1.6 105 hp	Duratec Ti-Vct 16V Sigma	Duratec He GDI Ti-VCT
Production
Years of release	2010 - our days	2010 - our days	2010 - our days
Cylinder block material	aluminum	aluminum	aluminum
Supply system	injector	injector	injector
Number of cylinders
Valves on cylinder
Piston move
Diameter of the cylinder
Compression ratio
Volume of motor	1596 cm. Cube.	1596 cm. Cube.	1999 cm. Cube
Power	105 hp / 6000 Ob.min.	125 hp / 6300 Ob.min.	150 hp / 6500 Ob.min.
Torque	150НМ / 4000-4500 OBR	159НМ / 4100 OBR	202nm / 4450 Ob.min
Environmental norms
Fuel consumption
mixed
Oil consumption	200 g / 1000 km	200 g / 1000 km	up to 400 g / 1000 km
Dry engine weight
Type of oil
according to the manufacturer	250 thousand km	250 thousand km	300 thousand km
on practice	300-350 thousand km	300-350 thousand km
potential
without loss of resource
The engine was installed

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LEGO-designer, where you can now collect Suzuki Jimny., small enough for everyday games.

The creation of the model of LEGO's management went due to the growing popularity of designers for children in the form of copies of real cars. Adult collectors are also interested in them.

A complete set can already be purchased for $ 120, in rubles it is 7750. Analysts note that the price may seem large until the moment it becomes clear that the buyer acquires.

In the set, which consists of more than a hundred parts, there is an exact copy of the used wheels, collected rear suspension. You can also block differential and even turn on the headlights.

To play with the model, an application is provided that allows you to control it remotely. Powered by AAA batteries.

Copy scale - 10: 1.

There is a high patency of reduced Suzuki Jimny. He is ready for even coating at home and to real off-road on the street.

About what vehicle Get the exact copy of the following is not reported.

Real people's pet, athlete, and just handsome - Kia Sportage., demonstrates impressive successes in the domestic market, constantly being in the "top" sales not just in the category SUV, but also among all passenger cars.

For example, in August 2019, 3,850 KIA Sportage crossovers were implemented, and since the beginning of the year, the number of cars sold this model was 23,005 pieces. And the entire Kia Sportage of the fourth generation went to Russia with anniversary edition - 100 thousand cars.

Russian car enthusiasts choose this crossover for expressive design, availability full drive, tall ground clearance, modern multimedia systems, and, of course, for high safety. Recall that KIA Sportage is available with an innovative drive system driver Drive Wise, which can help avoid many emergencies on the road.

Note that the initial cost of the crossover on the Russian market is 1,389,900 rubles. For this amount, the buyer receives the front-wheel drive version of the vehicle with a 2-liter gasoline engine and a mechanical 6-speed gearbox.

Later, protective anthers appeared with hermetic disposable joints and lithol, then even more modern solutions for which it was possible to pay and put on the car, saving money and time. The doors were fastened with self-tapping screws, and then for the Russian model "Zhiguli" from Apennel brought disposable latches, providing simplicity and speed of the conveyor assembly.

The engines at the time were created with the calculation that they would be given a second and third life with the help of extracits, whereas later the power units became easier, and the spraying of super hardes, if they fail, will help only full replacement aggregate. All parts engineers created with the calculation that their replacement will not require large financial costs.

Causes of breakdowns of Soviet cars. Despite the conscientious approach and low cost of service, the Soviet cars still broke out than they delivered their owners a lot of inconvenience. That were their reasons, among whom it is worth noting:

• There were no expenses of due quality, because of what motorists had to use adapted rubber pieces instead of salinists
• Lack of automation on factories for mass assembly of automotive models
• Chase of some companies benefit

Over time, create "unhappy" models has become unprofitable, as in this case There will be no constant income. Then marketers in the era of capitalism came up with a new way to summarize consumers to a constant challenge for new things, the fact and the matter imposing them to them that old things are not good and not profitable.

Outcome. In the age of mass consumption, no one thinks about the fact that things may not be disposable, but to serve for many years, as it was, for example, in Soviet times with cars. They broke, however, they did them diligently and efficiently, it was believed that the work of people should not disappear.

Over time, the time of capitalism came, a profit came to the first place for manufacturers, and for consumers - novelty. It is the desire to "be in fashion" forces buyers that and the matter choose new things, cars and so on.

What kinetic energy is, in general, they represent everything that at school in physics lessons sometimes looked at the board, and not to "wounded-killed" in marine battles on a piece of cell. If it is simplified, all moving bodies have kinetic energy, the value of this energy depends on their speed. MV ^ 2/2, remember this?

Beautiful formula would have stayed on paper if not designer Ford of europe Martin Smith. It was he who was able to portray this law of mechanics to the car body lines, and it turned out just great. According to the idea of \u200b\u200b"kinetic design", the expression occurs through clear, dynamic lines and surfaces "(from the interview with Martin Smith). The appearance of the third focus looks really dynamic. However, it is not about a novelty, therefore, the appearance of Ford will be superfluous. Especially since Focus 3 is famous not only by design, but also for the first time applied by the concept of the "global" car.

This means that third focuses for the markets of Europe, America and Asia are almost identical. Schedules and control settings are slightly different, but in the total focus everywhere the same. The design turned out to be more European than the American, and this is understandable: the developers were engaged in them in Cologne, where the European Center Ford is based responsible for the development of automobiles of C- and C-classes and commercial vehicles.

In connection with the "globalization" and "kinetics", the question arises: what is the platform used to build the focus 3? By and large, this is the same C-CAR platform of the 2003 sample, but with a very large number of point modernization. But it is the presence of this platform that allows the owners of focus to use spare parts from, for example, Mazda 3. In addition to Matryshka, almost the same platform applies to Mazda 5, Fords C-Max, Grand C-Max, KUGA, as well as on Volvo C70, C30, V50 and V40 models. But enough to talk unfounded, it's time to look under the hood of the car, to shake the suspension, swell the plastic, smooth the paint and get behind the steering wheel. Here we will immediately see what distinguishes focus previous generation From the third focus, and what benefit it can bring the owner. Or do not bring that it is also quite likely.

Engine

The hood, finally, can be discovered humanly, and not on the previous Fords, the lock under the emblem (justice, we note that on American focuss, such a mechanism was introduced from the very first generation, - approx. Ed.)! Maybe it deprives the car of some "family" chips, but for me it is much more convenient. So, Duratec Ti-VCT, the volume of 1.6 liters, 125 hp What can be said about this motor? I would not really advise you to try to do something here. Well, except for air filter Change easily.

Replacing the timing belt is practically impossible. More precisely, without special fixation devices distributional shafts and crankshaft. Whether to buy these "fittings" - the question is controversial, it is unlikely that such an investment will be profitable. Moreover, the periodicity of replacement for the regulations is very impressive: 120 thousand kilometers. The service master advises not to wait for this run, but to change the timing belt when running 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). You can buy a video for 2,050 (in the service where we examined the car), it can be found for 4,000 rubles, but, for example, a popular SKF will cost about the same two thousand. On the same run, the pump can be replaced (for example, Airtex will cost 2,400 rubles), which will cost 500 rubles. Once in 100 thousand is not a pity, it is acceptable. But the adjustment of the valves is better to spend at the dealer. When performing this procedure, adjusting glasses are installed, which will rather select and install the "officials". There was one defect in the cars of 2012: the gas distribution phase sensor often did not withstand oil pressure on large engine speed and expired with oil. Expired strongly, therefore there were cases that a single sensor replacement was not limited to. Taking into account the fact that oil pressure lamp lights up only in cases where the motor becomes completely bad, it is necessary to follow this. After 2012, this item was upgraded, and at later focus of trouble with it there is no. Another "surprise": the hatch for access to the focus of Focus 3 is not (as it was not in the previous focus). "So what?" - Some will ask. We answer: it also does not have the fuel filter - more precisely, it is part of the fuel pump. Therefore, its replacement is made with the removal of gas tank, and then it all depends on the imagination of the owner. The masters, of course, advise you to change the pump assembly - just in case. But you can and torture with the replacement of the filter element. Some are trying to simplify work and cut into the highway separate fuel filter. The pump from this idea is usually not delighted and rolls his protest premature death.

On our guarantee machine, not only a gas distribution phase sensor changed, but also a gur pump.

What is the third focus service easier than the second? Specialist gladly shows a tank with brake fluid: Now the person can reach his neck, and not only the octopus with the syringe in the deft tentacles.

Focus 2 access to the neck was closed with aircraft grating and drainage shield.

Chassis and brakes

Focus suspension can be called a real "highlight" of the car. Front - McPherson, there is nothing to surprise. And here is the back - branded multi-dimensional system CONTROL BLADE. She pouring a car very well, and even rapid rebuildings, imitating the "enemy test", pass not only predictably, and somehow progress, but very accurately. Well, what will repair such a suspension cost?

Here the focus is a little puzzled. True, nice: running 74 thousand kilometers over three years, he retained his suspension in perfect condition. All items went around several times and only with N-th, attempts were able to detect a slight detachment of rubber on the silent block of the front suspension lever. There is no sense to change it yet, but at least we could find something. This is a very worthy result! However, the work on replacing the running elements is inexpensive, like the spare parts themselves. For example, the original stabilizer stand will cost about 800 rubles, a good analog can be bought for 300, and the replacement in the service will cost 500. The found defective silent block costs about one and a half thousand, replacement is 800 rubles.

Just in case, inquired about the cost of replacing the ball support. The analogue of TRW can be bought for 800 rubles, they will have to lay out exactly the same amount. The balls are closed here, but when replacing them is usually attached to the bolts. Well, if suddenly it turns out to be "to cut" the car that without replacing the whole rear suspension Control Blade can no longer do, then in the service it is possible to meet 20 thousand rubles. On the forums you can read long branches about the glands of the mechanical box segments that flow. They are changed under warranty, and they still flow. We have here - "Robot" PowerShift, and to check "in kind" the People's Glevo did not work. Semi-dry dry, and shrusov's anthers look almost perfect.

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But the maintenance of brakes at the dealer is a thoughst thing for this class of cars. You can change the pads for 6 thousand. Prices in the usual service are far from such space: work - 600 rubles, the pads themselves are from 2,000 for good to 2,500 for excellent. Can I find bad, they will be even cheaper, just need? And for 1 500 it will be possible to change wheels, if there is such a need. Here, of course, the "officials" slightly with the prices moved. However, this is their business, they also need to live on something.

Page case

It would be more logical to write something about the body and paintwork, but I intentionally put just such a subtitle. Because it is time for short, but simple tips to owners of focus, who want this the most LCP to save as long as possible. Close to the gap between the rear wing and the bumper. There is still paint on the junction? It is good, it means there is still the opportunity to extend its existence. It is in this place from the constant contact of the body elements exposed to vibrations, a violation of the LCP occurs. If in Russian - the paint is delivered. But there is a way out, and even a few. First, you can smoke the elements of the elements with a transparent polyurethane film. It will look almost imperceptibly and gently. Secondly, you can skill with scotch tape, vinyl, rinse with silicone, which will be somewhat "collective farm" and in most cases I will not solve the problem. But it is necessary to protect this place: the painting of the focus is frankly weak and long "Teer" between the elements will not endure.

The same picture is observed at the point of contact of the fifth door and rear bumper. There are nothing to the owners of the sedans, and the holders of hatchbacks should be adjusted by the door. The reserve of rubber seals profiles is enough to raise the door to painlessly and make a gap a little more factory. It will increase the distance between rear lanterns And the door, but you will only know about it, but the paint will live longer. On our focus, an additional "Shumka" is made and around the perimeter of the hood is pricked rubber compressor. In general, it is - good way Save podcast space Cleaning, focus likes to spat the motor with all the rubbish from the street. Some come easier, sicking is not the hood itself, but the places of his fit (including the headlights) is a conventional window seal. It turns out quite neatly and practical.

If your hands still bope or simply eat a healthy desire to do something well, you can independently change the bulbs in the headlights. They must be removed for this, but they are attached to two bolts, there is nothing complicated here. Much more fascinating will look like an attempt to drown the piston of the rear disc brake caliper when replacing the pads. It is useless to put pressure: the piston can only be screwed using a special tool, and in the case of its absence - ordinary taps. They must be left into the grooves on the piston and twist clockwise. After that, the piston will fall into place. More seriously engaged in the owner of the third focus, most likely not. Unless meditation in order to relieve negative emotions arising from the sound of the steering rack, the knock of which is practically not amenable to correction, since it is due to its design.

"Focus" on the main

"What about the box?" - Consishes attentive citizens rightly. Patience and calm, now the words about the Fords miracle of the PowerShift technique will sound. So-so, something familiar: preselective six-speed robotic gearbox with two "dry" clutches ... yes, structurally very similar to. It sounds beautiful, something there is about a continuous stream of power. But it's all - poetry. The prose begins with jerks and dips when driving. And the culmination becomes the amount in the check for repair. Replacing the clutch, forks and seals - from 80 to 100 thousand. Replacing the control unit - near the "Filling". Our Ford has no such "focus" with a box, and it is very happy. The question arises: what is it for what to pay? To do this, you have to drive on this car. Therefore, sitting behind the wheel. Inside everything is very and very pretty. Designers managed to find the balance between the stripping of bends and the solidity of the straight lines, between the boldness of the curved "handbrake" and the softness of the material of the panel. Sit after the wheel of the third focus is definitely nice. A little did not like the windshield racks: outside they shout about the charms of "kinetic design", and from the inside just closed the review, while so much that it is not always visible, in which you enter the next turn. Engine Run the button and ... I do not hear anything. If it were not for the tachometer arrow, then the operation of the power unit can not be noticed at all. The efforts on the controls are very successfully selected: the steering wheel is light, but not "empty", and the brake pedal, although it has a small move, but allows you to accurately dose the effort. It's time to check the operation of the box. Frankly: I did not notice any critical jerks and jerks, the reaction to the press of the gas pedal is quite adequate and fairly fast. But the moment of switching itself is still felt very clearly, and it is inevitable both with a smooth set of velocity, and when fast acceleration. There are, of course, boxes and more comfortable, and reliable. Although this has not broken until, so let's hope for the best.

It will be about the car whose popularity in Russia has passed all the steps of fame. And indeed it is. For all the years of existence, in the domestic market, Ford Focus overcame 800 thousand cars soldAt the same time, the car itself has undergone 3 body generations and several restyings.

Today, not behind the threshold, already the fourth generation of focus (expected in 2019). But the level of attractiveness, to a truly popular car, Russians gradually begins to cool.

Based on sales analysis, in the last 10 years, it is safe to say that all peak popularity, it was on the second generation of the car, namely at the turn of 2006-2009. At that time, the global economic crisis came ...

The appearance of the third generation, for the first time happened in early 2010, and the start of active sales in the Russian Federation began slightly more than a year. The new series was built on the primary fellow platform, and its design was a little upgraded, improved the rear independent suspension and subframes. It is also worth noting that now the automaker has refused to release cars in the body of the hatchback with three doors and a coupe-convertible.

To date, the domestic consumer has a gamma from three main power aggregates. In the standard, the gasoline engine of 1.6 liters with a capacity of 105 hp, which can work in a pair, both with a 5-step MCPP and with 6 high-speed automatic transparents.

Separately, I want to mention the motor, which is rarely found in the market and is established exclusively on hatchback. Gasoline atmospheric 1.6 l. 85 hp, performing its work only in a pair with "mechanics". Single economy option is available only in the lowest configuration.

Middle version in the line power plants, belongs petrol aggregate 1.6 liters, with a capacity of 125 hp and torque in 159 N.M. This engine, it is considered the most popular Among domestic motorists and apparently the best in the line. It has good and atmight dynamics, not high flow Fuel and greater maintainability, compared with a powerful turbine analogue of 1.5 ECOBOOST.

Top gas engine With turbocharging, the EcoBoost family, a working volume of 1.5 liters, produces power of 150 horses and a torque of 240 N.M. According to the manufacturer, this unit, created specifically for Russian conditions. Its features are considered, consumption of 92 gasoline and quick heating in winter. By car, it is applied only with 6 high-speed automatic transmission.

As for diesel engines, they are officially not supplied to Russia, although in other countries, their sales occupy a lion's share. If you are offered a fulfillment with a diesel engine, most likely this car was imported from abroad.

Ford Focus 3 became better or worse

What are the pros and positive parties

1. Suspension. Compared with the previous series, the design of the chassis was finalized and upgraded. Settings have purchased more comfortable notes. Now, small pits and cracks in the asphalt are practically not tangible. In front, everything is also used McPherson, and behind the traditional multi-dimension. This tandem, more than once won in stability and manageability from "semi-independent". By the way, at an explicit rival focus - Skoda Octavia 3, in the lower equipment, a ordinary beam goes from behind.

2. Salon space. The quality of the finishes in the new generation, has grown, almost two heads, compared with the predecessor. The central panel is made of soft to the touch of plastic, the steering wheel has become much more convenient and has recesses for fingers, and the ergonomics as a whole acquired a sporty character. Front passenger chairs, as if borrowed from eminent sports cars, and side and lumbar support, as if embrace the driver. In general, it is worth noting that the interior design, received a certain space theme, a little familiar to us on some American cars, General Motors Corporation. But note that nothing is like that, none of German, no Asian or Japanese competitors.

3. Noise isolation. In the Ford Focus 3 salon, it became significantly quieter. Owners of previous two generations, know no obstacle, as can irritate the roar of a motor and whistle wind. Now the situation has changed for the better. But in order to feel in the cabin, all the delights of silence and tranquility, it is necessary to take a car in the configuration in richer. (The level of noise insulation depends on the configuration)

4. Many auxiliary systems. A whole breakthrough in this area belongs to the concern Ford. IN basic equipment, Cars are already supplied electronic systems coursework, anti-pussy, help emergency braking, Rogging on the rise, as well as ABS and EBD. Such a "bouquet" in the standard package, few of the competitors boasts. As for the top versions, then the American is trying to be ahead of the planet all. Here is the innovative parking feature for parking, and the automatic deceleration system, and monitoring the blind zones, and the tire pressure tracking system, as well as cruise control with the speed limit control option.

5. Reliable motors. From a long time, the Ford Focus slogan sounded like: "Quality changes everything!". And this is true. If somewhere and it was possible to save on the car, so it is definitely not on its engine. All focus motors, have a good, unpretentious and high resource. These indicators, in other times, were repeatedly confirmed on commercial transport, cars of special services and a taxi.

Price, quality and reliability ratio

A little about minuses and disadvantages

With large external dimensions, inside the cabin is close enough, especially rear passengers. In front of the front, the place eats a large central panel and anatomical chairs. At some point it seems that everything is specifically done for better functionality and convenience. In some extent, it really is so, but here only surpluses free space, unfortunately dubbed. The places for the feet of the rear passengers are extremely small (the shortest wheelbase in the classroom is affected), and the roofs of the roof, put on the head not even high people. Perhaps this is one of the most large flaws Machines, "externally big, inside close." The leader of the niche, no one year here is recognized as Skoda Octavia, since Mazda 3 or Kia Cyid is also significantly inferior.

Not a high clearance, it can be an extremely pleasant factor for lovers of trips to nature or fishing. At the start of the sales ground clearance There were only 14 centimeters, and after some time, for Russia it was increased to 16.5 cm. Cars fitted from Europe is usually slightly lower.

The front hub bearings, in poor roads, are rarely crowded out more than 50 thousand km., And with an inaccier driving manner and is less. The element of the "American", apparently, city highways with a good coating and any suit.

Weak rear shock absorber, the average resource of which, less than the front almost 2 times. Therefore, the full loading of the car's feed is extremely not desirable, and there is no particular place in the trunk.

The windshield is easy to crack and chopped from stones. In case the heated glass is installed, it is additives to everything, still has a tendency to cracks from overheating in winter.

Ford Focus always finds its buyer, regardless of generation. The first focus will delight those who appreciate good challengesAnd the second is those who are looking for an inexpensive roomy car, deprived of serious flaws.

Ford Focus MK.III debuted in 2011, and in 2015 survived facelifting.

The third focus can make a worthy competition to any of his predecessors, but, unfortunately, he lost part of practicality. Inside is not so free as in Ford Focus 2. A part of the space averaged the front panel exhausted in size, which forced to shut back the driver's chairs and passenger. As a result, in the second row it became a little more closely.

You do not have to count on a big trunk. The 5-door hatchback with a spare floor under the floor offers only 300 liters. Far from the ideal and a wagon who has 490 liters at its disposal. Disappointing and sedan. Instead of standard 500 liters segment, the owner will find only 475.

As fit modern car, Ford Focus 3 can be equipped with numerous security systems, in particular: the parking assistant, the system of warning about the unintentional change of the traffic strip, automatic far Light, Road sign recognition system, adaptive cruise control, blind zone monitoring system. Most of them were available only in the richest equipment and only for a fee.

The design of the cabin will like many. It looks beautiful and modern. True, the multimedia screen, according to modern standards, it seems too small.

Engines

Ford Focus 3 got a wide range of power units. The backbone forms 1,6-liter atmospheric duratec with a capacity of 85, 105 and 125 hp As an alternative for Europeans, a 3-cylinder EcoBoost with a volume of 1.0 liters and a return 100 or 125 hp was available. There was also a 1.6-liter EcoBoost generating 150 or 182 hp. In Russia, the tops were appointed a duratec capacity of 2.0 liters, developing 150 hp. After restyling, his place was taken by a 1.5-liter ECOBOOST return 150 hp

In the European market, cars and diesel engines of 2.0 and 1.6 liters were offered. Both turbodiesels are created together with concern PSA.But the aggregate part does not fully coincide with French analogues used by Peugeot and Citroen.

Which engine to choose?

Those who buy Ford Focus 3 with a mileage of more than 100,000 km, of course, it is worth considering only gasoline atmospheric. This is the most safe choice. In the event of a malfunction, the motor will not require large repairs. The 1.6-liter DURATEC uses the Ti-VCT timing phase change system and distributed fuel injection. The main thing is to periodically check the valve clearance and change the timing belt every 120,000 km. The 2-liter motor has a chain type timing drive. And instead of a distributed injection, it is equipped with direct.

EcoBoost series motors have a similar design with DURATEC. But turbocharddv I. direct injection Dreamly change the nature of the engine. It becomes not only dynamic, but also economical. At least, as long as the driver adheres to a calm movement manner. It should be understood that the units of the EcoBoost series are a typical appearance of downsayzing. Small engines operate at high loads and therefore have a limited resource.

Concerning diesel versions, it is better to choose a 2-liter motor. But it will be difficult to find it. 2.0 TDCI is deprived of serious shortcomings and is able to overcome more than 200,000 km without special problems. It is quite reliable and 1.6 TDCI. Both turbodiesel need a periodic replacement of the timing belt.

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 disease - oil leakage in the area of \u200b\u200bthe right half. Much more unpleasant if refuses the TCM box control module (35,000 rubles) or the clutch block (30 000 rubles) is extended.

Leaky the gland of the right semi-axis is observed in the machines with mechanical box Transmissions.

Engines

Fortunately, mechanical part petrol engines Does not cause any problems. It is necessary to face with trifles, like the ending the right support of the power unit (7,000 rubles), who refused oxygen sensor (3 000 rubles), fuel pump in the tank (15 000 rubles) or the facing electromagnetic valve Adjustments of phases timing (3 000 rubles).

It is worth noting that in fuel system The 2-liter DURATEC is used by a high pressure pump. TNLD is sensitive to fuel quality. An unfinished attitude to the choice of a gas station can cost the owner in the amount of from 20 to 30 thousand rubles.

At the moment, complaints about EcoBoost a little. Among the duplicate faults only sensors are mass flow Air (Mar). There are complaints and the engine management program in which errors are periodically detected. However, the problem is characteristic of all power units that Ford solves regular software updates.

Chassis

The suspension is able to withstand without intervention 100,000 km. Later you will have to replace the stabilizer racks, support bearings, and sometimes one of the front levers. After 150,000 km comes a turn hub bearings and shock absorbers.

To note: the suspension was equipped with two interchangeable types of levers - steel and aluminum. In the first case, you can separate separately ball supportand in the second only with the lever.

The knock of the steering wheel rail is the usual thing. Outsided sounds, as a rule, are repulse only on ground coatings, where the car moves quite rarely. Fortunately, this defect does not affect security. In rare cases, the repair may be needed to electric power steering (10-20 thousand rubles).

Electrician

Power supply problems occur after 150-200 thousand km due to the generator failure, as a result of the wear of the brushes or malfunction of the voltage regulator. For a new generator will have to lay out about 10,000 rubles, and for a regulator - about 3,000 rubles.

Failures in the operation of electricians can be caused by the BCM (GEM module) block failure. It gets water from the washer.

Body and Salon

Corrosion if it occurs, then only on the chassis elements and exhaust system. Its presence does not cause any concerns. After winter, check the blinds that cover the radiator grille to quickly reach the engine operating temperature. Due to pollution, they can remain in the closed position. The device was installed only for diesel modifications.

Quite often, the owners complain about fogging the front and rear optics. In addition, they note the periodic appearance of a small amount of water in the trunk (from the ventilation holes hidden by the bumper) or in the legs of the front passenger (from the air conditioner evaporator).

Sometimes refuses the head unit or electric glass (drive corrosion). With age, the elements of the interior and the stove motor (7,000 rubles) begin to issue noise.

Situation in the market

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

Conclusion

Of course, the third Focus is not the best class representative. He lacks internal space, and the quality of manufacture is at the average level, but on secondary market He is honored. Nothing amazing. Focus is not enough to the ideal quite a bit, and the cost of buying and servicing is low.