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 of the fuel pump (100-150 cu), flowing the electromagnetic valve of adjusting the TRP phases (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, weaknesses 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 electrician
Interior third Ford. Focus 3 evolved not only in ergonomics, but also in 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, preselective transmissions, the mass of 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
The pride of "Fords" - preselective transmission PowerShift - has become sources of 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 the motor compartment has to be periodically rinsed. 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 unexpected and sharply heavy (on dashboard This 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!
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 was manifested in warranty period Operation, after which the new control was put 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, this engine is sensitive to the replacement of oil, which is optimally carried out every 9-10 thousand km.
But the entire line of gasoline aggregates has a common weak point in the form of the right support of the DVS, in rare cases of more than 50 thousand km walking (and because the original part is about 11 thousand rubles). Such "Dragon" price policy Ford leads to the search for analogs, and the best option In the current situation there will be a 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, but to be treated.
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 the Ford Focus 3 suspension, the rear shock absorbers are considered unnecessarily sensitive 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 the notorious domestic assembly, which imposed 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 damage to the chain of the electrical mechanism for opening the trunk and the subsequent failure of the button. True, the manufacturer was able to take into account this drawback and supplied dealers improved wiring harnesses.
Do not open the 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. The power units here are quite reliable, the chassis is very strong, and expensive problems with the auxiliary equipment are not so much. 
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. 
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 is available gamma from three main power units. In the standard, it is considered petrol motor 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 transmission.
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 inhibitory dynamics, not high fuel consumption and greater maintainability, compared with a powerful turbine analogue 1.5 ECOBOOST.
The top gasoline engine with turbocharged, the EcoBoost family, a working volume of 1.5 liters, issues a power of 150 horses and torque in 240 N.M. According to the manufacturer, this unit, created specifically for russian conditions. Its features are considered, consumption of 92 gasoline and a quick heater in winter time. 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, got a kind of space theme, a little familiar to us in 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 the 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 3 Engine 1.6 Litra is designed in the early 2000s. Since October 2015, DURATEC 1.6 Ti-VCT is produced in Russia at a new auto unit of the American concern. Engine Install on russian Ford. Focus, Fiesta and even EcoSport. Structurally, the same motor has a power of 85, 105 and 125 hp The capacity difference is achieved exclusively by the individual firmware of the control unit (ECU). Accordingly, cheaper basic focus versions receive 85 strong versions, and a more expensive 125 strong version of the motor. It is rather a marketing move than a technically sound difference. The atmospheric gasoline engine has a system shift system for gas distribution on both camshafts and timing belt drive. We'll talk about the rest of the motor next. 
Device of the Ford Focus Engine 3 1.6 liters.
Duratec 1.6 Ti-VCT engine gasoline, four-stroke, four-cylinder, inline, sixteenthly patched, with two camshafts. Location B. motor compartment transverse. The order of the cylinders: 1-3-4-2, counting - from pulley drive auxiliary units.
The power system is a phased distributed fuel injection (Euro-5 toxicity norms). Engine with gearbox and clutch form force aggregate - Single block, fixed in the engine compartment on three elastic rubber-metal supports. The right support is attached to the bracket located on the right wall of the cylinder block, and the left and rear to the gearbox crankcases.
On the right of the engine (along the movement of the car) there are: the drive of the gas distribution mechanism (gear strap); coolant pump drive, generator and pump hydraulic pump (polyclinite belt); air conditioning compressor drive (polyclinite belt); oil pump.
On the left side are: the ignition coil, the outlet of the cooling system and the coolant temperature sensor.
Front: inlet pipe with throttle knot, fuel ramp with nozzles, oil filter, oil level index, generator, starter, steering hydraulic power pump, air conditioner compressor, thermostat, crankshaft position sensors, detonation and insufficient oil pressure.
Rear: Catalytic collector of the exhaust gas release system, phase sensor. From above: spark plugs.
Ford Focus Cylinders Block 3 1.6 liters Mold from aluminum alloy using the Open-Deck method with free-standing (in the upper part of the block) the sleeves of the "wet" type. At the bottom of the cylinder block, the crankshaft supports are located five beds of the editor shaft bearings with a common slab (removable lid), which is attached to the tenth bolt block.
In the block the main part (except the pistons and connectors of course) is crankshaft Completed from high-strength cast iron, with five indigenous and four connecting rod cakes. The shaft is equipped with eight counterweights executed on the continuation of its "cheeks". Counterweights are intended to balance the strengths and moments of inertia arising from the movement of the crank-connecting mechanism during engine operation. Inserts of the root and connecting rod bearings of the crankshaft steel, thin-walled, with antifriction coating.
The root and connecting rod crankshaft cranks are connected by the channels drilled in the body of the shaft, which serve not only for the supply motor oil From rooted to connecting rod bearings, but also for centrifugal oil purification from solid particles and deposits when the shaft is rotated. At the front end (sock) of the crankshaft installed: toothed pulley Drive gas distribution mechanism (timing) and pulley drive auxiliary aggregates.
Ford Focus Engine Cylinder Cylinder Head 3 1.6 liters.
The head of the DURATEC 1.6 Ti-VCT unit is made of aluminum alloy. The drive of the camshaft is a gear strap from the crankshaft pulley. The automatic tensioning device provides the desired belt tension during operation.
The valves in the cylinder head are located in two rows, V-figuratively, two inlet and two exhaust valve for each cylinder. Valves are powered by cams distribution Vala. through cylindrical pushers. Eight cams are made on the shaft - the adjacent pair of cams simultaneously controls two valves (intake or outcomes) of each cylinder. Supports (bearings) of distribution shafts (five supports for each shaft) are detachable. Holes in supports are processed assembly with covers.
Oil pump engine Ford Focus 3 1.6 liters.
Engine lubrication - combined. Under pressure, the oil is supplied to the native and connecting rod bearing of the crankshaft, pairs of "Support - neck of the camshaft". The pressure in the system creates an oil pump with internal engagement gears and a reduction valve. Oil pump is attached to the cylinder block on the right. The leading pump gear is installed on a crankshaft sock lying. The pump through the oil worker takes oil from the crankcase pallet and through the oil filter supplies it to the main line of the cylinder block, from which the oil channels deploy to the root bearing of the crankshaft and the oil supply channels to the cylinder block bearings of the cylinder head.
Driver motor ford focus 3 1.6 liters.
Drive gas distribution mechanism Focus 3 1.6 belt. In the event of a breakdown of the timing belt, the gnet of the valve, so the replacement must be made strictly according to the regulation of the manufacturer's plant. The singularity of the engine with the shift system of gas distribution can be considered the presence of executive mechanisms for changing the phases fixed on the camshaft pulleys. In the case of replacing the timing belt, not only the camshafts must be hardly fixed, but also executive mechanisms Phase shifts with special devices. As in the photo just below.
Technical characteristics of all three engine modifications Next.
Engine specifications Ford Focus 3 1.6 85 hp
- Working volume - 1596 cm3
- Number of cylinders - 4
- Number of valves - 16
- Cylinder diameter - 79 mm
- Piston stroke - 81.4 mm
- Timber drive - belt
- Power hp (kW) - 85 (63)
- Torque - 141 nm
- Maximum speed - 170 km / h
- Acceleration until the first hundred - 14.9 seconds
Technical characteristics of the engine Ford Focus 3 1.6 105 hp
- Working volume - 1596 cm3
- Number of cylinders - 4
- Number of valves - 16
- Cylinder diameter - 79 mm
- Piston stroke - 81.4 mm
- Timber drive - belt
- Power hp (kW) - 105 (77)
- Torque - 150 nm
- Maximum speed - 180 km / h
- Acceleration until the first hundred - 12.3 seconds
- Fuel consumption in the city - 8.3 liters
- Fuel consumption B. mixed cycle - 5.9 liters
- Fuel consumption on the highway - 4.6 liters
Technical characteristics of the engine Ford Focus 3 1.6 125 hp
- Working volume - 1596 cm3
- Number of cylinders - 4
- Number of valves - 16
- Cylinder diameter - 79 mm
- Piston stroke - 81.4 mm
- Timber drive - belt
- Power hp (kW) - 125 (92)
- Torque - 159 nm
- Maximum speed - 190 km / h
- Acceleration until the first hundred - 10.9 seconds
- Fuel consumption in the city - 8.3 liters
- Fuel consumption in a mixed cycle - 5.9 liters
- Fuel consumption on the highway - 4.6 liters
Previously, all atmospheric gasoline 1.6 liter motors for Focus 3 were brought from the British Ford Motor Company Bridgend Engine plant. But since April 2016, all Ford Focus put Russian engines collected in Elabuga. Since October 2015 with russian engines Collect Fiesta, and from January 2016 ecoSport crossover Also received a domestic 1.6 liter power unit Ford.
