Yes Dear, only "+" version have them...

There is sometimes some slight lag in normal "D" mode but I think this is due to the engine trying to save fuel, if you shift the gear to "S" mode the power comes almost instantaneously.

You don't feel any turbo lag at all, since peak torque comes at 1600rpm. When driving normally, the RPM at every gear is always at 1600rpm or above so when you step on the pedal there's always power coming through.

The behavior of the "S" mode is definitely much better than normal "D" mode, sometimes my whole trip is in "S" mode as the "S" gets rid of all of the "pedal lag" experienced in "D" mode.

Gear shifting is surprisingly fast for a torque converter slush box, shifts up and down swiftly (but of course can't be compared to a DCT) and paddle shifters feel very responsive.

I've test driven the new Civic TC and one of the main reasons for choosing the Focus is the responsiveness compared to the Civic's CVT.

Bro , why you said that?

I have been driving Ford Focus for 3 and half years since year 2013( current car mileage less than 90K ). My fuc@king clutch changed 3 times , there is one time  I left my car for 2 weeks plus at workshop because their software unable to calibrate the gear and the whole damn car unable to start because clutch failure. After sales service from Sime Darby Auto connection in PJ is the WORST  among the car service centre I have experienced. Immediately contacted customer service and seek more support to fasten the process, all they know is to ask you to wait for 2 fuc@king  days. After loosing my patient , I complaint all the way by email to their MD at Sime Darby Auto connection to push their ass from office 

There is one time my tail lamp was hit by motorist , just a tail lamp from SDAC need to wait for 2 months to order from Thailand. Luckily mine is just a tail lamp, I really pity those car in SDAC workshop which required few months for parts to arrive because the whole damn car unable to roll.

Ford is a fantastic car to drive, there is  absolutely no doubt about it! We understand 'Mat Salleh" car normally does create  some problems due to Malaysia climate, that is ok! But what if the service centre  is a total screw up?? Is it worth to own this car by going through such traumatic process ? There are few service centre in Puchong and Shah Alam have been closed down this year if not mistaken.

Like one of our brother mentioned in previous post, unless you are  driving this car as third or fourth cars onwards. If not, please think twice if you use it as your first car. Just like friends ask me about this car, I say a BIG no to own this car ........... unless you like to drive a fast and performance car which I doubt in KL traffic.

Good to hear the Focus Mk3.5 is living up to your expectations. Personally I think the car (even the Mk3) is good. It's only the after-sales and support of Sime Darby that are lacking, and that may be one of the major reasons the sales of Ford cars ie. Fiesta, Focus and Mondeo are in a pretty dismal state when compared to the competition.

Talking about S mode. I don't usually drive in S mode and have been on D for the past 1+ year or so. Coincidentally, I just tried S mode yesterday as the car was jerking mildly in low speed city traffic acceleration. Talk about instantaneous pickup and power. The car's responsiveness in S at low speed was much improved as if I am in a sports car or something. After the car hit the highway I switched from S to D as the revs were kept high in S mode which will take up more fuel.

Good to hear the gear shifting with the CVT of the MK3.5 is quick. It is good to note that the paddle shifters of the car work well too. The +/- shifters on the Mk3 which are on the gear knob are not user-friendly at all and to me, useless.

Hi guys, I'm planning to purchase a 14'/15' Ford Focus (used) and I have a few questions from you guys:

1) I am wondering what's the warranty policy on it? (E.g will warranty be void after name transfer?) since I'm considering to purchase one with warranty.

2) How's the after sales service by Ford? Spare parts availability and efficiency of service.

3) Other than the Powershift issue, is there any thing else that I should take note of?
    Maybe you could give me some tips what to look out for or what should I feel for when I check out the car/test drive.

Thanks guys and really appreciate your help!

UPDATE: I went to check out a car not too long ago, 2013 Focus S+ with 46k KM.

EXTERIOR:
I checked everything, exterior was good and engine looks alright (no oil spill or leaks).

INTERIOR:
Looks good as if it was rarely driven, overall I'm pretty impressed with the build quality.

DRIVE:
The very first thing I tested was creeping at low speed. The sales guy asked me why am I so slow (little did he know) and there weren't any mechanical/grinding noise at all. Also, slow pick-up wasn't rough/no shudders and everything felt alright.
Pedal to the metal and everything was completely different, it behaves so differently and I love the control of it. So connected to the road and very precise steering as well. Very close as compared to my previous A250 (in terms of handling) but I feel that the power is abit lacking.
Overall, I was satisfied and actually sold on the idea of getting Focus. I'm in love.

HOWEVER, I talked abit with the sales guy and he knows ZERO regarding the car known problems and he even told me the warranty has expired. I was pretty skeptical about this and want to make sure again with you guys, these cars come with 3+2/100k KM warranty right? and 10 years for the TCM?
Correct me if I'm wrong brothas.

Overall, I am very happy and somehow all those horror stories about the SCs were left behind by the smile the car put on my face.

hmmm okay but I was sure I didn't hear anything... but if that's the case, I think it is tolerable
thru VIN am I right?
the wonders of torque vectoring bro but lsd has more thrill in it, like as if it wants to kill you hehehe

Anyone has a clue about this? Does constant connectivity of Bluetooth/USB SYNC and ambient lighting, whichever consumes battery? As i use BT function for music all the time in the car, my first battery last me around 1.3 years. Or is this a myth after all 

I somehow can notice battery is going to deplete when computer on dashboard becomes more slow when transiting to new windows/page or changing Radio channels.

Thanks for the info bro! I think I've might have been addicted to speed too much... Definitely need to learn to control.

By the way is it normal to have some minor sound around the front part when going slow in housing area? It likes something is shaking those kind of sound. Have you experience that before?

Has anyone did their brake pad change on 4th service (40k millage) which is suppose to be complimentary ?

What a load of rubbish. The PJ service centre previously gave out all these spare parts to owners during the final service. With this recent change of rules, they must be doing quite badly not selling enough cars, thus cutting down on giving these parts out for free. The higher management must be desperate to enforce this new rule, assuming that the sales adviser that attended to you would not be keeping the stuff for himself and then selling it and keeping the money all by himself!

Uhmm, not too sure what that policy is if it is "normal" for Sime Darby to follow the policy. All I can see is double-standards, whether it is policy or not.

And secondly, I wouldn't use the term "special treatment. As right now, nobody knows what is the policy that they are practicing. They give out the free spare parts to some, and they don't' give them out to others. Imagine if you are in someone's shoes whereby you don't get any free parts and others are getting them. What would you feel?

If you want to attack the issue, it is the double-standard practice by Sime Darby that you should be attacking. Not the so-called "special treatment" that some owners are getting just because they are getting these free spare parts.

My front speaker attached on doors starting to have crackling sound. Anyone has that issue? This is not under Ford Warranty parts & service right ?

my ff 3 years old tyres already start tearing...
quoted Michelle PS4 at RM515/pc
anybody changed focus tyre recently?  can share info?
tqvm

folks, any recommendation for dash cam for Mk3? and did you guys tap to power box on driver right hand side to hide the power cable?

They are some dash-cam that can be directly connect to fuse box and will not use your cigar port, but they are not cheap. Black Vue and IRoad are both can be found in Malaysia easily. They cost more than RM800
These cams installation does not "tag" on existing power cable, but they are install into with a new fuse. I have check with the Ford Technician and they advise me that as long as no "cut" or tagging on existing cables, warranty are intact. Some have a box smart box as optional item to cut off power when your car battery detected low (for camera that will also record when an events is detected when you park your car).

I was planning either Black Vue or iRoad, but I am still looking for others if I can find any.

I have yet install 1 as to myself, to be safe, I am going to wait until end November to install as that would be my warranty over. Currently I am using an old cheapo China made "spy" camera that using USB power (it cut off when you switch off your car).