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Ford Focus Owner/ Fan Club V2, Go Further
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Vroomtyres
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Jan 17 2023, 12:08 AM
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Jan 15 2023, 11:26 AM) I asked about the Focus mk3.5 with Ecoboost 1.5 turbo engine since I earlier had interest in getting a used one. The boss Azhar shared more interesting stories about the car compared to the boss of Bengkel Excellent Auto. I wouldn't elaborate too much here but will just say that the mk3 2.0 is a more practical and worthwhile long-term option if one intends to keep it for a long time. Needles to say, the plan for a used mk3.5 is now dropped for good. 😊 So what’s the interesting story actually? U say until like that now I’m interested to listen 😂
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Vroomtyres
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Mar 22 2024, 05:39 PM
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Just wanna ask all sifu here, does our ford focus tighten up the steering wheel when it is driving fast? Mine feels abit light when driving fast. BTW im driving a MK3.5 focus.
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Vroomtyres
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Aug 30 2024, 10:38 PM
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Apr 22 2024, 12:49 PM) With Focus mk3, not that I am aware of. Do you mean driving fast on straight line or tackling cornering/bends? The weight of the steering wheel in my (now sold) Focus mk3 remains the same in all driving conditions. I see ok thanks bro
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Vroomtyres
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Aug 21 2025, 03:25 PM
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ May 21 2025, 02:01 PM) Any Ford Focus mk3.5 owners care to spill the beans what is the main problem(s) encountered with the car? Found this advertisement on Mudah.com and there are 2 previous owners before this 3rd guy who is now selling the car after owning it for a short period. https://www.mudah.my/2016-ford-focus-1-5-ec...a-110342361.htm Ford Focus 1.5 ecoboost engine has some common issue, first one is piston 2 cracking. This is due to LSPI, solutions are use the correct engine oil for this engine, down shfit before you want to floor your gas pedal, and change the revised version of intake manifold as the old version has some design flaw which can cause the engine oil to go into the combustion chamber and cause piston crack. Second problem is coolant intrusion into combustion chamber, issue is due to engine block design. Best solution is to change the revised engine block, or alternative is to do an engine top overhaul.
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Vroomtyres
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Sep 25 2025, 04:45 PM
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Aug 21 2025, 04:29 PM) Thanks for the response, appreciated. From your description it appears that there are long-term solutions to the two issues with the Ford Focus 1.5 Ecoboost. Good to know. I assume the car would not show any problem if it's on the new (revised) intake manifold and engine block. My interest in a used Ford Focus or any used cars is now gone with the wind since 3 years ago as all the 3 of 4 used cars I checked out at used car dealers and one at the owner's house are all in poor condition with most showing signs of accident repairs. I would say the focus is a fairly reliable car if taken care well, and follow those maintenance services, change oil on time and learn how to protect the engine whenever you want to floor it (downshift before flooring it). As Ford focus is same like any other continental cars like VW golf or Peugeot 308. So as an owner just need to maintain it with on time or earlier, don’t abuse it as if you’re driving a Toyota or a Honda as this is same like an European car, then you are good to go
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