the many problems of owning a ford focus

**renzo_d10** · July 1st, 2012 06:01 PM

Could it be that the units you were getting are test-drive/demo/showroom units?

RSL bushing shouldn't give up * 20k kms, unless you drive like a crazy maniac through potholes and/or humps.

**glenn manikis** · July 1st, 2012 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

Could it be that the units you were getting are test-drive/demo/showroom units?

RSL bushing shouldn't give up * 20k kms, unless you drive like a crazy maniac through potholes and/or humps.

sir hindi naman po.... yung bushing na pinalitan ko ang itsura eh... malutong na yung bushing kaya nagbibitakbitak at nadudurog brittle na din.... bihira pa gamitin po yung focus kaya nga kahit 4yrs old na nakaka 20k kms. palang yung tunog nag start sa 19k kms...... may time pa nga hindi nagamit yun more or less 1year.... maybe kaya siguro lumutong yung bushing.... before naman kasi hindi naman tumutunog yun nang ginamit nalang ulit wala pang 1week kumakalampag na agad... pero everything naman is working fine, malaban sa tires nabawasan ng hangin....

**glenn manikis** · July 1st, 2012 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by cyplanr

20k... mine were replaced at 80k kms, hindi pa naman durog no'n, may cracks lang. OEM replacement ipinalit, at now running at 110k kms, ok pa rin.

110K na mileage ng focus nyo..... ano ano na po ang nasira at napalitan nyo sa focus nyo? every ilan kms. po ba need magpalit ng spark plug? fuel filter, timing etc...

**mina_nuka** · July 1st, 2012 06:55 PM

new meaning of FORD?
failure occurs repeatedly daily

**cyplanr** · July 2nd, 2012 01:42 PM

eto po mga pinalitan sa focus namin since nabili namin, 5 yrs, 1.6L M/T, daily driven:

1. front shock (forgot if LH or RH) - covered under warranty
2. changed front and rear brake pads once
3. rear stab bushings
4. 1 stud bolt/nut na loose thread (rear)
5. RH engine support
6. battery replaced once
7. air filter

due to replace na rin front stab links, yan ang mga major na napalitan bukod sa regular na service sa casa every 10k kms.

Originally Posted by glenn manikis

110K na mileage ng focus nyo..... ano ano na po ang nasira at napalitan nyo sa focus nyo? every ilan kms. po ba need magpalit ng spark plug? fuel filter, timing etc...

**glenn manikis** · July 2nd, 2012 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by cyplanr

eto po mga pinalitan sa focus namin since nabili namin, 5 yrs, 1.6L M/T, daily driven:

1. front shock (forgot if LH or RH) - covered under warranty
2. changed front and rear brake pads once
3. rear stab bushings
4. 1 stud bolt/nut na loose thread (rear)
5. RH engine support
6. battery replaced once
7. air filter

due to replace na rin front stab links, yan ang mga major na napalitan bukod sa regular na service sa casa every 10k kms.

at 110k kms... mukhang durable naman pala ang focus.... normal lang naman palitan ang battery brake pads, air filter... ang lemon lang pala sa FORD FOCUS EH yung rear stabilizer link bushing... ang pagkaka design kasi ng rear stabilizer link bushing natin eh naka slant kaya siguro madaling masira.... pagdating naman sa shocks iisa lang naman ang manufacturer ng mga shock absorber pareho lang ata ng japanese cars ang shock ng ford focus, sa stud naman nasa nag kabit nalang ng stud ang may deperencya kung ipinasok nya ng hindi tama kahit maclaren pa yan ma loloose tread pa din yan.... other than that i think ford focus is still a good buy...

eh sir yung timing? gaano katagal tumatagal before mag pa timing ulit?

**cyplanr** · July 3rd, 2012 12:43 PM

=eh sir yung timing? gaano katagal tumatagal before mag pa timing ulit?

*glenn - sorry at di ako maalam pagdating na dyan sa mga mechanical/engine stuff...basta dala ko lang sa casa pag scheduled PMS na at kapag may mga piyesa na kailangan palitan base sa rekomendasyon ng casa, sa labas na ako bumibili at nagpapakabit. hindi pa nga ako naka pag pa-tune up na outside sa scheduled PMS.

**glenn manikis** · July 3rd, 2012 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by cyplanr

*glenn - sorry at di ako maalam pagdating na dyan sa mga mechanical/engine stuff...basta dala ko lang sa casa pag scheduled PMS na at kapag may mga piyesa na kailangan palitan base sa rekomendasyon ng casa, sa labas na ako bumibili at nagpapakabit. hindi pa nga ako naka pag pa-tune up na outside sa scheduled PMS.

salamat sir....

**cyplanr** · July 21st, 2012 11:42 PM

add ko sa problem with the focus, boot/trunk lock actuator failure... dahil electronic, ayun wala pang override para mabuksan ang trunk pag nag fail. pina chek ko sa casa, 2.1k sa pag diagnose/check, tapos ang quote sa part 8k at installation 2k. :-( pero hindi naman ito mangyayari sa lahat, nagkataon lang natapatan ako. but come to think of it, years down the line...hope that electronic lock lasts as long as the car

**reizen** · December 25th, 2014 03:48 PM

Is the same could be said sa MT po na Focus? I know magkaiba sila ng trans what I mean is marami rin po ba issues kahit ung Manual? Thanks

**sarangye14** · March 2nd, 2015 04:45 PM

.. whooo Heads up to,

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**Alpha Cube** · April 19th, 2017 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by cyplanr

add ko sa problem with the focus, boot/trunk lock actuator failure... dahil electronic, ayun wala pang override para mabuksan ang trunk pag nag fail. pina chek ko sa casa, 2.1k sa pag diagnose/check, tapos ang quote sa part 8k at installation 2k. :-( pero hindi naman ito mangyayari sa lahat, nagkataon lang natapatan ako. but come to think of it, years down the line...hope that electronic lock lasts as long as the car

Same here. Trunk got stuck and cannot be open due to electronic switch...bad trip.

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**Egan101** · April 20th, 2017 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by Alpha Cube

Same here. Trunk got stuck and cannot be open due to electronic switch...bad trip.

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I don't know why Ford opted not to place a backup manual switch to open the trunk. For most of their vehicles, if your car battery is dead, you will not be able to open the trunk.

**WittyJake** · August 31st, 2017 04:38 PM

Hi guys, I'm planning on buying a 2nd hand Ford Focus Diesel with 82,000 Kilometers on it. Oil light is on. Need help on experienced focus owner about FC, parts and maintenance. Thanks in advance!

**Egan101** · August 31st, 2017 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by WittyJake

Hi guys, I'm planning on buying a 2nd hand Ford Focus Diesel with 82,000 Kilometers on it. Oil light is on. Need help on experienced focus owner about FC, parts and maintenance. Thanks in advance!

Have you changed the oil? Try doing an oil change but do check for leaks beforehand.

**jokwa114** · September 14th, 2017 09:40 AM

Is the Ford Focus really that bad?

We're planning on getting a second hand 2008-2010 Ford Focus Hatchback.

Reading this thread, I am now hesitant. Please enlighten me.

**glenn manikis** · September 14th, 2017 10:32 AM

2008 model? 9 yr old car.... normal wear and tear lang yan... walang bagay na hindi nasisira lalo na kung may moving parts...

**mda** · September 14th, 2017 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by jokwa114

Is the Ford Focus really that bad?

We're planning on getting a second hand 2008-2010 Ford Focus Hatchback.

Reading this thread, I am now hesitant. Please enlighten me.

Hehe corolla nalang or civic...

**willownavarro** · September 15th, 2017 12:26 AM

I originally wanted to buy a 2nd-hand Ford, but then my friend who used to work for Ford said, "FORD means Fix Or Replace Daily" 😂

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**jokwa114** · September 15th, 2017 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by mda

Hehe corolla nalang or civic...

Isa actually sa options namin yung Honda Civic Fd 2.0 2010.

But read somewhere na marami rin siyang issues. Haha. Sobrang torn na kami.

Budget lang din kasi ay around 200-300. Kaya limited options.

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