722posts · Joined 2015. #19 · Jul 21, 2016. The mk2 had its problems just like the mk3. However std to std the mk3 is quicker, more refined and handles better. The mk2 now looks outdated on the exterior and interior. It took the mk2 ST quite a few years until reliable big bhp could be obtained. Support Car: 2013 MK3 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI I've been having an issue with my temp gauge for a while. Car gets up to temp with no issues what so ever. Then a short while after that the gauge will drop to the quarter mark and make its way back to the middle (normal). It will just stay there after that. 2013Ford Focus ST: What's It Like to Live With? Read the latest updates in our long-term road test of the 2013 Ford Focus ST as our editors live with this car for a xJohnn I recently had a P0087, low fuel rail pressure. I replaced the high pressure fuel pump and it solved that issue. It's apparently relatively common, so that could be worth looking into. The high pressure fuel pump is located on the driver's side, between the air intake and the fire wall. But the P008A code mentions it’s the low The2014 Ford Focus EcoBoost engine has a downsized boosted engine that delivers the same output as a bigger engine while consuming less fuel and generating lower emission levels. Image source: Wikimedia Commons Low-Speed Pre-Ignition. If the 2014 Ford Focus is the black sheep of the family, then the Ford Focus ST is its opposite. Groundingissues yes. These cars have been known to have paint on the ground contacts. Paint in and around the threaded areas were the ground straps bolt into the unibody. Nice ask again, but for Clarification, are you saying all years of the ST have grounding issues as far as paint and all that, or was that also only on the MUOWz. Wewill now give you a step by step guide on how to fix a Ford focus information display. Step 1: Go ahead and drop the steering wheel to the lowest position and back. Step 2: Grab a hold on the little piece underneath the gauge cluster and pull back it. Step 3: Remove two T-25 torque screws holding gauge clusters in place. Groundingissues yes. These cars have been known to have paint on the ground contacts. Paint in and around the threaded areas were the ground straps bolt into the unibody. Nice ask again, but for Clarification, are you saying all years of the ST have grounding issues as far as paint and all that, or was that also only on the Solution This is a very common problem with any Ford Focus that was built between 2012 and 2013 that was fitted with 1.0-litre Ecoboost. The problem is caused by a leaking coolant, and it needs a new 'Degas' hose fitted. You can fairly easily check yourself if the Degas hose has been fitted, and if it isn't, you can get one with us. Thepurge valve on the Fusion is on the front of the intake manifold, easy to access and change. I imagine it is in a similar location on the Focus. Other rides: 1981 Honda CB900F. 1969 Mercury Cougar XR 7 351W. 2011 Fusion SE Appearance Package 2.5/Auto. "My other 1400 cars are 1/25 scale". Therehave been several lawsuits, service bulletins, and recalls related to overheating problems. In 2017, Ford issued a recall for some 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, and 2013-2014 Fusion models. The main issue seems to be running low on coolant, which causes the cylinder head to overheat, crack and leak oil. Carsbuilt between 2012 and early 2013 with the 1.0-litre Ecoboost have been known to leak coolant, which can ultimately lead to engine failure. Ford has since modified and retrofitted a new hose

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