Beautiful and efficient C-class hatchbacks have become one of the most optimal modes of transport. Today, these cars may well satisfy the wishes of both small young families and students or even retirees. There is a lot of space inside, the motors are high-spirited, the weight of the car is small. It turns out that the car is one of the universal options for the buyer. The choice between Japanese and European cars has always been a difficult dilemma for the buyer, so the comparison of hatchbacks Mazda 3 and Ford Focus 3 has certain complex sides. It is important to understand which of the cars deserves your attention more, because these cars, which are quite similar in many ways, have a lot of differences. We recommend that you first go for a test drive and see what the manufacturers actually offer you. Personal acquaintance can put everything in its place.
Amazing design changes, new technologies and reformation in the ergonomics of the interior - this is what is interesting for the current models of hatchbacks from Mazda and Ford. Interestingly, the Mazda 3 is presented in sedan and hatchback versions, but the Focus is also in the form of a station wagon. However, 80% of the sold Focus is on the hatchback with its sporty design and many advantages in management. As well as Mazda, in most cases it is sold in a hatchback body. This is a sports classic that should not be changed. Today we will consider all the subtleties of cars and see what exactly buyers like in the development of Mazda and Ford, and what makes them pay attention to competitors.
Mazda 3 - Japanese flagship with excellent technology and design
In the latest generation, the Mazda 3 hatchback and sedan have completely changed their image, having received several major updates. Now sharp front optics and monolithic appearance the front part has become an important part of the exterior of the car. The interior has changed a lot, it has become more technological and interesting for the buyer. The boring features of the old interior space of the Mazda 3 are a thing of the past. Despite the pleasing of the new milestones in the development of the corporation, the former sport is felt inside Troika, everything is done practically and efficiently. The main technical and positional features of the machine on the market are as follows:
- base Gas engine 1.6 liters produces 104 horses, which is clearly not enough for a sports hatchback;
- The 1.5-liter Sky Active powertrain has 120 horsepower - this engine feels much better;
- for the basic unit offers a 4-band automatic machine, and for turbocharged engine- 6-speed automatic transmission;
- acceleration and dynamics are unlikely to please you, but city consumption within 8.5 liters is an excellent parameter;
- the car is spared a lot of trim levels, there are only a few differences in the Active and Active + versions;
- only half of the engines and half of the versions of today's Mazda 3 in their original form reached Russia.
The car turns out to be really interesting in every way. Transport offers a lot of room for a comfortable ride, expensive turbocharged engines with incredible sporting potential are gone from under the hood. This made the Mazda 3 an even more affordable variant of the Japanese hatchback. Despite the rather poor choice of equipment and configurations, the car is quite popular today. Mazda Corporation offered balanced technologies and very interesting developments that made it possible to reduce the cost of a car. The price has become the main advantage of the Troika in the current generation - you can buy the basic version of the hatchback for 917,000 rubles, and the sedan costs from 907,000.
Ford Focus 3 - a legend of German origin
One of the best-selling cars in the world, award-winning engines and incredibly modern design, many updates in every generation and even a facelift, excellent German build quality - how many more arguments do you need to get even fans of the Japanese car industry to look at the Ford Focus 3? Today the company is trying to do everything to become a leader in Russian market... Therefore, Ford Focus in the new generation is presented in a full line of body options - hatchback, sedan and station wagon. The company also made sure that the new Focus looked excellent against the background of all competitors. The main technical details the machines are as follows:
- the base engine has 1.6 liters of volume and 85 horses, and its modified versions offer 105 and 125 Horse power;
- there is also a turbocharged 1.5-liter unit with a potential of 150 horsepower and a complete automatic;
- gearboxes - traditional mechanic, robotic version of PowerShift and traditional automatic;
- the suspensions are quite stiff, sport mode turns out to be a basic hatchback feature;
- the handling is also similar to a sporty sharp, but on the track the steering wheel is filled with lead weight;
- excellent settings of all systems and a fairly rich equipment allow you to get true comfort in the cabin.
The interior of the Ford Focus in any version of the body turns out to be quite modern. The driver merges into the situation, everything is at hand. It is quite simple to make settings for any function of the equipment. One of the most important questions for the buyer will be the choice of the version, configuration and technical content, since the Focus has a lot of European options. Among the main advantages of the machine is the fact that the company is actively seeking to provide financial benefits to customers. Trade-In, recycling, credit - in all cases, the buyer receives a huge compensation. The base price of the Focus hatchback is 710,000 rubles. The sedan will cost 830 (but in the best configuration), and the station wagon - 840,000 rubles.
Competitors and development prospects Ford Focus and Mazda 3
it legendary cars, which are the flagships of their companies and the best-selling offerings of corporations. Nevertheless, it is worth considering the competitors, which are also developing well and offer a lot of interesting models and technical innovations. Ford Focus and Mazda 3 are potential class leaders, it is rather difficult to choose between them. But you can add a few more models to your selection to make the selection very interesting and even unusually fun. Especially at the stage of personal acquaintance and test drive of all cars, you will feel all the advantages of such a choice. Among the competitors, it is worth noting the following developments:
- Volkswagen Golf is the undisputed leader in terms of technical content and status in the class, but with a price of 1,070,000 rubles;
- Toyota Auris is a rather interesting variant of the C-class hatchback from Japan with good technology, but an unjustified high cost of 1,050,000 rubles;
- Hyundai i30 is a wonderful Korean version of the car with an amazing filling of the technical part and for only 740,000 rubles in the basic version;
- Skoda Octavia - liftback, which is one of the best offers in terms of price / quality (base cost from 816,000 rubles);
- Chevrolet Cruze is a Korean car with American roots that will delight you only with a decent design, the cost is still unknown.
This is such a competitive lineup that offers rivalry between Ford and Mazda. However, for true lovers Japanese quality there are practically no alternatives to the Mazda 3 in this class. If you prefer European cars, then most likely choose the Focus. These cars have taken very interesting niches and received unique technologies for little money. In fact, this is the dream of a Russian car buyer. But there is a worthy competitor in Korea. The Hyundai i30 is also one of the best-selling cars in its class, and its price makes Germans and Europeans think twice about the appropriateness. We offer you to watch a short video with comparative pictures of the Focus and Mazda 3 models:
Summing up
If you want an exclusively European car, buy the best-selling car in the world - Ford Focus. You can choose from three body styles, four engines and a host of different trim levels. Interestingly, the European choice may turn out to be the most advantageous in terms of price if you use the Trade-In or recycling of an old car, as well as take a car on credit. In this case, Ford will cost you even less and offer a lot of benefits when buying. But be careful with loans, banks today are not setting the most honest conditions.
The Mazda 3 is a longtime leader in the Japanese hatchback market. Today the car is trying to keep the price under 1,000,000 rubles, while the main competitors have already crossed this barrier. Interesting technologies and quite adequate quality of the car make many fans of active youth technology buy this particular model. Nevertheless, there is no past sport, no powerful engines under the hood of the current Mazda 3. The car seriously passed in terms of technology and began to save on many things in order to get into the price corridors. Choose for yourself what is more important to you.
From the history of the modelBY CONVEYOR: since 2011 |
The iconic model in the third generation was frankly spoiled by dubious changes - from a decrease in ground clearance and space in the cabin to the use of a robot with dry clutches, whose reputation was already tarnished. At the same time, Focus 3 is still quite liquid for secondary market.
Apparently, the manufacturer drew conclusions. instead of a whimsical "dry" robot. The manufacturer has all the trump cards to return the Focus to the status of a people's car. In the purchase: an automobile plant in Vsevolozhsk and the production of successful Duratec 1.6 engines in Yelabuga.
- To the address paintwork no special complaints. In this regard, the Focus 3 is middling among its competitors.
- According to the corporate tradition the engine control unit located on the inside of the front left wheel arch liner. Even with minor accidents with a blow to this area, not only the module itself suffers, but also the connector on the expensive wiring harness. It is necessary to carefully monitor the condition of the fender liner: over time, it can deform - and water during washing will get on the connectors of the unit and the harness, causing them to corrode.
- Sandwich from radiators of the engine and air conditioner located very close to the front of the machine and quickly becomes clogged with dirt. It is advisable to flush the heat exchangers at least once a year. In addition, the engine radiator is rather flimsy. During the warranty period, it is often changed due to a leak. For example, it is enough to lightly hit the bumper when leaving reverse off the curb to crack the radiator.
- Cars manufactured before 2013 have water leaks into the trunk. It penetrates through the seals of the interior ventilation valve, which is integrated into the side of the rear body panel. Dealers changed the assembly to a new one according to the technical bulletin and sealed it. Usually, though, sealing was enough.
- On many modern Ford models rear bumper over time, it begins to chafe the edges on the corners of the trunk lid. Adjusting the bodywork does not help. The bumper is fixed with just a couple of clips and plays actively when driving at high speeds. The manufacturer limited himself to sticking a protective film to the edges of the lid in hazardous areas on vehicles manufactured after 2013.
- Windshield with heating, it still cracks when the temperature drops. The manufacturer has not saved him from unnecessary "taunting".
- When choosing a used car, pay attention to condition of doorways and hood... Rubber seals wipe them down to metal. Due to constant friction, rust does not appear, but this is still a good reason to bargain.
Appeared in the Focus motor gamut at. Cars in trim levels that include such a unit are very expensive, so there are few of them on the roads. Since this motor is also put on, the statistics are richer here.
The EcoBoost 1.5 turbo engine, built on the basis of its atmospheric cousin 1.6, is much quieter than its progenitor. Like all direct injection engines, it is prone to fairly quick clogging of the fuel injectors and the formation of deposits on the intake valve pockets. A similar thing happens on naturally aspirated engine 2.0, but with the EcoBoost unit this happens less often and in milder forms. The nozzles are successfully washed on an ultrasonic installation, but this is not cheap pleasure, since when removing and installing injectors, it is necessary to replace disposable gaskets and O-rings.
The rest of the EcoBoost 1.5 isn't a hassle. To date, no significant problems with it have been recorded even on the Kugi. But on an all-wheel drive crossover, the motor is loaded more significantly than on the Focus.
put only on "pre-reform" cars. This motor differs from its predecessor, which worked on. The most important innovation is direct injection with all its advantages and disadvantages. In general, the engine did not show any serious problems in terms of mechanics. He does not suffer from oil consumption and timing chain lengthening.
The main sore of the 2.0 engine is the rapid clogging and coking of the intake valve plates. It would seem that an ordinary malfunction of engines with direct injection. However, the Focuses often came to dealers with an error signaling that the air-fuel mixture was too lean due to clogged injectors, after only 30,000 km. Fortunately, injectors are successfully saved by flushing on an ultrasonic installation. Unfortunately, there is nothing to remove deposits on the valves. All methods of cleaning them without opening the motor are expensive and not particularly effective.
Another one characteristic feature this motor has increased vibration. Dealers experimented with various calibrations of the software, but they did not overcome the flaw, and the manufacturer does not recognize it as a defect at all. Moreover new motor runs smoothly, vibrations occur with mileage. Perhaps the cause is deposits on the intake valves.
Increased vibration will reduce the life of the right engine mount. Usually, its rubber filler breaks down after 50,000 km. It is important to monitor the condition of the lower support, which causes even more vibration when worn. By the way, the right support is often killed by servicemen when they remove the gearbox and tilt the engine strongly. This also applies to the 1.6 engine.
Periodically, on the 2.0 engine, dealers changed the injection pump due to wear. There is also pump leakage. Gasoline seeps through the valve cover into the oil pan, causing the oil to dilute. In addition, fuel leakage leads to errors caused by improper air / fuel ratio.
Sometimes the noise of the nearby absorber purge valve is taken for the knock of the high pressure fuel pump. It emits an unpleasant clattering sound, although it works properly. The valve is replaced with a new one, and the noise disappears.
A 2.0 engine, like a 1.6-liter unit, often has a valve cover leaking. However, for a more powerful motor, the consequences can be more serious. Oil enters the nearby tee of the cooling system and actively corrodes its gaskets - until antifreeze leaks.
He is perfectly familiar from the previous Focus and has a good reputation. Motors of different boost levels (85, 105 and 125 hp) are almost identical. In addition to the corresponding software versions, they have a different composition attachments... The mechanical part of the motor as a whole is not satisfactory, but it was marked by some annoying shortcomings.
After about 30,000 km of run, the engine starts to run much louder, that is, frankly rattles, especially during a cold start in winter. Noise source - piston group... However, this does not cause increased wear on the elements and does not constitute a defect.
With a planned replacement of the timing belt (every 120,000 km), it is important to carefully inspect the cooling system pump. Often by this time it starts to leak. If you miss the moment, the antifreeze will corrode the hinged belt.
On pre-styling cars, the phase shifter control valve on the exhaust camshaft often leaks. It is located on top of the valve cover, and a jet of oil hits the engine shield. The main thing is to notice it in time. Pressurized oil flows out through the dead valve very quickly, and the engine can "grab" oil starvation.
On the "pre-reform" Focuses at the 1.6 engine, the valve cover gasket is leaking. She usually starts to snot after 100,000 kilometers.
Another feature of the 1.6 engine is not the most outstanding generator resource and. The voltage regulator relay fails at the generator. An indication of the lack of charging appears on the dashboard, although a voltmeter connected to the battery terminals does not record this. The reason lies in the internal malfunction of the relay, which is connected to the "brains" of the motor on a separate bus. Dealers change the assembled generator, and specialized firms successfully restore the unit. The starter relay quickly wears out. Unofficials will change it for a reasonable price.
Duratec 1.6 on "pre-reform" cars was marked by frequent leaks of the rear crankshaft oil seal. The two-liter unit also suffers from this, although less often. The manufacturer has issued a service bulletin for this problem. When installing the oil seal, the oil pan must be removed, otherwise the new seal will soon begin to leak along its lower edge. Fatigue of the factory oil seal occurs approximately after the second maintenance. It is given by traces at the junction of the engine and gearbox. Although it happens that the oil seal of the "dry" input shaft flows like this PowerShift robot or both cuffs at once. And because of this, oil mist gets on the clutch discs and their forks, significantly reducing the resource of the nodes.
Since April 2016, domestically produced 1.6 motors have been installed (they are produced by the plant in Yelabuga). To date, no problems have been noticed behind "our" engines that distinguish them from foreign units.
Developed by the PSA concern. It was available only for "pre-reform" Focuses. For the entire time of the presence of this modification on the market, few cars have been sold, so we will focus on more extensive statistics on the behavior of this motor on.
The engine is considered to be quite successful against the background of competitors. Serious mechanical failures are uncharacteristic for him. In case of forced repairs, you can use French spare parts, they are often cheaper, it is easier to find them. The fuel equipment (high pressure fuel pump and injectors) is sensitive to the quality of the fuel, but still it stably withstands a mileage of 150,000 km.
If you often drive into questionable gas stations, the injectors may require flushing after 50,000 km. The first manifestation of their clogging on the Focuses is an unstable start of a cold engine. Before it warms up, it works extremely unevenly and may even stall several times. The manufacturer has issued a technical bulletin on this matter. He prescribed several cans of fuel additive added to the tank. In the experience of dealers, the effectiveness of this method is 50/50. Alas, dismantling nozzles from a diesel engine and flushing them at the stand is expensive and conceals a number of pitfalls.
Dealers often come with Fusions with a melted lid fuel filter equipped with a heater. A similar situation is familiar from French models armed with this engine. The kit includes a new cover and connector (it suffers too). Melting is detected visually and has nothing to do with any specific mileage or age of the car. Some customers required the repair kit twice during the warranty period.
Dealers also encountered cases of oxidation of the connector and the position sensor of the variable turbine performance mechanism, accompanied by the appearance of a corresponding error. This distinguished the Focuses and Kugi with a variety of runs, regardless of age. Dealers are not involved, so they change an expensive assembly.
Only paired with the EcoBoost 1.5 motor. This is a joint development Ford companies and GM. At the heart of the 6F35 is the infamous 6T30 / 6T40 box, which was installed mainly on the Astra of the previous generation. However, Ford released its development to the market later than colleagues and initially etched the unit. The output was a successful box, devoid of significant drawbacks of the GM unit, including the small resource of the valve body and its valves, as well as the destruction of the brake drum retaining rings, entailing the complete death of the machine.
The 6F35 assault rifle has proven itself well on Kugah and Mondeo. The owners turned to dealers because of the rapid contamination of the oil due to the specific operation of the torque converter lock-up mechanism. Due to the wear products of the friction linings, the liquid turns noticeably black already by the second MOT. To extend the service life of the gearbox, it is important to at least partially change the oil every 45,000 km. At the Focuses, a similar effect and breakdowns have not yet been noticed, but few cars with this box have been sold either.
It is paired with 1.6 and 2.0 gasoline engines. As with machines from other manufacturers, this type of box causes a lot. Most of the complaints are related to low clutch resource, as well as twitching and jerking when shifting. PowerShift's dry reputation is even worse than its DSG counterpart.
The manufacturer is working to improve the reliability and resource of the unit, but things are going slowly. The situation with jerking and jerking has practically not changed, but the service life of the clutch has increased significantly. If on the "pre-reform" Focuses (especially before 2013 release) replacing the unit almost every 30,000 km was common, then after restyling the number of such calls during the warranty period has significantly decreased.
In a "dry" Ford robot, the clutch forks and the input shaft oil seal are quickly worn out. Moreover, the leak of the cuff accelerates the death of the forks. More dirt gets under their anthers, and they begin to wedge, killing the clutch discs even faster. The LUK kit, which includes a clutch, forks and an oil seal, has appeared on the market. He is a set original spare parts, the price is about 25,000 rubles.
The crunching sound when turning the steering wheel is caused by the ingress of dirt and moisture into the journal bearings of the front shock absorber struts. The upgraded elements with improved protection began to be put on the conveyor from the beginning of 2014. Front and rear shock absorbers rarely change, they usually stay at least 100,000 km.
Neutralizers are extremely sensitive to fuel quality. This applies to all modifications of the Focus in the "pre-reform" performance. Substandard fuel provokes the appearance of an error signaling the low efficiency of the converter. Upon visual inspection, damage to its cells is not detected; usually, their local melting occurs in hidden cavities.
Oxygen sensors are also demanding on the quality of gasoline. Blatant counterfeiting causes a white coating to appear on the measuring part, as well as on the spark plugs and neutralizer honeycomb. This is typical mainly for pre-styling Focuses, on updated ones this is rare. However, even on fresh cars, oxygen sensors may need to be replaced. Due to low-quality gasoline at any run, an error may appear, indicating a slow reaction of "lambda". There is no notorious white bloom on them, but they can no longer be returned to a full life.
In addition, on the "pre-reform" Focuses with 1.6 motors, the rear oxygen sensor wiring touches the heat shield of the converter and burns. Due to the short circuit of the wires in the harness, one of the fuses flies out, which is also responsible for the power supply circuit of the radiator cooling fan.
On pre-styling Focuses, an insidious leak of the washer motor sometimes occurs windshield... Dealers have seen a lot of cars with this kind of trouble. Through the wires of the harness, the liquid reaches the body electrical unit located in the passenger compartment. V best case corrosion occurs on the connectors on the side of the module and wiring, and in the worst case, liquid enters the unit and removes it from standing. As a result, the car electrician begins to live his own life. In 2013, the manufacturer released upgraded washer motors - with an additional seal on the side of its connector - and a corresponding technical bulletin dedicated to replacing damaged elements. Wire harness and repair connectors are also available as separate parts.
SELLER'S WORDFord cars have always had good liquidity in the aftermarket, and even the disastrous Focus 3 was no exception. Surprisingly, all of its modifications are selling pretty well. The outsider in this pool is cars with an 85 hp engine, in poor configuration. These also find their buyer, it just takes time. Focuses go perfectly in the Titanium configuration, and even with robotic box... It causes a lot of criticism, but people are not particularly scared, although many are wary of robots. There are very few tricks with a motor on the market, the statistics on them are scarce. But if you focus on older models, for example, Mondeo, interest in such a modification is high. Versions with an EcoBoost 1.5 engine have already appeared on the secondary housing, they are disassembled very quickly: the presence of a classic machine is captivating. The level of prices for cars of the second and third generations is another proof of the failure of the "third" Focus. For example, Focus 2 produced in 2008-2009 in good condition, with gasoline engine 2.0 and automatically stands as its follower born in 2012 with a similar engine. I advise dealers or entrust this business to proven pickers. After all, the high liquidity of the car arouses increased interest among criminal structures. |
TOTAL
The Ford Focus 3 is a prime example of a used car, whose health and behavior are directly dependent on its modification and year of manufacture. If you still cherish the dream of buying such a used Focus, it makes sense to consider exclusively updated cars, which have eliminated children's sores and increased the reliability of individual units. And it is better to bypass the tricks with a "dry" robot.
In the modern automotive industry, successful copies are less and less produced, which for a long time are included in the ratings of the best-selling cars. This time let's talk about one of the few - Ford Focus III.
What is "Focus" of great popularity
It is easy to guess from the name - this is the third generation of the model, produced since 2011. Available in all the most popular bodies: sedan, hatchback, station wagon.
Generation 3 has several engine options. The main ones are:
- 1.6 l 105 or 125 hp;
- 2.0 L 150 HP
It is these engines that are found more often than others in the secondary market. There were diesel options, but this type did not take root in Russia. This is probably due to the poor quality of diesel fuel and expensive service fuel system.
Gearboxes for "Focus 3" are available mechanical 5 and 6-speed and robotic "six-speed".
In terms of comfort, the car of the new generation has become better. Convenient options are now available such as heated steering wheel, parallel parking assistance, automatic deceleration to the vehicle in front, tire pressure monitoring and even lane control with traffic sign recognition.
Unlike classmates, the car boasts excellent handling on the road thanks to a non-standard solution rear suspension... A MacPherson strut is installed in the front, and an improved multi-link suspension"Control Blade". It provides the driver with very clear feedback, allowing them to predict the behavior of the machine on all types of surfaces.
When Ford's all tricks run out
Undoubtedly, the car came out good, even slightly better than classmates in some respects. But, as a rule, "the devil is in the details."
For example, a user of one of the car portals writes:
"Low clearance of the car (I had to" lift "spacers). Cramped interior for tall. WITH prestarting heating The internal combustion engine must constantly monitor the battery charge. A full discharge may occur and it will not be enough to start the engine. "
About the salon every third responds that there is not enough space. Tall drivers cannot comfortably adjust the seat without hitting people in the back row of seats. As a result, either the driver is comfortable, but the passengers rest their knees on the back, or vice versa. In addition, people note small trunks. For the sedan version it is 372 liters, for the hatchback - only 277 liters.
The ground clearance also displeases the owners - it is 150 mm. You have to be afraid of every curb. But these are not the most serious flaws.
The owner of "Focus 3", 2013 1.6 l with "robot", complains about the engine:
“1.6 l on the“ robot ”is just a vegetable, no acceleration. You can forget about dynamic maneuvers. Overtaking on the highway is unrealistically difficult, even AvtoVAZs overtake in the city. I had to take it with an engine for 150 horses. "
Checking for validity. If you refer to the documentation, then this motor is characterized by acceleration to "hundreds" in 13.1 seconds. For example: "Lada Priora" 1.6 l 87 hp. on mechanics, according to the passport, it accelerates to hundreds in 12.5 seconds.
For typical breakdowns and malfunctions, owners most often complain about short-lived steering racks. Even on a new spare part after 7 thousand kilometers, there is a slight knock when turning the steering wheel. It will not be possible to completely eliminate the problem; soon the rake will again remind of itself. It's all the fault of the plastic sleeve of the steering shaft. Some craftsmen grind a steel sleeve instead of a plastic one. This increases the interval between repairs by several times.
The robotic box is extremely unreliable. The first problems can occur already at 90 thousand run. And then - more. Clutches with clutches, a clamping fork, a control unit are being repaired ... Some owners of 150-180 thousand make the decision that it is cheaper to change the "robot" as a whole than to think about repairing it. Someone resorts to a more radical solution - to sell a car with a "robot" and buy something else.
But the manual transmission also has its flaws. At one time, there was a factory defect on the early versions of the car. The oil seal in the box wore out quickly and oil leaked. Installing a new oil seal did not guarantee trouble-free operation. Every 10-30 thousand I had to pay attention to this moment. In new versions, this problem has been eliminated.
Here in the piggy bank we add stabilizer bushings creaking in winter and poor fit of the plastic interior parts during assembly. Without outside interference, the interior starts to creak. It is important that some parts are available only on request and are not as easy to change as, for example, suspension elements.
How much are such "Tricks"
Although the Ford Focus III model is still quite fresh, for 400 thousand rubles you can find a car with a 1.6 liter and 2012-2013 model years. This will almost certainly be an empty package.
For something more comfortable to drive, for example, with a 2.0 liter and 150 hp engine. you will be asked for 630 thousand for 2014.
The new "Focus 3", 2018 onwards, from the salon will cost from 900 thousand rubles for an average configuration.
What used Fords hide
Over the past 24 hours, 1357 vehicles of all generations of Ford Focus have been checked through the Autocode service. The vast majority have had at least one road accident. Out of 30 selectively viewed reports:
- 19 has an accident or insurance calculations;
- 5 cars have unpaid fines.
Some cars have been involved in 2 or more accidents. Like this one:
The car has 5 accidents recorded in 4 years. Accidents occurred at intervals of 2-3 months.
By itself, the number of accidents is not as bad as the amount of damage received in each of them. Having looked through the calculations of insurance companies for restoration work, we notice the most "expensive" accident - for 150 thousand rubles of damage.
The car hit hard. 42 items are recommended for replacement or repair.
Despite all the disadvantages, the Ford Focus III turned out to be successful and was able to find its buyer. Stylish, fashionable car came to the taste, first of all, of the young generation of motorists. Aggressive design and excellent handling spurs drivers to an active driving style. Unfortunately, sometimes this leads to sad consequences in the form of fines or accidents. And when selling, neither one nor the other the owners do not like to show. "Perhaps you will be lucky with an inattentive buyer." Therefore, it is important to check the vehicle thoroughly before purchasing.
What fashionable and youthful cars would you like to read a review about? Write your options in the comments.
28.02.2017
Ford Focus is a typical representative of small urban cars of class C. It was created on the basis of the C1 platform from Ford, Mazda 3, Volvo S40, Ford C-Max, Ford Kuga... Ford Focus competes with Mitsubishi lancer, Opel Astra, Toyota Corolla, Skoda Octavia, Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Renault Megane, VW Golf, Nissan Sentra, Subaru Impreza... Ford Focus was equipped with various engine models, including both gasoline and diesel engines. The lineup is significant from 1.4, 1.6 eco-boost engines to 2.5 turbo engines with 300 hp. under the RS version. Consider the degree of reliability, service life, operating rules for such engines.
ENGINE DURATEC TI-VCT 105 HP
1.6 liter Ford Focus Duratec Ti-VCT engine. 105 h.p. similar to Duratec Ti-VCT 1.6 115 hp having a system that changes the valve timing, but suppressed under the requirements of environmental standards Euro-5. This is due to a decrease in power by 10 hp. From a technical point of view, the engine is a repetition of the previous version, hence the resource of the Ford Focus 1.6 engine is 105 hp. according to the manufacturer - 250 thousand km, but in practice it reaches 300-350 thousand. The engine has a timing belt drive, which dictates the need to replace the rollers and belt every 160 thousand km. The engine is characterized by reliability, no weakness, but relatively low power. For fans of high-speed driving, more powerful engines are suitable. Cons and pros are typical for the entire Zetec-SE line. There are versions of the engine more powerful, up to 125 hp.
POSSIBILITIES OF TUNING.
The modifications are identical to the tuning of the Ti-VCT 115 hp. Due to the fact that the engine power was forcibly reduced, under the Euro-5 requirements, it is possible to raise the power to 140 hp through the firmware, this is according to the assurances of specialists. In practice, we can confidently talk about 115-120 hp.
ENGINE FORD FOCUS 3 TI-VCT 125 HP
1.6 liter Ford Focus Duratec Ti-VCT engine 125 h.p. similar to Duratec Ti-VCT 1.6 105 hp having a system that allows you to change the valve timing, only the camshafts are different, the valve timing itself is changed, a different exhaust, an excellent cut-off. All this gives an increase of 20 hp. power. The resource of the engine according to official data is 250 thousand km. Considering that, in fact, this is an old engine from the second Focus of 115 hp, in practice the resource can reach 300-350 thousand. The presence of a timing belt with a belt drive is necessary every 160 thousand km. change rollers and belt. Similar to the previous 1.6-liter variants, the engine is reliable, with no obvious weaknesses. However, in practice, it drives worse than the old 1.6 with 115 hp. The cons are similar to the previous Zeta options. Under the Ford Fiesta Mk VI, the engine was derated, to a power of 120 hp.
TUNING OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities for revision this engine identical to the tuning options of the Ti-VCT 115 hp
FOCUS 3 DURATEC 2.0 ENGINE
Ford Duratec HE Ti-VCT 2.0 liter engine 150 h.p. created by Mazda. As a basis, they took the outdated Duratec HE 2.0L 145 hp. adding a variable valve timing system and direct injection (GDI). The engine has a resource of 300 thousand km, according to the manufacturer. Practical data on engine life are not yet available. In our country, the engine power was forcibly reduced to 149 hp, while the initial power will reach 160-163 hp. Like the previous Duratec HE 2.0, we have a timing chain drive for greater reliability. There are enough chains for 200-250 thousand km. A feature of the GDI system is its exactingness to the quality of fuel, therefore, low quality of fuel is fraught with malfunctions of the high-pressure fuel pump. A car with such an engine responds to a sharp acceleration with a delay, and a small failure. There is a slight vibration when the engine speed is low and idle (this is not a malfunction, but the specificity of the Duratec 2.0 HE Ti-VCT engine). To extend the life of the engine, it is necessary to change the oil more often, preferably every 8-10 thousand km. There are no other significant drawbacks yet, and reviews of the engine are usually positive.
TUNING OPPORTUNITIES
As already noted, the engine power was forcibly brought to 149 hp. The initial power of the engine is 163 hp. To achieve it, tuning is carried out through a flashing. Until tangible changes appear from 5000 to 6500 rpm, however, fuel consumption also increases. A number of firmwares eliminate dips during acceleration, increase the elasticity of the third Focus engine at medium revs. To help the firmware, the intake and exhaust will also be replaced (both the first and the second from ST are installed under the Focus), this leads to an increase in power to 170.
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Duratec Ti VCT 1.6 105 HP |
Duratec Ti-VCT 16V Sigma |
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Years of release |
2010 - today |
2010 - today |
2010 - today |
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aluminum |
aluminum |
aluminum |
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Supply system |
injector |
injector |
injector |
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Motor volume |
1596 cc |
1596 cc |
1999 cm cube |
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Power |
105 h.p. / 6000 rpm |
125 h.p. / 6300 rpm |
150 h.p. / 6500 rpm |
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Torque |
150Nm / 4000-4500 rpm |
159Nm / 4100 rpm |
202Nm / 4450 rpm |
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mixed |
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Oil consumption |
200 g / 1000 km |
200 g / 1000 km |
up to 400 g / 1000 km |
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according to the manufacturer |
250 thousand km |
250 thousand km |
300 thousand km |
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on practice |
300-350 thousand km |
300-350 thousand km |
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German manufacturer Opel is doomed to failure after returning to the Russian market.
The first reason is too expensive cars... Initial cost of new front wheel drive crossover Grandland X, which received a 1.6 engine with 150 horsepower, more than 1.7 million rubles.
Commercial Zafira Life can get its buyer, since it is insignificantly more expensive than its French counterparts and has a rich "filling" in the minimum configuration.
The second reason is the slow development of the dealer network. Now only 11 car dealerships in 8 cities of the country are ready to work for Opel. In the next two years, the number of centers will grow to 22, but this is still not enough.
More than 150 thousand vehicles of the Opel brand are registered in Moscow and the Moscow region alone, it will not be possible to service them all in specialized conditions. The same can be said about new cars that will be repaired by unskilled craftsmen in garage services.
Analysts believe that now the representatives of the German brand need to think about using PSA factories in Russia in order to release a new low-cost localized model that will receive high demand in the local market.
25.11.2016
Ford Focus 3 (Ford Focus) can hardly be called a simple and unpretentious car, this car is not only beautiful from the outside, but also has a modern exterior and equipment. Despite this, the third generation Focus, unlike the previous version, did not become a bestseller, however, the number of used Ford Focus 3 in the secondary market is huge, therefore, we had no right to ignore this car. Today we'll talk about the most common drawbacks of Focus 3, and what you should look for when buying this used car.
A bit of history:
In 1998, the Escort model was replaced by the first Ford Focus, its debut took place at the Geneva auto show, where the novelty made a splash. The second generation Focus debuted in September 2004 in Paris. In 2005, the production of a car was launched in Russia, at a plant in Vsevolozhsk. became a real bestseller of the brand and was one of the ten best-selling cars in the world. In the CIS, in order to get this car, many had to wait for their turn for 6 months.
Ford Focus 3 (Mk 3) was first demonstrated in early 2010 at the Detroit International Auto Show. Despite this, the official sales of the novelty in the CIS started only in 2012. The car was created on the platform “ C1”And was offered in three body types - a five-door hatchback, a sedan and a station wagon. Unlike previous versions, the novelty is equipped with a large number of electronic systems which were previously unavailable for most Ford models. Four configurations were available for our market - Ambiente, Trend, Trend Sport and Titanium, there is also a charged version of the "ST". The third generation Ford Focus was produced until 2015.
Weaknesses Ford Focus 3 with mileage
The paintwork of this car, frankly, is weak, scratches appear even from minor contacts with bushes and brushes at car washes. Despite this, corrosion on the car body is quite rare. When inspecting a car, be sure to pay attention to the condition of the bumpers, since, according to statistics, on every second copy there are standard mounts front bumper broken off.
Power units
Ford Focus 3 was equipped with gasoline and diesel power units of varying degrees of boost: gasoline 1.6 (85, 105 and 125 hp), 2.0 (150 and 250 hp); diesel 1 .6 (95, 115 hp), 2.0 (115, 140 and 163 hp). Complaints about the reliability of Ford engines are rare, and the third generation Focus is no exception. The engines of this car are quite reliable, and if any problems arise with them, then, as a rule, they are insignificant. One of the features of gasoline power units is their noisy work, especially a cold motor. For example, when starting a cold 1.6 engine, you can hear a "clatter" or tapping from under the hood (a feature of the injectors), after warming up, as a rule, annoying sounds disappear. Engine 2.0 also has an unpleasant feature - a loud knock when starting a cold engine (a feature of the high-pressure fuel pump).
On cars produced from 2011 to 2012, it was observed precarious work engine "tripping" and loss of traction, the reason is the failure of the firmware of the control unit power unit Later, the manufacturer fixed this problem by replacing the software. The engine control unit is located not far from the front bumper, and if even a minor blow to the front of the car occurs, it needs to be replaced (the cost of the unit is about $ 1,500). If you constantly drive at high speeds, then oil consumption increases, up to 300 grams per 1000 km. Weak point diesel engines considered his sensitive fuel system if the car was filled with low-quality fuel, expensive repairs cannot be avoided.
Transmission
The Ford Focus 3 was equipped with a five-speed mechanical box gears and a robotic PowerShift transmission with two dry clutches. Unfortunately, automatic transmission has both technical and operational disadvantages. So, in particular, the owners often refer to jerks, jolts and metallic grinding when changing gears, as well as jerking the car when driving in a traffic jam. If the car was used most of the time in a metropolis, then an expensive repair of this transmission will be needed after 50-60 thousand km (clutch replacement is required).
As for the mechanics, it is quite reliable, but it still has minor drawbacks - leakage of the axle shaft oil seals and acidification of the gear shift cables. To prolong the life of the shift cables, they need to be lubricated every 50,000 km. The clutch lives here for a long time - 120-150 thousand km.
Suspension reliability Ford Focus 3
As a front suspension on Ford Focus 3, MacPherson strut is traditionally used, in the back there is a multi-link independent suspension. Brake system represented by disc brakes, steering equipped with an electro-hydraulic booster. The owners of this car model often complain about the creaking of the suspension in cold weather, dealers do not consider this a breakdown, and call this drawback "a feature of the car." If we talk about the reliability of the suspension, then it is quite tenacious, and coastal operation, on average, will last 70-90 thousand km.
For most modern cars stabilizer struts live no more than 50,000 km. Shock absorbers, after 70,000 km, as a rule, begin to leak, and closer to 100,000 km they will need to be replaced, at the same time the thrust bearings will have to be replaced. Ball joints, wheel bearings and silent blocks, on average, run about 80,000 km. The breakup levers of the rear suspension fail at a run of 60-70 thousand km. Steering rack be considered the most trouble spot in the chassis, and can knock very early (up to 60,000 km). Due to the fact that this unit is not collapsible and changes together with the amplifier, its replacement is not cheap.
Salon
Salon Ford Focus 3 has an original design, but as for this model, the quality of finishing materials and build quality fail, as a result, crickets appear in the cabin in the first year of the car's life. Despite the large number of electrical equipment in the cabin, complaints about their work are extremely rare.
Outcome:
In general, it is a fairly reliable and inexpensive car to maintain (if we do not consider cars with a robotic gearbox), yes, there are certain nuances, but other cars in this price segment also have them.
If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help the readers of our site when choosing a car.
Best regards, editors AvtoAvenu
