My Mk2 Focus Daily Project

[JoeyTaffy93]

Hi all. 

My first project thread with a Ford... something I thought I'd never do. It's a 2005 Ford Focus Ghia 2.0 TDCi which I've purchased as a cheap daily for my 40 mile round trip commute I do with my new job. I've actually replaced a 2013 BMW 330d with it so quite a step down but I've got a sensible head on for savings in the long run. So the car was purchased on Monday and it does require some TLC as I'll explain after some pictures. It's had a recent service and front brakes, a terraclean and engine decarbonise with the receipts for all, which was the main reasons I purchased it over anything else local.

Problems:

• alloys corroding badly
• The tailgate has a dent just below the Ghia badge
• I have a problem with the front windscreen washers as it sends the water to the back but operates the front intermittently. We're thinking pump so will need to investigate further
• Water ingress in the boot from the right hand side, thinking the rear light judging by the water trail and dampness
• Plastic is broken around drivers side mirror

Plans/Mods:

• Tidy up bodywork, a friend is a vehicle painter so will fix as much as he can
• Refurbish current or replace alloys with 17/18"
• Leather interior seats if any comes up for the right price
• Upgrade head unit from standard Ford one with a touch screen/bluetooth/etc
• Upgrade mirrors to integrated indicators with powerfolding if possible
• Mk2.5 rear lights (I much prefer the honeycomb style)
• Replacement Ford badges, have ordered a set of Black/Silver gel ones for the front, rear and steering wheel
• Possibly get a second/replacement key fob as the current is far from great
• Retrofit DRL of some kind, I miss having them on the BMW

Let me know your thoughts/recommendations. Cheers.

[zain611]

Looks good. I also say on looking on upgrading the lights to LED. Could also look at getting 3D gel plates. I'm actually looking at getting these plates. 

[JoeyTaffy93]

Thank you, I think I prefer pressed plates, but I'm unsure if they'll suit the Mk2 Focus? LED's are a worthwhile upgrade I think, good idea.

[JoeyTaffy93]

Small update, replaced the badges with gel badges, changed the head unit to a Pioneer one, nothing special just wanted USB and a touch screen, also replaced a blown sidelight bulb (came like it).

Out with the old:

In with the new:

And then the badges, I went for black/silver. :) 

Next update will most likely be sorting this water leak in the boot.

 

[b4zz]

cant go wrong with the gel badges fella and will keep my eye on what you find is the cause of your boot leak

[Dan P]

Good luck with the project. Looks like you've got a good list of jobs to be getting on with already!

Sent from my D5503 using Tapatalk