jsondergaard Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Hey guys, When I got in my car today to take a drive, it took some extra revolutions to get it started, but I didn't think more of it. Drove it for a kilometer, and then the dash lighted up, starting to beep at me, saying "engine temperature high" – fair enough, I pulled over to let it cool down, thinking the temp. valve was stuck closed, to then limp it back home. I popped the hood, and both radiator hoses were hot, though. Anyway, I managed to get it home again, but when I cranked it later on, it wouldn't turn over. Sounds completely fine when cranking though, and it sounds like it's not low on compression. No DTCs either. However, now I'm kind of at a loss. Any ideas as though why it would overheat (in less than 1km, no less) and then later refuse to turn over, would be greatly appreciated. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart35 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Head gasket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongobambino Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Check your coolant bottle. And check power steering fluid. Let us know what colour and consistency it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil21185 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I can't see if you have your model of focus in your profile. Not the ecoboost is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbleheed Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I was going to ask if it’s the ecoboost. If so, the overheating may have destroyed your engine. These engines are great except for one issue. If there’s a coolant problem the engine will die in a very, very short amount of time. There’s the ‘ecoboom’ community of Facebook with plenty of horror stories. I believe the pre 2015 ecoboost Focus was a more likely car to suffer from this problem. If it is an ecoboost you’ll need a garage to check your engine over. Plenty of examples where they warp the cylinder or damage the head gasket. In many cases it requires a whole new engine which can often cost more than the car is worth. Hopefully it won’t be this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team alchemist Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 If you have an Ecoboost ring your Ford garage, they are subject to a recall for the cooling system, my 2011 is in now for cooling system and a new head as mine cracked, all being paid for by Ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbleheed Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 1 hour ago, team alchemist said: If you have an Ecoboost ring your Ford garage, they are subject to a recall for the cooling system, my 2011 is in now for cooling system and a new head as mine cracked, all being paid for by Ford You did well. Many are reporting Ford either not paying or only paying up to 50% now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team alchemist Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 looks like i took mine in at the right time, only downside so far is it took Ford six weeks to supply the new head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team alchemist Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 "There’s the ‘ecoboom’ community of Facebook with plenty of horror stories." Thanks for the tip Pebblehead, have now joined the ecoboom web campaign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pebbleheed Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Just to point out, I’ve bought another eco boost. A 2015 facelift model. There are still chances of the issue with them but less than the pre facelift model. I’ve had no issues so far and I like the engine so much I bought it again. They’re not all doomed. I do regular checks under the bonnet and always check my coolant level. Not saying it will 100% stop it but considering how many they sold to how many have died it still seems a smaller number than the group would like you to think. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team alchemist Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Very true, but as there as people out there being asked by Ford to pay for new engines i thought it best to add one more name to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giz Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 I have a 2012 ford focus zetec s 1.6 diesel. Car won't start and comes up with pre overheating, recovery managed to jump start it and worked for a day then died again with same warning anybody has any ideas as to why this would be great. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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