FZS180 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I’ve just purchased a 2013 focus ST in March and drives fine under normal conditions, however when it push the engine to the higher revs I get a strange burning smell in the cabin, any ideas? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WireyWhenWet Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 Diesel or petrol? Check for any leaks or smoke on the engine top when warm, have someone help with revving a bit as well. Also see if the cabin filter has been replaced, more air in to the cabin can push some funky smells around, so worth a check anyway and often neglected. Any pattern in particular or just when you gun it a bit? I know that the diesel one is usually worth checking the injectors when pushed they tend to smell a little and push diesel out if the seals are a bit off. Finally, is the source of it up front or toward the rear? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monks600 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I’m a 2014 ST-2 owner, just wondering... when you say burning smell.. what does it smell like? oil? Petrol? Electrical cables? I noticed weird smells in the higher rev range and this was down to the cabin filter. I also noted if I hadn’t given the air on a blast in a while I’d get a weird stale smoke smell. Smelt like damp cigarettes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZS180 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 It only happens when I push it hard in gear 3/4, it’s a petrol. I can’t really put a finger on the smell but it’s a mechanical smell. I’ve noticed after a hard journey i take the oil cap off and they’res small amounts of smoke coming out(dunno if that’s normal or not) however nothing else going on in the engine bay, the source seems to be coming from the engine bay! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monks600 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 It only happens when I push it hard in gear 3/4, it’s a petrol. I can’t really put a finger on the smell but it’s a mechanical smell. I’ve noticed after a hard journey i take the oil cap off and they’res small amounts of smoke coming out(dunno if that’s normal or not) however nothing else going on in the engine bay, the source seems to be coming from the engine bay! thanksSmoke from oil cap after journey is normal, mine has done this from day one and soMe of myOther cars did the same. There’s no noticeable leaks anywhere in the engine bay at all is there? Funnily enough, I’ve just come back from shopping and I left the engine running and thought I’d check the engine bay and I had a weird oily smell and it looks to be my k&n filter clogged with crap. I wouldn’t worry too much, it’s all apart of having an ST I guess Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZS180 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 No leaks that I can see, oil and coolant level has stayed the same since purchasing so I can’t really see there being a leak anywhere, I’ll check the cabin filter however it’s still a mystery! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monks600 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 No leaks that I can see, oil and coolant level has stayed the same since purchasing so I can’t really see there being a leak anywhere, I’ll check the cabin filter however it’s still a mystery!My moneys on the cabin filter, when you pull it out and smell it you will be shocked and what’s on it and how it smells! Amazing how it catches the amount of crap it does!Let me know how you get along bud :)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZS180 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 Cabin filter is minging but doesn’t smell bad, I’ll change it out on Monday and see if the smell goes! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monks600 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 Cabin filter is minging but doesn’t smell bad, I’ll change it out on Monday and see if the smell goes! Wow, that is bad! Yeah couple of quid and should be on to a winner! Hopefully that sorts out your issue! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZS180 Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 It’s been a while, and the smell has unfortunately returned, cabin filter is clean! Seems to still only happen when booting it in 3/4th. Possible exhaust leak or failing cat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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