HeyItsG Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Hello guys, So for a while I've been looking for a new car. I realy like how the new ford focus gen looks like. I came across ST Line 2019, 1.5 ECO with 150hp. Now that I look throughout forums, reliability of engines are not on the best reputation. However, since I am in europe, I get the 3 cylinder engine that seems to be better than 4 cyl. But I still lack info when it comes to higher milage examples. The one I am looking at is now at 60k miles. My question is, what is your experience or knowledge on these 3 cyl engines? Is it true that they are more reliable? Should I avoid this purchase? Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimpster Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 in a word ......... NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyItsG Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Would you be kind to elaborate a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyItsG Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, Jimpster said: in a word ......... NO Would you be kind to elaborate a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 The 1.5 3 cylinder isn’t related to the 1.0. It’s used in the Fiesta ST I’ve not read many issues. I’d chose it over the MHEV any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyItsG Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 12 minutes ago, alexp999 said: The 1.5 3 cylinder isn’t related to the 1.0. It’s used in the Fiesta ST I’ve not read many issues. I’d chose it over the MHEV any day. That's what I've been hearing.. but no solid info tho, just people identifying that 1.5 3-cyl is a good engine, compared to 4-cyl.. Really want it but not sure if it will be considerably trouble-free if I maintain it correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I had one for a few days. Engine was nice enough but the car was in poor condition so ended up returning. If you're set on a Mk4 petrol, 1.5 EB is the engine I'd choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyItsG Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 35 minutes ago, TomsFocus said: I had one for a few days. Engine was nice enough but the car was in poor condition so ended up returning. If you're set on a Mk4 petrol, 1.5 EB is the engine I'd choose. Thanks for the input! Yeah, I am looking only for 1.5 EB, but it seems that there are a lot of negativity around it, or is it specifically 4 cyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, HeyItsG said: Thanks for the input! Yeah, I am looking only for 1.5 EB, but it seems that there are a lot of negativity around it, or is it specifically 4 cyl? It’s the 4 cylinder mostly. I haven’t read anything in particular about the 3 pot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Isn't it the 4-cylinder 1.5 that's the open-deck design that's reputed to have head gasket problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyItsG Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, mjt said: Isn't it the 4-cylinder 1.5 that's the open-deck design that's reputed to have head gasket problems? I read a lot of problems with this engine, 1.0 as well. Wet belt, head gasket problems, oil leaks, turbo problems and dead engines overall.. But when I was reading about 1.5, I did not know yet, that european models went ahead with 3-cyl so it confused the heck out of me, as I was all hands down, but when I look for 3-cyl version, I cannot see any real feedback.. I am in between of choosing mazda 3/cx-3 or focus st-line and honestly, I really want focus, but skyactiv engines are hard to beat.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxty Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I have the 1.5 3-Cyl in 182ps guise, been fine for 20k miles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizer Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I haven't heard of any problems with them either and have not had any problems with my one. They have a Chain instead of a Wet Belt but the oil Pump on all but the very early ones is a small Wet Belt. The UK models have a GPF but I have not heard of any problems with it, unlike the 1.0 Engines with a GPF. A run down the Motorway every now and again brings the Implied Soot Load back to 0. They also have Cylinder Deactivation, something that gave some of the 1.0 Engines problems with vibrations although I have not heard of any of these problems with the 1.5 to any great extent and I have never experienced it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimrodmk8 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 I own a 1.5 Eco boost 150hp, no problems at the moment, I though at 1 litre for a car of this size was too small and would put more stain on the engine, I wanted an engine bigger than my motor bike I had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Bloodaxe Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 12 hours ago, HeyItsG said: . Wet belt, Bear in mind that the Mk 4 Focus has never used the wet belt 1.0 engine. Chain cam drive, similar to the 1.5 triple. oil pump drive is wet belt but we don't seem to see issues there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy D Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 Does anybody know what the 1.5 eco blue diesel engine is like in the mark 4 Focus I'm looking at an ST line 1.5 diesel eco blue are day a good engine or a bad engine I have to make my mind up would appreciate some help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 On 10/9/2024 at 7:31 PM, Christy D said: I have to make my mind up would appreciate some help will you be back to read the replies ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbdriver Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 On 10/9/2024 at 7:31 PM, Christy D said: Does anybody know what the 1.5 eco blue diesel engine is like in the mark 4 Focus I'm looking at an ST line 1.5 diesel eco blue are day a good engine or a bad engine I have to make my mind up would appreciate some help We have a couple of 1.5 eco blue's in the family fitted in Fiestas & have never been an issue one has 86k and the other 66k miles, oil & filter change every 6 months & they'll run forever, at work we've several closely related 1.5 high milers fitted in Berlingo & Dispatch vans that have very few issues, apart from the sumps that keep getting knocked off on building sites, if they're kept serviced they last, ignore the long service intervals is the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyMark Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 I have two, a MK4 1.5 EcoBoost 3 cyl (32k miles) and also a MK3.5 1.5 EcoBoost 4 cyl (62k miles). Obviously both very different cars and different engines, but other than tyres and servicing, zero issues or cost with either. The MK3.5 is 10 years old early next year so a new timing belt and water pump will be the first expense in 9 years, no complaints from me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 30 minutes ago, DonnyMark said: The MK3.5 is 10 years old early next year so a new timing belt It's not something you have to wait for. Get it done in the next couple of months, it's much cheaper than a new engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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