Hi All,

I am wondering if anyone could give me any advise on the Ford Focus active 2019 1.5t? I do believe the 1.5 engine is the more reliable out of the petrol engines, correct me if i am wrong. I am looking to purchase one of these with 64k mileage. Is there anything i should look out for on this car, any common faults?

Thanks in advance

I have the non-Active 150 BHP version of that Engine and love it.

I don't think these cars have any inherent faults other than if it is on its original Battery then it would be a good Idea to change it. 

Hi Kay,

The 3 cylinder petrol engines in the Focus Mk 4 - both 1.0 and 1.5 - are of revised design using a chain cam drive rather than the "wet" timing belt of earlier versions which no doubt you have read about, so should be of similar reliability. These engines still have a belt driven oil pump and the belt requires changing at 150,000 miles or 10 years whichever comes first. This is an expensive job.

Several owners on here have, like John, reported a good experience with this engine in the Mk 4 Focus. The engine is used in 200ps form in the Fiesta ST and I have seen no particular issues on ST forums, even on cars with 235 or 260bhp upgrades.

One key thing is to ensure any prospective purchase has a full verifiable service history.

Don't know what car you have now, but as John mentions, battery issues are common on most modern cars, not just Ford (you'll find lots of threads on here about that!😀).

 

 

good to know will keep in mind. I have a ford focus 2015 1.5 petrol which had the concentric slave cylinder go on it which wasnt cheap to replace and also the water pump, the Mrs has Auris 2014 hybrid which is an amazing car.

 

thanks for the replies guys

3 minutes ago, darkkay said:

the Mrs has Auris 2014 hybrid which is an amazing car.

Lol, I thought from the name you were the Mrs!😀 But there's a good recommendation from close to home. I was impressed with the Corolla hybrid I test drove. Getting pricey now, but then, isn't everything.