Hi everyone, I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Focus Ghia hatchback but I've been told some models of that era were treated for rust around the tailgate. Is this true? I thought rust was a thing of the past. I've owned many Fords and they've all been rust-free. Has anyone any experience of the problem affecting Focuses of this age and how do I tell if the work was done (I guess there'll be no rust!).

Thanks everyone

Cars do still rust, but I haven't heard of a Mk2.5 going on the tailgate. Mk1s had issues and perhaps a few mk2. I have a 2009 Focus and have no rust issues on the tailgate if it helps, and mine is no garage queen

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The mk1 used to sometimes get a rust patch at the bottom of the glass due to a bit of a design flaw.

It had a slight V in the channel under the glass where water would sit and not run off.

Never heard of it on mk2/2.5 though.

Not heard of it on mk 2/2.5

I have heard it in the 2.5, basically the rubber piping to the tailgate can rub against the paintwork when closed. If I recall correctly, someone had this on the forum, they had it repaired by ford, and they also added (for all intents and purposes) a small foam pad installed under the hose, so when the lid closed, the piping would rub against this and not the paintwork, eliminating the problem.

I have also heard of a mk2 and mk2.5 boot rusting, Where the Cable Boots rub on the rear of the boot lid and on the body

See this post from 2011

http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/18826-2010-focus-16tdci-rusting/

Jamie