Ford Focus 2004 1.6 petrol FYDB - Ford Focus 2004 1.6 cambelt change problem? - hardway : Well you can get a pretty accurate idea with the rod down #1 plug hole at TDC then BDC, mark the rod with masking tape and biro the respective positions, Then do all the other cylinders. Compare each. engine problems 5 NHTSA complaints: fuel system problems 4 NHTSA complaints: 139; body / paint problems 3 NHTSA complaints: 16; Worst 2015 Ford Focus Problems #1: Shuddering 2015 Focus Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec At the heart of the problem is the normally aspirated 99bhp 1.6-litre engine, which feels underpowered and strained after a spell in either of its turbocharged rivals Most of the Euro 6 DPFs now used, including Ford's, are much better. This site is full of threads about problems with the older DPFs, especially for the Mk2/2a Focus with the 1.6TDCI engine. But very few about problems with the Focus Mk3 DPF, or EGR. Though the use of platinum in cats in cDPFs is hardly environmentally friendly! 23.8k. Name: James. Ford Model: Sea Grey Mondeo MKIV 1.8TDCi 140ps Zetec. Ford Year: 2007. UK/Ireland Location: Kent. Posted December 11, 2013. Yeah, EGR is becoming more popular on petrols also, as it helps to reduce the pollution further, and bankrupt the owner further, as well as bankroll the manufacturers further! my_beautious_ZX3. 760 posts ยท Joined 2006. #2 ยท Jun 7, 2014. The Zetec engine is very reliable; with normal care, it will probably take you to 200K miles and beyond. The problem is that it's installed in a Focus. "I'm jealous of girls because they get to wear dresses." (Todd Flanders) it's a 2005 1.6 litre petrol. The engine is very tappety on start up and even after a good run it still isn't perfect. When servicing the car i noticed there was a lot of oil in the air box so the engine is obviously pressrising somewhere and blowing oil out the breather pipe. 1. response. Some time usually in cold mornings car turns over but wont start will start after several tries,but once starts doesnt happen not all the time. i have replaced fuel pump and filter fuel sensor,worked fine for about week and starting to act up again. 2006 Ford Focus 2.4. Posted: Apr 8, 2012. Ford Focus Shoot-out: Petrol vs Diesel Both models are well insulated from engine noise, but at low speeds, the petrol version is undoubtedly the quieter choice. On the motorway, thereโ€™s 6TyKj.

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