I've put a deposit of 200 pound down for a ford focus titanium ecoboost 1.0 petrol. SInce then, all I've heard is that the timing belts on them are nothing but trouble with them being wet belts. The car is on 62,000 miles and has a full service history.
The coolant hoses breaking on the Mk3 focus can also wreck the engine very quickly. Some people on here have changed the Mk3 coolant hoses for the Mk3.5 version which is said to be much less likely to break. The cost is not huge (perhaps £50). Have a search of the forum for details.
Ford will fit a supposedly brand new engine. The total cost of this engine is £5,000 but Ford said they will reduce this to £3,000 as acknowledgement of the fault. The 2nd-hand dealer has also suggested that they will pay some of the costs, but not all. The 2nd-hand dealer will fit a 'reconditioned' engine for free.
The Ford Focus is also a reasonable option for towing small trailers and compartments. When paired with a 153bhp EcoBoost engine, the Focus has a maximum braked towing capacity of 1,500kg. Entry-level models can tow around 1,000kg. Running costs. Award-winning Focus engines are designed with fuel economy in mind.
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