I have a 2014 ford focus st with 288,000 miles on it now. Original owner and still haven’t needed to replace the original clutch, have any engine or transmission problems. I have had to do a lot of maintenance repair work and it is starting to rust do to the salty winters around Chicago. If there is any questions you have about what I would recommend you should replace from oem or what may be issues in the future, don’t hesitate to ask
I came seriously dangerously close to buying one of these this month. I really wanted leather seats and a moonroof, but i couldn't find one for under $20k. My gf found a 2017 eco mustang for way cheaper and she said if im gonna drive an Ecoboost, it might as well be a mustang, and she was absolutely right about that. So i bought it, and i love it, but the focus/fiesta st still has a special place in my heart for sure.
Definitely do the rear mount. Delete the sound symposer, there's kits available for it, theyre not expensive and its easy to do. This will allow you to hear more turbo noises in the cabin. Replace the factory bypass valve with whichever blowoff or bypass valve you like. GFB is a great brand and so is Turbosmart. Both the symposer and factory bypass are made out of cheap plastic and will eventually cause boost leaks which can be really annoying to locate.
I also drive a completely stock 2013 ST. My car has never made that noise when I get on it and shift from 1st to 2nd. Yours almost sounds like the engine is slapping the firewall due to worn engine mounts. Also your rearview mirror is de-silvering most likely due to someone directly spraying windex on it. Spraying the mirror directly will cause the liquid to seep around the edges and onto the back silver plating causing it to slowly lift away from the glass.
@@STLife2024 that’s great to know! I’ll absolutely look into replacing the motor mounts. I’m still new to owning the car so any info I can get is fantastic. And interesting point about the mirror. I wouldn’t have thought about the liquid seeping back behind it.
I’m sure your mounts are worn a bit from the age and milage but I bought a 2013 brand new in 2012 I ordered it in the same speck u have and my engine would hit the fire wall from 1st to second under full throttle new rear lower engine mount fixed it. Car had 300 miles on it and did it. If the upper mount hasn’t been replaced I would change it with factory oem not aftermarket it will get rid a ton of vibration / rattles in the car they usually last 60k to 70k vibration free they are filled with oil
I’m sure your mounts are worn a bit from the age and milage but I bought a 2013 brand new in 2012 I ordered it in the same speck u have and my engine would hit the fire wall from 1st to second under full throttle new rear lower engine mount fixed it. Car had 300 miles on it and did it. If the upper mount hasn’t been replaced I would change it with factory oem not aftermarket it will get rid a ton of vibration / rattles in the car they usually last 60k to 70k vibration free they are filled with oil. This is the mount by the serpentine belt not upper transmission
@@DanielPhillipsMiataif you grab a mountune RMM it does add some nvh, at first it is very noticeable but over time you tend to learn how to shift with it and the vibration somewhat breaks in. If you get a 2015+ stock RMM it is a tad stiffer but way more livable if you don’t like the vibration. I have had my 15 ST3 for almost 9 years now. Enjoy!
The rear view mirror thing is because of the heater, same idea of the mirror in the bathroom, the fluctuating temp between hot and cold after time will cause this on any mirror
The de-silvering of a bathroom mirror is not from hot or cold. The delamination is from someone directly spraying the mirror with glass cleaner causing seepage around the edges. The acids in glass cleaner will pull the silver away from the glass over time.
I have a 2014 ford focus st with 288,000 miles on it now. Original owner and still haven’t needed to replace the original clutch, have any engine or transmission problems. I have had to do a lot of maintenance repair work and it is starting to rust do to the salty winters around Chicago. If there is any questions you have about what I would recommend you should replace from oem or what may be issues in the future, don’t hesitate to ask
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@@Awesomedude2639 haha right?! If you know you know
I came seriously dangerously close to buying one of these this month. I really wanted leather seats and a moonroof, but i couldn't find one for under $20k. My gf found a 2017 eco mustang for way cheaper and she said if im gonna drive an Ecoboost, it might as well be a mustang, and she was absolutely right about that. So i bought it, and i love it, but the focus/fiesta st still has a special place in my heart for sure.
That's a great story! Yeah I love this Focus, but I would have considered the Mustang if I didn't already have a different RWD car. Glad you love it!
Bought my ST1 in 2017. Only owner. Never been in the shop. Love to spend time driving it.
I LOVE driving my ST.
Definitely do the rear mount. Delete the sound symposer, there's kits available for it, theyre not expensive and its easy to do. This will allow you to hear more turbo noises in the cabin. Replace the factory bypass valve with whichever blowoff or bypass valve you like. GFB is a great brand and so is Turbosmart. Both the symposer and factory bypass are made out of cheap plastic and will eventually cause boost leaks which can be really annoying to locate.
@@afout07 thank you for the advice! I’ll absolutely do all of those things, thank you for letting me know!
im gonna go drive my st now. its a great car. full exhaust dp and it sounds menacing. awe touring exhaust
@@tholmes8474 that’s awesome! Sounds like a sweet setup 😎
What a fun car, I adore these! I actually have a 23 GR Corolla but I haven’t nearly prefer the look of these to my GRC.
I love the GR Corolla... want to trade? Lol. If I had a bigger budged I'd be sitting in one right now!
i put a downpipe on mine and it sounds like a race car now. go big turbo
I also drive a completely stock 2013 ST. My car has never made that noise when I get on it and shift from 1st to 2nd. Yours almost sounds like the engine is slapping the firewall due to worn engine mounts. Also your rearview mirror is de-silvering most likely due to someone directly spraying windex on it. Spraying the mirror directly will cause the liquid to seep around the edges and onto the back silver plating causing it to slowly lift away from the glass.
@@STLife2024 that’s great to know! I’ll absolutely look into replacing the motor mounts. I’m still new to owning the car so any info I can get is fantastic. And interesting point about the mirror. I wouldn’t have thought about the liquid seeping back behind it.
I’m sure your mounts are worn a bit from the age and milage but I bought a 2013 brand new in 2012 I ordered it in the same speck u have and my engine would hit the fire wall from 1st to second under full throttle new rear lower engine mount fixed it. Car had 300 miles on it and did it. If the upper mount hasn’t been replaced I would change it with factory oem not aftermarket it will get rid a ton of vibration / rattles in the car they usually last 60k to 70k vibration free they are filled with oil
I’m sure your mounts are worn a bit from the age and milage but I bought a 2013 brand new in 2012 I ordered it in the same speck u have and my engine would hit the fire wall from 1st to second under full throttle new rear lower engine mount fixed it. Car had 300 miles on it and did it. If the upper mount hasn’t been replaced I would change it with factory oem not aftermarket it will get rid a ton of vibration / rattles in the car they usually last 60k to 70k vibration free they are filled with oil. This is the mount by the serpentine belt not upper transmission
@@mikebennett5284 Okay this is great info! So I'll get an upgraded rear lower mount and a factory upper mount. Thanks for the help!
@@DanielPhillipsMiataif you grab a mountune RMM it does add some nvh, at first it is very noticeable but over time you tend to learn how to shift with it and the vibration somewhat breaks in. If you get a 2015+ stock RMM it is a tad stiffer but way more livable if you don’t like the vibration. I have had my 15 ST3 for almost 9 years now. Enjoy!
Picking up a 2014 ST3 grey colour in a week
It’s on 125k miles
First car
Excited 💯
@@keyskhoza heck yeah! You’re gonna love it! It’s such a good car.
Great video 👏🏽💯
@@keyskhoza thank you!!
The rear view mirror thing is because of the heater, same idea of the mirror in the bathroom, the fluctuating temp between hot and cold after time will cause this on any mirror
The de-silvering of a bathroom mirror is not from hot or cold. The delamination is from someone directly spraying the mirror with glass cleaner causing seepage around the edges. The acids in glass cleaner will pull the silver away from the glass over time.