Focus ST 60,000 Mile Review - Everything you Want to Know
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2019
- UPDATE: 65,000 Mile Review: • Ford Focus ST 65,000 M... I have had my Focus ST for coming up on 4 years in November. The official spec is ST3 in Kona Blue. It's been a great car and this video covers exactly how I feel after having it for all that time. Enjoy!
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Thank you for keeping the ST videos going! You were a big influence on me purchasing my 2016 ST3 and I couldn't be happier!
im absolutely loving my st even in stock
Your coverage of this car has been second to none! One of the reasons I went with a Focus ST myself, much appreciated! Congrats on the M2, she's a beauty!! Keep up the great work man 🤙
Appreciate the support !
Know TV Tower Rd like the back of my hand... a light tap of the brakes as u crest the off-camber switchbacks ud get less wheel spin. Transfers more weight over the front and thus more grip.
Glad to see the ST.
I'm a fan of the active shutters in the cold. On a 40 degree day I can have the car running for a minute and it will already be blowing out warm air.
Thanks Gjeebs that was excellent!
You got it. Still lots of ST content to be made!
great review bro
Such an amazing car... I plan to own one someday... Hopefully soonish
Nice exhaust. I personally went with the Thermal R&D which is perfect so far 👍
I LOVE my 2013 ST3! She has 82K almost trouble free miles on her and she is my daily so she gets very well taken care of. Synthetic oil changes every 5K miles with a filter change of course. I wash her 3 times a week at least and use ceramic paint protectant about once every 3 months. Keep those windows clean kids inside and out! Chris Fix (NJ’s) finest will show you in one of his videos on how to do that. I would not strip out the back of the car for the weight saving it will produce. I need my backseat! Besides the interior noise level will skyrocket.
Jeeves what do you recommend to reduce noise levels in the car? Don’t they make some sort of stick on acoustic noise reducer?
Thanks for the great ST reviews...Keep em coming.
Borrowed from your insight and got the Borla exhaust a few months ago for the "18 ST-1: - the best 'bang for the buck" money spent, in memory :-)
By the looks of it, you’ve never replaced the rear wiper blade either lol
Lol yea I keep forgetting to replace that
i just did my 60k maintenance on my 14 st3, funny how we hit 60k almost exactly the same time. I'd like you to keep the st if possible, kinda been growing/aging with you and your car for awhile now. Just went big Turbo in spring, and mpg has improved now that its so mush easier to stay out of boost.
Keep the ST. I just went over 38k on my 2015. She's been such a great car. And, I've done some extensive upgrades, no problems.
You’re one of the big reasons I bought my st. Would be sad to see it go but having an m2 and a type-r would be great for the channel! Or you could always go full race car with the st😏
I have been thinking of doing coilovers and some other suspension bits for my ST also! 2 car garage will be awesome for car shenanigans!
I love the ST!! However I think it would be fun to bring another fresh car to the channel!! I bought a 2019 civic Type R six months ago and I really think you would enjoy it!! IThe Type R is a blast! Like you said the Veloster N is a sweet car too and I think either one would draw even more people to the channel!! The ST is great but I think something new would be way good for the channel!! No matter what you do I know it will be great because I love the channel regardless of what cars you have!! Keep up the incredible work brother!! God bless!! 🙏🏻🚙🙏🏻
Shaun Christensen he got a 2018 M2
@@MichaelScott-hi4qg Shaun Christensen The M2 is probably plenty for Gjeeb's plate right now...realizing he also has the Focus ST.
Traded my 17 ST for an 18 Mustang GT 10 speed auto....this video made me miss the ST and driving manual lol
Stock wheels stock suspension are a very good combo from the factory breaks definitely aren’t bad either especially as a fun daily
Cracking car 👌🤙
I’ve heard 90 lbs with the rear seats removed, that’s what i did with mine. I’d suggest a rear and front strut bar, when i removed my rear seats the rigidity kinda went poo-poo.
All my issues are without tuning, have had 2 different engine lights for same problem misfiring engine, I'm only at 21k miles have had 2 full spark plug replacements and one cylinder 3 ignition coil replacement and car still feels weird
Hey Geebs, I have the EXACT same ST as you...Kona Blue, 2016, 60K. Any major maintenance jobs you would recommend now that I've hit the 60k mark? I've heard maybe a walnut blast; I know you did the trans fluid....
Does your paint chip really easy? My shadow black chips if a leaf hits it...
Lol yea I would say it does
Yeah especially here in Phoenix on i-17. Horrible. My front bumper literally looks like swiss cheese 🧀
I'm in vegas n my hood is starting to get chipped
Biggest regret is not getting PPF. My hot pepper red is already having chips. I even have one on the door 🤦🏾♂️
2014 ST3
112,000 miles
Looks great, runs great, front bumper is sandblasted. 23 MPG because my normal speed is 80 plus, I have gotten 34 mpg on a 6 hour drive.
Gonna drive it until it dies.
Lol sandblasted is a great way to describe it
Any meets near Avondale????
Time attack build could be cool. Since it’s kind of the channel mascot I think you have two choices: build it for something, or sell it. Either option would let you reach out to a bigger audience.
Josh Titensor i say keep it, if he sells or trade it in he’d be lucky to get $15-14k for it. Give or take
@@jessebudelman Right in the ballpark pricewise if he sold it. There's one here in southern NM - western TX, a 2016 Ford Focus ST with 34,000 miles on it going for $15,900. It's in the Tangerine Scream color. I am wanting it pretty bad!
Ford really nailed it with the Fiesta ST and the Focus ST. I'm actually wanting a FiST more than a FoST. ;:)
How do u even get 27 I get 23mpg max, im not even getting what paper says
My tuxedo black 2016 ST2 has the same paint chipping at 49k. It's so disappointing how thin the paint is. I trade in a 2016 Explorer Sport on this and the paint on it was immaculate... maybe it was just higher up and took less debris strikes. I'll be having my bumper cover and hood repainted soon.
Keep the st 😭
Slugging around in my 2014 st3 at 55 ive gotten 36 mpg allot. But 80 mph is so much better so 23 mpg it is
I got 94k on my 2013 st should be at 100k by the end of 2019 and its a amazingly fun car to drive but the problems are starting to show in some areas as in good old for fashion im also concerned how long the 2.0 eco boost will last.
What kind of problems? Have you replace your turbo yet? I have ~76K on my '13 and so far the only thing I've replaced is the battery and rear brakes. Still on the original summer tires.
Where is the road that you are on? I’m in Phoenix looking for some fun places to drive
South Mountain
DON'T GET RID OF THE ST
17.5k miles on my 2018 stock ST. I miss my 335i. However, this car really is fun as is. Really debating on doing some, or all of your recommend upgrades.
Same year for me as well. I’ve got 24k miles right now. I plan to keep it stock other than very small aesthetic stuff.
I don't know why I saw a lot of focus st with no maintenance history but already more than 20k miles. And one car even with hard brake scratch sign on the front brake pad.
Accessport w/Stratified Flash Tune. You won't regret it and maybe Extreme Crackles Tune for fun.
www.stratifiedauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=116_93&products_id=235
Julio Moreira he has a Ford Performance tune.
Hey Gjeebs, Thanks for your informative videos. Just bought a used 2017 st2 for a pretty fair price (Los Angeles area). 19,600k with only 13,000 miles. Almost followed your advice and got the Veloster N, but I saved some money and also I surf, so the veloster just seemed too small to be using a roof rack regularly with. I opted out of the extended warranty, but considering a lot of the issues that can come up with the ST, do you think it might be worth it? That is an option. Usually I would never get one, but in this case just wondering if it would make sense. Also, What’s the next step I should take for proper maintenance of engine? I don’t want to end up like a lot of people who have st problems, but don’t seem to take care of them properly. Thank you! 🙏
Congrats on the ST! I would say use synthetic oil of your choosing and change it every 5k miles. As far as issues go, I haven’t had any plus yours is still under warranty. The issues usually arise when the car is driven hard and not warmed up or you decide to mod the engine.
Gjeebs Awesome. Thank you. And what exactly is the protocol for “warming the car up” before doing some hard driving on a canyon run for example?
how many mile do you get to a tank? im averaging 210 to 240
I get 300
Keep the st please
Geebs, does your focus have the ST logo on the dash when you start it up? Mine doesn't but I thought I saw a video where it did
Yea mine does. What year is yours? I feel like they all should
@@Gjeebs 2018
Now Im worried
@@Gjeebs 2018 ford focus st3
How are the speakers on focus st
They are pretty good in the ST3 trim. Nothing that’s going to blow you away but solid considering the whole package
My ST torque steer so bad. It is suicidal to floor it in 1st gear.
any ufo's up there ?
What is the maximum amount of miles on a used focus st or fiesta st that I can be confident in buying in your opinion?
I'm looking to buy bone stock and 1 owner. Thanks Gjeebs!
If it's single owner and still under warranty AND stock you should be fine so I would say under 36k miles that way you are totally covered.
Gjeebs thanks for the quick response bro. So should I take a hard pass on a stock single owner 120,000 mile car?
@@Jeremy-io4hm Depends on how cheap it is. If it's under 10k that's not a bad option but things will start to fail at that point.
Gjeebs awesome thanks again. I'll probably go with a fiesta st with under 40,000 miles. More in my price range. Would prefer a focus but love the fiesta as well.
Did you ever upgraded the FMIC?
Not yet
@@Gjeebs wow. So that tell me the stock intercooler isn't so bad, you practically live in hell lol and haven't had overheating problems.
I say... since its a 2nd car... id go Big turbo :)
I do not know if anyone has suggested, but, if you wish to weigh it why not try a cat scale at a local truck stop.
Hi Gjeebs, I’m looking to change my car from S550 Mustang GT to focus ST. Do you think 2017 ST1 with 9k miles for 18k worth it? And what about 2017 ST2 with 16k miles for 21k? I do think I need the same size of navigation as Mustang (backup cam screen larger clearer and yeah SYNC system). I wonder what kind of price range would be a good deal? Thanks. Btw I’m living in California.
St 1 has a back up cam. When i got mine it was 2017 with 17k for $18k i though it was a good deal
COD 101 but that 4 inch small screen could barely do anything to me. Btw do you think headlight different between ST1 and ST2&3 gonna was a big deal or not? Thank you.
Ivee never had a vehicle with the moving headlights so i dont know what im missing
And im my old ranger i also didnt have any screen so its great for me
@@rbergman74 I see. Thanks anyway.
That South Mountain? 👀
Yep!
doesnt make much sense to upgrade an ST to an RS instead of just getting an RS in the first place. And for it to probably be less reliable.
Your's looks alot like mine 👌. Mine hit 30k today.
Build it.
Need to lower it with the weight reduction bro
mountune coilovers
Hey Gjeebs, that ST looks "STUNNING", you get rid of it I'll UNSUBSCRIBE...LOL!! You mentioned coil overs, my ST suspension drives me insane, I consider it unreliable and to stiff. Will CO make a smoother ride, less bouncy?
Yea it will and they are adjustable too just about 2.5k
I just rolled over to 70k miles on my 2017 Focus st,
Damn you really put the miles on
This car is just to damn fun to let it sit, plus didn’t help i worked 45 minutes away from my house and played taxi for my ex-GF’s mom for a couple months.
I thought I had to much miles on mine, mine is a 2013 and just hit 65k. Great videos man keep it up👍
60k miles all original rear wiper!
Hahaha all original baby
...first?
Buying a ST for my 18th birthday in 3 weeks, gonna be the longest 3 weeks of my life..
Haha yes it is. Congrats!
Gjeebs Thanks!
Second??
$10k in mods to make it stable for big turbo? No, definitely not. Many of big turbo guys in the ST community in under $5k. Stock brake size is fine, just upgraded pads and rotors are fine. Tires are a must, but there is budget good sticky tires. Full bolt ons can be grabbed for a good price if you don't buy from all the big shots, plenty of smaller ST community exclusive companies. AP3 and a tune is the next most expensive thing. No more than $700. Motor mount obviously due to power increase. Yeah, can be done under $5k reliably and comfortably. If you got a FB join some ST pages or use FOCUSST.ORG. Plenty of useful info out there. Plus, with BT you will only make 350whp before the stock fuel system can't keep up. ut even at that point the engine can handle it very well with a good tune and supporting mods.
27 mpg i get 23 mpg
a truck weigh station can weigh your car.
Find a truck stop gas station with a scale
27 mpg lol im lucky if I get 20!
Guillaume K City driving? Or always floorin it? 🤣
@@Yoogoy city and highway
I'm at 50k and my driver seat looks nowhere near as nice as yours. What's your secret.
Cautious of how I am getting in and out. Never sit on the bolsters
Bigger turbo=bigger audience. Build that bitch! If you do your research you can have a perfectly reliable build! And you don't have to throw $10k at it all at once! that's crazy talk. little by little...hence y its a build. Just do it. u have a ford focus not a precious vehicle. No need to keep it stock. and plus once u hit 100k miles itll be practically worthless compared to what u paid. So no reason to keep it stock. Value wise.
DO SOMETHING EXCITING ALREADY! WHEELS ARE THE BEST THING U CAN DO FOR HANDLING! IT'S UNSPRUNG WEIGHT!!! U CAN GET A GOOD LITE WEIGHT WHEEL FOR $1200 ALL 4
Get a limited slip, some sticky tires and start tracking it man (Auto-X doesn't count).