I have the base model 2015 with the 5spd. I bought mine in 2018 with 23k miles and currently have about 148k as of posting. It still has the clutch from the factory and trust me.. I drive the crap out of it every day since I've gotten it. As the engine goes tho, I'm currently facing issues with the valve cover gasket leaking and the lower control arms going out via suspension. Besides that, it's one of the most bulletproof cars I've ever had.
I’m actually manual swapping my focus and this backs up my reason to do so! I don’t wanna put in that broken design of a DCT again. Bullet proof mtx-75 is a way better option from everyone I’ve listened to
I |❤| my 2016 SE HB, 2L 5 speed manual. I aim to drive it for, ever. Sleeper insurance rates, sports car drivable @ upper end of power band, 4 wheel discs, stops on a dime, and handles corners like an absolute dream when driven properly. You know, mastery of braking yields most distance in shortest time over any mountain road. This car is versatile and does it all, at econobox rates. Definitely a car worth maintaining. Not the lap of luxury, while it does everything it's intended to do, well. As for the dual clutch, dry tranny automatics, never. But the 5 speed normally aspirated late model Focus hatches are perfect. Mine has 82000 miles, and no drivetrain, suspension, brake, nor fuel delivery issues. Super bonus: FLEX fuel, I routinely get 5 to 10 cents less per gallon, via RaceTrac E88. Yep, 88 octane Flex gasoline. It's worth driving 13 miles for me. Works well on E85, too, but E85 makes RPM shift points a bit higher. Super easiest access to spark plugs, routine maintenance is a DYI breeze. I♥️ my '16 SE hatch and trust only me for oil changes. Pad replacement is easy, too. The electronic steering system is a work of art. Whomever FMC collaborated with on that did an awesome job. They should offer their services to the general aviation manufacturing industry, imo.
Just took delivery of a 5 speed 2014 se sedan with the "sport package" and i'm leaning manual in it. It had just had the transmission serviced and apparently according to them and a majority of the focus forums the high clutch bite is pretty normal. It's an experience for sure but I traded in a 2012 jetta se and while this is smaller I can say the focus is way more fun to drive, it has playful handling and it's able to move just enough to get out of it's own way. Once I really get the hang of it I might find myself seriously enjoying this.
I just recently bought a 2015 Ford Focus SE with a 5 speed. My clutch also grabs high up on the pedal. I gave it an exception cuz the car has 127k miles. Clutch doesn't slip at all, so it seems good aside from the high pedal engagement. But that does make learning easier. The car is fun to drive and gets great gas mileage. I average 33mpg driving to and from work 45 miles round trip.
Yeah if your clutch doesn't bite until the pedal is almost all the way out and the car seems like it lacks power that's because your clutch is slipping. So you need clutch work, and whoever owned the car before probably rode the clutch
It’s a much nicer car than a Nissan versa but I’m going to be getting one cause need it as daily driver and cause it’s a 5 speed and only got 80k miles selling for $6,500 but cash only not too worried about
These manual Focus cars reach Honda and Toyota levels of reliability. I've seen them with over 250k miles with no problems. It's a shame that the criminal DCT transmission went into production. It was misunderstood and not right for a daily driver.
yeah cause the 2.0L VVT engines were bulletproof, and were honestly reminiscent of a honda 4 cylinder lol just needed a higher redline version. the old SVT focus cars are still out there for that post 7k revving sound, they're also faster than the modern regular focus, but the miles on those are getting high.
It didn’t feel right to me because I’ve driven a 2014 base manual focus and it didn’t feel like that. I’m aware that it’s not a super powerful car, but this one felt strange.
I had a 2012 Ford Focus SE, went through 2 transmissions within 30k miles, and was on its last before someone pulled out in front of us and totaled it.
No the Ford Focus 1.0 come with A 6sp manual transmission we have one we get 62 mpg on it’s got car in 2015 order the car with that transmission and engine Great car no problem with.
I have the base model 2015 with the 5spd. I bought mine in 2018 with 23k miles and currently have about 148k as of posting. It still has the clutch from the factory and trust me.. I drive the crap out of it every day since I've gotten it. As the engine goes tho, I'm currently facing issues with the valve cover gasket leaking and the lower control arms going out via suspension. Besides that, it's one of the most bulletproof cars I've ever had.
Nice!
I’m actually manual swapping my focus and this backs up my reason to do so! I don’t wanna put in that broken design of a DCT again. Bullet proof mtx-75 is a way better option from everyone I’ve listened to
Yep
Totally agree. Hard to find. Ford needs to bring these back.
I |❤| my 2016 SE HB, 2L 5 speed manual. I aim to drive it for, ever. Sleeper insurance rates, sports car drivable @ upper end of power band, 4 wheel discs, stops on a dime, and handles corners like an absolute dream when driven properly. You know, mastery of braking yields most distance in shortest time over any mountain road. This car is versatile and does it all, at econobox rates. Definitely a car worth maintaining. Not the lap of luxury, while it does everything it's intended to do, well. As for the dual clutch, dry tranny automatics, never. But the 5 speed normally aspirated late model Focus hatches are perfect. Mine has 82000 miles, and no drivetrain, suspension, brake, nor fuel delivery issues.
Super bonus: FLEX fuel, I routinely get 5 to 10 cents less per gallon, via RaceTrac E88. Yep, 88 octane Flex gasoline. It's worth driving 13 miles for me. Works well on E85, too, but E85 makes RPM shift points a bit higher. Super easiest access to spark plugs, routine maintenance is a DYI breeze. I♥️ my '16 SE hatch and trust only me for oil changes. Pad replacement is easy, too.
The electronic steering system is a work of art. Whomever FMC collaborated with on that did an awesome job. They should offer their services to the general aviation manufacturing industry, imo.
Just took delivery of a 5 speed 2014 se sedan with the "sport package" and i'm leaning manual in it. It had just had the transmission serviced and apparently according to them and a majority of the focus forums the high clutch bite is pretty normal. It's an experience for sure but I traded in a 2012 jetta se and while this is smaller I can say the focus is way more fun to drive, it has playful handling and it's able to move just enough to get out of it's own way. Once I really get the hang of it I might find myself seriously enjoying this.
It's a fun car for sure!
it's literally the best small "drivers car" of that era when equipped with a 5 speed.
I just recently bought a 2015 Ford Focus SE with a 5 speed. My clutch also grabs high up on the pedal. I gave it an exception cuz the car has 127k miles. Clutch doesn't slip at all, so it seems good aside from the high pedal engagement. But that does make learning easier. The car is fun to drive and gets great gas mileage. I average 33mpg driving to and from work 45 miles round trip.
2.0 5 speed Ford Focus's and 1.6 5 speed Ford Fiesta's are legitimately 300k plus mile cars
I wouldn’t doubt it!
Thanks for saying so. I just bought a single owner 2013 focus sedan SE manual with 83k miles.
I'm afraid rust will be the death of mine
@@lockedine as long as you stay farrrrrrr away from the auto transmission on these you’re going to have a great car
@@lockedine how’s that car been treating you so far?
Thanks for the detailed review, there aren’t many manual focus reviews
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching
Yeah if your clutch doesn't bite until the pedal is almost all the way out and the car seems like it lacks power that's because your clutch is slipping. So you need clutch work, and whoever owned the car before probably rode the clutch
My 2008 focus 5 speed manual has 260,000 and engine no problems work fine 🤞
Nice!
I'm still practicing on my 09 5 Speed, but man I love the car.
Glad it handled the bump
The manuels go forever
It’s a much nicer car than a Nissan versa but I’m going to be getting one cause need it as daily driver and cause it’s a 5 speed and only got 80k miles selling for $6,500 but cash only not too worried about
I didn’t know they made a manual hatch past 14. Damn! I want one!!!
They are pretty rare! Especially in a non-base model trim
These manual Focus cars reach Honda and Toyota levels of reliability. I've seen them with over 250k miles with no problems. It's a shame that the criminal DCT transmission went into production. It was misunderstood and not right for a daily driver.
yeah cause the 2.0L VVT engines were bulletproof, and were honestly reminiscent of a honda 4 cylinder lol just needed a higher redline version. the old SVT focus cars are still out there for that post 7k revving sound, they're also faster than the modern regular focus, but the miles on those are getting high.
This guy must not drive 4 bangers very often. Cuz that focus seems completely normal, and yes you definitely need to rev them out.
It didn’t feel right to me because I’ve driven a 2014 base manual focus and it didn’t feel like that. I’m aware that it’s not a super powerful car, but this one felt strange.
The only problem I had with my focus before I totaled was that the ac went out
yeah iirc thats a problem with a lot of fords
Mine is a lot of fun. I put H&R springs, RS air box lid and Cobb filter, resonator and muffler delete. I hope mine is reliable and last me a while.
Nice!
I had a 2012 Ford Focus SE, went through 2 transmissions within 30k miles, and was on its last before someone pulled out in front of us and totaled it.
Yeah the automatics didn’t have the greatest reputation
yeah the automatics were awful, if you sat in a lot of traffic those clutches were dust in no time
No the Ford Focus 1.0 come with A 6sp manual transmission we have one we get 62 mpg on it’s got car in 2015 order the car with that transmission and engine
Great car no problem with.
I have a focus, bogs down for no reason from time to time
ever figure it out?
Man it seems like even in 2021 cars are much cheaper
Keep in mind that the steering rack on these cars fail regardless of the transmission.
Didn’t know that, we’ve had 3 in my family and none had that issue.
What happens when that breaks?
Yee ford power shift was terrible dsg I had 4 clutch packs replaced and got a full refund on the car
Wow thats crazy..