THE FORD FOCUS ST ( MK 3) BUYERS GUIDE | DON'T BUY until you watch this! Petrol + Diesel

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  • @mikeb7615
    @mikeb7615 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have an ST3 diesel on a 17 plate and only issue ive had is was sold to me with a reoccurring alternator problem which obviously the previous owner could not work out. turns out there was a fuel leak dripping into the alternator and after fixing this the car has been a dream to own and drive every day. looks stunning in stealth grey i must say

  • @DarkAngel1979fuck
    @DarkAngel1979fuck 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the buyer's guide, just picked up a 14 plate st3 and with Ur guide I knew I've got a good un.

  • @G4RY1159
    @G4RY1159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great stuff man, my daughters had a few Focus's and I really like them too, been looking online for a ST Estate but it needs to be the right one as I'm mega fussy, colour - age - mileage - even location as would only travel if all the boxes are ticked.
    Interesting guide from you so cheers.

  • @johnwall1105
    @johnwall1105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Had mine 2016 ST3 5 years this year never missed a beat. Last week on holiday just short off a thousand miles in 5 day's average 28 to gallon

  • @tommyblackburn7896
    @tommyblackburn7896 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awwesome video! im buying a 2016 ST tdci this week and ill keep my eye out for these things. also this one im going to view is a st-3 and has heated steering wheel! which im guessing is another piece of optional extra to add to your list.

  • @FungusLabel
    @FungusLabel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this car, but what I love even more is that pure, Scottish accent. Nice guide.

  • @cy9nvs
    @cy9nvs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Had a Petrol ST wagon for 3 years before buying the new mk4 ST Edition earlier this year.
    It was a great car and extremely reliable, there's loads of people with over 200k miles on them, and everytime I see a post about a blown engine it's a tuned car. While there's also a lot of very high mileage tuned ones out there, if you keep it stock there's nothing to worry about, you can beat the shit out of it every day and as long as you take care of the oil every year or 70000-10000 miles it'll be alright.

    • @mark-1rc502
      @mark-1rc502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’m running a Blufin remap in mine ,. I don’t ask for max power from her very often . If I do it’s mainly on the motorway when I decide to go a bit cukoo . I hope Superchips have kept it in a safe tolerance . I would like the Mk4 , however I live in London and their making it really difficult to use a car so I really don’t feel like spending my money out on a new st just to sit in traffic jams .

  • @scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain
    @scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great little buying Guide Grant, defo make sure you up the security and hide the key, friends of my wife had their St stolen off the drive and has never been seen again!

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for watching! That’s awful, sorry to hear that. Hate hearing someone’s pride and joy has been stolen.

  • @Alanst1xx
    @Alanst1xx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thankyou a few things clarified for me even though I have one

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear that Alan. Enjoy your ST!

  • @humphreybaloyi476
    @humphreybaloyi476 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, thank you for a great video.Does it include all the models?

  • @cathalmccionnaith8268
    @cathalmccionnaith8268 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cracking Review...
    👌.... But when did Brain McFadden start doing reviews 😬.... Keep up the great work 💪

  • @viprk24OC
    @viprk24OC ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm on my 4th 2.0 Ecoboom, 2 failures were because of heat. Average summer day is 100-110f and the stock intercoolers are Terrible. Charge temps quickly rise to 150-190 understress, they began to consume coolant cause of head failure after overheating, Third one died because of HPFP PSI dropped at high rpm went lean and roached #4 cylinder. My most recent 2016 Focus ST Full bolt ons, and tuned 26psi and its stronger than ever. My advice if you keep your car running is to run high quality Gas Ford recommends 91 or higher, and get your Valves cleaned once every 1-2 years by ford. Local dealership does it for $250 USD

  • @DB-dx8xu
    @DB-dx8xu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also is servicing of the vehicle, including carbon build up on the intake valves, have mine professionally walnut blasted, between 30,000-50,000 miles include a mishimoto oil catch can fitted

  • @B16KVB
    @B16KVB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great vid, good to see a fellow Scotsman on here. I've had my Focus ST-3 Diesel for 2 years now and it's such a solid car, didn't know about that intercooler pipe issue though, might need to go check that 😂

    • @johnboy2436
      @johnboy2436 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      im going mad iv played the video numerous times and cant see him mention intercooler pipes anywhere? are you trolling me bro?

    • @Hali88
      @Hali88 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@johnboy2436 in the driving bit he said if the acceleration doesn't feel strong it might a leaking intercooler hose

    • @johnboy2436
      @johnboy2436 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Hali88ur the man!! thanks

  • @stachujones7820
    @stachujones7820 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice review, only thing I would add is that the Focus STs have the turning circle of the titanic.

  • @2004lesk01
    @2004lesk01 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had a 2016 i regret selling it, it still ooks amazing today

  • @theupstartcom
    @theupstartcom ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one

  • @user-bl8ut9qf9w
    @user-bl8ut9qf9w ปีที่แล้ว

    Regarding the shorting loom. I have a mk2 focus diesel which when i come to a stop or feathering the throttle in slow moving traffic my revs seem to go up slightly and back down. Kind of like its over reving. Could this be a similar issue with a mk2? Thanks

  • @Fordfocusstmk3250
    @Fordfocusstmk3250 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude when I have foot on clutch my revs drop and rise back up n steering wheel seems OK so could be on way out?

  • @180del
    @180del 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Had 2 of them,great cars

  • @TheAshman306
    @TheAshman306 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had my 2018 st3 since new. No problems. Nice car to drive and its neqrly 4yrs old love it.

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fantastic that’s great to hear!

    • @thandomthembu4913
      @thandomthembu4913 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How many miles are you on now? Still no serious issues, was really concerned about lspi? Really considering purchasing one.

    • @TheAshman306
      @TheAshman306 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@thandomthembu4913im on 35k still going strong.lspi will only happen is you floor it at low rpm.

  • @paulicely1751
    @paulicely1751 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi I'm going to look at a focus ST3 18 reg petrol at a main dealer 27k miles 2 owners, any more tips including cambelts intervals and waterpumps pls

  • @Bcwilderness
    @Bcwilderness 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    positive guy, decent to hear

  • @k1701d
    @k1701d 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love my ST-3. Only wish it had Apple CarPlay instead of the sync 2 which crashes every now and then.

  • @CeltSfodster
    @CeltSfodster ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is it bad that I’m watching this almost 4 years after buying one?
    Only thing I would add is broken auto headlight level bracket. Made of plastic so snap at the sight of a pot hole. Luckily meccano is a perfect fix!

  • @BobMc87
    @BobMc87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice! You drove past my old house! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah, shame your not still there. Could have popped by for a brew 😂

    • @BobMc87
      @BobMc87 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ScottishCarClan 🤣🤣🤣 Yeah.... I could have tool the ST for a spin! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @samfisherchaos
    @samfisherchaos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Put the key fobs in a metal box and it will stop the signal as it acts like a faraday cage. Also moving your obd port to a new location will stop them nicking it as they often smash your window connect to the OBD and there off. If they can't find it they won't hang about they wil be on their toes the shites

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have heard on people putting the keys in the microwave too! Seems to have the same effect.

    • @samfisherchaos
      @samfisherchaos 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ScottishCarClan till some twat turns it on by accident haha

  • @jasonwilliams42
    @jasonwilliams42 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I find my 2016 st3 headlights get water in looks horrible but does go away now and then

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep… unfortunately common Jason :-( We haven’t seen it cause any actual harm. Just a bit unsightly as you say.

  • @superdaz75
    @superdaz75 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can this guy stand up straight! 🤣 joking aside.. thanks for the info on the Focus ST

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  ปีที่แล้ว

      😂 thanks for watching

    • @surfbug1
      @surfbug1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah what'd that about???

  • @addj7093
    @addj7093 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    SCC mk2 or mk3 ST?

  • @k956upg
    @k956upg ปีที่แล้ว

    My keyless ford has keys kept in scan proof bags at the back of the house…I found the keyless entry handy…so do thieves as they don’t have to break anything they just open the locked doors & raid it..5 times in 3 years so far..no damage but I have to just clean up the mess after them.I like the keyless but it literally means thieves will just walk through security..

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, that’s terrible. 5 times! Are you in England?

  • @crazy-diamond7683
    @crazy-diamond7683 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The windscreen in these models are prone to break the bond at the top - a real naff design by ford and cheap primers at manufacture also the cause of creaking. You can normally tell during the cold months if you have been out and the car keeps steaming up inside after checking for the normal leaks in the boot and bottom of doors it could be your bonding on the windscreen, you won't get initial leakage but moisture does get in. Also that ruddy clutch pedal drop - another "never happens and denied fault" by ford quite problematic on the mk3.5. Mine failed just out of warranty and I had to replace the master clutch cylinder at 22k miles. Engine strong as an ox but they do have their weak points in other places.

  • @mrlionrocks
    @mrlionrocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    They are super reliable cars, get a fsh, use 99 fuel and you should be ok
    Main fault is water in the boot from vents behind the rear bumper

  • @appygolucky1
    @appygolucky1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve had my ST-3 for 5 years. It is spot on but the only thing I would say it should have been all wheel drive 👍

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear it’s been a good reliable car! Petrol or diesel?

    • @appygolucky1
      @appygolucky1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ScottishCarClan petrol 👍

    • @Osos-man
      @Osos-man ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agree.. Even 3rd gear at 40mph it's a little torque monster esp in the rain.. {not as bad as my friend's fully modded Mazda speed3.. that thing will pull you into the woods quick under power! ) the RS was awd but $10-12k more. My 2018 St is coming up on 75k miles and a third set of tires. No troubles.. bone stock.. Fast enough for what I need. Great car..

    • @addj7093
      @addj7093 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There’s an RS for that 👍🏻

  • @Marvindorfler1
    @Marvindorfler1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm looking at a 2016 estate version, petrol model with 48k on the clock ( not sure if there even is a diesel estate st ) is the estate a good buy?

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely! And yes, there are diesel estates out there if you’d prefer.

  • @simplywinning1170
    @simplywinning1170 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who’s car is that? 😍 What spoiler? What rear lights are they?

  • @mcnailz8244
    @mcnailz8244 ปีที่แล้ว

    At last. A scottish guy on the internet 🙂

  • @brendanroberts4544
    @brendanroberts4544 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ye just happened to mine had stage one tune by a mate and 12 months later it has gone wrong going to a garage soon but it’s been looked at and they think turbo gone and piston gone 🙈🙈🙈🙈💷💷💷🙈🙈🙈🙈

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh no 🙈 I take it all was well before the tune?

  • @humphreybaloyi476
    @humphreybaloyi476 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what is your advice,in terms of buying petrol or diesel?

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Diesel for economy and a bit more reliability. Petrol for a more exciting drive.

  • @richeastwood44
    @richeastwood44 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the fuel economy like on the petrol model? I’ve heard it averages around 20-25 mpg

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      High 20's if driving (mostly) sensible, creeping into 30's if going easy.

    • @Hellndegenerates
      @Hellndegenerates ปีที่แล้ว

      I've got a pumaspeed stage 3 with 279 bhp and 580nm, I get exactly 46 mpg.

    • @mrlionrocks
      @mrlionrocks ปีที่แล้ว

      30 average... 40-45mpg average on a long run

    • @Osos-man
      @Osos-man ปีที่แล้ว

      27-29 mpg 5 year average... Depends on RPPI.. ( Right Pedal Pressure Index..)

  • @Hali88
    @Hali88 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish manufacturers would make keyless go optional - I mean really, how lazy do you have to be to find putting a key in the ignition and turning it a chore?

  • @richardhawley7726
    @richardhawley7726 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What about the so called "Eco Boom" Eco boost engines, are these engines on the petrol ST very reliable?

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Richard, as I mentioned in the video there has been a fair share that've given up, usually modified cars. Overall its still a small proportion of engines produced but still a consideration!

    • @FatHead1979
      @FatHead1979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That moniker is generally associated with the 1.0 units and to much less extent the 1.6 unit (once the cylinder head recall has been carried out, the 1.6 is pretty solid).

  • @HillJamie17
    @HillJamie17 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you pick the petrol or the diesel?

    • @mark-1rc502
      @mark-1rc502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Depend if you want economy or Speed ,
      The Diesel Feels Faster than it is, I’m sure it’s quite good at short blasts 50-70mph for ex.
      But If you don’t mind winding the petrol up to 6500 then it’ll drop the Diesel . But will hurt the pocket 🤓 my Take ? Well I’ve owned a 07 ST focus a 2013 ST focus now a 2017 ST focus .
      I’d say the Facelifted 3.5 is the Nicest . And 17 onwards gets Sync 3 much better IMO.
      My Only Grip is the rubber door seals under the door are only held on with a Smidgen of glue and will come off you’ll glue them back on .
      And the Drivers Window Squeals when winding down . Happened on mk3 & Mk3.5
      Which is annoying As my Mothers 2003 ghia focus works 100%
      Ford’s answer was to grease on the window rubber leaving me with a Smeared window every wind. Down .

    • @HillJamie17
      @HillJamie17 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @The Lone Ninja 82 that’s a fair choice. I’ve driven a MK3 Focus ST diesel and I thought it was decent. The only thing it was an auto and I’m not keen on the gearbox but the engine itself pulls nicely

  • @MattHealey.
    @MattHealey. ปีที่แล้ว

    Do the mk4 lad

  • @flippy66
    @flippy66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a soft spot for these, but not a fan of the fake engine noise in the diesels.

    • @bakuskun
      @bakuskun ปีที่แล้ว

      St Diesel dont have fake sound its only exthasus no speakers...

  • @miguelramirez644
    @miguelramirez644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👍🏽

  • @danverleukes1057
    @danverleukes1057 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I need some funding to fix my dream car, which was ripped off from the dealer. Seeing it broken depresses me daily. As a family man, I only have enough money to support my family, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

  • @mark-1rc502
    @mark-1rc502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My Mk3 and My Mk3.5 both have had these two issues :
    Issue 1 - The rubber seal on the bottom of the door came in glued .
    Issue 2- Drivers door window Squeals when winding down .
    Ford don’t seem to be able to resolve it charges me £70 to put a bit of Grease on the window .

    • @cy9nvs
      @cy9nvs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Had a 2017 ST wagon with the same issue about the bottom of the door seals. Just glued them back together myself. 🤷‍♂
      Definitely a common problem, both my doors and both the doors on my father's Kuga had the same thing happen.

    • @mrlionrocks
      @mrlionrocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's great if thats all that happens. Some cars are littered with faults

  • @shauncorless8965
    @shauncorless8965 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If ford made 100 million engines and only 10% failed well that's only 10 million

  • @hiddendragon4207
    @hiddendragon4207 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got a stage 2 + r tech GTi Mk5 ed30. Give us a shout if u want a go for a video.

  • @TheZar76
    @TheZar76 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I prefer the STD

    • @johnboy2436
      @johnboy2436 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      WHICH ONE? HERPES?

  • @KTLaz
    @KTLaz ปีที่แล้ว

    Mk 2 better

    • @ScottishCarClan
      @ScottishCarClan  ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you watch our mk2 videos ? Love them 😎

  • @simon_1987
    @simon_1987 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just avoid. Cheap tax and insurance. They are slow and have to be driven hard. So lots of teenagers have ruined them

    • @simon_1987
      @simon_1987 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MK-rs9uw no the petrol ones

    • @simon_1987
      @simon_1987 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MK-rs9uw yes but its slow. You have go drive one hard go to quick but even then it isn't fast

    • @simon_1987
      @simon_1987 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MK-rs9uw it sounds fast on paper. But when your physically doing it you realise that it's painstakingly slow.

    • @simon_1987
      @simon_1987 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MK-rs9uw most German cars are cheaply made crap now. Gone proper down hill the last 20 years

    • @simon_1987
      @simon_1987 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MK-rs9uw they are all built down to a cost. Shocking people still see them as premium cars