@Zach M; 2013 ST3 & 1986 Mustang GT here. ST has 81K Honda like a reliable miles on her. Stock motor; That’s why I’m not crying like a lil’ bitch about how my motor blew up, and Ford sucks and...blah, blah, blah. Oh yeah, the fuel injected 302 V8 in the Stang that I purchased brand new in 1986 has never so much as even backfired after 200K miles of me redlining the Hell out of it all day, every day back in the day. Damn that 5.0 is a sturdy beast. I need to rebuild the motor just to keep up with today’s HP #’s! . Anyway, the ST is already missed in America and IMO a seriously underrated car. Damn is that thing fun to rip on. 🥳
Mr Gacha_Wolfie he’s just replying dude, I have a 2004 Ford Focus RS with a 48 mm turbo pushing 8 lbs on low boost and 16 lbs on high boost, I don’t like going to high boost at all but sometimes you gotta have fun, still in stock internals and injectors and damn does it shred tires, never once has it left me stranded either, eBay turbo kit with professional tig welder never failed me.
I have a buddy that bought one of the SVTs in like 2014. I flew out to visit and he let me drive it as a loaner. That was the day I realized how awesome hatchbacks were. The 6 speed manual was absolutely incredible
@@brendenpando65 What problems? Head gasket? Not on an 18 RS. Fuel tank recall? Not on an 18 RS. Focus transmission recall? Not on a manual. LSPI? I'm not going to floor it in 6th gear at 15 mph. These cars are extremely reliable if you do regular maintenance and drive well.
Americans: *only buy big SUVs, Trucks and Crossovers with automatic transmission since the 90s* also Americans: *wonder why manufacturers don't think the US has a market for small, sporty manual cars*
@@reese8097 That's just false lmao. Every manufacturer has tried making sports cars and they just never sold enough and cost too much to make for it to be worthwhile in terms of business.
Up to speed on the Toyota hilux Yes i know he covered the tacoma and 4runner, but what the hilux has achieved in motorsport and how reliable its proven to be by top gear can’t go unnoticed (been asking for this for over a month)
We don't have it in the US thanks to the damn Chicken Tax. What I'd really like to see would be a Wheelhouse episode on the chicken tax, how it came to be and what effects it has on the US auto market, in particular what vehicles we don't see here because of it. Prior to traveling abroad I'd thought that maybe pickup trucks were the one thing American automakers were good at, but then I went to Guatemala and almost never saw any Ford/Dodge/GM, but tons of non-US pickup models we don't see here, which implies that the only reason the Big Three are even surviving might be the Chicken Tax keeping foreign competition out of that market for the most part.
I had a 2003 Focus SVT with the European Package that included Recaro seats. I loved my Focus so much. I had her while I was station in Alaska and I never got stuck in the snow. Really fun to drive.
My friend got one, it came to my country to substitute the Ford Versailles, which was made just for the Latin America market, and yep, it was a VW Santana with Ford parts, we also have VW escorts here lol.
So today I was going to replace the air filter on my 05 zx4 ses and I basically had to remove the wheel and front bumper to remove half the intake system just to replace the filter soo how hard was it to do the timing belt on the svt
I think Ford is doing a smart move by focusing on what they do best however i wish kept making the crown vics and I wish they would continue making the fusion as well
OMG, they both are bigger, boring and don't offer any fun or dare during the driving. And plus, they're not manual. Why people is getting so lazy for driving manual??? That's why all car makers are washing our brains out with SUVs and big cars.
@@jorgebadajoz4485 We already experienced that(early 20th century). Apparently, we don't like it or need it. Americans have more important things to do than worrying about shifting their vehicles themselves.
My dad had a MK2 Focus diesel, It had a 2 litre twin turbo charged 4 cylinder engine and pulled like train. Hands down the best diesel car i ever drove.
From what I've seen of their videos they like to wait until they get some sort of a fun opportunity with the manufacturer to do a video on them. Like with Koenigsegg.
I had one. www.cardomain.com/ride/3358223/1986-mitsubishi-starion/ 86 widebody. That car is not underrated. People just don't know unless they know. Nice little info: Jerry Seinfeld is a HUGE Porsche collector. He was rumoured at one point to have a bigger collection of Porches than the guy who owned Porche. If you watch Seinfeld, whenever they are in the street, you will see his 88-89 Starion eSX-I in EVERY SINGLE SCENE damn near. Like, all of the time. It's always parked in the street when they are walking outside (it has the moonroof, grey like mine). He fell in love with it for good reason. DSM made it to compete with the Porsche 944, and compete it did. It was faster, cheaper, and had a lot of the same features that the porsche had, except it was boosted, and people loveth thine turbos. RWD, LSD, offset rear wheels, big ass 4-cylinder motor with throttle body injection, OEM front mount intercooler (that was actually hella big for an OEM FMIC at the time). Another funny thing; the engine is the same exact engine as the mitsubishi mighty max (a garbage mini truck). Fhack, I miss that car too. I have had too many. I think as of now, I am at maybe 30 something cars I have owned. I own 3 right now (91 crx, gutted, soon to be 10s car. 2002 honda insight that will be turbo k-swapped at the end of the year. And my 240hp DD cruze 1.4turbo. 24psi, e85, 60lb injectors, dumped rimmed.... love that car).
My second favorite car I have ever owned was my 2004 Focus. It had the 2.3l Duratec I4. I put a stage 1 Cosworth performance package on it which include a CAI, throttle body, and intake manifold. With few extra bolt-ons, it was a pretty great sleeper.
My favorite is my old 5 speed escape made in 06. Mine had the same 2.3l inline 4 as the Mazda speed3 (my current car) because the first gen escape was an SUV made in collaboration with Mazda, after Ford acquired majority stake. Its 0-60 was 6 seconds bone stock, it was built upon the ford focus platform so it handled like a race car, came stock with bucket seats, short throw shifter. My dad is such a psychopath , he drained my oil out and intentionally blew up my car because hes jealous of me... but if i ever find another in the future, its staying mint forever. The focus platform has so many good vehicles that werent ever brought to the US also.
The same aluminum block used in the first gen escape, focus, all ecoboost 4 cylinder ford engines, and all mazda inline 4's is the exact same. Same on everything from focus, to mustangs, to speed3's. Theyre dirt cheap to find too, and are bulletproof and amazing for being ultra lightweight aluminum.]
Still have my 07 ZX3 hatchback as a daily driver/winter beater, probably one of the most reliable cars I've owned. Fun fact, the SVT rear disc brake kit that used to be available as a separate purchase from Ford Performance was a direct swap if you wanted to upgrade the factory drums. Still wish Ford did a SVT version for the 07 model year utilizing the 2.3L engine that you could get in the sedan, would've been a fun little car to compete with the GTI at the time.
As a current owner of a 2017 Focus ST, I appreciate this video greatly! It's just unfortunate that Ford isn't focusing on the states no more. I would have loved to enjoy the newer ST as they've improved everything! Oh well, what can ya do😆
They need to make a version with a auto with paddle shifters. Had to get rid of my focus after losing my leg to cancer. Replaced it with a mustang and just drive w the paddles
@@garrettboland9730 I just hit 62k miles and it’s been a great daily driver so far. My ST is completely stock, about the only modifications I’ve done is aftermarket radio, speakers and subs. If you’re in the market for an ST, One thing I would recommend is getting an extended warranty that covers the car til 100k miles. It’s came in handy for me, as I had 2 sensors failed on me and costed $800 in total. However, the extended warranty has helped me with all that and more. Overall, I enjoy my ST and have no regrets. It’s not the fastest thing in the world, but it still brings me smiles all these years of ownership. Hope this help😂🙏
...and by "everyone" you mean, _some_ car enthusiasts which are a tiny percentage of the people who buy new cars. They're making that decision based on what sells and what doesn't. Most people buy suvs, crossovers or trucks.
Just bought a 2012 Focus and I love it some much I had to come back and watch this video outta respect for my lil hot hatch it's so fun to drive it handles incredibly well and it's just all around a cool car.
I got an ‘05 focus zxw (the wagon sub model) for my first car and I absolutely love it, it’s easy on gas, quick and it handles really well. In my opinion it’s a good looking little wagon and it’s my favorite thing ever
Lol just had my clutch replaced in my 2014 Focus at 116,000 miles. Just out of warranty, had to pay $2359 out of pocket. Thankfully my transmission control module failed at 80,000 miles so that was covered.
You mean every single automatic Ford Fiesta and Focus between 2012-2016 with the DPS6 tranny. Millions of people were sold a fucking piece of shit lemon, and Ford knew it since 2012, as reflected by internal documents.
@@reyfuentes4572 Fords 6 speed power shift transmission is an automatically shifted manual transmission. They have a strange clutch set up by having two of everything; clutch, pressure plate, throw bearings. All in one clutch pack. That funky setup is what fails on all the transmissions
My wife has had 4 new transmissions put in the car under warranty and received a settlement check from Ford from the lemon law. There's a group lawsuit agaisnt them that can be joined on
@@kevinarmstrong5999 Heard the same about the GTI’s dynoing at 280 Ftlbs at the wheel ~ 310 crank. I own a MK7 GTI rn and it’s definitely putting out more
The reason why ford stopped selling the focus and the other cars is simply because nobody bought them in America, while they were pretty popular choices overseas.
Hey, so I worked at Ford for the summer as an intern. I know nobody will probably believe me because this is a TH-cam comment, but they actually sold really well. The problem is that the Focus, Fusion, and Fiesta all had negative margins -- not super negative, we're talking like -2% to -5%. Cutting them does make more money for the company even if they don't replace the models. They still want to have some cheap models, but probably not less than 18k anymore.
your name thé transmission is still shit I’ve had mine go out multiple times even after being replaced. The focus is a terrible car it just looks nice that’s all.
I have owned 2 Foci. I had a 2004 ZX3 Premium that I was going to do a 4.6L engine swap in… then Ford brought the RS to the states. I had to get one, and in 2017, I did. I don’t regret it, and still have fun daily driving it.
In Mexico we did get the Focus Mk 2 And when I see a RS in the street I truly think it is one of the best looking hot hatches and the fact that they have a good sounding 5 cylinder ♥️
I feel like clapped out would indicate it's showing signs of slowing down lol. That said I recently got a 2012 5 speed Focus SE and I do love the MPG it's getting but do kinda wish it had more than 160HSPRS however being as light as it is, it's not too bad I suppose. Kinda miss what my Impala could do considering it's weight / size but the reason I even got this Focus is due to the transmission starting to fail and needing to replace gaskets n such and for just a lil more to fix that I got this lil dood. Has 148k on it already and I'm hoping with what I've heard others say, they seem to last well beyond and with it being manual, no dreaded auto trans issues.
I know for a fact they are real, only 13 ever made. Stopped in 2014. Hand Built in Shelby’s factory extremely limited edition. Look it up they are real.
My 2010 5 speed has never failed me. Well except for the ignition issue but I fixed it. My first car that I changed the clutch on, suspension work etc. Great daily 👍
When Ford wasn’t bringing the RS to the states it felt like your parent was buying your neighbor’s kids toys, but not buying any for you.
Not really how it was in reality
British car for British people 😂
you okay there bud?
everybody gangsta til america wont share theyre toys to his own cousins
One Life Vlogs it’s an American company bruh
That was the best NOS commercial I've ever seen. I think I want one now...
A Real Jerk cant wait for them to be sponsored by rich energy.
That means it works
Ironic how American's can't get most of the decent four bangers the rest of the world gets but you can drink as much NOS as you want. opposite for me!
Vince D. Haas can’t wait either
Lol I thought you were talking about the nitrous
2002 Focus SVT owner here, I've had it 17 years. Owned it almost half my life and it's never left me stranded.
Zach M focus rs 2017 here
@@sierra9565 I love thar car, how is it? Do u daily it?
@Zach M; 2013 ST3 & 1986 Mustang GT here. ST has 81K Honda like a reliable miles on her. Stock motor; That’s why I’m not crying like a lil’ bitch about how my motor blew up, and Ford sucks and...blah, blah, blah. Oh yeah, the fuel injected 302 V8 in the Stang that I purchased brand new in 1986 has never so much as even backfired after 200K miles of me redlining the Hell out of it all day, every day back in the day. Damn that 5.0 is a sturdy beast. I need to rebuild the motor just to keep up with today’s HP #’s! . Anyway, the ST is already missed in America and IMO a seriously underrated car. Damn is that thing fun to rip on. 🥳
@@metaljew4456 Literally nobody asked about your car and stop tryna show off fucker.
Mr Gacha_Wolfie he’s just replying dude, I have a 2004 Ford Focus RS with a 48 mm turbo pushing 8 lbs on low boost and 16 lbs on high boost, I don’t like going to high boost at all but sometimes you gotta have fun, still in stock internals and injectors and damn does it shred tires, never once has it left me stranded either, eBay turbo kit with professional tig welder never failed me.
I have a buddy that bought one of the SVTs in like 2014. I flew out to visit and he let me drive it as a loaner. That was the day I realized how awesome hatchbacks were. The 6 speed manual was absolutely incredible
Day 24 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad
DAY 3 REPLY TO YA, WADDUP MUH GEE
Gram Wrapper I almost forgot to make the comment 😂
hehehe
I asked this a while ago I will like your comment
Yes.
2:53 anyone else notices how the hood is just flipped upside down?
Yes I did haha
I actually didn’t😂
Yes.
I did
yup lol
The us 2015+ st and rs are some of the best looking cars ford made imo
Agreed I have a 2014 focus and every time I see a 2015 and later focus I cry because of how beautiful the front end is
Casai the older ones are still amazing though!
I have a 14 Focus SE. thoughts?
I really don't like how they look, to me the 03' Focus RS is by far the best looking Focus. But that's just my opinion.
Agreed
Ford worker: Do you think we should export this to the U.S
Head of ford: (Loads shotgun) excuse me?
Oldsmobile- Everything You Need to Know | Up To Speed
And Cadillac and Lincoln. Yes definitely oldsmobile
The Alero was an interesting first car...
@@tannerrobinson5110 I need one to supercharge and nitrous
Hey ashrey
@@tannerrobinson5110 got one sitting in the driveway with a head gasket delete lol
Can we have Up to Speed on Focus' tiny little brother, the Fiesta?
This (the fiesta) is the one I've been waiting for, for ages
ew such s shit car
Niko uh what’s ur shit Show? Dumbass
Niko tell that to old school Top Gear.
@@toivivanfessem221 its just ugly as fuck
This is the first time in a while I watched a promotion part and laughed hard xD
5:55 the car on Dyno has water in the head light. It's leaking blinker fluid
Good eyes
I think its just the lighting. The headlights in that area are reflective and have lots of grooves
it's just sweating
Haha ‘leaking blinker fluid’ 🤣👍🏻
Every time I see a Focus, I remember Colin McRae. He would have said: "Who cares about recalls. If in doubt, flatout"
Didn’t he roll the fuck out of a focus in a race and keep racing it? Like for all intents and purposes that shit was totaled
@@leosaffron222 He was faster when the car was a wreck
I just bought an '18 Blue RS on Monday...I'm so happy this video dropped!
Nick Marsden just wait till you start having problems with it then you won’t be happy
@@brendenpando65 yikes you're no fun and full of shit
@@bbennett2hz well hes actually true
@@brendenpando65 What problems?
Head gasket? Not on an 18 RS.
Fuel tank recall? Not on an 18 RS.
Focus transmission recall? Not on a manual.
LSPI? I'm not going to floor it in 6th gear at 15 mph.
These cars are extremely reliable if you do regular maintenance and drive well.
@stop hating hondas>>>But he can put together an intelligent sentence YÖ
Americans:
*only buy big SUVs, Trucks and Crossovers with automatic transmission since the 90s*
also Americans:
*wonder why manufacturers don't think the US has a market for small, sporty manual cars*
Cuz its not a big deal , to own a big car overhere . Unlike in Europe
@@reese8097 That's just false lmao. Every manufacturer has tried making sports cars and they just never sold enough and cost too much to make for it to be worthwhile in terms of business.
Yup. The Focus RS was our chance and people didn't buy it.
I bought two ST’s and a 2018 RS when they made them Red. All new from a Ford dealer. I did my part. Lol
@@Deez276 ok so you got me and u one. Who gets the other?
How did Ford make an unreliable BICYCLE?
Its ford, they'll find a way
henry was ashamed
Lol Ford didnt make the bike...
Kona made the bikes
Leave it to Ford. In there entire history Ford has proven they can and will fuck everything up
Up to speed on the Toyota hilux
Yes i know he covered the tacoma and 4runner, but what the hilux has achieved in motorsport and how reliable its proven to be by top gear can’t go unnoticed (been asking for this for over a month)
Except someone has to import one here to America
Give it time. They told me that a Charger episode was in the works about 3 months ago. Still haven't seen it
We don't have it in the US thanks to the damn Chicken Tax. What I'd really like to see would be a Wheelhouse episode on the chicken tax, how it came to be and what effects it has on the US auto market, in particular what vehicles we don't see here because of it. Prior to traveling abroad I'd thought that maybe pickup trucks were the one thing American automakers were good at, but then I went to Guatemala and almost never saw any Ford/Dodge/GM, but tons of non-US pickup models we don't see here, which implies that the only reason the Big Three are even surviving might be the Chicken Tax keeping foreign competition out of that market for the most part.
Quill Maurer I agree
USA had the Hilux until the Tacoma replaced it. It just wasn't called a Hilux.
I had a 2003 Focus SVT with the European Package that included Recaro seats. I loved my Focus so much. I had her while I was station in Alaska and I never got stuck in the snow. Really fun to drive.
In the UK we got a mk 1 focus st170 I'm guessing it was UK version of svt
Australia got that as well. Didnt sell many though
South Africa got it as well.
I'm pretty sure M-Sport helped with all the UK special versions.
Yes, all the Europe got the same. Quite cool cars to be honest, a bit forgotten because of the RS.
I love the focus, this is the best history video on it I can find. I watched twice in a row. Thanks Much.
Hey, James, can you make an Up to Speed on the dodge charger.
Yea right after he does my up to speed on lexus sc300
Dude why are you being rude?
Been asking for this for 18 years lol
It's a gay land yacht
Ali Abdi which car are you talking about?
i still wish for a ,,UP TO SPEED,, video on the Ford Mondeo...
Or for any Ford Europe cars and such
Ford fusion
Ford fusion
fun fact my first word i ever said was "Mondeo" I hate Ford tho lol
My friend got one, it came to my country to substitute the Ford Versailles, which was made just for the Latin America market, and yep, it was a VW Santana with Ford parts, we also have VW escorts here lol.
I’ve been replacing my Timing belt to get my 02 SVT back to tip top shape today! Was extremely happy to see this video, thanks @DonutMedia !
So today I was going to replace the air filter on my 05 zx4 ses and I basically had to remove the wheel and front bumper to remove half the intake system just to replace the filter soo how hard was it to do the timing belt on the svt
daniel garcia that sounds like a nightmare. It takes me 5 minutes to change my air filter in my mustang gt :)
Angel Gutierrez yeah because it’s a compact car like Porsche and at the same time I still love my car and how good it looks
Over 200k miles and my 03 svt is still good as new
@@isaakwelch3451 nice imma start looking to buy a svt soon maybe in a year and a half or two
I think Ford is doing a smart move by focusing on what they do best however i wish kept making the crown vics and I wish they would continue making the fusion as well
rip fusion sport
OMG, they both are bigger, boring and don't offer any fun or dare during the driving. And plus, they're not manual.
Why people is getting so lazy for driving manual??? That's why all car makers are washing our brains out with SUVs and big cars.
@@jorgebadajoz4485 This is America. No one cares about manual transmissions anymore. Sorry, that's just the way it goes now.
@@johnnymason2460 I can see :(
I'd love everyone in USA could realize about all the fun you can have driving some manual car.
@@jorgebadajoz4485 We already experienced that(early 20th century). Apparently, we don't like it or need it. Americans have more important things to do than worrying about shifting their vehicles themselves.
The first focus was my dream car when I was a kid. Still think it’s a pretty cool looking car
Same here. I loved drawing it when i was a teenager and always try to see the rally version on wrc website.
You gotta do the Ford Fiesta now. Sorry Donut Media, I don't make the rules.
Worship the FiST. Rip fiesta ST in the States.
Yes yes yes!!!
Ew
True
Ford Fiesta Tuareg off-road car
Donut really needs to do an up to speed on the Ford falcon barra in Australia and new Zealand
john mystrio599 Up to speed: the mighty AU!
Hes done one on holden and it featured the falcon but not associating it with the brand
My dad had a MK2 Focus diesel, It had a 2 litre twin turbo charged 4 cylinder engine and pulled like train.
Hands down the best diesel car i ever drove.
Still have the petrol mk2, love my car. I know its old but it's always got me where I needed to be and handled snow like no issue in the highlands
How come you haven't done a video about Alfa Romeo yet?
People comment on every video and they just ignore it. As Clarkson said, Alfa Romeo is the heart and soul of the global car industry.
There's 2 million plus subscribers, they can't abide quickly to everyone's wishes with just a weekly schedule.
Relax, it will happen...
They didn't forgot i think, because they have video on Lancia. I think we will see Alfa soon.
Saving the best for last 😉✌
From what I've seen of their videos they like to wait until they get some sort of a fun opportunity with the manufacturer to do a video on them. Like with Koenigsegg.
I'm still waiting for the Dodge charger episode (edit: damn so many likes)
Me too
Ramchargers!
Ramchargers!
@@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347 would a bullet do the job
Sunrise Spartan no. My hatred for them is imbedded in my spirit.
I want Horseporques to catch on sooo bad. Thats the best thing Donut has ever created!'
Horsetorqes
I shall call it horseporques from now on
At my shop the meme is horsepressure
Up To Speed:
Mitsubishi Starion/Conquest
Underrated car imo
Good looks. Lame motor
I had one. www.cardomain.com/ride/3358223/1986-mitsubishi-starion/ 86 widebody. That car is not underrated. People just don't know unless they know.
Nice little info: Jerry Seinfeld is a HUGE Porsche collector. He was rumoured at one point to have a bigger collection of Porches than the guy who owned Porche. If you watch Seinfeld, whenever they are in the street, you will see his 88-89 Starion eSX-I in EVERY SINGLE SCENE damn near. Like, all of the time. It's always parked in the street when they are walking outside (it has the moonroof, grey like mine). He fell in love with it for good reason. DSM made it to compete with the Porsche 944, and compete it did. It was faster, cheaper, and had a lot of the same features that the porsche had, except it was boosted, and people loveth thine turbos. RWD, LSD, offset rear wheels, big ass 4-cylinder motor with throttle body injection, OEM front mount intercooler (that was actually hella big for an OEM FMIC at the time).
Another funny thing; the engine is the same exact engine as the mitsubishi mighty max (a garbage mini truck). Fhack, I miss that car too. I have had too many. I think as of now, I am at maybe 30 something cars I have owned. I own 3 right now (91 crx, gutted, soon to be 10s car. 2002 honda insight that will be turbo k-swapped at the end of the year. And my 240hp DD cruze 1.4turbo. 24psi, e85, 60lb injectors, dumped rimmed.... love that car).
@Grabem Byda'poosi Stop making decisions for others, you are the real pussy...
@Grabem Byda'poosi Godzilla had a stroke trying to read this and died.
@Grabem Byda'poosi Trump isn't my president lol.
Edit: Assholes like you is the reason I hate such a good country like The US of A.
I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long. Thanks dad
"NOS: human horsepower". James: h-horse? *sweating intently*
I GOT THE HORSES IN THE BACK
This is why Ford Focus RS is my alltime favourite hathcyyy
My second favorite car I have ever owned was my 2004 Focus. It had the 2.3l Duratec I4. I put a stage 1 Cosworth performance package on it which include a CAI, throttle body, and intake manifold. With few extra bolt-ons, it was a pretty great sleeper.
My favorite is my old 5 speed escape made in 06. Mine had the same 2.3l inline 4 as the Mazda speed3 (my current car) because the first gen escape was an SUV made in collaboration with Mazda, after Ford acquired majority stake. Its 0-60 was 6 seconds bone stock, it was built upon the ford focus platform so it handled like a race car, came stock with bucket seats, short throw shifter. My dad is such a psychopath , he drained my oil out and intentionally blew up my car because hes jealous of me... but if i ever find another in the future, its staying mint forever. The focus platform has so many good vehicles that werent ever brought to the US also.
The same aluminum block used in the first gen escape, focus, all ecoboost 4 cylinder ford engines, and all mazda inline 4's is the exact same. Same on everything from focus, to mustangs, to speed3's. Theyre dirt cheap to find too, and are bulletproof and amazing for being ultra lightweight aluminum.]
Everyone is importing GTRs I wanna import a Focus RS 500
The "25-year rule" won't let this happen for a bunch of years... Although they could include the RS 500 in the "Show & Display" exemption.
PhiZelak yea that’s true but damn what a missed opportunity
Good luck with that import a normal RS. Im from europe i dont care anyway :))
I recommend www. Mobile. De you can change to English and will see the German market
Benjamin Franklyn also as long as you pay every tax on it you’re good it’s why you see some of these R34 owners out here driving arounf
Still have my 07 ZX3 hatchback as a daily driver/winter beater, probably one of the most reliable cars I've owned. Fun fact, the SVT rear disc brake kit that used to be available as a separate purchase from Ford Performance was a direct swap if you wanted to upgrade the factory drums. Still wish Ford did a SVT version for the 07 model year utilizing the 2.3L engine that you could get in the sedan, would've been a fun little car to compete with the GTI at the time.
Everything you need to know
Lexus SC
Jaguar XJ
DAME IT!!!
Did he do the IS300?
“Dame it”
*English 100*
@@IntellectualHazard he did on for the ls400
And Lexus IS
Dame it
That nos advert bro I cracking up right now😂😂🤣🤣
Man youtube channels should do more kind of that ad stuff
Shortly after, he suffered a heart attack stopped sponsoring NOS....
Up To Speed | Mazda 787B, make it happen. My ears need it.
I concur, but I think they did mention it in another video. Think it was the mazdaspeed one.
Same
I tought i was the only i knew this car😂
As a current owner of a 2017 Focus ST, I appreciate this video greatly! It's just unfortunate that Ford isn't focusing on the states no more. I would have loved to enjoy the newer ST as they've improved everything! Oh well, what can ya do😆
They need to make a version with a auto with paddle shifters. Had to get rid of my focus after losing my leg to cancer. Replaced it with a mustang and just drive w the paddles
How do you like it?
@@garrettboland9730 I just hit 62k miles and it’s been a great daily driver so far. My ST is completely stock, about the only modifications I’ve done is aftermarket radio, speakers and subs.
If you’re in the market for an ST, One thing I would recommend is getting an extended warranty that covers the car til 100k miles. It’s came in handy for me, as I had 2 sensors failed on me and costed $800 in total. However, the extended warranty has helped me with all that and more.
Overall, I enjoy my ST and have no regrets. It’s not the fastest thing in the world, but it still brings me smiles all these years of ownership. Hope this help😂🙏
Dear Ford:
Please bring back the focus RS.
Sincerely:
*EVERYONE*
Meanwhile they're making ST versions of the Edge and Explorer. 🤣🤣🤣 I mean is Ford trying to rival a Porsche Cayenne?
...and by "everyone" you mean, _some_ car enthusiasts which are a tiny percentage of the people who buy new cars. They're making that decision based on what sells and what doesn't. Most people buy suvs, crossovers or trucks.
Seán no he meant “everyone” as in NOBODY wants that pos!
@@Thumper68 ‘POS’ really? 350hp awd, drift mode?? How’s that a Piece Of Shit??????
@@robocop3961 it’s a Ford
Great UTS episode, we love the Focus so much, we bought 2 of them for project cars! The bicycle recall is hilarious.
Where's America's first focus ST the sedan one from like 05 had an engine less powerful than the SVT and a wing kinda like a wrx
the zx4?
@@Matt_TX yes that's it the zx4 st
@@Matt_TX yeah that's the one I have
@@twitchyg1373 yeah that's the one I have
@@danielgarcia-dt7fy they're shitty. I have an 03 svt and an 05 st and driving the st just makes me miss my svt
I'm older than you James. But I was never lame enough to watch Dawson's Creek. 😵
FSC Feszchak Speed And Custom Shop Hear, Hear!
Subaru Legacy please!!! So many options for that car. Rs, Gt , spec b, s402 sti.
Exactly! They need a legacy one bad. 2.5gt, spec b, s402 and even the 2.5i IDC they just need to make one lol
Spec B leggy is the ultimate sleeper
Blitzen B4 and Touring Wagon GT-B are my favorite models. Used to race those on Gran Turismo. They were some amazing sleepers.
Just bought a 2012 Focus and I love it some much I had to come back and watch this video outta respect for my lil hot hatch it's so fun to drive it handles incredibly well and it's just all around a cool car.
Watched every episode and this is the earliest I've been to a Up To Speed!
Day 33 of asking James to do an up to speed on his dad.
I think he ran off with Jessica
stop
Hey he left and never came back, he's told us at least 3 times
Yes!! The Focus made it to "Up To Speed". We have ours. Who still has the theirs?
Got mine! 17 st with several steeda aftermarket parts ftw!
'02 SVT here
I got an ‘05 focus zxw (the wagon sub model) for my first car and I absolutely love it, it’s easy on gas, quick and it handles really well. In my opinion it’s a good looking little wagon and it’s my favorite thing ever
I love the fact that Donut make their sponsorship segment so cool
Do a Japanese wagon UTS.
STAGEA
LEGACY
LEGNUM
ACCORD WAGON
CROWN WAGON
Accord wagon is American😉
And that list should include the Libero GT
Toyota Caldina, with its more sophisticated 3S engine compared to MR2's
@@haryosoo or the Nissan Avenir GT4-z
@@haryosoo Yes! Caldina is my fav wagon car after the evo wagon.
Honda Orthia
Recently became a fan an I'm loving it. Great job to everyone who worked to produce the episode
As a Ford Focus owner this video was a rollercoaster of emotions.
6:24 "... and a Kona edition that came with a bicycle... led to the first ever automaker issued bicycle recall." I am still laughing :) .
Okay , all Fun and games with the ford focus , but goddamn , that was a nice foot-burnout Man!
Top gear should be hosted by James, Nolan and Bart just saying id watch the shit out of that.
Frankly Fettuccine have been*
Please use commas
1:20 Funny how, in croatian, NOS translates into a NOSE, and the arrow is pointing directly at his nose.
Was that on perpouse?
What about in 2012 when EVERY automatic transmission in the focus was breaking down?
Lol just had my clutch replaced in my 2014 Focus at 116,000 miles. Just out of warranty, had to pay $2359 out of pocket. Thankfully my transmission control module failed at 80,000 miles so that was covered.
@@Chrisarch117 wait is it a manual or automatic?
You mean every single automatic Ford Fiesta and Focus between 2012-2016 with the DPS6 tranny. Millions of people were sold a fucking piece of shit lemon, and Ford knew it since 2012, as reflected by internal documents.
@@reyfuentes4572 Fords 6 speed power shift transmission is an automatically shifted manual transmission. They have a strange clutch set up by having two of everything; clutch, pressure plate, throw bearings. All in one clutch pack. That funky setup is what fails on all the transmissions
My wife has had 4 new transmissions put in the car under warranty and received a settlement check from Ford from the lemon law. There's a group lawsuit agaisnt them that can be joined on
I have 07 ford focus ST sedan. Its my first car and I love it
Ohh nice mines an SES Sedan. Also 07
Chump kins
I have an 08 SES!
The most important thing about focus was combination of low price and rear multilink suspension.
and defectives transmissions lmao
Hocus pocus there’s pizza on your focus
Legendary video
When people complain about my driving i just say hocus pocus get out of my focus
YEAA
Ford Focus RS be like: HeAdGaSkEt 👀
Damn out here with the mcm references hahahahah
thank god for the recall on those
@@euangreenlees4294 haha nope pretty much every RS had a bad head gasket lol
Owen Cordes nah only til half 17 that’s why newer ones had more mark up.
Head A gasket lol I don't wanna wait for my Ford focus to be over!!!!!!😂😂
The 5 cylinder focus is my favorite simply because it's a 5 cylinder 😂😂
6 its the magic number ma boi
@@santiagoperez2094 but it's not on between 4 and 6, that's the caviat.
It's å Volvo engine 😎
@@Jokkmokkft, therefore: It is good. Case and point!
@@Jokkmokkft I had a volvo s60r which that engine came from. Still miss it...
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Your editing skills are out of this world 😂😂
You are the only people who make the paid promotions an entertaining part of the video 👍
Thanks for uploading, wasn’t having a good day but this brightened my day.
thanks cum gaming, very cool
Wait, the Saleen N2O edition was a thing? Thought some dude just riced out his Focus on Craigslist
Do Clio everything you need to know but start Renault 5
Isn’t the Focus ST 252 hrsprs and 270lb ft? So not a “horsepork” ... 😔
TQ was closer to 300 in reality
@@kevinarmstrong5999 Heard the same about the GTI’s dynoing at 280 Ftlbs at the wheel ~ 310 crank. I own a MK7 GTI rn and it’s definitely putting out more
You're right. This happens with Up To Speed every so often.
The reason why ford stopped selling the focus and the other cars is simply because nobody bought them in America, while they were pretty popular choices overseas.
Nizar The Challenger i see these alll over.
Hey, so I worked at Ford for the summer as an intern. I know nobody will probably believe me because this is a TH-cam comment, but they actually sold really well. The problem is that the Focus, Fusion, and Fiesta all had negative margins -- not super negative, we're talking like -2% to -5%. Cutting them does make more money for the company even if they don't replace the models. They still want to have some cheap models, but probably not less than 18k anymore.
your name thé transmission is still shit I’ve had mine go out multiple times even after being replaced. The focus is a terrible car it just looks nice that’s all.
@your name Only the DCTs. Any lame Auto for the comfortable driver and the Manuals for the enthusiast worked fin as always.
your name>>> NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ST. Automatic DCT slushbox only in regular se type models
Whoever edited this, you’re my favorite, it was hilarious 😂😂 the “RS” finger drawing got me😅
Everything you need to know about:
MONTEEEE CARLLOOOOOOOOOO
I literally was just about to write that
I have owned 2 Foci. I had a 2004 ZX3 Premium that I was going to do a 4.6L engine swap in… then Ford brought the RS to the states. I had to get one, and in 2017, I did. I don’t regret it, and still have fun daily driving it.
In Mexico we did get the Focus Mk 2
And when I see a RS in the street I truly think it is one of the best looking hot hatches and the fact that they have a good sounding 5 cylinder ♥️
CarbaCars So were they left hand drive??
Damon yes they are
Sooooo.... No mention about the Rally History??? It was a force, right up there with Evos and WRX.
WE NEED A PART 2!!!!!
Maybe I'm retarded, but didn't he totally talk about that?
He didn’t mention the shelby focus st either
@@cy9nvs no he didn't. Never heard any of the legends mentioned
It's "Oh Zee", basically the 1 letter of the 2 founders, Oselladore and Zen
it's so cool when he's talking about the wrc focus
and showing footage of a fiest
Sooo the 2013+ ST had 252 hp and 270 lb-ft. Sorry for being picky, great vid.
For those that don't know, the Focus ST in Europe was the same as our SVT here in North America at least for the Mk1's.
I love my clapped-out 2010 five-speed Focus SE so much! Still bumping against the 110 mph factory governor at 220k miles with no signs of slowing down
I feel like clapped out would indicate it's showing signs of slowing down lol. That said I recently got a 2012 5 speed Focus SE and I do love the MPG it's getting but do kinda wish it had more than 160HSPRS however being as light as it is, it's not too bad I suppose. Kinda miss what my Impala could do considering it's weight / size but the reason I even got this Focus is due to the transmission starting to fail and needing to replace gaskets n such and for just a lil more to fix that I got this lil dood. Has 148k on it already and I'm hoping with what I've heard others say, they seem to last well beyond and with it being manual, no dreaded auto trans issues.
I have a 2002 SE and i love it, its great on gas, dependable and the seats are really comfortable for a cheaper car.
Where are all the other shows
at? Did Bart quit?
MY DUDE NEVER SEEN SOMONE EDIT THE GENUINE EXPERIENCE OF HIPPIE GAS SO WELL 😭😂😂😭😩
Almost remembered that part of my life for a second. 😅
I guess ford didn't really focus on America......
Bad joke I know...
Offjoardlol25
It’s not just USA.
Europe too. And China. Every one wants the bigger SUVs.
Amazing joke bro 😂😂😂
Man I wish I could a ford one
you just made my day
no they killing it...
PLEASE do an up to speed on the fiesta! Including the festival models 🤤🤤
Love my '17 Focus ST with a Roush catback. My family doesn't care much for it but I don't care.
11:41 why did you put a footage of a Fiesta Rally car if you’re talking about the Focus?
Edi Pires probably a pre-made montage so editors error.
Fiesta sneaks in in multiple places
YOU DIDNT ADD THE CLIP OF CHANDLER SAYING “But they are gonna lease is a Ford Focus!” from friends :(
0:57 Rare footage of the Pumphrey 502
I'm old enough to know what Dawson's Creek is, but not old enough to know anything beyond it's a teen drama
Me: I don’t think the Ford Focus is cool
Me, now educated: I need a Ford Focus RS 500 in my life
That happens to me with every episode of Up to Speed...
Naw what you need is the Focus svt
@@danielgarcia-dt7fy so you’d pick the SVT with 170hp over the RS500 with 350hp, double the hp Really??
@@robocop3961 i mean it a cheaper option then the rs500 if you want something more then a stock base model focus
@@robocop3961 but if i had the money i would go rs 500 in a heart beat
YOU DEFINITELY FORGOT ABOUT THE LIMITED EDITION 13 SHELBY FORD FOCUS ST’s MADE IN SHELBYS FACTORY. Im not mad im just disappointed.
I know for a fact they are real, only 13 ever made. Stopped in 2014. Hand Built in Shelby’s factory extremely limited edition. Look it up they are real.
Also they were 50k
@@hoodman420 yeah thats why they were so limited haha. no one wanted a $5K trim option.
Chase Danyi well i can say from personal experience driving the tunable 400 hp fwd vat from hell is worth the money
Chase Danyi and it is quite literally a bat out of hell. The torque stear alone tries to pull u off the road it’s terrifying
I'm the owner of 2006 Focus ST for 6 years now. Straight piped 2.5 T5 engine is just too good to sell it. THIS SHIT SOUNDS EPIC.
i stopped my studying for this, the video was a ford distraction.
I get that joke
Can you please do a up to speed about the mitsubishi FTO? 🤔
Love to see you do a Ford Puma, including the super rare Ford Racing Puma (limited to 500)
My 2010 5 speed has never failed me. Well except for the ignition issue but I fixed it. My first car that I changed the clutch on, suspension work etc. Great daily 👍