Ford refined the second generation of Ford Focus MK2 in every respect and it must be admitted that everything is better in it.
Apart from the look that has become a bit bland, but the car is without any major technical flaws. Avoid just one version like the plague.
- Years: 2004–2010 (facelift 2007)
- Market prices: $674 to $900
- Failure rate: average
- Operating costs: low
- Body versions: hatchback 3d and 5d, station wagon, sedan, convertible
- Trunk capacity: hatchbacks 385 l, wagon 482 l, sedan 526 l
Popular Ford Focus MK2 gasoline engines:
- 1.4 (80 hp)
- 1.6 (100 hp)
- 1.6 Ti-VCT (115hp)
- 1.8 (125 hp)
- 2.0 (145 hp)
Popular Ford Focus MK2 diesel engines: (BL):
- 1.6 TDCi (90 HP)
- 1.6 TDCi (109 HP)
- 1.8 TDCi (115 HP)
- 2.0 TDCi (110 HP)
- 2.0 TDCi (136 HP)
Sport versions: Ford Focus ST 2.5 T (226 HP), Ford Focus RS 2.5 T (305 HP), Ford Focus RS500 2.5 T (350 HP)
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The second generation Ford Focus looks much more conservative than its boldly drawn predecessor, but it is better in every area.
The more spacious cabin provides comfortable travel conditions for four people, and the hatchbacks’ luggage compartment is of impressive size.
A simple and legible dashboard made of rather average materials wears out quickly, but in better equipped versions it looks good.
The greatest advantage of the Focus II is its handling quality. The suspension may not be one of the most durable in the class, but it pays tribute to good suspension comfort and exemplary road holding. The multi -link on the rear axle requires a geometry check from time to time.
Fortunately, the parts market has grown to such an extent that it is not expensive to service. The chassis was also used by the Mazda model 3 (BK) and Volvo in the C30, S40 and V50 models.
The second advantage of the Ford Focus MK2 is the choice of engines. Only the Golf has such a wide range of engine, but unlike the 5th and 6th generations of the German car, all Focus engines can be considered successful.
The only problem with petrol engines is that they are much more delicate when working on LPG, which unfortunately was felt by people who did not care about the installation.
The range of diesel engines includes two engines from the PSA Group – 1.6 and 2.0 – and one, quite outdated Ford structure.
This is what I consider to be the best compromise in terms of performance, fuel consumption and service costs. This is the only engine that has never worked with a DPF filter.
Of course, the Ford Focus MK2 is not completely reliable, but there are also no particular disadvantages that users would not be able to deal with.
Thats actually has one, but only a handful of people have struggled to repair the continuously variable automatics.
The 1.6 TDCi engine causes the most problems, as if it is improperly serviced, it can be annoyed by electrical, injection or supercharging failures.
Nevertheless, it can be recommended, as long as you do not save on the service and choose the version with a CVT machine.
Typical faults of the Ford Focus MK2
- body corrosion,
- failures typical for diesel engines, especially in the 1.6 TDCi engine,
- quick wear of dual mass wheels in all diesels,
- oil leaks from the 2.0 TDCi engine,
- engine control computer malfunctions,
- faults in gasoline engines running on LPG,
- costly failures of double-clutch transmissions and continuously variable automatic transmissions.
What to look for:
Of the Polift Focus with a 1.8 or 2.0 gasoline engine. If you do not care about age or have a smaller budget, I also recommend the 1.8 TDCi diesel. It was offered until 2006 and is a simple design.
What Ford Focus MK2 Engine to Avoid:
The most problematic version is the 1.6 TDCi (109 hp) with a CVT transmission. Its failures are very difficult and sometimes impossible to fix. It is also risky to buy a car with a dual-clutch transmission. If you choose a car with a gas installation and an engine that is not working properly, get ready to replace it.
