Hi all,

I might be looking at a focus over the weekend as a runaround it has 130k on the clock. Are these engines reliable if looked after at this mileage?

Thanks

Anthony

 

Had a Mondeo with 160k drove like new,zetec's very good high milage engines if looked after

 

Expect them to last at least 200k with proper maintenance

 

They are, only if maintained well and the oil level has been checked regularly. They are prone to bottom ends if the oil level drops. Also check for blue smoke at high revs/over run, they're known for killing piston rings/valve stem seals.

 

My head gasket went on my old escort gti at about 90k and my dads 1.6 went at 100k. Both well looked after.

 

Its reliable, however it won't want anything outside regular servicing. A common problem with this is idle control valve, which is very easy to recover by yourself by taking off the top of the engine and clean with the carb cleaner. It's part are cheap and easy to find at http://www.buyautoparts.com/carmodels/Ford/Focus.html

 

Escort GTI's are totally different engine's, and what car was your dad's 1.6 in?

 

The 1.6 zetec SE is prone to oil usage. I had one at about 140k and it was using more oil than fuel, still ran well though, but got a deal on a new engine with only 28k, dropped that in and that started using oil after about 50k.

They are quite a good engine, just keep an eye on the dipstick!

 

I got a Focus Collection with 156k miles on the clock really cheap since it was running like shit and the guy was gonna scrap it. Fitted a new rocker gasket, plugs etc and it ran fantastically.. sold it ages ago and the car is still going well being used daily.


Cheers,
Grant

 

ive got a 06 1.4zetec se focus as a daily driver with 178km (about 120miles) one most reliable cars ive owned even done 1200 miles in uk last week flying around outside lane of motorways with 3 fat blokes and full boot still manages 40 mpg. think biggest problems with them is crap oil and skipping service intervals

 

Good engines, not had one issue with mine!

I Have to say, I disagree about the oil usage, I don't have that issue!

Just make sure (Although it's a given it should have been done) that the cambelt has been changed, Fords recommendation is 100K, or 10 years, whichever comes soonest, but you would actually always change before both of these figures.

This is an expensive job, as it's labour intensive, so even if you do yourself, it's still a lengthy job.

Martin

 

My 51 plate 1600 focus estate is nearly on 22k , never have to pop the bonnet.
Sooooo reliable.

 

my 2001 focus is on 154k and just gone straight through its mot
thats the only time the bonnet gets opened once a year

 

My mates wifes Focus 1.6 Zetec SE is just about to clock 200k miles and it runs sweet as a nut!

 

encouraging reading these replies! my 2001 1.6 is on 118k, still sweet, uses no oil and just passed mot with no advisories

 

I've just sold one with 203k on and ran sweet as a nut also got another here with 165k on again sweet as,I would go for it mate

 

Thanks all, The mrs went for a 1.8 zetec focus in the end. 95k on the clock. It runs very well so far, it has full history etc...

 

Check the pic almost there 200k

The thousand miles to 200k will be its its hardest....every chance to take it to 7rpm, red line..will be taken 😉 . Solid car and will no doubt servive the thousand mile thrash....well mantained and loved..