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Ford Focus problems: all generations

We have documented 4 generations of the Ford Focus: Focus I (1998–2004), Focus II (2004–2011), Focus III (2011–2018) and Focus IV (2018–2025). The one with the best score is the Ford Focus II (6.1/10). Choose the generation or the year to see its faults, the engines best avoided and what to check before buying.

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  1. Ford Focus I

    1998–2004 · code Mk1

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.8 TDCi

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.9 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  2. Ford Focus II

    2004–2011 · code Mk2

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.6 HDi, 1.8 TDCi, Volvo 5 cilindros gasolina, 1.25/1.4/1.6 Ti-VCT

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    6.1 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  3. Ford Focus III

    2011–2018 · code Mk3

    Engines and gearboxes: PowerShift gearbox, 1.0 EcoBoost, 1.6 EcoBoost, 1.6 HDi, 2.0 HDi, 1.5 EcoBoost, 1.25/1.4/1.6 Ti-VCT

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.0 out of 10MotorFiable Score

  4. Ford Focus IV

    2018–2025 · code Mk4

    Engines and gearboxes: 1.0 EcoBoost, 1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue, 1.5 EcoBoost

    Most serious fault: Critical severity

    5.4 out of 10MotorFiable Score

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