Ford Focus III - a down game. What is the gearbox on Ford Focus III generation pros and cons

25.11.2016

It is difficult to name a simple and unpaired car, this car is not only beautiful with the outside, but also has a modern exterior and equipment. Despite this, the focus of the third generation, in contrast to the previous version, did not become a bestseller, nevertheless, the number of used Ford Focus 3 on secondary market Hugely, so, to leave this car without attention, we did not have the right. Today we will talk about the most common drawbacks of Focus 3, and what should be paid to when buying this car with mileage.

A bit of history:

In 1998, the first Ford Focus came to change the model "ECCORT", his debut took place at the auto show in Geneva, in which the novelty produced a real exterior. The second generation of focus debuted in September 2004 in Paris. In 2005, the production of a car in Russia was established at the factory in Vsevolozhsk. He became a real brand bestseller and was among the top ten best-selling machines in the world. In the CIS, in order to get this car, many had to wait for their turn for 6 months.

Ford Focus 3 (MK 3) For the first time was demonstrated in early 2010 at the international auto show in Detroit. Despite this, official sales of new items in the CIS started only in 2012. The car was created on the platform " C1."And offered in three types of body - five-door hatchback, sedan and wagon. Unlike previous versions, the novelty is equipped with a large number of electronic systems that have been inaccessible for most Ford models. For our market, four configurations were available - Ambiente, Trend, Trend Sport and Titanium, there is also a charged version of "ST". The third generation of Ford Focus was produced to 2015.

Advantages and disadvantages of Ford Focus 3 with mileage

Paintwork coverage of this car, frankly, weak, scratches appear even from minor contacts with branches of bushes and brushes on car wash. Despite this, corrosion on the car body is quite rare. When examining the car, you must pay attention to the state of bumpers, as according to statistics, on each second instance, regular mounts front bumper Frankana.

Power units

Equipped with gasoline and diesel power units of varying degrees of forsing: gasoline 1.6 (85, 105 and 125 hp), 2.0 (150 and 250 hp.); Diesel 1.6 (95, 115 hp), 2.0 (115, 140 and 163 l.S..). Netting on the reliability of Ford Motors is a big rarity, and the third generation of focus is no exception. The engines of this car are quite reliable, and if any problems arise with them, then, as a rule, they are insignificant. One of the features of gasoline power aggregates Their noisy work is considered, especially immentable motor. For example, when starting a cold engine 1.6, you can hear the "Cocanier" or tapping from under the hood ( feature of work injectors), after warming up, as a rule, the flowing sounds disappear. Motor 2.0 also has an unpleasant feature - a loud knock when starting a cold engine ( peculiarity of the work of TNVD).

On cars issued from 2011 to 2012, there was an unstable operation of the engine "Trojection" and the loss of thrust, the reason - the firmware of the firmware of the power unit control unit, later, the manufacturer eliminated this problem, replacing software. The engine control unit is not far from the front bumper, and if not even a significant blow to the front of the car, it is required to replace it ( the cost of the block is about 1500 USD.). If you constantly ride in large speeds, it increases oil consumption, up to 300 grams per 1000 km. Weak place diesel engines are considered to be sensitive fuel systemIf the car refused by poor-quality fuel, expensive repair can not be avoided.

Transmission

Ford Focus 3 was installed five-speed mechanical box Gears I. robotic transmission PowerShift. With two dry clutches. Unfortunately, the automatic transmission has both technical and operational disadvantages. So, in particular, the owners often raise on jerks, shocks and metal grinds when switching gear, as well as to twitch the car when moving in a traffic jam. If a car most Time was exploited in the metropolis, then expensive repair of this transmission will be needed already after 50-60 thousand km (the clutch replacement is required).

As for mechanics, it is quite reliable, but it still has minor flaws, it is still - flowing semi-axes and zaking gear shift cables. To extend the life of the gear shift cables, they need to be lubricated once every 50000 km. The clutch here lives long enough - 120-150 thousand km.

Salon

The salon has an original design, but as regards this model - summarizes the quality of finishing materials and the build quality, as a result, crickets in the cabin appear in the first year of the car's life. Despite the large number of electrical equipment in the cabin, the claims to their work arise extremely rarely.

Challenges Ford Focus 3 with Mileage

As an anterior suspension on Ford Focus 3, MacPherson is traditionally used, a multi-dimensional independent suspension is used. The brake system is represented by disk brake mechanisms, the steering is equipped with an electro-hydraulic amplifier. The owners of this car model often complain about the embroidering of the suspension in cold weather, the dealers do not consider this breakdown, and call this lack of a "car feature". If we talk about the reliability of the suspension, it is sufficiently alive, and the excavation operation, on average, will serve 70-90 thousand km.

For most modern cars The stabilizer racks live no more than 50,000 km. Shock absorbers, after 70,000 km, as a rule, begin to leak, and closer to 100,000 km will need to be replaced, and the support bearings will have to be replaced at the same time. Ball supports hub bearings And silent blocks, on average, go about 80,000 km. Collapse levers rear suspension Faulty on mileage 60-70 thousand km. Steering Reika To be considered the most problematic place in the chassis, and it can be found very early (up to 60,000 miles). Due to the fact that this node is not collapsible and varies assembly with the amplifier, its replacement is not cheap.

Outcome:

In general, - quite reliable and inexpensive in maintenance of the car (if you do not consider cars with robotic box Transmissions), yes, there are certain nuances, but they have other cars in this price segment.

Advantages:

• Attractive design.
• Reliable power units.
• Small fuel consumption.
• Comfortable chassis.

Disadvantages:

• Weak paintwork.
• Unreliable robotic transmission.
• Unreliable and unrestreprenerable steering mechanism.
• Little salon.

It will be about the car whose popularity in Russia has passed all the steps of fame. And indeed it is. For all the years of existence, in the domestic market, Ford Focus overcame 800 thousand cars soldAt the same time, the car itself has undergone 3 body generations and several restyings.

Today, not behind the threshold, already the fourth generation of focus (expected in 2019). But the level of attractiveness, to truly folk car, Russians gradually begins to cool.

Based on sales analysis, in the last 10 years, it is safe to say that all peak popularity, it was on the second generation of the car, namely at the turn of 2006-2009. At that time, the global economic crisis came ...

The appearance of the third generation, for the first time happened in early 2010, and the start of active sales in the Russian Federation began slightly more than a year. The new series was built on the junior fellow platform, and its design was a little upgraded, improving the rear independent suspension And subframes. It is also worth noting that now the automaker has refused to release cars in the body of the hatchback with three doors and a coupe-convertible.

To date, the domestic consumer is available gamma from three main power units. In the standard, it is considered petrol motor 1.6 liters with a capacity of 105 hp, which can work in a pair, both with a 5-step MCPP and with 6 high-speed automatic transmission.

Separately, I want to mention the motor, which is rarely found in the market and is established exclusively on hatchback. Gasoline atmospheric 1.6 l. 85 hp, performing its work only in a pair with "mechanics". Single economy option is available only in the lowest configuration.

Middle version in the line power plants, belongs petrol aggregate 1.6 liters, with a capacity of 125 hp and torque in 159 N.M. This engine, it is considered the most popular Among domestic motorists and apparently the best in the line. It has good and inhibitory dynamics, not high fuel consumption and greater maintainability, compared with a powerful turbine analogue 1.5 ECOBOOST.

Top gas engine With turbocharging, the EcoBoost family, a working volume of 1.5 liters, produces power of 150 horses and a torque of 240 N.M. According to the manufacturer, this unit, created specifically for russian conditions. Its features are considered, consumption of 92 gasoline and quick heating in winter. By car, it is applied only with 6 high-speed automatic transmission.

As for diesel engines, they are officially not supplied to Russia, although in other countries, their sales occupy a lion's share. If you are offered a fulfillment with a diesel engine, most likely this car was imported from abroad.

Ford Focus 3 became better or worse

What are the pros and positive parties

1. Suspension. Compared with the previous series, the design of the chassis was finalized and upgraded. Settings have purchased more comfortable notes. Now, small pits and cracks in the asphalt are practically not tangible. In front, everything is also used McPherson, and behind the traditional multi-dimension. This tandem, more than once won in stability and manageability from "semi-independent". By the way, at an explicit rival focus - Skoda Octavia 3, in the lower equipment, a ordinary beam goes from behind.

2. Salon space. Quality of finishing B. new generation, grown, almost two heads, compared with the predecessor. The central panel is made of soft to the touch of plastic, the steering wheel has become much more convenient and has recesses for fingers, and the ergonomics as a whole acquired a sporty character. Front passenger chairs, as if borrowed from eminent sports cars, and side and lumbar support, as if embrace the driver. In general, it is worth noting that the interior design, received a certain space theme, a little familiar to us on some American cars, General Motors Corporation. But note that nothing is like that, none of German, no Asian or Japanese competitors.

3. Noise isolation. In the cabin Ford Focus 3, it became essentially quieter. Owners of previous two generations, know no obstacle, as can irritate the roar of a motor and whistle wind. Now the situation has changed for the better. But in order to feel in the cabin, all the delights of silence and tranquility, it is necessary to take a car in the configuration in richer. (The level of noise insulation depends on the configuration)

4. Many auxiliary systems. A whole breakthrough in this area belongs to the concern Ford. In basic equipment, cars are already supplied electronic systems Currency stability, anti-pussy, emergency braking, attack on the rise, as well as ABS and EBD. Such a "bouquet" in the standard package, few of the competitors boasts. As for the top versions, then the American is trying to be ahead of the planet all. Here is the innovative parking feature for parking, and the automatic deceleration system, and monitoring the blind zones, and the tire pressure tracking system, as well as cruise control with the speed limit control option.

5. Reliable motors. From a long time, the Ford Focus slogan sounded like: "Quality changes everything!". And this is true. If somewhere and it was possible to save on the car, so it is definitely not on its engine. All focus motors, have a good, unpretentious and high resource. These indicators, in other times, were repeatedly confirmed on commercial transport, cars of special services and a taxi.

Price, quality and reliability ratio

A little about minuses and disadvantages

With large external dimensions, inside the cabin is close enough, especially rear passengers. In front of the front, the place eats a large central panel and anatomical chairs. At some point it seems that everything is specifically done for better functionality and convenience. In some extent, it really is so, yes, that's just surplus free spaceUnfortunately dubbed. The places for the feet of the rear passengers are extremely small (the shortest wheelbase in the classroom is affected), and the roofs of the roof, put on the head not even high people. Perhaps this is one of the most large flaws Machines, "externally big, inside close." The leader of the niche, no one year here is recognized as Skoda Octavia, since Mazda 3 or Kia Cyid is also significantly inferior.

Not a high clearance, it can be an extremely pleasant factor for lovers of trips to nature or fishing. At the start of the sales ground clearance There were only 14 centimeters, and after some time, for Russia it was increased to 16.5 cm. Cars fitted from Europe is usually slightly lower.

Front hub bearings, in conditions bad roads, more than 50 thousand km are rarely taped., And with a non-accurate driving manner and less. The element of the "American", apparently, city highways with a good coating and any suit.

Weak rear shock absorber, the average resource of which, less than the front almost 2 times. Therefore, the full loading of the car's feed is extremely not desirable, and there is no particular place in the trunk.

The windshield is easy to crack and chopped from stones. In case the heated glass is installed, it is additives to everything, still has a tendency to cracks from overheating in winter.

Ford Focus 3 in the Sedan version presented in the winter of 2014 in Geneva. It almost immediately became clear that the cars would affect their restyling. The car has changed his headlights, bumper. The third generation of this car, which is undoubtedly popular in Russian Federation, appeared in 2011, but over the years lost the leading places according to the plan of implementation. Someone may seem that the company is a bit late with the update. The whole range of Ford.

Exterior

The concept of the design appearance of the third family of focus is based on the iOSIS Max concept car, however, the sedanov version has become longer, however, and lower than the predecessor. The outline of the Ford Focus Machine 3 before the update had dynamic streamlined forms, and after the update the car became much more serious, even a little viewed similarity to the known brand.

Ford Focus 3 has matured and matured. The front part was almost completely restyled, perfectly harmonizes with other innovations from the company, fitting on his family, the appearance is made on one corporate lecture. The design of the front optical lighting system was revised, which now looks even narrower.

The radiator lattice became brighter, and was performed in a familiar for all style. Thin headlights, protruding hood - all this emphasizes the overall expressiveness of the exterior of the car. The front bumper acquired an improved relief, which gives a certain spirit of sports. A wide air intake placed in the bumper.

There are fog lights that received a trapezoidal shape and black edging. Thanks to restyling, the appearance of Ford Focus 3 really became more recent. The stern part did not fit so much change in itself, except that the lights have changed. On the lid. luggage compartment A small shape spoiler was placed.

By the way, the stop signals began to cover the 3/4 of the entire stern part of the car. And the created 3rd stop signal, which is set up standard above the oval flailbox, adds recognizable features. The bumper also improved its embossed parts, and hints at sportiness and style.

It becomes clearly clear that the updated variation of the focus of the 3rd family looks much more tastier and more attractive than past models. Perhaps it will help return the company with their leading positions, time will show.

Moreover, the American Novik acquired a special sports package, where there is a 17-inch two-color wheels and submissive gear switches, which will go in the car only with the automatic box. Now the list of color for painting joined new options, such as soft blue.

Despite the fact that Ford Focus Sedan belongs to the niche of the budget vehicles (although the 3rd family has grown in price seriously), but the model has good quality, beautiful design solutions outside and inside. Engineers have made a large number of the freshest electronic features, as well as updated electronics.

If to say in general, the body design came out excellent. Looking at him, you realize that Ford Focus 2017 is estimated in a good penny, but in reality everything is wrong. Another main advantage of such a body can be called its aerodynamic component, because the windshield is at the lowest level.

Due to this, while driving at high speed inside Ford Focus Hatchback such noise. This was achieved by excellent noise insulation Department of the power unit, the bottom and arches of the wheels. All body versions Ford Focus 3 have a carrying all-metal welded structure, where there are hinged front wings, doors, hood and lid of the luggage compartment. Lobovaya I. rear glass are absorbed.

From Plant Cars Ford Focus 2017, mostly go with 16 inch wheel disksHowever, it is possible to replace them with 17-inch, and an 18-inch rollers can be put as tuning focus. A whole list of cars has the same front part and does not matter at all, which body is chosen by you, they all remain the same.

Lead headlamps in their structure resemble the almond nut. Self best models The car has LED and xenon lamps that shine like daylight. When you compare Ford Focus 3 hatchback or sedan (it does not have a strong value) with the second generation, clearly notice that the model is highlighted in special sophistication.

After a quick inspection, a feeling is created that Ford Focus 2017 can be attributed to an elite class. The design composition was able to achieve a similar effect with the help of the arches of the wheels and the body, which received anti-collar and smooth shapes with elongated headlights.

Ford Focus 3 Universal - exactly the same hatchback, which only slightly slightly stretched back. Therefore, their feed parts are very similar.

Interior

The interior has always been not an advantage of Ford Focus. Even after the transition to the 3rd family, it did not allow to solve most of the problems. Restyling did not help. Of course, the interior look more beautiful and elegant. The finish now has become more refined and rich, however, the interior in ergonomics did not change anything. You won't call him very comfortable and spacious.

The renewed salon received the presence of a new central console with a smaller load of elements of various car adjustments. A pen manual brakes It is now much more convenient. Also worked on noise insulation, a new three-spoke steering wheel and a new multimedia system that can support the voice control function.

A quiet and comfortable ride is provided by using thicker and modern insulating materials that were used in the floor, side windows and separation of the power unit. The dashboard and doors were finished with matte chromium, as well as a new switchgear.

The company decided to leave the already existing kinetic design. The "board" of the devices has illuminated with pleasant blue tones. It places the speed mode sensor and the motor speed sensor. Between them there was a display that displays all the necessary information from on-board computer Ford focus restyling.

The main control unit received already known stylistics with an elongated rounded form. In addition, there is a touchscreen to configure the air conditioner and the multimedia system.

Between gadgets and technical innovations that were installed on Ford Focus 3 in base modification, now it is rear camerawhich functions with a screen designed for 4.2 inches (either 8 inches - comes with MYFORD Touch machines), updated Sync AppLink information and entertainment systems, MyKey security features and other necessary functions that allow you to make it much easy to control the car.

The interior was covered with an atlas of black. All controls were placed intuitively and it is easy to reach them, without being distracted by car management. On the sides of the screen of the multimedia system, the air ducts of the vertical type were found.

It's nice that the steering wheel has become significantly more convenient and now it can be adjusted by two planes.

Driving seat can be adjusted longitudinally, tilting the backrest and height, and the passenger's chair sitting in front can also be adjusted longitudinally and tilting the back. Depends on the choice of configuration whether vehicle have a lumbar driver's chair, adjustment of the lumbar backrest for the passenger seated and the electric drive of the driver's seat.

Both on the front and on rear seats There are height adjustable head restraints. The back of the rear armchair can be thrown back in parts in the 40/60 ratio. The rear row is perfect for two people, Troim, will not be so comfortable as two. It is also nice that in the cabin there is a large number of small pockets and offices for different trifles.

The steering wheel has a heating function. For a quieter ride, it was decided to install other shock absorbers that improve comfort from a quiet ride. The luggage compartment even after the update and the assignment of 3 generations in the amount did not change - the sedan everything also has 372 liters of useful space.

If you take a car Ford Focus Salon, then it is almost the same as the other versions of the body. But here there is a little more free space for the second row of seats, so the passengers will be able to settle more comfortably.

In addition to all, Ford Focus station wagon has a more compatible luggage compartment capable of providing 476 liters of useful space in a regular position. If necessary, the seats of 2 rows can be folded, which will increase the useful volume to an impressive 1,502 liters.

Specifications

Force aggregate

In the Russian Federation, the third series of the Sedanov version of the Ford Focus will be available with 3 engine variants. All power units operate on gasoline, possess 4 rows of cylinders, are performed from aluminum and refer to the Duratec family. Motors meet the norms of the ecological European standard EURO-5.

Most weak Engine It has a volume of 1.6 liters and has a 16-valve Type of DOHC type, distributed fuel injection and a system of independent change of the gas distribution phase. Such a power unit issues about 105 horse powerwhich are available at 6000 revolutions per minute.

Next is the engine with a volume of 1.6 liters, which develops power up to 125 horse forces. The strongest is represented by the power unit, the volume of which is 2.0 liters and which also has a distributed injection, 16-valve gas distribution mechanism DOHC and a system of changing the phase distribution. Its power is 150 horsepower.

New engine for updated sedan There will be a motor with a volume of 1.5 liters of EcoBoost, outstanding 150 horses. A similar power unit was adapted to the Russian working conditions, so it can be confidently pouring 92nd.

Transmission

Synchronized 1.6-liter 105-strong engine with a 5-speed mechanical or 6-speed robotic PowerShift gearbox, it is also put on 5. With a manual box, the sedan is gaining the first hundred for 12.4 sec. And develops the limit speed to 189 km / h.

A robotic box allows you to reach a mark of 100 km / h per 13.2 seconds, and the maximum speed at 186 km / h. If we talk about fuel consumption, the manual box is the leader here - in the combined mode, the indicator remains at 6.0 liters (with a robot 6.4 l).

Together with the younger brother, a 125-strong unit work with a 5-speed manual box or robotic. On the mechanics, the motor allows you to achieve the first hundred exactly in 11 seconds and accelerates the car to a mark of 198 km / h. With a robot, the indicators are slightly less - 11.8 seconds. - so much is necessary to achieve a mark of 100 km / h, and maximum speed It is 195 km / h.

The gearbox selection for the top engine is not provided, so it goes only with a robotic PowerShift, which allows you to achieve the first hundred for only 9.2 seconds, providing maximum speed at 204 km / h. In addition to its dynamism, the engine is characterized by excellent cost-effective qualities - its consumption is the same 6.4 liters as the weakest motor.

The new 1.5-liter 150-strong "engine" EcoBoost will be synchronized with a robotic gearbox. To the value of 100 km / h, the car will drive 9.3 seconds, and the maximum speed will be at the level of 210 km / h. 6.7 liters per 100 km - this expense will be in combination mode. The drive, as was before - the front.

Suspension

The suspension was reconfigured towards improving the smoothness of the course. The car also has an independent McPherson suspension ahead, and an independent multi-dimensional suspension is installed behind.

Steering

As a steering mechanism, a circuit type is used and is complemented by an electric amplifier. Work was carried out on the reconfiguration of the steering wheel amplifier, which is now more informative, replaced almost all bushings and silent blocks to more enduring.

Brake system

All wheels applied disk brake system, moreover, front discs are ventilated.

Configuration and prices

Ford Focus 3 after the update will be offered in the market of the Russian Federation in 2 configurations: Sync Edition and Titanium. Two performances total will provide 7 modifications where the car will be available in different versions With a list of three motors and three gearboxes.

The basic configuration of the Sync Edition includes a large number of options and an extended package of paid functions - alarm, security, urban mode, winter and comfortable. Alarm has a penetration sensor inward. The security package has side airbags and window curtains with alarm.

In the city package included rear parking sensors and electronic folding mirrors. In the winter package will include electrical heating of fibermearmers and front glass, heated steering and leather trim. Comfortable package has climate control and light and rain sensors.

The Titanium modification has paid options that are much more. For example, there can be an "technology" package, where there is a cruise control, pressure sensor in wheels. Taking into account the acceptable snap-in modification, the services packages may not be useful.

Basic equipment includes:

• 16-inch steel discs and full-size spare parts;
• Halogen optics;
• Fog headlights;
• ESP, HLA;
• Front airbag pairs;
• Flightcomputer;
• Fabric interior;
• Leather steering wheel;
• Front electric windows;
• Functions of heating of front glass and front seats;
• Side mirrors with electrical adjustment and heated.

The driver's seat can be mechanically adjusted in height, adjust the height and departure the steering column, there is an audio system for 6 speakers, immobilizer and central locking. The cheapest equipment 1.6 (105 horses) Ambiente MT is estimated from 981,000 rubles.

The same top will cost from 1,206,000 rubles - for a 1.5-liter 150-strong engine and automatic 6-speed gearbox.

When January 2009 came, during the North American car show, Ford has provided designed to the Union with a large supplier of Magna International auto elements, a full-fledged BEV electric car. The test model of the prototype was presented in the body of the Ford Focus as a carrier of the installations.

Electric car has a full-fledged electric engine, installed on the new Global Base of Ford Series S. Selling versions started in North America with a likely sales chance on European and Asian car markets. The model moved using an electric motor and lithium-ion battery.

For one night charging, cars could drive approximately 80 miles. The American company planned that before the electrocar will be sold, the maximum stock will be able to increase 100 miles to the mark. This battery has seven modules of 17 lithium-ion cells, which give 23 kW / h of energy.

They were decided to locate in the luggage department and under the armchairs. Ford Focus Electric Charged from a regular 220V or 110V network outlet. To fully charge the batteries, it was required 6 or 12 hours (depending on which network socket). Motor compartment possessed chassis mounted 100 kilowatt electric motor with permanent magnetwhich works on a three-phase alternating current coming from the battery through the inverter.

All other elements were located, like a standard machine. Since June 2009, information has appeared that a full-fledged Ford Focus Focus will begin to produce on the Michigan factory. Since 2011, sales of cars in the United States of America and Canada will begin.

In September 2009, the car was shown on the Frankfurt exhibition as a concept car already in the bodies of European. The model could move on one charge to 120 kilometers, and the maximum speed was at the level of 137 km / h. To fully charge the battery required from 6 to 8 hours (referred to the network 230 and 210 V).

In winter, in Cologne, General Motors leadership said that building a car in America would pass with the name Focus Electric. In the spring of 2010, the company announced the launch of the production of an electric car in 2012. Suppressed lithium-ion batteries for Auto COMPACT POWER INC., which is a branch of the LG Chem group.

It was her who was previously elected in GM Corporation for Chevrolet Volt. Initially edition rechargeable batteries To be held in Korea with sewnings in the United States of America, and later release will begin in the city of Michigan (USA). Release Ford Focus Electric Started from December 14, 2011.

Preparation of a new Ford Focus 4 brought to "Final Accord" - the main work of the development department ended, so at the moment there is a car junk. Journalists managed to move on the road prototype versions in camouflage. Based on the English magazine AutoCar, the newly minted Ford Focus 4 2018 will be presented in the first part of 2018, however, a small information about the car is already known today.

The new Ford Focus plan to build on the famous "cart" Global C, which lies at the base of the 2nd and 3rd version. The vehicle will not be changed almost will not be changed in size, but the base of the wheels will grow about 5 cm. Given this moment, it is not difficult to conclude that it will significantly increase the space for the passengers sitting from behind.

According to these parameters, the current generation is seriously played to many rivals and even some car class B +! Given all this, the American will weigh less than 50 kilograms. Together with the body changed windshield and a gasoline tank hatch. This was achieved by using the latest materials during the body's production. The newest materials have become not only less weighing, but also not losing in rigidity.

The most important body decision in European countries remains the 5-door hatchback, but they plan to sell models in the body of the sedan, and the wagon. In addition, a "off-road" version of Active can be released, having body lining from plastic and slightly added to the height of the clearance.

No one excludes that cars fourth generation Will go with a all-wheel drive system - then the transmission will go with one-platform - crossover. The European list of power units will be slightly reduced - there will no longer be a basic atmospheric 1.6-liter 85-strong engine. As a standard motor will be a turbocharged 3-cylinder 1.0 ECOBOOST, but the number of possible forcing performances will grow from 2 to 3 (100, 125 and 139 horsepower).

Also present a gasoline ecooboost with a volume of 1 to 2.3 liters. It is represented by a four-cylinder "engine", developing up to 180 "horses". We did not forget to indicate the presence of gasoline turbocharged 1.5 and 2.0-liter motors. Among the "diesel engines" remains the only 1.5-liter TDCI, which is currently produced in options at 95, 105 and 120 "horses". Two-liter motorProbably plan to be installed only on the "charged" version of ST. In addition to everything, the brand will retain a full-fledged electric car.

As a synchronization with motors, a 5-speed manual gearbox or automatic transmission with 6 speeds, equipped with branded double clutch Power Shift. It is rumored and that Ford Focus 4 generation will receive a new 9-speed "automatic".

Drawing attention to the spy photo of the interior, it can be noted that the form of the front panel is now more laconic and looks like a new one. It is planned that it will affect the spaciousness inside the hatchback, since the current model takes a lot of space set by a large panel.

AUTOCAR employees led to the statement of one of the working designer group Ford, which recognized that with the front panel of 3 generation Focus and 6-generation Fiesta, they clearly moved. Definitely express about the exterior of the Ford Focus 4 generation is not easy, however, judging by the photos, it becomes clear that the rear racks of the car no longer possess small windows, and the lamps installed from the back will go to the luggage compartment, which has never been peculiar to the model .

Considering the spirit of fashion and requests for focus generation fans, automotive ford. Delivered a lot of time for the internal decoration of your own car. As a basis for the election of high-quality material, there was a considerable experience of rivals from Europe. Distinguishes the interior of the future generation Care from excessive severity.

Given all this company plans to carry out a full-fledged elaboration of the multimedia system in the form of interface design and increasing speed. Employees want to adapt the multimedia system with the work of Applecar and Androidauto. No one excludes the likelihood of a digital "board" of the devices. Machines want to equip the heating function rear seatsthat clearly indicates the adaptation to the Russian Winter.

Tuning Ford Focus includes the mounting of special elements that help to have a positive effect on the exterior and the inside of the machine. Due to some changes, it is possible to increase aerodynamic parameters. The owner can even make the appearance of a real sports rally machine, collect a maneuverable car that will be ready for an extreme challenge.

The American Auto Ford Focus station wagon is not so often tuning as his "counterparts" in the face of the sedan and hatchback. Some establish unique bundles in the body of the machine that make the exterior more stylish. With a similar element, the car can be found as before, but it will look more effectively.

Included, you can usually find a list of bumpers, thresholds, there is also a sports anti-carving of Aero dynamic characteristics Car and its dynamic. Thanks to a well-thought-out front skirm, you can configure the air flow, and with the front spoiler, the machine will not only be original, but together with a balanced strength will provide a rational ratio of the pressure force to the ground, it will reduce the production of tires and consumption of gasoline on the road.

Do not forget about the wiring, which will add a more sporty image and help create an image racing car. Supplements the appearance of the Ford Focus 3 generation installation of the rear bumper-diffuser, which removes the incident air flow from the machine. In addition, you can put a spoiler, pressing the vehicle to the roadbed, which will create additional maneuverability.

Do not forget to install thresholds, smoothly connecting with wheel archesthat only positively affect the aerodynamic characteristics. Thanks to the installation of thresholds, it will be possible to create an unusual appearance, distinguishing in the city stream of cars. The presence of a massive front bumper and air intake, interesting design notes and fog-tumors will allow the owner of the Ford Focus wagon (as well as in the Sedan and Hatchback body) to emphasize your status and worldview.

For the bodice version of the sedan, you can install a spoiler on rear bumper Auto. Using smooth bends running along the entire length of the anti-therch, it is possible to get an acceptable clamping force of the rear axle, while spending the minimum means for aerodynamic characteristics. The sedan will become obedient and more pleasant while driving. You can also emphasize the tuning Ford Focus with cilias on the headlights, allowing the machine to stand out among other participants in the movement.

In addition to all, you can get improved running lights With bright LED lights that are installed without problems in the bumper of the sedan. They possess an interesting bright blue, green or pink tint. In Tuning Ford Focus, the station wagon can be attributed to the installation of the front spoiler, the 3-rib diffuser of the front bumper, as well as overlays on the thresholds. There is an opportunity to put the pipe on exhaust system From chromium and "rollers" from a light alloy with a stylish design.

The latter received a diameter of 17 to 20 inches. It is envisaged to install a low suspension and sports exhaust. To increase the power of the "engine" from 150 to 168 "Horses" you need to install a chip. All work is carried out using a diagnostic opening, without disassembled the control unit.

You can also increase the torque from 202 to 230 nm. But if the car has automatic transmissionIn order to improve the characteristics of its power unit, you need to flash automation. Then the failure in the acceleration will go to the past, the dynamic characteristics of the "American" will increase, and it will be possible to reduce gasoline consumption.

Service

It is not difficult to guess that it is easier to change in material plan consumables and carry out scheduled checks own forces. It's not so hard and price maintenance Depends only on the cost of the details. According to the Ford Focus Manual 3 Universal (here refers to the body sedan and hatchback), it is necessary to carry out regulated maintenance, only at the station, despite the fact that the price of such services is rather rather large.

The frequency of maintenance for the third generation Ford Focus is equal to 15,000 mileage kilometers or one year. However, taking into account difficult operation, it is advised to reduce the gap to replace oils and air filters up to ten thousand kilometers and more. Below is the listing of work at that 1.

Requires to replace oil filter (Approximately 380 rubles) and oil in the power unit. Approximate cost - about 2 000 rubles. In addition, it is necessary to replace all filters in the cabin (it will cost about 900 rubles). During maintenance 1 and the rest you need to check:

• Carter ventilation structure;
• Inspect the transmission;
• Housings Sls;
• Front and rear suspension;
• Wheels and tires;
• Check the operation of the steering wheel;
• Relief steering wheel;
• Check pipelines hydraulic drive brakes and brake devices;
• Vacuum amplifier;
• Hand brake;
• Rechargeable battery;
• Fresh ignition;
• Headlight lamps;
• Decide time to check seat belts and their fixtures.

What actions need to be carried out during that 2 (30,000 km). All manipulations specified in that 1 - replace the oil and oil filter. This includes another air filter and a cabin filter. Brake fluid Substantiate.

List of actions at TA 3 (45,000 km). Also all the manipulations described in that 1. In addition, new spark plugs should be installed. Enumeration of actions at a 4 (60,000 km). Complete maintenance operation 1 and 2.

In addition to all, you should check the belt of the gas distribution mechanism and replace it if there was a place for wear traces. The average cost is 5,280 rubles. When working, then 5 (75,000 km) need to repeat the maintenance of maintenance 1. When the mileage comes to a value of 90,000 km, then it is necessary to pay attention to 6.

Apply the manipulations described in that 1, then 2 and then 3. then 7 is performed when running 105,000 kilometers and includes operations 1. That 8 is carried out at 120,000 mileage kilometers. Here it is necessary to carry out all the manipulations described in that 1, then 2. If there is a 1.6-liter engine, the belt of the gas distribution mechanism should be replaced.

Pros and cons

Pluses of cars

• Availability of pleasant updated external view car;
• Good level of aerodynamic resistance;
• Big wheels;
• Improved interior;
• Sitting have good lateral support;
• The presence of a color liquid crystal screen;
• Good even basic equipment;
• Acceptable security level;
• There is something to choose from the line of engines;
• Strong power units;
• Small fuel consumption of even the top motor;
• Various auxiliary systems;
• Many complete sets;
• Moderate price policy companies;
• There is a motor in the line, which is adapted to Russian roads;
• Spacious and beautiful interior;
• Good noise insulation and resistance to vibrations;
• Acceptable height of the road lumen;
• The last generation salon has become better and ergonomic;
• Energy-intensive suspension;
• Rapid sports youth design;
• You can choose between three bodies (sedan, hatchback and wagon);
• There is a full-fledged electrical model.

Cons of cars

• Not fully removed problem places interior;
• Rear sofa will be crazy for three passengers;
• The volume of the luggage compartment remained at the same level;
• The quality of the salon still leaves much to be desired;
• Poor-quality paintwork;
• Basic power plant has a weak dynamics;
• Wheel arches received imperfect noise insulation;
• The front panel takes a lot of free space in the cabin.

Let's sum up

After updating the already known to many sedana Ford. Focus 3 generations, the automotive company still seeks to return the leading positions. To some extent they have all the possibilities for this. They changed the external appearance of the car, which became more rapid, got smooth lines and climbing, began to look more youth and, at the same time, stylish.

In although the cardinal changes are not very noticeable, but, nevertheless, the quality of the interior and the materials used has improved. A liquid crystal display and stylish vertical air ducts of the climate system are banging in place. An interesting backlight appeared. It is a pity, but in the rear sofa, three passengers will not be so comfortable, but for two places more than enough.

The luggage compartment of the updated sedan is left too, unfortunately, the same thing is good. I was pleased with rich equipment even in the basic configuration, as well as a large number of modifications themselves. All power units have sufficient power to feel confident on the road and under overtakers. Also worth separately mentioning the efficiency of all engines, so this car Good suitable for ride in the city.

The company took care of security, paying enough attention to it. Various systems and assistants work perfectly and help the driver when managing the machine. Moreover, the fact that General Motors has provided the release of a full-fledged electric car, says that Americans are striving to keep up with modern technologies. It also indicates a desire to take care of the ecology of our planet more.

Of course, to a well-known worldwide, Focus Electric is still far both in terms of speakers and in terms of a distance of a trip on one charge. However, employees have already made a significant contribution, and also continue to improve in this matter. Nice that famous american car Ford. Focus does not stand still, but constantly developing and updated. Otherwise it will not work - after all, then you can lose a lot of buyers who will give preference to other cars.

Test Drive

Video Overview

It will be about the car whose popularity in Russia has passed all the steps of fame. And indeed it is. For all the years of existence, in the domestic market, Ford Focus overcame 800 thousand cars soldAt the same time, the car itself has undergone 3 body generations and several restyings.

Today, not behind the threshold, already the fourth generation of focus (expected in 2019). But the level of attractiveness, to a truly popular car, Russians gradually begins to cool.

Based on sales analysis, in the last 10 years, it is safe to say that all peak popularity, it was on the second generation of the car, namely at the turn of 2006-2009. At that time, the global economic crisis came ...

The appearance of the third generation, for the first time happened in early 2010, and the start of active sales in the Russian Federation began slightly more than a year. The new series was built on the primary fellow platform, and its design was a little upgraded, improved the rear independent suspension and subframes. It is also worth noting that now the automaker has refused to release cars in the body of the hatchback with three doors and a coupe-convertible.

To date, the domestic consumer is available gamma from three main power units. In the standard, the gasoline engine of 1.6 liters with a capacity of 105 hp, which can work in a pair, both with a 5-step MCPP and with 6 high-speed automatic transparents.

Separately, I want to mention the motor, which is rarely found in the market and is established exclusively on hatchback. Gasoline atmospheric 1.6 l. 85 hp, performing its work only in a pair with "mechanics". Single economy option is available only in the lowest configuration.

The average option in the line of power plants belongs to a gasoline unit with a volume of 1.6 liters, with a capacity of 125 hp. and torque in 159 N.M. This engine, it is considered the most popular Among domestic motorists and apparently the best in the line. It has good and inhibitory dynamics, not high fuel consumption and greater maintainability, compared with a powerful turbine analogue 1.5 ECOBOOST.

The top gasoline engine with turbocharged, the EcoBoost family, a working volume of 1.5 liters, issues a power of 150 horses and torque in 240 N.M. According to the manufacturer, this unit, created specifically for Russian conditions. Its features are considered, consumption of 92 gasoline and quick heating in winter. By car, it is applied only with 6 high-speed automatic transmission.

As for diesel engines, they are officially not supplied to Russia, although in other countries, their sales occupy a lion's share. If you are offered a fulfillment with a diesel engine, most likely this car was imported from abroad.

Ford Focus 3 became better or worse

What are the pros and positive parties

1. Suspension. Compared with the previous series, the design of the chassis was finalized and upgraded. Settings have purchased more comfortable notes. Now, small pits and cracks in the asphalt are practically not tangible. In front, everything is also used McPherson, and behind the traditional multi-dimension. This tandem, more than once won in stability and manageability from "semi-independent". By the way, at an explicit rival focus - Skoda Octavia 3, in the lower equipment, a ordinary beam goes from behind.

2. Salon space. The quality of the finishes in the new generation, has grown, almost two heads, compared with the predecessor. The central panel is made of soft to the touch of plastic, the steering wheel has become much more convenient and has recesses for fingers, and the ergonomics as a whole acquired a sporty character. Front passenger chairs, as if borrowed from eminent sports cars, and side and lumbar support, as if embrace the driver. In general, it is worth noting that the interior design, received a certain space theme, a little familiar to us on some American cars, General Motors Corporation. But note that nothing is like that, none of German, no Asian or Japanese competitors.

3. Noise isolation. In the Ford Focus 3 salon, it became significantly quieter. Owners of previous two generations, know no obstacle, as can irritate the roar of a motor and whistle wind. Now the situation has changed for the better. But in order to feel in the cabin, all the delights of silence and tranquility, it is necessary to take a car in the configuration in richer. (The level of noise insulation depends on the configuration)

4. Many auxiliary systems. A whole breakthrough in this area belongs to the concern Ford. In basic equipment, cars are already supplied with electronic course stability systems, anti-breaking, emergency braking assistance, start touching, as well as ABS and EBD. Such a "bouquet" in the standard package, few of the competitors boasts. As for the top versions, then the American is trying to be ahead of the planet all. Here is the innovative parking feature for parking, and the automatic deceleration system, and monitoring the blind zones, and the tire pressure tracking system, as well as cruise control with the speed limit control option.

5. Reliable motors. From a long time, the Ford Focus slogan sounded like: "Quality changes everything!". And this is true. If somewhere and it was possible to save on the car, so it is definitely not on its engine. All focus motors, have a good, unpretentious and high resource. These indicators, in other times, were repeatedly confirmed on commercial transport, cars of special services and a taxi.

Price, quality and reliability ratio

A little about minuses and disadvantages

With large external dimensions, inside the cabin is quite closely, especially rear passengers. In front of the front, the place eats a large central panel and anatomical chairs. At some point it seems that everything is specifically done for better functionality and convenience. In some extent, it really is so, but here only surpluses free space, unfortunately dubbed. The places for the feet of the rear passengers are extremely small (the shortest wheelbase in the classroom is affected), and the roofs of the roof, put on the head not even high people. Perhaps this is one of the most large flaws Machines, "externally big, inside close." The leader of the niche, no one year here is recognized as Skoda Octavia, since Mazda 3 or Kia Cyid is also significantly inferior.

Not a high clearance, it can be an extremely pleasant factor for lovers of trips to nature or fishing. At the start of the sales ground clearance There were only 14 centimeters, and after some time, for Russia it was increased to 16.5 cm. Cars fitted from Europe is usually slightly lower.

The front hub bearings, in poor roads, are rarely crowded out more than 50 thousand km., And with an inaccier driving manner and is less. The element of the "American", apparently, city highways with a good coating and any suit.

Weak rear shock absorber, the average resource of which, less than the front almost 2 times. Therefore, the full loading of the car's feed is extremely not desirable, and there is no particular place in the trunk.

The windshield is easy to crack and chopped from stones. In case the heated glass is installed, it is additives to everything, still has a tendency to cracks from overheating in winter.

Even before restyling, the third "focus" was renewed more than once on the little things, gradually getting rid of childhood diseases. Studying the car, you might think that these diseases of these cars have a lot - but it does not have to go. For example, at our familiar "Focus" Denis, not one of the most common problems was, but there were exotic difficulties: the proceed radiator of the air conditioner was changed twice, since the first time the defective it was replaced by ... exactly the same defective. However, judging by the stories of the most severe diseases of the model, Denis was separated small blood. For details and explanations, we have contacted the managers and mechanics of dealer centers.

Knock of the steering wheel rail

The theme of the knocking steering rivers is considered the most burning for "focusing": this problem was inherited from Focus Second Generations and makes itself felt before indefinitely: literally at the first thousand kilometers the backlash in the design of the node (the production defect that caused the problem) turns into unpleasant tapping when driving even small irregularities. It is worth noting that the attitude of the officials to the problem was inappropriate to be ambiguous: the masters either could not find the source of the stuffs, or said what tapping was in the order of things and in no way affects safety. However, when the ice started and began to replace the warranty, the relief turned out to be temporary: after all, it was put to the place of old exactly the same new detail, which expected to knock on several thousand kilometers.

As a result, an initiative group was organized in the vehicle owner community, which turned with a collective letter to the manufacturer. According to the official, it was an effect: in 2012, the manufacturer began to deal with the problem in serious. Together with the supplier analyzed the rail design, after which the node was refined. The dealers also sent additional regulations on the diagnostics of the knocks in the front suspension, and when the rail fault is detected, the Warranty Detail changes to the upgraded version.

Drop thrust and motor trimming 1.6

Ford Focus could always boast an rarely wide assortment of engines - here you and gasoline, and diesel, and the spread is almost double, on any wallet and driving style - choose what you like! 1.6-liter gasoline motor on Ford Focus third Generations to restyling was offered in three power options - 85, 105 or 125 hp, and after restyling from the most low-power version, it was decided to refuse. The 105-strong option turned out to be the most aft from this basic trinity: with the onset of cold weather, the owners began to notice problems with launching, instability idling, Trojection and loss of thrust. This is especially unpleasant - it happened with extremely small runs: on the Internet you can find the video on which the tachometer arrow has just been frighteningly jumping up and down next door to the odometer, showing the strength of 3 - 5 thousand kilometers.

As the officials explain, the collected appeals statistics showed that this problem is characteristic of cars released from December 2010 to November 2011 and is due to the unsuccessful version of the firmware of the engine control unit. "Handra" of the engine, according to the manufacturer, was due to the premature formation of Nagara in the combustion chamber.

To solve the problem, the manufacturer has released a service newsletter, which prescribed to update the engine control program to the updated option, as well as clean the combustion chambers from Nagara. This procedure was made for all owners of 105-strong "focus", addressed to the dealer with the appropriate complaint. The officials assure that since the end of 2011, a new firmware of the control unit eliminates a similar problem.

Twisted PowerShift

Like "Colleague on the workshop" DSG, PowerShift collected a lot of complaints to his address, and in Europe a few years ago, because of this robot, the reliability rating was immediately reduced by two models Ford.. The Russian owners of the Ford Focus box could be annulled mainly with rude switching, which for a preselective box are excluded by definition. But if the robot begins to switch the transfers worse than the student who went to the steering wheel for the first time, it usually does not lead to anything good.

The fight against the "robot" was carried out at once on several fronts. At first, the officials tried to do with small blood - they wrote off the pushes on the peculiarity of the box work and at best they were offered to produce her "retraining". However, it helped it far from everyone. Then the problem of current glands and sinking clips surfaced - in dealerships they say that to restyling the manufacturer with these troubles managed to cope - about the end of 2012, the glands were upgraded, and the clutch was reinforced. It would seem, on this problems solved?

Not really. Another one, hardly the most common problem of the "Powershift" was the unsuccessful firmware of the control unit. It was she who often lost a common language with the engine, provoking the shocks, vibrations and unnecessary perceptas during movement. According to dealers, the manufacturer has updated the firmware version several times, and the "brain" of the gearbox was updated free of charge when the owner's appeal. The latest version of the firmware provides comfortable and stable switching - at least as the official says, the number of appeals with this complaint has decreased noticeably.

Fur seals seamps on versions with mechanics

"Yesterday, the 2nd time changed the glance of the right half as a warranty. And this is 15,800 km of run. The first time there is a floss before a long trip by 9,000 km of run. And if for the first time, the gland was a little wet, then this time already There were specific drums, "says Vyacheslav in the social network DRIVE2.RU.

The mechanical gearbox may seem simpler and reliable than an advanced PowerShift robot, but cars with manual transactions are also quite capable of throwing the focus of problems: "snotty" drives of the drives turned out to be a typical phenomenon for Focus 3 on the "handle". According to the statistics of appeals to dealers, most often the ilns of the right drive suffer from the left side, although on the left side, such a nuisance can also happen. The officials soothe: Ford I learned about the problem quickly, the measures have already been accepted. This childhood disease turned out to be a large-scale, but temporary defect: when installing on the conveyorthe gland did not fully get up on his seat and could even get small damage, without ensuring the necessary tightness due to this. With warranty replacement, according to dealers, there were no problems, and on cars recently The issue has already been eliminated.

Trucks windshield

"I stand in a traffic jam, there is a BAT - I look at the glass - a practically even crack on the glass, nor chips, no blows!", "Tells the user Etty from the Focus-Club.com forum. Stories from the "focus" owners of the third generation, written in the plot "Batz - and a crack", the phenomenon is quite frequent. It is often happening when using windshield heating in cold weather, however, many owners complained that the cracks appeared at all without any prerequisites. Official dealers are frequent cases of appeal confirmed, however, according to them, in the overwhelming majority of cases, there was some mechanical impact - often employees of service centers found minor chips (which were almost no visible if you believe the owners). Warranty on windshields Focus purely symbolic - 1,500 kilometers of run. However, at the end of the warranty, the dealer can make a very advantageous offer for glass replacement.

Of course, the owners of classmates and competitors can gloat and stay in full confidence that they have certainly made a competent choice and bought the most reliable and trouble-free car. But ideal cars There is no - and the fact that your favorite model has not yet appeared in this heading means only one thing: we simply have not yet reached it.