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26-04-2009, 08:51 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Hey guys I'm new to the forum and am currently looking at purchasing an 08 Ford Focus TDI.
Just wondering is there anything in particular that I should be looking out for mechanically? Common faults that people may have needed to take back to the dealer for. Also, does the head unit play mp3's? I asked a salesmen and he said yes. However I have read a review which suggests that it doesn't. In the Ford family I currently own a 68 ZB Fairlane which I'm planning to work on eventually...whenever that may be  |
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26-04-2009, 09:21 PM
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Life is a Ride!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Baldivis, WA
Posts: 675
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Great driveaway prices on new once now, check it out and negotiate!
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26-04-2009, 10:46 PM
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Focus & Territory TDCi
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 251
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the car is good and economical, nothing mechanically wrong so far to point out |
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26-04-2009, 10:52 PM
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Focus TDCi
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 192
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loris is right about the cd player. my sales man said the same thing...lying lol
check out the focus fault register in this forum...that will give you some idea about what people have dealt with. i cant complain about mine. few little niggles here and there but nothing major to worry about. |
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27-04-2009, 08:27 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 804
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salesmen seem to get confused because the CD/radio has an input jack well hidden in the glovebox into which you can plug the output from an MP3 player but the cd player cannot decode MP3.
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27-04-2009, 12:22 PM
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Torquer
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 393
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I've had no machanical difficulties, only common Focus cosmetic issues ala South Africa. The engine isn't built there thank god.
Excellent car, can't fault the mechanicals. |
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27-04-2009, 03:08 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: North Queensland
Posts: 36
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Had mine just on 12 months - nothing bad to report.Fantastic to drive-surging torque...Great economy....Excels on the highway!!!! Go right ahead!
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29-04-2009, 10:07 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 103
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yep, go for it.
used to be a deadset holden man, but after buying my focus, there's nothing mechanically to complain about.
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Still audio Focused. Suspension and brakes coming soon... |
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29-04-2009, 05:24 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Greenvale
Posts: 131
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Make sure the carpet is fitting properly near pas front door, carpet not pealing off back seats.Another common problem people don't notice glove box light staying on! Oil around intercooler in and out pipes.
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15-05-2009, 10:06 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 18
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Great car, Ive had mine 6 months. Nothing to complain about. I have just replaced my head unit with the latest alpine with MP3 etc and it is amazing how good the factory speakers actually sound with a higher input.
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15-05-2009, 04:34 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 27
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Anyone purchased the new 6 speed auto diesel one yet? I have one coming in a couple of weeks and just wondering what others think of them. This will be my first diesel.After comparing the petrol to the diesel the decision was easy.
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16-05-2009, 07:16 PM
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Not Happy
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Morwell Victoria
Posts: 9
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Well I have a TDCI Diesel, has only done 24,000kms and have had nothing but trouble. Please read my post - Ford Focus TDCI Engine System Fault. Its going back to the garage again Monday. Will never buy another one.
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