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How reliable is the Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi?
How reliable is the Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi Sport?
Shane Flynn (Waterford)Feb 2013 Filed under: reliability
Expert answer
Hi Shane,
That’s a Mk1 Focus, yes? They’re OK, but obviously the youngest is a teenager by now, so you need to be careful. Check the oil for signs of water mixing in — they do develop problems with the heat exchanger. Check that the engine runs smoothly, as the TDCi had one of the first high-pressure direct injection systems and it’s delicate and needs regular proper servicing to work well. Black smoke could mean a blown boost pressure valve. Inside, check for leaking windscreen (wet carpets), broken gear lever springs, faulty ‘QuickClear’ windscreens and inoperative instruments.
Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
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