Any problems with the 2006 Ford Focus diesel?

Hi, I am looking at buying a 2006 Ford Focus Ghia Diesel with 74,000 miles on the clock. Can you advise any problems with this car?

Thanks a million

David Pendlebury (Bettystown)

Nov 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi David,

It's interesting that the 1.6 petrol Focus of that generation was generally more reliable than the 1.6 diesel version - probably something to do with the petrol engine being older, dumber and simpler. Not that the 1.6 TDCi is especially bad, it's just sensitive to having the right grade and type of oil at major services, the exhaust gas recirculation valve in the turbo can give trouble and software issues can cause slow starting and misfires.

Hope that helps

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe