Focus ST 70,000 Mile Review - Lost Confidence
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- We just keep rolling folks! 70,000 Miles in my ST3! As the song goes... anyway I hope you enjoy it. I had fun on the trip and hope it gives you some good Ford Focus ST.
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To love this car you really have to drive it.. The moment I test drove my car, I knew that was hooked.. 7 years and 98000 miles later, it still brings a smile to this old guys face.. Great job Jeebs, I've truly have enjoyed your videos.
Glad to hear it and glad you are enjoying your ST!
I’m looking to getting one I’m 20 and currently driving a 96 corolla that I was going to build but I fell in love with this car, in your 7 years of ownership have you had any issues with it? Has it left you on foot because of big major issues that made you leave it in the shop for weeks? Really interest in one but it’d be my first time getting a new car from a dealer and I can’t afford to make payments on a car that I constantly have to dump money into for repairs
@@jesusurbina7343 get yourself one from a ford dealership 2017 with an extended warranty and just lightly mod it
@@jesusurbina7343 do it bro, ive gone big turbo cars making 416 whp 468 lb of torque. Feels amazing.
You're the reason I got my ST3. Didn't think I'd like it but got to the dealership and the car sold itself. 108k miles and 4 years in the saddle and no problems yet! (Knock on wood)
I hate that Ford discontinued the ST here in the states. I have the ST1 with 72k miles on the clock and it still gives me smiles per gallon! Best car that I have ever driven. Your ST is amazing and I love your vids man!
It amazes me how good condition your seats are in. My driver’s seat is creaseless but I can’t say the same about the passenger seat. Even though I tell everyone who gets into my car to be careful, no one treats it like their own.
Yea that is a pain
I wouldn’t be concerned about the Boost Hose buddy. I’ve tracked my car and driven it hard enough to know that it’s solid. Your hose coming sounds like a tech might have loosened the clamps for some reason, maybe when they fixed your radiator, or there was some kind of lubricant on the connecting portion of the hose to the Intercooler. Drive it hard man.
I would sell my ‘18 Camaro SS before my ‘17 Focus ST. It’s the more fun for money.
I have a 2018 ST with 46k. It has been an amazing car. I change the synthetic oil every 3k, just because I'm old school. My ST has performed flawlessly. The power is there when I need it. I've been happy with it since I owned it.
It’s 2024, I just hit 95,000 mi on my ST2. I have never had one problem with my car , I’m the second owner , put 50,000mi car on her in two years and she’s perfect. What an amazing vehicle :) thanks for this series ! It’s definitely helped keep her maintained .
Love to hear that! It was a great car for me as well
Watching this in my ST , while in huge eve Kyiv traffic. Good to hear you are happy with ST after 70k!
105k miles on my 2013 ST3. Still going strong.
Good to hear 70k on 2013 ST3 are you stock?
OMG, I knew you were a weirdo! I thought I was the only one who would sometimes sit in their own vehicle’s back seat to eat or work.
Lol!
Been caught in my passenger seat and given the side-eye a time or two.
Loved these vids from day one man! You’re actually behind my decision to purchase my 17 and the majority of my mods. Gonna be in Scottsdale this weekend (Sunday-Tuesday) if you wanna take a look at my ST and do a video.
Oh nice! I will be gone until Sunday so maybe Sunday or Monday meet
Gjeebs just sent you my info through FB
Gjeebs helped my decision to get my ‘14 ST3. Love the car so far and plan to autocross with it in GS class.
You still running the Ford performance tune ? My 2016 ST 1 just hit 30,000 and it still gives me big smiles. Thanking of getting the SCT tune for it. A lot of bang for 400 bucks. 😎
I did the cobb accessport with a stratified tune and its been amazing for 64k miles on that setup. It was around $650 for that setup
Yep ford performance tune is still running strong
Cjponyparts had the SCT X4 for the Focus ST on sale for 299.00 could not pass it up. A good starting point for a stock ST.
It’s great to see all these reviews of lots of people having good times with their ST’s. I’m on my third one and the first two were flawless but the third one has had the dreaded cel lights and constant misfire and drivability issues. I love the car so much but I’ve tried everything including purge, o2’s, new pre-gapped .26 step colder plugs, new coils, a catch can and I even put a meth kit on to keep the valves clean. It’s been annoying cel light and juddering and hesitation and jerking since I got it. Ugh my bro has a 17 ST with over 110k and big turbo and no issues and I’m sitting at 36k wanting to move on. Guess I got one of the bad ones unless something changes, when the car works right it’s probably the best car I’ve owned.
add extra grounds from block to body and from body to battery.
I just hit 65k today on my FoST3. I just did the 60k service and had all the flushes done for proper maintenence. This car drives just as good as it did on day 1 (which is extremely fun), and ive been modified/tuned since mile 100. I have had not 1 single ford problem with the car (besides bending wheels on potholes but thats not the cars fault). I still enjoy it every day and no car payment. I plan on driving mine to 120k over the next 5 years. I really would of bought a new version if it came to the states. Great Car and super enjoyable.
I’ve had a nap in the back of my ST before 😂 it’s pretty spacious!
I have over 100k in my 13’ ST3 and it still drives like day one. Can’t keep my foot out of the throttle.
Any big major issues or repairs had to be done?
@@jesusurbina7343
130k on my '13, full bolt on mods. The biggest thing that I've had to replace is the clutch, master, and slave at around 100k.
@@ianashmore9910 damn not bad might rethink about getting one again
I’m three months in to having my 2018 ST3, and loving it (on the odd times i can use it due to COVID-19)
Great video as always. Fantastic views with your drone.
You must be in Commiefornia....
what does the rona have to do with driving your car? I don't get it. Just fricken go drive.
I’m glad I ran across your channel I’ve been thinking of buying one of these cars but for the most part all the reviews are only on new cars. Hope you keep them coming thanks!
I have a rebuilt 2018 st3, got it with 12,000 mi and now it’s up to 18,000. Very excited because I just recently ordered the ford performance package with the intake, exhaust, and calibration.
2014 here, 240,000kms and still drives my soul!
Cheers,
How’s it 2 years later?
Hey @@SWEETVENOM100
I traded it in on a Bronco last year at just under 300,000kms…I do miss it a bit, it was such a good, fun car.
Still ran awesome, never had to add oil between changes, but they were every 7,000kms! lol
@@thepavementendsnow1901 no way! I’m thinking of picking one up with only 11K KM’s on the ODO :-)
I’m hesitant as it’s an out of province unit but it’s low KM’s and it’s the ST3 package . Add to that it’s a 2018!
The Boost hose coming off was an anomaly, don't lose sleep over that. 46k on my 2015 ST3 and she is awesome. I have to admit that I've done some extensive aftermarket work on my ride. And because of that, my baby is even more awesome.
Your the last person that solidified me to get and ST. I got an 2016 ST1 and have a Cobb tuner with a air filter and motormount for the rear and I love it. I need to upgrade the intercooler next as my charge temps go above 150 °F on a 93-degree day.
Nice! it's a great car to drive stock but what you added gives it more endurance and a solid feel.
I'm thinking of selling my 2011 ST225 5 pot and buy the new 2.3 ST here in the uk
New to the channel and love it
Drones could be a must have (survival item) to help you find your way home if lost/injured out in the desert and canyons.
My st3 is being delivered on monday! Been on your channel for a few weeks now, helping me decide on this! Thanks JEEBS!
Congrats dude!
70,000 miles : song was a instant like for me 😂
Could have been a hit!
Ive been watching your videos about your ST and I'm buying mine this upcoming week! Thank you for your informative videos that finally set me on the ST
Glad to hear the videos helped and good luck on your purchase!
My 19 FiST is perfect almost 10k miles already can't stop driving it. I'm upgrading my FMIC and getting new wheels that's it until the warranty is up. Rock on man! I wouldnt worry about the hose to much get some whoosh hoses they wont blow off!
Bought a 2013 ST3 several months after they finally came out. Almost 60k miles and still love it! Fits like a glove and a ton of fun to drive. No mods on mine. Did have an issue with my right rear caliper, think it got stuck and ate my rotor. Couple fit and finish issues as well, but nothing too major. Only real complaint is the MFT system sucks and it's BS we can't update it. Also sucks they're cancelled in the US...
Yea ford screwed us
T-Bolt clamps for your charge pipes. You’ll never have a problem again 😎 Jesse can get you the right stuff. Also, before you sell the car, plleeeaaaase upgrade your intercooler! Day and night difference 😁
Ok just saw where you ordered the IC! Haha have Jesse do the install 😎
Intercooler is here. I might get it installed there
Gjeebs excellent! He’s done my car top to bottom. Many others as well. Still waiting on my coilovers to come in. I can’t wait
70k in his st3!!!!
Top notch videography. Thanks for sharing your ST xp!
Thank you!
The real question is with the charge pipe/coupler issue are you using t-bolt style clamps or traditional worm gear hose clamps. If its hose clamps thats your issue they dont provide enough clamping force across the pipe/tube whereas the t-bolt has a larger contact surface and spreads the clamping force better across the circumference of the pipe/tube and is less likely to back off due to most having nylon locking hardware and will hold up better if you get stainless clamps rather than other materials
I just hit 20k in my 2017 ST. I love it. I don't drive it too often because my plan is to build the motor and go big turbo, but it's been great so far.
Nice! Glad to hear it
Great video! Love the drone footage. Definitely sharpening your content and footage. Just for S & G's would be cool to show how you enter your ST3 to maintain your bolsters and minimize creases.
I can do that
one word hairspray! on the ic hose before you tighten the hose and also a t-clamp helps too . stock clamps are horrible. not good for 25lbs of boost. take care and be safe !
Charge pipes popping off is a known issue, especially under higher than stock boost levels. Just be happy it was on the intercooler side and not the turbo side, intercooler side is a 30 minute fix for me, turbo side is a nightmare.
I would tint your camera lense on the drone, you'll get less glare on those beautiful shots.
Love my 2015 ST and watching videos like this.
Thank you!
I’m a teen looking for a first car, I’ve really been looking into this. I’m a little concerned with ecoboost for reliability but so far I haven’t heard anything major go wrong. I want something that can be driven a little harder, but with proper maintenance can handle it.
I worried about the same thing. A buddy of mine said change the oil every 3k don’t get on boost until the oil warms up/ pressure drops on cold starts and it’ll last.
Ive been watching your videos for about 18 months and i just picked up my 2015 Ford Focus ST2 in deep impact blue (which i think is the same as Kona Blue). I live in New Zealand. Thanks for the ST content
Awesome to hear man. Congrats on the car!
The one thing i do miss about my ST is actually the infotainment. If you dont have Carplay/Android Auto, i found the Ford Sync infotainment to be actually amazing. Even the navigation is super good and i never felt the need to try to get Carplay
Yea it’s really impressive
Thanks for all the videos man. I have a 2016 ST2 with 44K on it now and I love it. Only thing that I don't love is the lack of oil catch can and dirty intake valves. Have you done a catch can on yours, I can't remember?
Glad you enjoy the videos! I haven’t done an oil catch can but I have a video talking about the results from one that will be helpful to you
Picking up my ST3 on Friday. Enjoyed the vids man! If you could sum up or describe ST3 ownership in one word..what would it be?
You almost helped sell me on a FoST a couple of years ago but I opted for a FiST instead....more fun than the FoST and FoRS I think. All three are great choices though!
I bought my 2017 ST with 60 Miles and now have 112k miles and still love that car to death.
How is it now?
Still good, currently at 149k miles and one transmission replacement. Lol
@@SlammedImp other than that it’s been relatively issue free.
@@jessebudelman what happened with the transmission?
@@jessebudelman I’m looking at one on Thursday with 119k on it just really hope it will be reliable for me if it’s in good condition
Gjeebs! I did the same thing, blew a charge pipe off the intercooler on the way back from an out of state trip, luckily I had a toolbox with me to get everything back on. I totally can see why you said it makes you lose confidence. I have 2 solutions for you! I have heard people will pop off that pipe and they will lightly spray hairspray on it to help the hold! Crazy, right? But another solution and my personal taste, is if you are going to do something, do it right - go ahead and look into upgrading your charge pipes. They will hold way better than the stock ones and you really can feel the car being able to breathe better under load.
Good to know. I ordered new pipes with my intercooler so those will be going on
Quality review as always, I’ve currently got 34k on my ST3 so nice to hear how good yours runs at 70k. Luckily I’ve been following since the early days and used much of your advice on car care to keep mine in tip top shape. Found myself cleaning my recaro’s quoting “agitate the dirt”. Always love your vids.
Haha awesome to hear!
Great video as always, love the American Roads, spacious and quite.....heaven ❤️
get those headlights done, the last owner of mine let them go and it was a nightmare redoing them, I still haven't got them perfect. looks good, S3 next?
Hoping to get the Veloster N with DCT
Nice drone clips Gjeebs! Thanks for the review
You got it!
Gjeebs Ik this a off topic question but I want to get into the sales field and I like the aspects of your job are you are pharmaceutical sales rep?
I am a medical device rep for craniolmaxillofacial surgeries some trauma and some elective
'16 MM ST1 114,000mi. and not 1 damn issue besides Center Shift Bushing came off... Had to remove the reverse lock out to drive it until my new Shifter Assembly comes in.
Pretty impressive
How did you blow charge pipes off of a stock intercooler??? That’s unheard of. I have the ford tune as well. Did you upgrade the piping only?
It blew off of the lower intercooler pipe that I have that is aftermarket
@@Gjeebs They say that can happen (charge pipe disconnected) if you don't change your rear motor mount to a beefier aftermarket one at least on the Fiesta St. Too much flex on the stock one I guess.
I had the hot side charge pipe pop off 3 times after I bought the car. Brand new with less than 1000 miles on it. Ford fixed it the first couple times but the third time I did it myself. Its NOT unheard of at all. Had several buds that have had that issue on the hot side.
What drone do you use, great videos and piloting.
Mavic 2 zoom. Thank you!
What should I look at in purchasing a '18 ST?
This video came out at the perfect time, I’m actually looking at a 2015 ST1 in Phoenix that’s sitting at 72k miles, and I need all the tips I can get
I have a ton of videos that will be very relevant to you then haha
147,000 kilometres on my 2013 ST3
Random question: When parking your car do you leave it in first as well as with your parking brake engaged?
I only leave it in gear if I am on an extreme slope. Normally just e brake
Watching from New Zealand with 45,000 km on their Deep Impact Blue ST2.
What drone do you have?? Love the ST and the vids, keep it up!
I heard about the hose to the intercooler popping off on another video. Is there a work around to fixing that issue?
T clamps won’t pop off
Beautifully made!
Thank you! Cheers!
U used to be so serious and stern, u seem alot more layed back now a days bro 👍🏻. replaced my fn2 civic type r with with a st3 mk3.5,The fn2 more raw and fun on a great twisty road but as a all rounder the st is brilliant. Great videography with the drone
Yea it’s to to let loose and have fun
Good video mate, keep em coming. Bump the exposure setting on your drone down a few notches, it'll come out a little cleaner
Thanks and yea it was frustrating editing that. Lots of the shots were washed out
Just hit 72k today in my 2017 Se and she is a solid little bug!!!
Lets go!
The song at minute 4 is not in description. Please post title. Thanks man
What's the music you were playing in the dessert footage? Around minute #4
It should all be in the description
I was able to get my steering wheel replaced under warranty but I didn't drive mine as much (less than 40k miles). Recently traded it for an RS and at first, I was thinking how much better can the RS be? Well, I know you drove the RS in another video so you know but I could never go back.
Yea I agree. If you can swing it the RS is the way to go. Congrats !
@@Gjeebs Thanks, man. Appreciate you and your channel.
get better clamps and a can of cheapo hair spray....lube up the mating surfaces then clamp it....NAPA has some interesting heavy duty ones I used throughout my FMIC Piping. Happened to me a few times in a month and you're right it's unnerving.
I could do with out the 2 or 3 min random drone stuff lol I’m here for the car. 😂
I’m wanting my first manual, and really torn between an ST or a 11-14 5.0. Have a 15 5.0 now and love the coyote but these always look so fun.
Depends what you want really, 5.0 straight line speed vs ST really good at turns and has really good low end. I’m bolt on tuned with my ST and it’s definitely not the fastest, but man it’s fun af
For a first manual id think a 5.0 would easy to throw off the road by dropping the clutch too fast. I test drove an st and really like the interior but though it was kinda slow. Now i drive a stick miata lol.
I’ve owned my 2014 5.0 6mt since new. I’ve done a lot of bolt ons, bagged it, lots of suspension mods...and I just picked up my 2016 ST2 with 32k miles in March 2020. I’ve only driven the Mustang three days since I got the Focus. It’s such a fun little canyon carver daily driver. I live in the SF Bay Area and owning the Mustang here isn’t fun. You can’t really open it up without traffic or running into a CHP etc. The ST is much easier to drive, rides better, is more convenient with 2 young kids and it gets decent mpg while still driving spiritedly. I love the way the Mustang looks and sounds, but the ST is far more refined and usable in more situations. Feel free to reply or ask me more questions if you want! 👍🏼
My 2013 st is at 86000 miles now still awesome !
Your ST is perfectly maintained, my arm rest for the center console is cracked and peeling due to me resting my right elbow on it when I drive😔
get better clamps for the charge pipes if you're worried about them popping off again..
Yea I am going to replace them when I put the new intercooler in
I often see some for sake with ~20-40k for 2013-2015 models...would it be smarter to get one with ~70k?
I’m looking into getting one it’s got 80k and they’re asking 13,998 but I’d wanna lower that down to around 11,398
10 to 15k? I wish. Here in EU they cost at least 16k. Is this more durable/ less to maintain than a Mk7 GTI?
I am not sure if it’s more durable and it’s probably about the same to maintain
Beautiful drone footage! I love that part of the country.
Thanks you and yea it is great
These Views got me wanting to visit Arizona
Yea it’s beautiful. My next video has more drone footage from AZ that is amazing. Totally different landscape
Gjeebs can’t wait to see it
Great Vlog man, you are correct, it is a beautiful car a shame Ford is not bringing them back to the US.
Can someone explain what ST1 ST2 and ST3 stands for? Is that the year the car was made like gen 1 or Mark 1? I'm about to buy one and want to know lol
It’s the package of accessories the car comes with. Mine is an ST3 so it comes with the most options. What is most notable about each package is the seats. ST1 has the least aggressive seats and no navigation screen. ST2 and ST3 have the navigation and the heavily bolstered recaro seats
Trying to find a nice ST2 or ST3 right now is not easy. They are asking premium prices for them. ST1s are more plentiful, but like Gjeebs said they are the least optioned out. I got my ST1 as a certified pre-owned for a good price. It's kinda rough in some places, but it's still a blast to drive.
@@brandons9138 scored a 13 Tangerine Scream ST3 FBO stage 3 for 12k back in april good luck
@@bawlout9367 FBO? I got my 2017 ST1 about 2 weeks ago I'm enjoying it. I'd liked an ST2, but I'm not a fan of sun roofs. I had one in my Audi. It was a source of creaks and groans when the car changed temperatures. If it was cold in the morning and got hot in the afternoon I'd have to crack it open and then close it. Otherwise I'd get pops and creaks in the interior when I went over bumps.
@@brandons9138 full bolt on, only thing left to do is go big turbo. and thats a common VW audi group problem. not so much on the FoST line up. i used to own 7 and just got out of a .:R32 MKV. glad you enjoy it. i wantwd an ST2 until i saw how dirty the 2 tone interior gets. tangerine scream of the red was mandatory. and the orange i chose 🍊🍊🍊. the full leather recaros and subwoofer are lovely. and the headlights that turn with me are cool too. where are you from?
Do you come back to Pittsburgh very often?
About twice a year
@@Gjeebs Sweet man, I have a 2017 ST if you ever want one to check out while you're back in the burgh.
Gjeebs Pittsburgh meet when? I’m from the area
Gearhead Gamers not sure but if he wants to have one I’d be there
Lost confidence on a loose charge pipe, LOL. Bruh, get a hose clamp. SUPER COMMON with all boosted vehicles.
I just couldn’t let it go mate. Lovely car👌
The charge pipe issue is nothing ..... just get T bolt clamps and your set ..... nothing to loose confidence over bro lol wth
I’m just a pussy
Gjeebs I feel you tho 😂 in a sense your kinda in the middle of no where
Is it worth getting an st1 or should I look for a 2 or 3?
Get a two or 3. You will appreciate it long term
Really loved this video man. Drone shots were so peaceful
awesome drone shots too !
Thank you!
$15k? I wish I could find one that cheap just a year later. This didn't age well they are 25-30k for a nice used one now!
Used car prices are totally out of whack with reality right now because of the shortage of new cars. Dealerships are buying up used car inventories just to have something on the lot to sell. I was able to find a smoking deal on my ST1. Just keep looking and I'm sure you'll be able to find a car that makes sense for you and your budget.
getting good since I first started watching you a couple years ago! You'd get a hell of a lot more out of the drone footage if you dropped the exposure, and added a Lut to that B-roll. The flying is good! Some Feedback. Cheers.
Thank you and yea I was pissed when I saw how over exposed it was. I will work on that for next time
Hey get some Nd filters for your drone.......will help with that overexposure by a ton!
Yea I figured it out on my other videos. Sucks I ruined this footage but I learned
Gjeebs it’s all a learning curve man. Nobody starts out perfect
Just rolled over to 50k (:
Dude! I had no idea the st3 had a flip down center in the back....
haha yep!
4:45 Is that Rice Rd.?
I really want one but they're pricey right now, 50k miles for 22k insne. 2 years ago yoy could get thay for 16k
What oil change intervals do you do?
Every 5k miles
Must be the most wanted Focus ST in the world if you sell it!
I have some cool things in store that will finish it off nicely
clamp on charge pipe popping off = install error. love your vids, but losing confidence in a clamp coming off.... apparently you haven't had many early 90 turbo hondas lol.
Another great video! I can tell the quality content is going up here. The drone footage is absolutely stunning. Keep up the amazing work! 👏
Thank you!
Great video!