I bought a brand new 2017 ST3. I change the oil every 5000 miles. I put the highest grade gas in it since I bought it put in a good air filter K&N. put on a cat back exhaust everything else is stock replaced the spark plugs brake pads alternator I have 130,000 miles on it and I haven’t had any problems with this car. Very happy with it.
Great video! You should make a video of how we know if our car js misfiring or how to know the car is running rich or lean as well as how we know know if our car is pulling timing and all of that, I think that would be a such a great info video to watch
You see I like this. Anyone who changes their oil at 3000 miles idc who you are we can be friends. These newer vehicles have all kinds of plastics in the timing drive and oil breaks down over time. When the oil breaks down it loses its lubricity and it doesn’t provide much of a coating like it should. This is smart for any vehicle I don’t care how new or old.
I’m a sucker for hatchback style cars… I mean I like all cars, sedans, SUVS pick up trucks, ect, but these style of cars hits home for me. Everyone loves the civics and corollas here. And I ride an old 2000 focus SE station wagon but basically looks like a hatchback, just holds more space lol
Can't recommend this video enough. I've owned my ST for just over a year and wondered why the idle of the car was very "uneven". If you own or want to buy an ST, you literally don't need another channel.
When my purge valve went bad the way I could tell was after I filled the tank up it was hard to start or didn't want to stay running for about 30-45 seconds and then it would clear up. Only time it acted funny was directly after a fill up.
Great video. I agree with everything you said. Catch can and plug intervals are critical IMO. Also, one thing that needs mentioning is replacing coolant at good intervals. I like 50K. Motorcraft yellow is replacing the orange and supposedly it is much better. Great video.
Fantastic video as always Nick. Solid advice for my 17 ST2. Side note, Love your LS. I had a Toyota Celsior(JDM spec LS400) in Okinawa while stationed there on TEIN adj. coil overs and 18 inch rims. It was one of my favorites... fantastic cars.
@@Nickjoenap I have a 100 bone stock focus ST I never changes the purge valve? I did do the recall. Will the cheack enginge light pop out if the purge valve goes bad?
I don't know about American sts but in the UK I can guarantee at some point you should expect all your door seals to fall off it's happened to every owner I knows car and mine
Great stuff, vid just popped up on my feed. Had an 18 and now just got a 14. Will definitely be doing the purge and catch soon. Thanks for all the great info. Nice car dide
The ‘13 ST-2 with 106K is headed to the Lincoln garage Friday morning.for oil change and new coolant flush & fill. Mountune MP-275 91 octane tune, intake, Pro Alloy intercooler, Mountune catback, FoMoCo track springs and Quaife ATB LSD. Bought new, best car ever in 59 years of legal driving.
i’m not completely sure what you mean. there’s a clunk that comes from the rear struts not being tightened at the top enough and i kinda have a rattle or clunk/creak in the back but i’ve never been able to find it
lol I test drove a really nice one of these and the car salesmen literally told me to put it in 6th at like 60 on the highway and floor it just so I could see how much power it still had...kinda funny if what you're saying is true which I assume it is.
I have a small favor to ask that means the world to me. My car needs fixing, and I was hoping you might be able to help. Your expertise would make a huge difference, and I would be incredibly grateful.
Im really considering trading my fusion hybrid for a ST. The hybrid is too slow and i dont like the auto stop start because it cuts power to the subwoofer.... i want bone stock, if it already has a catch can ill be happy. I also want it to make fun turbo noises, maybe a cat back and intake. Leave the rest alone so it stays a reliable daily
That’s what I would recommend. I got a COBB Catback exhaust & didn’t even need a cold air intake to get turbo noise - just get a GREEN air filter (that’s the company name too I think) the design is different and gives you more noise. While mine has low miles I plan on doing only things that won’t dramatically mess with engine operation. It’s already got aftermarket lower engine mount, but suspension could be in near future. I also wouldn’t buy into the YOU NEED BREMBOS hype. The ST brakes are way better than I thought they would be. No point in spending thousands on massive calipers and messing with your brake system
Good vid I like to information. I just bought one 2014 with 58k. Honestly honestly, I don’t really know much about them but the second owner works at Ford dealership where I bought it from and so if I have any questions about if you ever change the spark plugs out, I can ask him! And I need to ask him if he tuned it he’s got the borla exhaust on it blow off valve, but I’m not exactly sure what else he did to it!
I have a question. There is a 2014 Focus ST3 that I’m looking at 167k miles on the body 127k on the engine. Ford dealer replaced the engine at 40k miles. The guy has a stage 2 clutch and new billet flywheel. He’s selling it for $9,500. Worth it or not?
bought mine at 41k a 2014, at 45k the turbo has seized, i think, burnt all the oil and mixed coolant all in the engine, oil in the spark plugs etc, fuming. was driving slowly and i have no idea don't know why this happened! gutted :(
no should stick with fords recommendation for stock tune from what i’ve heard. step colder plugs come when tuned it’s just for the right heat range for the car. idk if it would hurt it or not but not any benefit in doing so
Hello I just got a 13’ ST an it seems to be rattling (not rod knock) I believe it’s lifter tick/ valve tick! But I can’t confirm I wish I could send a video in the comments so I can get a better understanding. If there’s a way to reach out please let me know. I want to make sure it’s nothing to stress about
@@bltzonwii3247 the fuel pumps on these cars are very loud and a lot of people mistake that for an issue, might be worth looking into. They make a loud tick
I have a focus st 2019 . I was on a big open road. Came to a roundabout. Went through the roundabout and back onto the main road with a raise it was in 5th gear. When the power seem to go. When I came off the main road down in. 1st 2nd 3rd there was no kick??? Anyone know please
Id love those wheels but I’m living in ireland and i cant find a website that ships those Vors tr4’s. Would you have another suggestion of wheel that would suit a focus st?
I’m currently looking at a 2017 ford focus st that has 120,000 miles. Waiting for it to be inspected to test drive it. It’s going for 13.5 grand currently. What should I look for when I drive it? Should I even bother or are these cars good with high mileage?
@@Nickjoenap it’s definitely one of the lowest points of the car besides the subframe that’s behind it, I don’t know Spokane is pretty bad when it comes to road it must just be me 😅
I have a question.... the damned Tire Pressure Monitor System light. I cannot figure out why the hell I can't get rid of that code?! Any help would be great. (I just found you so ill look. But if this isn't covered. I'd appreciate any and all info. If it helps, mine is a 2016) Thanks.
Yes it should be every ST owners first mod. Helps longevity of engine and is a preventative measure. Only CCV side is needed unless heavily modified and driven hard
I mean put simply and not meaning disrespectfully... But would you take a shit on your plate of food and eat it? Essentially that's the job of the can. Same type of thing with egr delete kits. Just trying let the engine actually be an air pump. Not a recycler.
These cars only tune on paper don't waste your money gutless no matter what you do to them very disappointing and boring car can't believe ford produced and released these things 💩💩
Fucking salty bro... How did you even get to the comments section of this back woods video if your ass ain't been searching for focus st's? I'm serious I'd love to hear the fucking crazy excuse you'll have
Oil changes every 3k miles? Huh. You should be using full synthetic oil. 5k miles would be early, there’s never a reason to do it before that unless you’re using shitty conventional oil, which you shouldn’t be. And plugs every 10k? Your wasting money man.
Maintenance is key with these cars especially when tuned to max out stock turbo potential. Cheaper than a new engine these are the rules of thumb most owners stick to
I bought a brand new 2017 ST3. I change the oil every 5000 miles. I put the highest grade gas in it since I bought it put in a good air filter K&N. put on a cat back exhaust everything else is stock replaced the spark plugs brake pads alternator I have 130,000 miles on it and I haven’t had any problems with this car. Very happy with it.
Your lucky I have a 150,000 and had to change the master cylinder the clutch now my idle air control valve is off
Mine is a 15 ST and i have 204k on it all original even the clutch. Very reliable daily
I wanted to get an ST so bad, but they all rocketed in price right when I was in the market for a car
How there cheap as hell, from 11k to 17k, there not that much.
The st 5pod is going up in price, the newer 4silinder is cheap
Im collecting my 2014 st 2 tomorrow. Cannot wait to get it
@@DeadSkullWolf1 Got it? How is it going for now?
@EmZi-_- im absolutely loving it so far. Wish it has an st 3 and had a bit more tech. But its otherwise great. Well worth it in My opinion
Great video! You should make a video of how we know if our car js misfiring or how to know the car is running rich or lean as well as how we know know if our car is pulling timing and all of that, I think that would be a such a great info video to watch
Yes^
You see I like this. Anyone who changes their oil at 3000 miles idc who you are we can be friends. These newer vehicles have all kinds of plastics in the timing drive and oil breaks down over time. When the oil breaks down it loses its lubricity and it doesn’t provide much of a coating like it should. This is smart for any vehicle I don’t care how new or old.
I’m a sucker for hatchback style cars… I mean I like all cars, sedans, SUVS pick up trucks, ect, but these style of cars hits home for me. Everyone loves the civics and corollas here. And I ride an old 2000 focus SE station wagon but basically looks like a hatchback, just holds more space lol
Can't recommend this video enough. I've owned my ST for just over a year and wondered why the idle of the car was very "uneven". If you own or want to buy an ST, you literally don't need another channel.
When my purge valve went bad the way I could tell was after I filled the tank up it was hard to start or didn't want to stay running for about 30-45 seconds and then it would clear up. Only time it acted funny was directly after a fill up.
that’s also true. mine would stall if i filled up while it was running
I'm looking at one with p0452 code should I be scared I think it's the purge valve
Great video. I agree with everything you said. Catch can and plug intervals are critical IMO. Also, one thing that needs mentioning is replacing coolant at good intervals. I like 50K. Motorcraft yellow is replacing the orange and supposedly it is much better. Great video.
Fantastic video as always Nick. Solid advice for my 17 ST2. Side note, Love your LS. I had a Toyota Celsior(JDM spec LS400) in Okinawa while stationed there on TEIN adj. coil overs and 18 inch rims. It was one of my favorites... fantastic cars.
that’s awesome! they’re amazing cars
@@Nickjoenap I have a 100 bone stock focus ST I never changes the purge valve? I did do the recall. Will the cheack enginge light pop out if the purge valve goes bad?
Thanks for the advice! Needed it because I might be getting one soon and i’m super excited!
Here in South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦they discontinued the Ford focus st and fiestas what a bummer 😢😢😢😢😢 I so love the st's❤❤❤❤
Greetings from Canada. Ford, in its infinite stupidity, also stopped selling these cars here, as well as the USA, for years now.
I don't know about American sts but in the UK I can guarantee at some point you should expect all your door seals to fall off it's happened to every owner I knows car and mine
Im is Australia and I had to reglue the door seals on my 2013 focus st
i bought one from canada and the door seals are dry rotted💀
Eastern Europe ford’a mk3 in general have this problem too
oil change every 3,000 miles is crazy ngl
Thanks for the video, about to get a 2015 st, current car is an e350 coupe. Tested the st today, its such a blast to drive.
You should move your red power wire for your amp out of your Door jam. unless you want to experience some unwanted welding.
I ran mine through the main harness gromet and i have 1/0awg on a 5k watt system
Great video! I also own an LS400 (1990) but have been wanting to buy an ST as well in the near future.
Great stuff, vid just popped up on my feed. Had an 18 and now just got a 14. Will definitely be doing the purge and catch soon. Thanks for all the great info. Nice car dide
The ‘13 ST-2 with 106K is headed to the Lincoln garage Friday morning.for oil change and new coolant flush & fill. Mountune MP-275 91 octane tune, intake, Pro Alloy intercooler, Mountune catback, FoMoCo track springs and Quaife ATB LSD. Bought new, best car ever in 59 years of legal driving.
Great video , thanks , but replacing oil at 3k and plugs every 10k is going to be very expensive
Great video bro! Im looking to buy one in the next year and the information you provide is really helpful! Cheers!
Did u end up buying one
Im almost at 85k never cleaned the valves but every oil change I use redline fuel system cleaner and its excellent
Redline products are the truth!
#1. The ST has the top end of a semi unless you go big turbo 😂.
(Previous ST owner here)
Yo you got to mention the random rear rattle that occurs...mine is doing it like crazy and I've checked everything and can't find shit lol
i’m not completely sure what you mean. there’s a clunk that comes from the rear struts not being tightened at the top enough and i kinda have a rattle or clunk/creak in the back but i’ve never been able to find it
My purge valve just gone faulty on a 2014 focus ST stage two remap on it will be getting it changed tomorrow
lol I test drove a really nice one of these and the car salesmen literally told me to put it in 6th at like 60 on the highway and floor it just so I could see how much power it still had...kinda funny if what you're saying is true which I assume it is.
I have a small favor to ask that means the world to me. My car needs fixing, and I was hoping you might be able to help. Your expertise would make a huge difference, and I would be incredibly grateful.
What is that red strap hanging on the bumper, whaha it looks ridiculous
I still want these,and still looking
Im really considering trading my fusion hybrid for a ST. The hybrid is too slow and i dont like the auto stop start because it cuts power to the subwoofer.... i want bone stock, if it already has a catch can ill be happy. I also want it to make fun turbo noises, maybe a cat back and intake. Leave the rest alone so it stays a reliable daily
That’s what I would recommend. I got a COBB Catback exhaust & didn’t even need a cold air intake to get turbo noise - just get a GREEN air filter (that’s the company name too I think) the design is different and gives you more noise. While mine has low miles I plan on doing only things that won’t dramatically mess with engine operation. It’s already got aftermarket lower engine mount, but suspension could be in near future. I also wouldn’t buy into the YOU NEED BREMBOS hype. The ST brakes are way better than I thought they would be. No point in spending thousands on massive calipers and messing with your brake system
A radium breather plate is a good idea to pair with a PCV catch can.
Fingers crossed I'm almost 60k on a 14 ST. It hasn't given issues as of yet but I'll definitely keep in mind..
I've got 85k about to go bnr67
Good vid I like to information. I just bought one 2014 with 58k. Honestly honestly, I don’t really know much about them but the second owner works at Ford dealership where I bought it from and so if I have any questions about if you ever change the spark plugs out, I can ask him! And I need to ask him if he tuned it he’s got the borla exhaust on it blow off valve, but I’m not exactly sure what else he did to it!
Where’d you get the black with red badging? Looks great!
I have a question. There is a 2014 Focus ST3 that I’m looking at 167k miles on the body 127k on the engine. Ford dealer replaced the engine at 40k miles. The guy has a stage 2 clutch and new billet flywheel. He’s selling it for $9,500. Worth it or not?
Did you end up getting it?
Did you get it?
Why not go straight for the RS ?
Awsome vid man definitely post more pls
bought mine at 41k a 2014, at 45k the turbo has seized, i think, burnt all the oil and mixed coolant all in the engine, oil in the spark plugs etc, fuming. was driving slowly and i have no idea don't know why this happened! gutted :(
The ironical part is your driving a focus st and not a lexus which still a camry 😅
If I were to buy a stock focus st, what would the spark plugs I would replace them with like what’s the stock gap
i’m not sure stock specs i just switched mine out for my tune and gapped them for the tune. i’d look up factory ford recommendations
.028-.030
Stock spark plugs are NGK 96588 LTR6DI-8 or Motorcraft ones. Both they are 0.31 gap.
Hey man love the vids, quick question. when going e30 do you need flex fuel or something like that?
Not with e30, only if you go to a higher percentage of e85
Any brand of catch can you recommend ?, and for the chat, is this reallly needed.
Can you share the links to your upgrades. Also would like the details on the fairings.
Really like this video and others on the ST,
Subbed
Great info!
nice ST! and how is that intake elbow holding up did it shrink?
it’s still the same as when i bought it
What headlight do you have? Those look awesome
Them are the stock projectors headlights on the ST2 or 3
can you get colder spark plugs on a stock tune
no should stick with fords recommendation for stock tune from what i’ve heard. step colder plugs come when tuned it’s just for the right heat range for the car. idk if it would hurt it or not but not any benefit in doing so
Change spark plugs every 10K miles??? What?
Every 3k miles?!
Hello I just got a 13’ ST an it seems to be rattling (not rod knock) I believe it’s lifter tick/ valve tick! But I can’t confirm I wish I could send a video in the comments so I can get a better understanding. If there’s a way to reach out please let me know. I want to make sure it’s nothing to stress about
The car has a catch can already an what not, but I need someone’s opinion
@@bltzonwii3247 the fuel pumps on these cars are very loud and a lot of people mistake that for an issue, might be worth looking into. They make a loud tick
@@Nickjoenap do you have any social media page where I can send you the video? It’s more or less a tick then a clunking noise
@@bltzonwii3247 yeah my Instagram @nickjoenap
Found out what it was. Ended up being The high pressure fuel pump..stupid fords
I have a focus st 2019 . I was on a big open road. Came to a roundabout. Went through the roundabout and back onto the main road with a raise it was in 5th gear. When the power seem to go. When I came off the main road down in. 1st 2nd 3rd there was no kick??? Anyone know please
Id love those wheels but I’m living in ireland and i cant find a website that ships those Vors tr4’s. Would you have another suggestion of wheel that would suit a focus st?
i couldn’t find a website either for the US. i had to email them for them to ship me them in 5x108
fitment industries
@@Jackson-xm6xb Thanks so much, found them!
@@TheGhostlyDragonLP no problem. i’m about to purchase then myself in white
I’m currently looking at a 2017 ford focus st that has 120,000 miles. Waiting for it to be inspected to test drive it. It’s going for 13.5 grand currently. What should I look for when I drive it? Should I even bother or are these cars good with high mileage?
Too much... £9,000 max
Unless you are lazy. If you don't manage that catch can, oh the trouble.
Sorry I can't take advice from someone that has a hot wire going through the door so it could ground out at anytime.
Bro, where did you get those red allen screws?
eBay dress up bolts
Have you had to replace the oil pan? The cars a lower to the ground then I’m used to and I can’t find anything to protect it
No it’s no the lowest point of the car I’ve never had any issues with that
@@Nickjoenap it’s definitely one of the lowest points of the car besides the subframe that’s behind it, I don’t know Spokane is pretty bad when it comes to road it must just be me 😅
"pulling timing"?
Where are your front splitter and side skirts from?
I made them
Cool video. I'm thinking a out trading my 3.7 mustang in for an st. How much power can you make reliability out of an st?
420hp is what the stock engine can hold on big turbo, most on stock turbo is 290hp and 380tq
with a big turbo 500-550
@@sokudo_nation way too much for stock motor. 400-450 is the sweet spot for reliability.
I have a question.... the damned Tire Pressure Monitor System light. I cannot figure out why the hell I can't get rid of that code?! Any help would be great. (I just found you so ill look. But if this isn't covered. I'd appreciate any and all info. If it helps, mine is a 2016) Thanks.
Take it to discount tire and have them relearn your tire pressure sensors. They’ll usually do it for free
I've been told so many times that a catch can is not necessary. Is it really needed on a stock engine?
Yes it should be every ST owners first mod. Helps longevity of engine and is a preventative measure. Only CCV side is needed unless heavily modified and driven hard
I mean put simply and not meaning disrespectfully... But would you take a shit on your plate of food and eat it? Essentially that's the job of the can. Same type of thing with egr delete kits. Just trying let the engine actually be an air pump. Not a recycler.
where you get the holder for the acessport?
Dave’s ap stiffys on Facebook
where’d you get the AP mount from?
from a facebook group called dave’s ap stiffys
Im only five minutes in, and this thing sounds like a massive pos.
7 min on spark plugs 😂.
Ahahha
These cars only tune on paper don't waste your money gutless no matter what you do to them very disappointing and boring car can't believe ford produced and released these things 💩💩
Fucking salty bro... How did you even get to the comments section of this back woods video if your ass ain't been searching for focus st's? I'm serious I'd love to hear the fucking crazy excuse you'll have
I run the car stock do I need to do all this weird maintence? walnut blast the cylinders etc
Oil changes every 3k miles? Huh. You should be using full synthetic oil. 5k miles would be early, there’s never a reason to do it before that unless you’re using shitty conventional oil, which you shouldn’t be. And plugs every 10k? Your wasting money man.
Maintenance is key with these cars especially when tuned to max out stock turbo potential. Cheaper than a new engine these are the rules of thumb most owners stick to