It's a beautiful car,the focus titanium.picked one up the other day,as far as I'm concerned,it's pretty insane,Corolla or civic or Sentra or lancer have nothing on a focus titanium.
I like my 2014 Focus (1.0L 125HP) for silence in interior. Even if you drive 90 mph on highway (Poland) you don't hear anything. The comparison to Mondeo from 1996 is unbelievable!
qmam my first run was over 8L/100km, now is below 6L/100km in town; I still work on my bad habits (unnecessary accelerations and breaking) ;-) detailed data you'll find here www.motostat.pl/member/vehicles/stats/id/67132
Dude, you are the absolute best, I've never watched a more informative video.............I recently purchased a 2016 Focus Titanium 2 weeks ago.......thank you again!
No sweat, it was funny making videos like this. They ended up with a new sales manager and the one car sales man who didnt like grabbing keys must of complained. Me and the owner then had a talk and we agreed to stop doing them.
The Select Shift will not allow you to hit the rev-limiter -- it will automatically upshift for you before it hits the rev-limiter. Same with down-shifting -- it won't let you "lug" the engine; it will downshift automatically rather than "lug" the engine. I'm sure that could be re-programmed, like you said, if you could find a tuner that knew what he/she was doing. One other thing about the "S" selection on the gear-lever: if you put it in "S" but *don't* press either the Up or Down buttons, it will be in "Sport Automatic" mode -- it acts just like "D" mode, but changes the shift-points to give it a much sportier feel. Also, it will never use 6th gear in "Sport Automatic" mode. Around town, I leave mine in Sport Automatic mode pretty much all the time. It shifts just like I would shift if I were driving a manual -- it's almost spooky how it feels like it's reading my mind as to what gear I want to be in -- but it's totally automatic. Really cool feature, in my opinion.
yeah it was quite annoying. I'm glad that my 2022 C8 will let you hit the rev limiter it nice to be in control. I only know because in track mode the rpms seem to come quicker and next thing you know bounce of the rev limiter couple times lol
The select shift (sport mode) will automatically select gears just like the automatic, but with different transmission time adjustments than the normal automatic mode. However, you can still select gears, but you have a certain amount of time in that gear to select another gear manually before is will automatically select another gear for you according to your current speed factor and ratio of power.
I'm glad to see Ford really improved this car. My mom had an 03 hatch and it's acceleration was weak and the engine noise was so loud. This one is much better I am myself considering purchasing one.
I just bought a 14 SE Hatch with 16" aluminum wheels, and I find the quality of the ride and handling to be on par with the more expensive models. One thing to watch out for on all Foci are the tires you are getting. S and SE models get some variation of Continental contiprocontact tires, these tires are hard and noisy, meant for performance and not comfort, which really stands out because the rest of the car is so quiet. On the road, you really cant hear the engine while cruising,and wind noise is minimal, the only thing that stands out is the tire noise. The tire noise presents itself in the form of a drumming hum, which becomes apparent if you are not driving on perfect black asphalt, almost sounds like a wheel bearing is going out, this is due to the hard rubbers and aggressive thread patterns used on the continental tires. If you go test drive any Foci, and a quiet ride is important to you, make sure you test on less than perfect pavement, concrete roads, and textured anti skid sections of pavement. to see if the tire noise is something you can live with. The tire noise on these continentals is the only thing that sets back the Focus from being a great commuter car. If you are not a spirited driver, and only want a comfortable driving experience, you may negotiate with the dealer to put some less aggressive tires on it before you drive out, like Michelin Primacy, read up on some tire reviews and find out what the dealer has in stock so you can negotiate. I negotiated and got the contiprocontacts replaced with contipurecontacts, which are slightly better in noise suppression, but not by much.
Interesting. The American version of this car has a much nicer centre dash than the one we get here in Australia. The one here looks a lot more plastic and the screen is a tiny little thing. Great review.
in my old 2012 model, touch sensors for all doors and there are more buttons on the right bottom steering wheel allow u to control the MFT. a button that will bring u to a main menu. Compare to 2014, they are all missing. But problem for me is there is NO trunk release button and parking sensor and camera are not standard as the 2014 model....
Hi Mustang, just wondering for a city drive, is the steering smooth or hard, don't want to hurt the wrists (appreciate if you can advise the same for the ford escape if possible)? Also hows the highway driving, tire noise, wind noise? Are the gear changes on point? Are the seats comfortable? Is the Climate control loud? ...thanks buddy.
I really like this car and want to buy it, but I am reading review saying a lot of people are saying that the 2014 Ford Focus has a lot of transmission problems. Does anybody have the same issues?
The 2012 did have an issue with clutch plates being out of balance, and leaking shaft seals. This has since been corrected. There was also an issue on 13 models concerning the transmission software, this has been corrected as well. I have a 14 and have not experienced any problems with the transmission. The thing to be aware of is that this transmission is not a traditional automatic, it is an automated manual, as such, it will drive like a manual would; pronounced engine braking effect at lower speeds, jerky acceleration with sudden changes in throttle input. This is the first car I have ever bought with anything close to resembling an automatic, so the engine braking and jerks are not unfamiliar to a lifelong manual driver like myself, but those that are used to traditional hydraulic automatics may be surprised by the different feel, is something to get used to, and worth it, considering the great fuel economy and how robust the mechanism is, compared to cvts and traditional autos, and the powershift does not require any maintenance for 10 years.
My 2013 Titanium had plenty of issues of which Ford said was "normal" or "cannot find a problem".........I dumped it. My advice stay away from anything with a dual dry clutch setup. The issues HAVE NOT been totally corrected!
Where are the blind spots located in this car? I have a 2004 Prius and there is a giant piece of plastic right behind my left ear which gets in the way of my peripheral vision. I would like a car with the least visual hindrances as possible
equestrianfluff the main one I noticed on the 2013 model were the front pillars near the window that you can see in the video (next to the front windshield) other than that visibility is pretty good
Anyone know how these newer Focus' compare to the older ZX3s in terms of suspension/handling? I own an 03 Focus ZX3 and have always loved the way that car handles. So tight and just eats up the turns.
TheMustangStampede I'm looking to buy one of these used. In your opinion is the Focus as reliable as say a Honda Fit or Civic? A used Ford appears to be a better value for the money when purchased used vs a Civic or Fit (which have inflated prices in Los Angeles IMO.)
No its not. I think a Honda Civic is better or a Nissan Sentra. I don't think Fords hold up as good as Toyotas or Nissans. But todays Fords are good, but not as good as Japanese cars.
***** I can't contest that. My 2000 Honda Insight lasted 13 and would have probably kept running if I was willing to invest in new batteries after they died at about 200,000 miles.
you said the front has a lot of leg room. But what about the back seat? I had a 2014 Fiesta when I worked for Ford marketing and it was a little tight in the back
well I just bought one and I'm 6'3 and when I'm driving if I scoot up the farthest I can without it being uncomfortable my brother and sister still fit comfortably in the back. Thanks a ton of your vid!
Bangakang How tall is your brother or sister just curious. sorry if that sounds weird just trying to use your experience as a reference point so I can guess the room
@@TheMustangStampede I was going to get it. I forgot I made this comment. I went with hr 19 Honda Insight. I heard the transmissions suck in the focus. Nothing but horror stories. Still got the Honda at 122,000 miles with original everything still just regular maintenance and yeah including my brakes. A mixture of city and highway driving. Been very reliable
@@mav48185 yep we have a 2011 fiesta same issues they got in and fixed it. My oldest drives it probably almost 180 to 200k she will sell it when she buys a new whip in the spring. Our 2010 corolla S is like maybe 170k now maybe just tires, brakes, and oil changes.
@@TheMustangStampede yeah I'm definitely buying foreign again lol. Parts more expensive when it comes to it but it's reliable. I'd definitely ditch that fiesta though
Just purchased a 2014 Focus Titanium sedan but don't have it quite yet. A LOT more technology than my '02! Did you happen to test one with the 18" wheels/titanium handling package? If so, how do you rate the differences?
The only question I have is. Does it have an auxiliary port or Bluetooth? I know this is a super old video and I doubt I'll get a response but I may as well try. I've looked it up everywhere and there's nothing saying anything about an auxiliary port or Bluetooth. That's why I'm asking here.
@@TheMustangStampede okay, thank you. Sorry to make you come back to an old vid. This is just a car I'm interested in and there's no "new" reviews on it.
Davy jones I bought mine with 30k miles and the only thing I have to do is have the trans looked at for minor issues. Dealer thinks it just needs to have a TCM update. Get one with early miles so you still have a warranty. I have a power train warranty with 5 years/60,000 miles
Well tracked vehicle M109A6 Paladin 155mm tracked howitzer. Non-shooting tracks, the M992 Ammo Carrier only a few times as I was need on the actual cannon and not part of the ammo crew. As well as the track personal carrier for Fire Direction Control. I likely said tank as to say big old metal tracked vehicle with a tube. Starting talking nomenclatures and people would be clueless
I just asked a focus Hoping that I made the right choice? because I like choice the skoda or scenic .. .... so you can motivate me with conseile and information???!!!
I find the ride to be firm, but not like driving a rock, you do feel the road but its not jarring. The trade for the firmer suspension is the excellent handling, this car sticks to the road like glue. Just be weary of the tires you get, if you get continentals, they will be loud tires.
***** So, how many complaints vs how many sold with no reports. I have heard all kinds of issues with the MY-82 and it's well documented but I have beat on mine and drive it hard and no issues.
Rein B. Old No it's the DCT..Do a search on them and you'll get thousands of hits about the failures. Ford knows all about it and won't admit there is an issue with it.
It's a beautiful car,the focus titanium.picked one up the other day,as far as I'm concerned,it's pretty insane,Corolla or civic or Sentra or lancer have nothing on a focus titanium.
it was nice
I like my 2014 Focus (1.0L 125HP) for silence in interior. Even if you drive 90 mph on highway (Poland) you don't hear anything. The comparison to Mondeo from 1996 is unbelievable!
How is the fuel economy with that engine that you have?
qmam my first run was over 8L/100km, now is below 6L/100km in town; I still work on my bad habits (unnecessary accelerations and breaking) ;-)
detailed data you'll find here www.motostat.pl/member/vehicles/stats/id/67132
Girlfriend just bought one and I was extremely impressed with how quiet it was on the highway.
I drove a 3 cyl fiesta to get my 2022 C8 it was not to bad at all had power because turbo but good mpg too
Dude, you are the absolute best, I've never watched a more informative video.............I recently purchased a 2016 Focus Titanium 2 weeks ago.......thank you again!
No sweat, it was funny making videos like this. They ended up with a new sales manager and the one car sales man who didnt like grabbing keys must of complained. Me and the owner then had a talk and we agreed to stop doing them.
@@TheMustangStampede SAD !!
The Select Shift will not allow you to hit the rev-limiter -- it will automatically upshift for you before it hits the rev-limiter. Same with down-shifting -- it won't let you "lug" the engine; it will downshift automatically rather than "lug" the engine. I'm sure that could be re-programmed, like you said, if you could find a tuner that knew what he/she was doing.
One other thing about the "S" selection on the gear-lever: if you put it in "S" but *don't* press either the Up or Down buttons, it will be in "Sport Automatic" mode -- it acts just like "D" mode, but changes the shift-points to give it a much sportier feel. Also, it will never use 6th gear in "Sport Automatic" mode. Around town, I leave mine in Sport Automatic mode pretty much all the time. It shifts just like I would shift if I were driving a manual -- it's almost spooky how it feels like it's reading my mind as to what gear I want to be in -- but it's totally automatic. Really cool feature, in my opinion.
Did that burn gas a lot?
yeah it was quite annoying. I'm glad that my 2022 C8 will let you hit the rev limiter it nice to be in control. I only know because in track mode the rpms seem to come quicker and next thing you know bounce of the rev limiter couple times lol
The select shift (sport mode) will automatically select gears just like the automatic, but with different transmission time adjustments than the normal automatic mode. However, you can still select gears, but you have a certain amount of time in that gear to select another gear manually before is will automatically select another gear for you according to your current speed factor and ratio of power.
I can tell you that I'm 100% glad I didn't figure that out back then. I like that my 2022 C8 doesn't do that.
I'm glad to see Ford really improved this car. My mom had an 03 hatch and it's acceleration was weak and the engine noise was so loud. This one is much better I am myself considering purchasing one.
Congrats on whatever it is you purchase. They are really working on putting together high quality rides as far as I'm concerned
I'm averaging 34MPG around town................have yet to road trip it.............love this lil car and all the amazing features
My daily is now a 2016 wrx
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I love the Focus I think it is a nice little compact car
they ain't to bad as long as you don't get that autos some of those auto.
I just bought a 14 SE Hatch with 16" aluminum wheels, and I find the quality of the ride and handling to be on par with the more expensive models. One thing to watch out for on all Foci are the tires you are getting. S and SE models get some variation of Continental contiprocontact tires, these tires are hard and noisy, meant for performance and not comfort, which really stands out because the rest of the car is so quiet. On the road, you really cant hear the engine while cruising,and wind noise is minimal, the only thing that stands out is the tire noise. The tire noise presents itself in the form of a drumming hum, which becomes apparent if you are not driving on perfect black asphalt, almost sounds like a wheel bearing is going out, this is due to the hard rubbers and aggressive thread patterns used on the continental tires. If you go test drive any Foci, and a quiet ride is important to you, make sure you test on less than perfect pavement, concrete roads, and textured anti skid sections of pavement. to see if the tire noise is something you can live with. The tire noise on these continentals is the only thing that sets back the Focus from being a great commuter car. If you are not a spirited driver, and only want a comfortable driving experience, you may negotiate with the dealer to put some less aggressive tires on it before you drive out, like Michelin Primacy, read up on some tire reviews and find out what the dealer has in stock so you can negotiate. I negotiated and got the contiprocontacts replaced with contipurecontacts, which are slightly better in noise suppression, but not by much.
nice you still have it how did you like it
Interesting. The American version of this car has a much nicer centre dash than the one we get here in Australia. The one here looks a lot more plastic and the screen is a tiny little thing. Great review.
Thank you, I have seen some of the Fords with the tiny touch screen they should be large touch screen or no screen.
I like the Sedan a lot more, but stills a nice car
Yeah I'm not a hatch fan
in my old 2012 model, touch sensors for all doors and there are more buttons on the right bottom steering wheel allow u to control the MFT. a button that will bring u to a main menu. Compare to 2014, they are all missing. But problem for me is there is NO trunk release button and parking sensor and camera are not standard as the 2014 model....
thanks for sharing
Hi Mustang, just wondering for a city drive, is the steering smooth or hard, don't want to hurt the wrists (appreciate if you can advise the same for the ford escape if possible)? Also hows the highway driving, tire noise, wind noise? Are the gear changes on point? Are the seats comfortable? Is the Climate control loud? ...thanks buddy.
it was not hard at all, sorry I seen this not sure how I had so many comments that I didn't get alert for.
I really like this car and want to buy it, but I am reading review saying a lot of people are saying that the 2014 Ford Focus has a lot of transmission problems. Does anybody have the same issues?
The 2012 did have an issue with clutch plates being out of balance, and leaking shaft seals. This has since been corrected. There was also an issue on 13 models concerning the transmission software, this has been corrected as well. I have a 14 and have not experienced any problems with the transmission. The thing to be aware of is that this transmission is not a traditional automatic, it is an automated manual, as such, it will drive like a manual would; pronounced engine braking effect at lower speeds, jerky acceleration with sudden changes in throttle input. This is the first car I have ever bought with anything close to resembling an automatic, so the engine braking and jerks are not unfamiliar to a lifelong manual driver like myself, but those that are used to traditional hydraulic automatics may be surprised by the different feel, is something to get used to, and worth it, considering the great fuel economy and how robust the mechanism is, compared to cvts and traditional autos, and the powershift does not require any maintenance for 10 years.
My 2013 Titanium had plenty of issues of which Ford said was "normal" or "cannot find a problem".........I dumped it. My advice stay away from anything with a dual dry clutch setup. The issues HAVE NOT been totally corrected!
that they did
Where are the blind spots located in this car? I have a 2004 Prius and there is a giant piece of plastic right behind my left ear which gets in the way of my peripheral vision. I would like a car with the least visual hindrances as possible
I haven't had a problem with blind spots plus there is a blind spot mirror but I have had no visibility issues from driving position
equestrianfluff the main one I noticed on the 2013 model were the front pillars near the window that you can see in the video (next to the front windshield) other than that visibility is pretty good
it was the elongated a-pillar for me
Anyone know how these newer Focus' compare to the older ZX3s in terms of suspension/handling? I own an 03 Focus ZX3 and have always loved the way that car handles. So tight and just eats up the turns.
Yeah Fuc|< no these cannot speed up after breaking, bad weight shifting, etc. BUT she prefers oversteering than under on long turns (dry) and snow ;)
Not sure but I do know my WRX I had was like driving a gocart. When I test drove this I don't recall it being WRX like but it was nimble
TheMustangStampede I'm looking to buy one of these used. In your opinion is the Focus as reliable as say a Honda Fit or Civic? A used Ford appears to be a better value for the money when purchased used vs a Civic or Fit (which have inflated prices in Los Angeles IMO.)
No its not. I think a Honda Civic is better or a Nissan Sentra. I don't think Fords hold up as good as Toyotas or Nissans. But todays Fords are good, but not as good as Japanese cars.
***** I can't contest that. My 2000 Honda Insight lasted 13 and would have probably kept running if I was willing to invest in new batteries after they died at about 200,000 miles.
all about maintenance
hope you bought a civic. What did you end up getting, do you still have it
1.8 liter? I thought it had a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder.
a lot of cars have more then 1 option
you said the front has a lot of leg room. But what about the back seat? I had a 2014 Fiesta when I worked for Ford marketing and it was a little tight in the back
I don't ride in the back much and I really should have included that in the video since I'm 6'1.
well I just bought one and I'm 6'3 and when I'm driving if I scoot up the farthest I can without it being uncomfortable my brother and sister still fit comfortably in the back. Thanks a ton of your vid!
Bangakang How tall is your brother or sister just curious. sorry if that sounds weird just trying to use your experience as a reference point so I can guess the room
i love my focus with 160 hp is pretty respectable in take offs
that's awesome man. I'm glad you like not sure why this email just hit my inbox. seems like it should have came to my inbox in Sept 2015
very nice review I'm thinking of picking up a SE or SEL as a commuter car, love my 2004 GT stank and my 2010 F150 STX 4X4 Hooah!
Thanks for watching
Man. The one I am trying to find is parked next to the one you're testing.
awesome did you get one yet?
I had the 2012 awhile back. The ride was good but the gears shifting were odd. That's about the only thing I didn't like about this car.
probably had one where trans was acting up those years were bad for the clutches slipping
haha that's my song. I'll be getting this car on Wednesday
Hows it been
sing away. You still have it 7 years later???
@@TheMustangStampede I was going to get it. I forgot I made this comment. I went with hr 19 Honda Insight. I heard the transmissions suck in the focus. Nothing but horror stories. Still got the Honda at 122,000 miles with original everything still just regular maintenance and yeah including my brakes. A mixture of city and highway driving. Been very reliable
@@mav48185 yep we have a 2011 fiesta same issues they got in and fixed it. My oldest drives it probably almost 180 to 200k she will sell it when she buys a new whip in the spring. Our 2010 corolla S is like maybe 170k now maybe just tires, brakes, and oil changes.
@@TheMustangStampede yeah I'm definitely buying foreign again lol. Parts more expensive when it comes to it but it's reliable. I'd definitely ditch that fiesta though
Just purchased a 2014 Focus Titanium sedan but don't have it quite yet. A LOT more technology than my '02! Did you happen to test one with the 18" wheels/titanium handling package? If so, how do you rate the differences?
they are packed with features.
how do you like it, do you still have it?
The only question I have is. Does it have an auxiliary port or Bluetooth?
I know this is a super old video and I doubt I'll get a response but I may as well try.
I've looked it up everywhere and there's nothing saying anything about an auxiliary port or Bluetooth. That's why I'm asking here.
That should have ford sync which is bluetooth. It also likely has aux port too
@@TheMustangStampede okay, thank you. Sorry to make you come back to an old vid. This is just a car I'm interested in and there's no "new" reviews on it.
@@whomanclue I don't mind coming back to this video. The titanium model should be loaded and have sync which is def bluetooth enabled.
does it show you your psi in all the tires
I'm not 100% sure if this model did or didn't since I made this video so long ago.
I never knew this was a thing on my car.
What is a thing
Im thinking about buying one of these for cheap at 29k miles. When do you think it will break down the first time?
buddy, it depends could be next day, might be in 200k miles
Davy jones I bought mine with 30k miles and the only thing I have to do is have the trans looked at for minor issues. Dealer thinks it just needs to have a TCM update. Get one with early miles so you still have a warranty. I have a power train warranty with 5 years/60,000 miles
what kind of tanks did you drive lol
Well tracked vehicle M109A6 Paladin 155mm tracked howitzer. Non-shooting tracks, the M992 Ammo Carrier only a few times as I was need on the actual cannon and not part of the ammo crew. As well as the track personal carrier for Fire Direction Control. I likely said tank as to say big old metal tracked vehicle with a tube. Starting talking nomenclatures and people would be clueless
I just asked a focus
Hoping that I made the right choice? because I like choice the skoda or scenic ..
....
so you can motivate me with conseile and information???!!!
motivate of course
How tall are you?
6'1
In ride quality, is it smooth ride?
Yeah's it is a very smooth riding car.
like honda accord feeling? :)
TheMustangStampede That's right! Drive response is excellent! :-)
I find the ride to be firm, but not like driving a rock, you do feel the road but its not jarring. The trade for the firmer suspension is the excellent handling, this car sticks to the road like glue. Just be weary of the tires you get, if you get continentals, they will be loud tires.
I will keep that in mind on the next Test Drive I will let people know what type of tires are on the car.
I wonder how tall you are. I'm 5'1. I was thinking about getting this. Thank you, you are so helpful c:
I'm 6 foot and have more than enough room sitting in the driver seat.
I'm 6'1 did you end up getting one?
Hmmm... Call me old fashioned but, I am really not sold on just a key fob. Give me a good old fashioned hard copy KEY.
only the titanium has a key fob, all the other lower trims still have a key. at least for 2014s and older idk about the newer ones
I love my first fob for my 2022 C8 my wifes had a fob with her 2021 accord sport SE. All other cars and truck are old style key with lock buttons
I want that car.
Awesome thanks for letting us know, save a nice down payment and go make it happen. Be sure to share a video when you pick it up.
Take-off at 4:23 for future viewers
I don't think they want to miss the window sticker and cost. cost is the most important thing.
Goat cart?
Yep that's right
This car's handling is the shit. Over-square bore engine sounds racy. I rented one.
it's def shit compared to the 2016 wrx I bought.
Nice car until the transmission goes south at 5K miles...........
TheMustangStampede If you only knew!
www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/Focus/2013/
***** So, how many complaints vs how many sold with no reports. I have heard all kinds of issues with the MY-82 and it's well documented but I have beat on mine and drive it hard and no issues.
+FIVE_O_FEVER 12k on mine now with zero issues. Maybe the issues are corrected on the 2014's.
+FIVE_O_FEVER Or maybe it's people who don't understand DCT
Rein B. Old No it's the DCT..Do a search on them and you'll get thousands of hits about the failures. Ford knows all about it and won't admit there is an issue with it.
you drive a M1 tank? lol
not an m1 tank, drove a paladin for 9.5 months in Korea after being the number one man.
thats sweet lol did you blow anything up?
+ViiV Creations that is the main objective of a 155mm round!!!