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FORD FOCUS - Everything You Need to Know | Up to Speed

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  • Опубликовано: 18 сен 2019
  • Thanks to NOS Energy Drink for partnering with Donut and Up to Speed! To find out more about NOS Energy Drink or locations near you to pick up a can, go to www.drinknos.com/
    The Ford Focus is one of the coolest rally cars to ever compete in WRC, it's been the star of Ken Block's Gymkhana, and it has been one of Ford's best-selling sedans/ hatchbacks for years ... this is its story.
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Комментарии • 4,5 тыс.

  • @marqevox9745
    @marqevox9745 4 года назад +1361

    When Ford wasn’t bringing the RS to the states it felt like your parent was buying your neighbor’s kids toys, but not buying any for you.

  • @PaganiGaming
    @PaganiGaming 4 года назад +3100

    Day 24 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad

    • @gramwrapper306
      @gramwrapper306 4 года назад +38

      DAY 3 REPLY TO YA, WADDUP MUH GEE

    • @PaganiGaming
      @PaganiGaming 4 года назад +15

      Gram Wrapper I almost forgot to make the comment 😂

    • @gramwrapper306
      @gramwrapper306 4 года назад +3

      hehehe

    • @loganp.479
      @loganp.479 4 года назад +6

      I asked this a while ago I will like your comment

    • @Brayd.1986
      @Brayd.1986 4 года назад

      Yes.

  • @cryangallegos
    @cryangallegos 4 года назад +59

    I have a buddy that bought one of the SVTs in like 2014. I flew out to visit and he let me drive it as a loaner. That was the day I realized how awesome hatchbacks were. The 6 speed manual was absolutely incredible

  • @D-Man_Jam
    @D-Man_Jam 4 года назад +193

    How did Ford make an unreliable BICYCLE?

    • @thebigboybossy4232
      @thebigboybossy4232 3 года назад +27

      Its ford, they'll find a way

    • @karmveer240
      @karmveer240 3 года назад +1

      henry was ashamed

    • @thehoovah
      @thehoovah 3 года назад +6

      Lol Ford didnt make the bike...

    • @YourDudeChriss
      @YourDudeChriss 3 года назад +2

      Kona made the bikes

    • @Inline.5.R
      @Inline.5.R 3 года назад +1

      Leave it to Ford. In there entire history Ford has proven they can and will fuck everything up

  • @arealjerk5002
    @arealjerk5002 4 года назад +378

    That was the best NOS commercial I've ever seen. I think I want one now...

    • @arkekkers
      @arkekkers 4 года назад +1

      A Real Jerk cant wait for them to be sponsored by rich energy.

    • @crackedemerald4930
      @crackedemerald4930 4 года назад

      That means it works

    • @KeenJT
      @KeenJT 4 года назад

      Ironic how American's can't get most of the decent four bangers the rest of the world gets but you can drink as much NOS as you want. opposite for me!

    • @Bruh-od4ce
      @Bruh-od4ce 4 года назад

      Vince D. Haas can’t wait either

    • @angelgjr1999
      @angelgjr1999 4 года назад +1

      Lol I thought you were talking about the nitrous

  • @TwentyNinerR
    @TwentyNinerR 4 года назад +817

    Can we have Up to Speed on Focus' tiny little brother, the Fiesta?

    • @joshuajacobs2306
      @joshuajacobs2306 4 года назад +43

      This (the fiesta) is the one I've been waiting for, for ages

    • @Niko-bf7nw
      @Niko-bf7nw 4 года назад +8

      ew such s shit car

    • @toivivanfessem221
      @toivivanfessem221 4 года назад +28

      Niko uh what’s ur shit Show? Dumbass

    • @lthudgins
      @lthudgins 4 года назад +15

      Niko tell that to old school Top Gear.

    • @Niko-bf7nw
      @Niko-bf7nw 4 года назад +3

      @@toivivanfessem221 its just ugly as fuck

  • @Michigangminibikes
    @Michigangminibikes 4 года назад +254

    Ford worker: Do you think we should export this to the U.S
    Head of ford: (Loads shotgun) excuse me?

  • @elainelorimer818
    @elainelorimer818 4 года назад +8

    I love the focus, this is the best history video on it I can find. I watched twice in a row. Thanks Much.

  • @niclasboye375
    @niclasboye375 4 года назад +390

    Americans:
    *only buy big SUVs, Trucks and Crossovers with automatic transmission since the 90s*
    also Americans:
    *wonder why manufacturers don't think the US has a market for small, sporty manual cars*

    • @FitFatFit
      @FitFatFit 4 года назад +5

      Cuz its not a big deal , to own a big car overhere . Unlike in Europe

    • @SeanWithaFada
      @SeanWithaFada 4 года назад +53

      @@reese8097 That's just false lmao. Every manufacturer has tried making sports cars and they just never sold enough and cost too much to make for it to be worthwhile in terms of business.

    • @Shauntron
      @Shauntron 4 года назад +30

      Yup. The Focus RS was our chance and people didn't buy it.

    • @Deez276
      @Deez276 4 года назад +12

      I bought two ST’s and a 2018 RS when they made them Red. All new from a Ford dealer. I did my part. Lol

    • @ExxonYT
      @ExxonYT 4 года назад +5

      @@Deez276 ok so you got me and u one. Who gets the other?

  • @aliaffan4146
    @aliaffan4146 4 года назад +47

    This is the first time in a while I watched a promotion part and laughed hard xD

  • @The_True_AceofHearts
    @The_True_AceofHearts 4 года назад +27

    That nos advert bro I cracking up right now😂😂🤣🤣

    • @Rubaulianty
      @Rubaulianty 3 года назад

      Man youtube channels should do more kind of that ad stuff

    • @AlphaZeno
      @AlphaZeno 3 года назад +1

      Shortly after, he suffered a heart attack stopped sponsoring NOS....

  • @EdgeAutosport
    @EdgeAutosport 2 года назад +4

    Great UTS episode, we love the Focus so much, we bought 2 of them for project cars! The bicycle recall is hilarious.

  • @Proven_Data
    @Proven_Data 4 года назад +176

    2:53 anyone else notices how the hood is just flipped upside down?

  • @tylerkey7283
    @tylerkey7283 4 года назад +109

    The us 2015+ st and rs are some of the best looking cars ford made imo

    • @CasaiTX
      @CasaiTX 4 года назад +12

      Agreed I have a 2014 focus and every time I see a 2015 and later focus I cry because of how beautiful the front end is

    • @tylerkey7283
      @tylerkey7283 4 года назад +1

      Casai the older ones are still amazing though!

    • @1LON3WLF
      @1LON3WLF 4 года назад

      I have a 14 Focus SE. thoughts?

    • @vicmanvalfre96
      @vicmanvalfre96 4 года назад +2

      I really don't like how they look, to me the 03' Focus RS is by far the best looking Focus. But that's just my opinion.

    • @zacharygossett3846
      @zacharygossett3846 4 года назад

      Agreed

  • @spencerjackson3754
    @spencerjackson3754 4 года назад +50

    I think Ford is doing a smart move by focusing on what they do best however i wish kept making the crown vics and I wish they would continue making the fusion as well

    • @invalidusername_5101
      @invalidusername_5101 2 года назад +2

      rip fusion sport

    • @jorgebadajoz4485
      @jorgebadajoz4485 2 года назад +1

      OMG, they both are bigger, boring and don't offer any fun or dare during the driving. And plus, they're not manual.
      Why people is getting so lazy for driving manual??? That's why all car makers are washing our brains out with SUVs and big cars.

    • @johnnymason2460
      @johnnymason2460 Год назад +1

      @@jorgebadajoz4485 This is America. No one cares about manual transmissions anymore. Sorry, that's just the way it goes now.

    • @jorgebadajoz4485
      @jorgebadajoz4485 Год назад

      @@johnnymason2460 I can see :(
      I'd love everyone in USA could realize about all the fun you can have driving some manual car.

    • @johnnymason2460
      @johnnymason2460 Год назад +1

      @@jorgebadajoz4485 We already experienced that(early 20th century). Apparently, we don't like it or need it. Americans have more important things to do than worrying about shifting their vehicles themselves.

  • @EpicEvilMonster12
    @EpicEvilMonster12 2 года назад +1

    Just bought a 2012 Focus and I love it some much I had to come back and watch this video outta respect for my lil hot hatch it's so fun to drive it handles incredibly well and it's just all around a cool car.

  • @starfox9818
    @starfox9818 4 года назад +536

    Oldsmobile- Everything You Need to Know | Up To Speed

    • @ganzo86
      @ganzo86 4 года назад +9

      And Cadillac and Lincoln. Yes definitely oldsmobile

    • @tannerrobinson5110
      @tannerrobinson5110 4 года назад +2

      The Alero was an interesting first car...

    • @michaelallen2677
      @michaelallen2677 4 года назад +1

      @@tannerrobinson5110 I need one to supercharge and nitrous

    • @aayushkumar-sp6zy
      @aayushkumar-sp6zy 4 года назад +1

      Hey ashrey

    • @carsonbaker8531
      @carsonbaker8531 4 года назад +4

      @@tannerrobinson5110 got one sitting in the driveway with a head gasket delete lol

  • @FuriousFnF
    @FuriousFnF 4 года назад +142

    Every time I see a Focus, I remember Colin McRae. He would have said: "Who cares about recalls. If in doubt, flatout"

    • @leosaffron222
      @leosaffron222 3 года назад +9

      Didn’t he roll the fuck out of a focus in a race and keep racing it? Like for all intents and purposes that shit was totaled

    • @FuriousFnF
      @FuriousFnF 3 года назад +10

      @@leosaffron222 He was faster when the car was a wreck

  • @andrewpowell612
    @andrewpowell612 4 года назад +50

    5:55 the car on Dyno has water in the head light. It's leaking blinker fluid

    • @billyegg31
      @billyegg31 4 года назад

      Good eyes

    • @isaakwelch3451
      @isaakwelch3451 4 года назад

      I think its just the lighting. The headlights in that area are reflective and have lots of grooves

    • @mel-ns3hd
      @mel-ns3hd 3 года назад

      it's just sweating

    • @robocop3961
      @robocop3961 3 года назад

      Haha ‘leaking blinker fluid’ 🤣👍🏻

  • @bmw3-er
    @bmw3-er 4 года назад +114

    Hocus pocus there’s pizza on your focus

    • @mitchflatt819
      @mitchflatt819 4 года назад +4

      Legendary video

    • @BigpurrEli
      @BigpurrEli 4 года назад +3

      When people complain about my driving i just say hocus pocus get out of my focus

    • @-dodup-5970
      @-dodup-5970 3 года назад

      YEAA

  • @hillyard23
    @hillyard23 4 года назад +67

    2002 Focus SVT owner here, I've had it 17 years. Owned it almost half my life and it's never left me stranded.

    • @sierra9565
      @sierra9565 4 года назад +3

      Zach M focus rs 2017 here

    • @ultranobody5549
      @ultranobody5549 4 года назад +1

      @@sierra9565 I love thar car, how is it? Do u daily it?

    • @metaljew4456
      @metaljew4456 4 года назад +2

      @Zach M; 2013 ST3 & 1986 Mustang GT here. ST has 81K Honda like a reliable miles on her. Stock motor; That’s why I’m not crying like a lil’ bitch about how my motor blew up, and Ford sucks and...blah, blah, blah. Oh yeah, the fuel injected 302 V8 in the Stang that I purchased brand new in 1986 has never so much as even backfired after 200K miles of me redlining the Hell out of it all day, every day back in the day. Damn that 5.0 is a sturdy beast. I need to rebuild the motor just to keep up with today’s HP #’s! . Anyway, the ST is already missed in America and IMO a seriously underrated car. Damn is that thing fun to rip on. 🥳

    • @cubezvfx
      @cubezvfx 4 года назад +3

      @@metaljew4456 Literally nobody asked about your car and stop tryna show off fucker.

    • @funnydubby6401
      @funnydubby6401 4 года назад

      Mr Gacha_Wolfie he’s just replying dude, I have a 2004 Ford Focus RS with a 48 mm turbo pushing 8 lbs on low boost and 16 lbs on high boost, I don’t like going to high boost at all but sometimes you gotta have fun, still in stock internals and injectors and damn does it shred tires, never once has it left me stranded either, eBay turbo kit with professional tig welder never failed me.

  • @fatbrother6918
    @fatbrother6918 4 года назад +176

    i still wish for a ,,UP TO SPEED,, video on the Ford Mondeo...

    • @bradwhite5884
      @bradwhite5884 4 года назад +8

      Or for any Ford Europe cars and such

    • @johnnyfuckface8384
      @johnnyfuckface8384 4 года назад +3

      Ford fusion

    • @casio5658
      @casio5658 4 года назад +1

      Ford fusion

    • @sopuli420
      @sopuli420 4 года назад +2

      fun fact my first word i ever said was "Mondeo" I hate Ford tho lol

    • @Rrgr5
      @Rrgr5 4 года назад +2

      My friend got one, it came to my country to substitute the Ford Versailles, which was made just for the Latin America market, and yep, it was a VW Santana with Ford parts, we also have VW escorts here lol.

  • @benjaminfink8520
    @benjaminfink8520 4 года назад

    You are the only people who make the paid promotions an entertaining part of the video 👍

  • @drbtr3v893
    @drbtr3v893 3 года назад

    Im so glad glad found this channel I love how funny yall are

  • @sunrisespartan1765
    @sunrisespartan1765 4 года назад +139

    I'm still waiting for the Dodge charger episode (edit: damn so many likes)

  • @johneldepresso
    @johneldepresso 4 года назад +32

    Up to speed on the Toyota hilux
    Yes i know he covered the tacoma and 4runner, but what the hilux has achieved in motorsport and how reliable its proven to be by top gear can’t go unnoticed (been asking for this for over a month)

    • @MarloSoBalJr
      @MarloSoBalJr 4 года назад

      Except someone has to import one here to America

    • @adamthompson4072
      @adamthompson4072 4 года назад

      Give it time. They told me that a Charger episode was in the works about 3 months ago. Still haven't seen it

    • @quillmaurer6563
      @quillmaurer6563 4 года назад +1

      We don't have it in the US thanks to the damn Chicken Tax. What I'd really like to see would be a Wheelhouse episode on the chicken tax, how it came to be and what effects it has on the US auto market, in particular what vehicles we don't see here because of it. Prior to traveling abroad I'd thought that maybe pickup trucks were the one thing American automakers were good at, but then I went to Guatemala and almost never saw any Ford/Dodge/GM, but tons of non-US pickup models we don't see here, which implies that the only reason the Big Three are even surviving might be the Chicken Tax keeping foreign competition out of that market for the most part.

    • @johneldepresso
      @johneldepresso 4 года назад

      Quill Maurer I agree

    • @haukurthorsmarason5267
      @haukurthorsmarason5267 4 года назад

      USA had the Hilux until the Tacoma replaced it. It just wasn't called a Hilux.

  • @__brnrd__
    @__brnrd__ 4 года назад

    the podcast is great news! loved the episode

  • @MrKnowledge0014
    @MrKnowledge0014 4 года назад +14

    My dad had a MK2 Focus diesel, It had a 2 litre twin turbo charged 4 cylinder engine and pulled like train.
    Hands down the best diesel car i ever drove.

    • @missuscam
      @missuscam 2 года назад

      Still have the petrol mk2, love my car. I know its old but it's always got me where I needed to be and handled snow like no issue in the highlands

  • @marquism1799
    @marquism1799 4 года назад +175

    You gotta do the Ford Fiesta now. Sorry Donut Media, I don't make the rules.

  • @Mister2j86
    @Mister2j86 4 года назад +220

    Everyone is importing GTRs I wanna import a Focus RS 500

    • @PhiZelak
      @PhiZelak 4 года назад +12

      The "25-year rule" won't let this happen for a bunch of years... Although they could include the RS 500 in the "Show & Display" exemption.

    • @Mister2j86
      @Mister2j86 4 года назад

      PhiZelak yea that’s true but damn what a missed opportunity

    • @boringstuff3463
      @boringstuff3463 4 года назад

      Good luck with that import a normal RS. Im from europe i dont care anyway :))

    • @marcbeebee6969
      @marcbeebee6969 4 года назад

      I recommend www. Mobile. De you can change to English and will see the German market

    • @Mister2j86
      @Mister2j86 4 года назад

      Benjamin Franklyn also as long as you pay every tax on it you’re good it’s why you see some of these R34 owners out here driving arounf

  • @williamsclio378
    @williamsclio378 4 года назад +1

    Enjoyed and very informative, just a heads up though you failed to mention the ST170 special edition that they did before the Focus RS Mk1

  • @idontevenknow3245
    @idontevenknow3245 Год назад +1

    I got an ‘05 focus zxw (the wagon sub model) for my first car and I absolutely love it, it’s easy on gas, quick and it handles really well. In my opinion it’s a good looking little wagon and it’s my favorite thing ever

  • @ShinyMudkip13
    @ShinyMudkip13 4 года назад +101

    Hey, James, can you make an Up to Speed on the dodge charger.

  • @johnmystrio5993
    @johnmystrio5993 4 года назад +161

    Donut really needs to do an up to speed on the Ford falcon barra in Australia and new Zealand

    • @metalgearray6832
      @metalgearray6832 4 года назад +6

      john mystrio599 Up to speed: the mighty AU!

    • @dylansnellgrove5791
      @dylansnellgrove5791 4 года назад

      Hes done one on holden and it featured the falcon but not associating it with the brand

  • @Leo-xe6rf
    @Leo-xe6rf 4 года назад +49

    Ford: makes car and gets recalled
    Also ford: attempts to make bike and gets recalled

  • @beastmaster415
    @beastmaster415 4 года назад +61

    Up To Speed:
    Mitsubishi Starion/Conquest
    Underrated car imo

    • @isaakwelch3451
      @isaakwelch3451 4 года назад +3

      Good looks. Lame motor

    • @RoninDusette
      @RoninDusette 4 года назад +2

      I had one. www.cardomain.com/ride/3358223/1986-mitsubishi-starion/ 86 widebody. That car is not underrated. People just don't know unless they know.
      Nice little info: Jerry Seinfeld is a HUGE Porsche collector. He was rumoured at one point to have a bigger collection of Porches than the guy who owned Porche. If you watch Seinfeld, whenever they are in the street, you will see his 88-89 Starion eSX-I in EVERY SINGLE SCENE damn near. Like, all of the time. It's always parked in the street when they are walking outside (it has the moonroof, grey like mine). He fell in love with it for good reason. DSM made it to compete with the Porsche 944, and compete it did. It was faster, cheaper, and had a lot of the same features that the porsche had, except it was boosted, and people loveth thine turbos. RWD, LSD, offset rear wheels, big ass 4-cylinder motor with throttle body injection, OEM front mount intercooler (that was actually hella big for an OEM FMIC at the time).
      Another funny thing; the engine is the same exact engine as the mitsubishi mighty max (a garbage mini truck). Fhack, I miss that car too. I have had too many. I think as of now, I am at maybe 30 something cars I have owned. I own 3 right now (91 crx, gutted, soon to be 10s car. 2002 honda insight that will be turbo k-swapped at the end of the year. And my 240hp DD cruze 1.4turbo. 24psi, e85, 60lb injectors, dumped rimmed.... love that car).

    • @racingenraged8019
      @racingenraged8019 4 года назад

      @Grabem Byda'poosi Stop making decisions for others, you are the real pussy...

    • @racingenraged8019
      @racingenraged8019 4 года назад

      @Grabem Byda'poosi Godzilla had a stroke trying to read this and died.

    • @racingenraged8019
      @racingenraged8019 4 года назад

      @Grabem Byda'poosi Trump isn't my president lol.
      Edit: Assholes like you is the reason I hate such a good country like The US of A.

  • @hossamghoneim8255
    @hossamghoneim8255 4 года назад +131

    How come you haven't done a video about Alfa Romeo yet?

    • @MaticT
      @MaticT 4 года назад +10

      People comment on every video and they just ignore it. As Clarkson said, Alfa Romeo is the heart and soul of the global car industry.

    • @HLPC_2
      @HLPC_2 4 года назад +2

      There's 2 million plus subscribers, they can't abide quickly to everyone's wishes with just a weekly schedule.
      Relax, it will happen...

    • @ristekostadinov2820
      @ristekostadinov2820 4 года назад +1

      They didn't forgot i think, because they have video on Lancia. I think we will see Alfa soon.

    • @pekka75
      @pekka75 4 года назад +2

      Saving the best for last 😉✌

    • @jjyy8289
      @jjyy8289 4 года назад +2

      From what I've seen of their videos they like to wait until they get some sort of a fun opportunity with the manufacturer to do a video on them. Like with Koenigsegg.

  • @fsctrucking
    @fsctrucking 4 года назад +52

    I'm older than you James. But I was never lame enough to watch Dawson's Creek. 😵

  • @BDAWGDGA
    @BDAWGDGA 4 года назад

    see now thats how you do an add in an episode great job!!!

  • @Avrielfer
    @Avrielfer 4 года назад +1

    The horse pork cracked me up man i love this dude and the editors

  • @nickmarsden
    @nickmarsden 4 года назад +29

    I just bought an '18 Blue RS on Monday...I'm so happy this video dropped!

    • @brendenpando65
      @brendenpando65 4 года назад +1

      Nick Marsden just wait till you start having problems with it then you won’t be happy

    • @specialk2hz
      @specialk2hz 4 года назад +17

      @@brendenpando65 yikes you're no fun and full of shit

    • @MH-wu8ok
      @MH-wu8ok 4 года назад +1

      @@specialk2hz well hes actually true

    • @nickmarsden
      @nickmarsden 4 года назад +4

      @@brendenpando65 What problems?
      Head gasket? Not on an 18 RS.
      Fuel tank recall? Not on an 18 RS.
      Focus transmission recall? Not on a manual.
      LSPI? I'm not going to floor it in 6th gear at 15 mph.
      These cars are extremely reliable if you do regular maintenance and drive well.

    • @metaljew4456
      @metaljew4456 4 года назад

      @stop hating hondas>>>But he can put together an intelligent sentence YÖ

  • @gameworkerty
    @gameworkerty 4 года назад +74

    "NOS: human horsepower". James: h-horse? *sweating intently*

    • @rylinyt
      @rylinyt 4 года назад

      I GOT THE HORSES IN THE BACK

  • @jonathanbevan7030
    @jonathanbevan7030 4 года назад +7

    PLEASE do an up to speed on the fiesta! Including the festival models 🤤🤤

  • @shauncampbell969
    @shauncampbell969 4 года назад

    In trying to choose between a Miata and a Focus. In France I drive a Ford, but never have driven a Miata. Good video. All the best Shaun of NYC

  • @rodovelazquez
    @rodovelazquez 4 года назад +56

    Dear Ford:
    Please bring back the focus RS.
    Sincerely:
    *EVERYONE*

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 4 года назад +1

      Meanwhile they're making ST versions of the Edge and Explorer. 🤣🤣🤣 I mean is Ford trying to rival a Porsche Cayenne?

    • @SeanWithaFada
      @SeanWithaFada 4 года назад +3

      ...and by "everyone" you mean, _some_ car enthusiasts which are a tiny percentage of the people who buy new cars. They're making that decision based on what sells and what doesn't. Most people buy suvs, crossovers or trucks.

    • @Thumper68
      @Thumper68 4 года назад +2

      Seán no he meant “everyone” as in NOBODY wants that pos!

    • @robocop3961
      @robocop3961 3 года назад

      @@Thumper68 ‘POS’ really? 350hp awd, drift mode?? How’s that a Piece Of Shit??????

    • @Thumper68
      @Thumper68 3 года назад

      @@robocop3961 it’s a Ford

  • @brammicky9514
    @brammicky9514 4 года назад +105

    Day 33 of asking James to do an up to speed on his dad.

    • @RazoE
      @RazoE 4 года назад +3

      I think he ran off with Jessica

    • @OneEyeDollar6
      @OneEyeDollar6 4 года назад +2

      stop

    • @myk3hunt
      @myk3hunt 4 года назад +2

      Hey he left and never came back, he's told us at least 3 times

  • @slimkabelo3272
    @slimkabelo3272 3 года назад +1

    it's so cool when he's talking about the wrc focus
    and showing footage of a fiest

  • @williamsclio378
    @williamsclio378 4 года назад +6

    Love to see you do a Ford Puma, including the super rare Ford Racing Puma (limited to 500)

  • @humbertoamorim8130
    @humbertoamorim8130 4 года назад +50

    Up To Speed | Mazda 787B, make it happen. My ears need it.

    • @Maya_Ruinz
      @Maya_Ruinz 4 года назад +1

      I concur, but I think they did mention it in another video. Think it was the mazdaspeed one.

    • @sunrisespartan1765
      @sunrisespartan1765 4 года назад

      Same

    • @KINGVONFRM063
      @KINGVONFRM063 4 года назад

      I tought i was the only i knew this car😂

  • @jaydub5515
    @jaydub5515 4 года назад +112

    I want Horseporques to catch on sooo bad. Thats the best thing Donut has ever created!'

  • @MarckVK
    @MarckVK 4 года назад

    NOS's ad was really worth it hahah

  • @a.olivares138
    @a.olivares138 3 года назад

    Hey man! I do alright working inside my Jetta, thank you very much!

  • @ItsMikeArre
    @ItsMikeArre 4 года назад +120

    Everything you need to know
    Lexus SC
    Jaguar XJ
    DAME IT!!!

  • @offjoardlol255
    @offjoardlol255 4 года назад +435

    I guess ford didn't really focus on America......
    Bad joke I know...

    • @devinbender8428
      @devinbender8428 4 года назад +5

      Offjoardlol25
      It’s not just USA.
      Europe too. And China. Every one wants the bigger SUVs.

    • @jasoncaneza5040
      @jasoncaneza5040 4 года назад +1

      Amazing joke bro 😂😂😂

    • @memeade3914
      @memeade3914 4 года назад +7

      Man I wish I could a ford one

    • @mrmc101
      @mrmc101 4 года назад

      you just made my day

    • @campkira
      @campkira 4 года назад

      no they killing it...

  • @r2rlvj684
    @r2rlvj684 3 года назад +2

    I was just about posting my "Did James just say OZ?" Comment when Host Note popped out in the video 😂😂

  • @branch3336
    @branch3336 2 года назад

    As a Ford Focus owner this video was a rollercoaster of emotions.

  • @user-ng4yk9ox4v
    @user-ng4yk9ox4v 4 года назад +17

    The first focus was my dream car when I was a kid. Still think it’s a pretty cool looking car

    • @ButchiRC
      @ButchiRC 4 года назад

      Same here. I loved drawing it when i was a teenager and always try to see the rally version on wrc website.

  • @tannervermule4730
    @tannervermule4730 4 года назад +5

    Recently became a fan an I'm loving it. Great job to everyone who worked to produce the episode

  • @gojomodu9934
    @gojomodu9934 4 года назад

    Really hope you guys do a Ford Fusion/Mondeo episode. That's car rocks now from very humble beginnings

  • @utarunkumar7079
    @utarunkumar7079 4 года назад

    bro your to energytic....what a voice u have ...mind blowing

  • @YOD5FED
    @YOD5FED 4 года назад +64

    Do a Japanese wagon UTS.
    STAGEA
    LEGACY
    LEGNUM
    ACCORD WAGON
    CROWN WAGON

    • @darianistead2239
      @darianistead2239 4 года назад

      Accord wagon is American😉
      And that list should include the Libero GT

    • @haryosoo
      @haryosoo 4 года назад +2

      Toyota Caldina, with its more sophisticated 3S engine compared to MR2's

    • @darianistead2239
      @darianistead2239 4 года назад

      @@haryosoo or the Nissan Avenir GT4-z

    • @hantusendawa
      @hantusendawa 4 года назад

      @@haryosoo Yes! Caldina is my fav wagon car after the evo wagon.

    • @TheHiderOfKeys
      @TheHiderOfKeys 4 года назад

      Honda Orthia

  • @backyardscaler
    @backyardscaler 4 года назад +174

    Subaru Legacy please!!! So many options for that car. Rs, Gt , spec b, s402 sti.

    • @codythomas5387
      @codythomas5387 4 года назад +1

      Exactly! They need a legacy one bad. 2.5gt, spec b, s402 and even the 2.5i IDC they just need to make one lol

    • @celestwarrior
      @celestwarrior 3 года назад

      Spec B leggy is the ultimate sleeper

    • @sir.confident
      @sir.confident 2 года назад

      Blitzen B4 and Touring Wagon GT-B are my favorite models. Used to race those on Gran Turismo. They were some amazing sleepers.

  • @ya_boi_zak5927
    @ya_boi_zak5927 2 года назад +1

    My 2010 5 speed has never failed me. Well except for the ignition issue but I fixed it. My first car that I changed the clutch on, suspension work etc. Great daily 👍

  • @huzaifakhan735
    @huzaifakhan735 4 года назад +34

    This is why Ford Focus RS is my alltime favourite hathcyyy

  • @maxjamieson3341
    @maxjamieson3341 4 года назад +78

    In the UK we got a mk 1 focus st170 I'm guessing it was UK version of svt

    • @bmcshane80
      @bmcshane80 4 года назад +2

      Australia got that as well. Didnt sell many though

    • @SuperScrewj
      @SuperScrewj 4 года назад +1

      South Africa got it as well.

    • @nocturnetuber
      @nocturnetuber 4 года назад

      I'm pretty sure M-Sport helped with all the UK special versions.

    • @AdsTrapatony
      @AdsTrapatony 4 года назад

      Yes, all the Europe got the same. Quite cool cars to be honest, a bit forgotten because of the RS.

  • @rynejackson9010
    @rynejackson9010 4 года назад

    Dude I stg that's the best sponsor plug EVER!!! LIGHTING LIGHTING

  • @didncozosksma4466
    @didncozosksma4466 3 года назад +2

    0:57 Rare footage of the Pumphrey 502

  • @AspottedCoww
    @AspottedCoww 4 года назад +18

    I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long. Thanks dad

  • @DJ12Ema
    @DJ12Ema 4 года назад +13

    I had a 2003 Focus SVT with the European Package that included Recaro seats. I loved my Focus so much. I had her while I was station in Alaska and I never got stuck in the snow. Really fun to drive.

  • @dylanellis6264
    @dylanellis6264 4 года назад +30

    Isn’t the Focus ST 252 hrsprs and 270lb ft? So not a “horsepork” ... 😔

    • @kevinarmstrong5999
      @kevinarmstrong5999 2 года назад +1

      TQ was closer to 300 in reality

    • @dylanellis6264
      @dylanellis6264 2 года назад +1

      @@kevinarmstrong5999 Heard the same about the GTI’s dynoing at 280 Ftlbs at the wheel ~ 310 crank. I own a MK7 GTI rn and it’s definitely putting out more

    • @johnnymason2460
      @johnnymason2460 Год назад +1

      You're right. This happens with Up To Speed every so often.

  • @GerrkPB
    @GerrkPB 4 года назад

    I DONT WANNA WAIT!!!!

  • @The_GamingChef
    @The_GamingChef 4 года назад +136

    What about in 2012 when EVERY automatic transmission in the focus was breaking down?

    • @Chrisarch117
      @Chrisarch117 4 года назад +3

      Lol just had my clutch replaced in my 2014 Focus at 116,000 miles. Just out of warranty, had to pay $2359 out of pocket. Thankfully my transmission control module failed at 80,000 miles so that was covered.

    • @reyfuentes4572
      @reyfuentes4572 4 года назад +1

      @@Chrisarch117 wait is it a manual or automatic?

    • @TheParanoidGiraffe
      @TheParanoidGiraffe 4 года назад +9

      You mean every single automatic Ford Fiesta and Focus between 2012-2016 with the DPS6 tranny. Millions of people were sold a fucking piece of shit lemon, and Ford knew it since 2012, as reflected by internal documents.

    • @nintendofreak2211
      @nintendofreak2211 4 года назад +3

      @@reyfuentes4572 Fords 6 speed power shift transmission is an automatically shifted manual transmission. They have a strange clutch set up by having two of everything; clutch, pressure plate, throw bearings. All in one clutch pack. That funky setup is what fails on all the transmissions

    • @The_GamingChef
      @The_GamingChef 4 года назад +5

      My wife has had 4 new transmissions put in the car under warranty and received a settlement check from Ford from the lemon law. There's a group lawsuit agaisnt them that can be joined on

  • @goranEE9
    @goranEE9 4 года назад +24

    6:24 "... and a Kona edition that came with a bicycle... led to the first ever automaker issued bicycle recall." I am still laughing :) .

  • @tomtalk24
    @tomtalk24 4 года назад +6

    I liked when I saw Baby James doing a balloon XD
    Waaoo waaoo waaoo waaoo

  • @Lilyindi
    @Lilyindi 4 года назад

    I love the nos advertisement. Did they actually sponsor you or was that in hope that they will start 😂

  • @steedaautosports
    @steedaautosports 4 года назад +10

    Yes!! The Focus made it to "Up To Speed". We have ours. Who still has the theirs?

    • @R3DB0Y04
      @R3DB0Y04 4 года назад +2

      Got mine! 17 st with several steeda aftermarket parts ftw!

    • @ChrisScratch
      @ChrisScratch 4 года назад +1

      '02 SVT here

  • @heimerdogger
    @heimerdogger 4 года назад +4

    Watched every episode and this is the earliest I've been to a Up To Speed!

  • @hoopla4784
    @hoopla4784 2 года назад

    Love it when I've had my focus for only 3 months and it's been in the shop for half of that due too a chip shortage

  • @carlgustaf61
    @carlgustaf61 4 года назад

    James i live in Sweden and I've had my very first car for two years now a 2005 5 door hatchback ford focus with a duratec 1.6L ti-vct engine I love the thing to hell and back couse its a ford don't ya know I absolutely love your show not just you but but everyone at dougnut media have a good one

  • @xugg8959
    @xugg8959 4 года назад +4

    Thanks for uploading, wasn’t having a good day but this brightened my day.

    • @Eeter26
      @Eeter26 4 года назад

      thanks cum gaming, very cool

  • @CassidyMartin1028
    @CassidyMartin1028 4 года назад +68

    The 5 cylinder focus is my favorite simply because it's a 5 cylinder 😂😂

    • @santiagoperez2094
      @santiagoperez2094 4 года назад

      6 its the magic number ma boi

    • @dodieoinst4598
      @dodieoinst4598 4 года назад

      @@santiagoperez2094 but it's not on between 4 and 6, that's the caviat.

    • @Jokkmokkft
      @Jokkmokkft 4 года назад +4

      It's å Volvo engine 😎

    • @dodieoinst4598
      @dodieoinst4598 4 года назад +3

      @@Jokkmokkft, therefore: It is good. Case and point!

    • @Dubz0408
      @Dubz0408 4 года назад +2

      @@Jokkmokkft I had a volvo s60r which that engine came from. Still miss it...
      ruclips.net/video/wu3-_VKULZU/видео.html

  • @alexclifton9532
    @alexclifton9532 4 года назад

    Hey James, You should do a video on that snowflake of a car the Royal 88 Oldsmobile. The 1995 looks cherry, yet I can’t seem to admire the 3.8l with a port polish. Maybe just as nice with a freer flowing air filter. Keep up the tubular work.

  • @pizzamann95
    @pizzamann95 4 года назад +15

    My second favorite car I have ever owned was my 2004 Focus. It had the 2.3l Duratec I4. I put a stage 1 Cosworth performance package on it which include a CAI, throttle body, and intake manifold. With few extra bolt-ons, it was a pretty great sleeper.

    • @Gerald.69
      @Gerald.69 Год назад +1

      My favorite is my old 5 speed escape made in 06. Mine had the same 2.3l inline 4 as the Mazda speed3 (my current car) because the first gen escape was an SUV made in collaboration with Mazda, after Ford acquired majority stake. Its 0-60 was 6 seconds bone stock, it was built upon the ford focus platform so it handled like a race car, came stock with bucket seats, short throw shifter. My dad is such a psychopath , he drained my oil out and intentionally blew up my car because hes jealous of me... but if i ever find another in the future, its staying mint forever. The focus platform has so many good vehicles that werent ever brought to the US also.

    • @Gerald.69
      @Gerald.69 Год назад

      The same aluminum block used in the first gen escape, focus, all ecoboost 4 cylinder ford engines, and all mazda inline 4's is the exact same. Same on everything from focus, to mustangs, to speed3's. Theyre dirt cheap to find too, and are bulletproof and amazing for being ultra lightweight aluminum.]

  • @jessemiller8476
    @jessemiller8476 4 года назад +8

    Whoever edited this, you’re my favorite, it was hilarious 😂😂 the “RS” finger drawing got me😅

  • @nizarthechallenger
    @nizarthechallenger 4 года назад +19

    The reason why ford stopped selling the focus and the other cars is simply because nobody bought them in America, while they were pretty popular choices overseas.

    • @dudndadn12212
      @dudndadn12212 4 года назад

      Nizar The Challenger i see these alll over.

    • @MaxwellWilliams42
      @MaxwellWilliams42 4 года назад +3

      Hey, so I worked at Ford for the summer as an intern. I know nobody will probably believe me because this is a RUclips comment, but they actually sold really well. The problem is that the Focus, Fusion, and Fiesta all had negative margins -- not super negative, we're talking like -2% to -5%. Cutting them does make more money for the company even if they don't replace the models. They still want to have some cheap models, but probably not less than 18k anymore.

    • @Hollow33N
      @Hollow33N 4 года назад

      your name thé transmission is still shit I’ve had mine go out multiple times even after being replaced. The focus is a terrible car it just looks nice that’s all.

    • @astrofan8775
      @astrofan8775 4 года назад +1

      @your name Only the DCTs. Any lame Auto for the comfortable driver and the Manuals for the enthusiast worked fin as always.

    • @metaljew4456
      @metaljew4456 4 года назад +1

      your name>>> NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ST. Automatic DCT slushbox only in regular se type models

  • @y87_99Firebird
    @y87_99Firebird 4 года назад +2

    I remember reading Ford or tuning mags as a teenager and always saw a Yellow Focus with a body kit (the kit being the selling item).

  • @carlosgavino6874
    @carlosgavino6874 2 года назад

    Omg leone the professional inserted hahahah you guys always make my dad

  • @Hollows244
    @Hollows244 4 года назад +14

    Wait, the Saleen N2O edition was a thing? Thought some dude just riced out his Focus on Craigslist

  • @tomingebrigtsen8976
    @tomingebrigtsen8976 4 года назад +3

    As a former mk1 focus guy I’ve been waiting for this!

  • @tommy_2_trill
    @tommy_2_trill 4 года назад

    Wow, never knew of the Saleen deal! And the NOS option?? Pretty freaking crazy man!

  • @MrWaffle083
    @MrWaffle083 4 года назад

    Loved that crown vic in the back at the start of the vid

  • @joealex65
    @joealex65 4 года назад +105

    Ford Focus RS be like: HeAdGaSkEt 👀

    • @euangreenlees4294
      @euangreenlees4294 4 года назад +2

      Damn out here with the mcm references hahahahah

    • @linkstale
      @linkstale 4 года назад

      thank god for the recall on those

    • @owen_cord
      @owen_cord 4 года назад +1

      @@euangreenlees4294 haha nope pretty much every RS had a bad head gasket lol

    • @MrYadamnare
      @MrYadamnare 4 года назад

      Owen Cordes nah only til half 17 that’s why newer ones had more mark up.

    • @powerwill8748
      @powerwill8748 4 года назад

      Head A gasket lol I don't wanna wait for my Ford focus to be over!!!!!!😂😂

  • @jaidenkeranen5774
    @jaidenkeranen5774 4 года назад +23

    I’ve been replacing my Timing belt to get my 02 SVT back to tip top shape today! Was extremely happy to see this video, thanks @DonutMedia !

    • @danielgarcia-dt7fy
      @danielgarcia-dt7fy 4 года назад +1

      So today I was going to replace the air filter on my 05 zx4 ses and I basically had to remove the wheel and front bumper to remove half the intake system just to replace the filter soo how hard was it to do the timing belt on the svt

    • @angelgjr1999
      @angelgjr1999 4 года назад +1

      daniel garcia that sounds like a nightmare. It takes me 5 minutes to change my air filter in my mustang gt :)

    • @danielgarcia-dt7fy
      @danielgarcia-dt7fy 4 года назад +1

      Angel Gutierrez yeah because it’s a compact car like Porsche and at the same time I still love my car and how good it looks

    • @isaakwelch3451
      @isaakwelch3451 4 года назад +1

      Over 200k miles and my 03 svt is still good as new

    • @danielgarcia-dt7fy
      @danielgarcia-dt7fy 4 года назад

      @@isaakwelch3451 nice imma start looking to buy a svt soon maybe in a year and a half or two

  • @tuxlovesyou
    @tuxlovesyou 2 года назад +3

    I love my clapped-out 2010 five-speed Focus SE so much! Still bumping against the 110 mph factory governor at 220k miles with no signs of slowing down

    • @MidnightMarrow
      @MidnightMarrow Год назад +2

      I feel like clapped out would indicate it's showing signs of slowing down lol. That said I recently got a 2012 5 speed Focus SE and I do love the MPG it's getting but do kinda wish it had more than 160HSPRS however being as light as it is, it's not too bad I suppose. Kinda miss what my Impala could do considering it's weight / size but the reason I even got this Focus is due to the transmission starting to fail and needing to replace gaskets n such and for just a lil more to fix that I got this lil dood. Has 148k on it already and I'm hoping with what I've heard others say, they seem to last well beyond and with it being manual, no dreaded auto trans issues.

  • @kenocontreras
    @kenocontreras 3 года назад

    My first day with an '18 Focus RS and omg, what a car!

  • @twitchyg1373
    @twitchyg1373 4 года назад +77

    Where's America's first focus ST the sedan one from like 05 had an engine less powerful than the SVT and a wing kinda like a wrx

    • @Matt_TX
      @Matt_TX 4 года назад +3

      the zx4?

    • @twitchyg1373
      @twitchyg1373 4 года назад +1

      @@Matt_TX yes that's it the zx4 st

    • @danielgarcia-dt7fy
      @danielgarcia-dt7fy 4 года назад

      @@Matt_TX yeah that's the one I have

    • @danielgarcia-dt7fy
      @danielgarcia-dt7fy 4 года назад +1

      @@twitchyg1373 yeah that's the one I have

    • @isaakwelch3451
      @isaakwelch3451 4 года назад

      @@danielgarcia-dt7fy they're shitty. I have an 03 svt and an 05 st and driving the st just makes me miss my svt

  • @ChocolateWarfare
    @ChocolateWarfare 4 года назад +33

    As a current owner of a 2017 Focus ST, I appreciate this video greatly! It's just unfortunate that Ford isn't focusing on the states no more. I would have loved to enjoy the newer ST as they've improved everything! Oh well, what can ya do😆

    • @meganmaryanski8578
      @meganmaryanski8578 4 года назад +7

      They need to make a version with a auto with paddle shifters. Had to get rid of my focus after losing my leg to cancer. Replaced it with a mustang and just drive w the paddles

    • @garrettboland9730
      @garrettboland9730 2 года назад

      How do you like it?

    • @ChocolateWarfare
      @ChocolateWarfare 2 года назад +1

      @@garrettboland9730 I just hit 62k miles and it’s been a great daily driver so far. My ST is completely stock, about the only modifications I’ve done is aftermarket radio, speakers and subs.
      If you’re in the market for an ST, One thing I would recommend is getting an extended warranty that covers the car til 100k miles. It’s came in handy for me, as I had 2 sensors failed on me and costed $800 in total. However, the extended warranty has helped me with all that and more.
      Overall, I enjoy my ST and have no regrets. It’s not the fastest thing in the world, but it still brings me smiles all these years of ownership. Hope this help😂🙏

  • @james.shafiei
    @james.shafiei 3 года назад

    Bought my wife an ST line wagon. It’s a sick family car. Ford stopped bringing them into Australia last year though - we’re turning into you guys over here.

  • @filenotfound__3871
    @filenotfound__3871 3 года назад +4

    1:20 Funny how, in croatian, NOS translates into a NOSE, and the arrow is pointing directly at his nose.
    Was that on perpouse?

  • @_rn_3861
    @_rn_3861 4 года назад +32

    Okay , all Fun and games with the ford focus , but goddamn , that was a nice foot-burnout Man!