My history Ford focus starts in 1998. In 2004, the second generation of the model appeared, which underwent a restyling in 2008. In 2011, the 3rd Focus came to replace.
Ford Focus has been a bestseller in the new and used car market for many years. According to many analysts and polls, this is the most popular foreign car. The car turned out to be quite successful. Many car owners, having left on the first generation of Focus, remained loyal to him and, without hesitation, moved to the Ford Focus 2. New car brought with him new diseases. We will dwell on these shortcomings.
Engines
Focus 2 received the latest gasoline engines of the Duratec series with new system gas distribution, providing high performance and economy. These are engines 1.4 (80 HP), 1.6 (115 HP), 1.8 (125 HP) and 2.0 (145 HP). It was also possible to purchase a Ford with an old reliable 1.6 l / 100 hp engine. Zetec series.
New engines as promised by Ford, thanks to modern technologies, turned out to be quite high-torque, but some of them were troublesome. However, their share is not high. The main problem common to all motors new seriesturned out to be electronics. The main complaints are floating turns idle move and dips in traction during intensive acceleration. The reason lay in errors in the ECU mixture formation program, coils, connectors and ignition wires, as well as in throttle... Electronics sometimes began to malfunction after 30-40 thousand km.
Duratec motors are also very sensitive to fuel quality and spark plug health. This, in turn, often leads to interruptions in engine operation, detonation and difficult starting in the cold season.
Some motors completely failed even after 40-70 thousand km mileage due to oil starvationcaused by a faulty oil pump... Usually jammed pressure reducing valve... The first sign of ailment is a short-term flushing of the "oil can" and a leak in the crankshaft oil seal. If you do not pay attention to this and delay visiting a car service, then you can get to a long parking lot due to engine jamming. The more successful ones will simply lose compression, but the verdict will be the same - turning the liners.
With a mileage of more than 80-100 thousand km, the owners complained about an increase in oil consumption - about 100-150 grams per 1000 km. By 250-300 thousand km, appetite sometimes increased to 1 liter per 1000 km, which is not the norm. It's all about the underlying rings. The cost of overhaul will be 20-60 thousand rubles.
After 100-150 thousand km, the valve cover gasket may leak. The starter and generator begin to mope after 150-200 thousand km. By this time, the power unit supports also wear out (3-5 thousand rubles apiece). After 200,000 km, the fuel pump fails.
Ford Focus 2 engines are not equipped with hydraulic lifters, and therefore the manufacturer recommends adjusting the valve clearance every 150,000 km. The process is quite laborious and requires considerable expenses. Some examples need valve adjustment after 100,000 km.
Engines of 1.8 and 2.0 l have chain drive Timing belt with a declared resource of 300-350 thousand km. There are practically no problems with the timing drive up to 200-250 thousand km. Motors with a capacity of 1.6 and 1.4 liters are equipped with a timing belt drive with a recommended replacement interval of 150,000 km. Mechanics advise to reduce it to 100,000 km. The cost of a new set with work is about 9,000 rubles.
In 1.6 / 115 hp engines assembled before 2007, the camshaft gears often failed. Later, the gears were refined, and they became more durable. The cost of one gear is 5,000 rubles.
Fuel consumption is not a costly side to operate. It directly depends on the temperament of the driver and corresponds to the characteristics of the engine. For a 2-liter engine, it is, on average, in the city - 12-13 liters with manual transmission and 12-14 liters with automatic transmission, and on the highway it is content with 7-8 liters. The 1.8 version consumes about 10-11 liters in the city and up to 8 liters on the highway. A 1.6-liter modification requires up to 13 liters in the city with automatic transmission and up to 11-12 liters with manual transmission, and on the highway - about 7 liters. The smallest 1.4-liter unit is close in gasoline costs to 1.6 liters: up to 11-12 liters in the city and 6-7 liters on the highway.
Diesel Focus 2 did not receive mass distribution. Reason - poor quality fuel, affecting the longevity of the injectors, and the fear of the owners. There is a joke among the people: "Diesel loves service, but service does not." One of the drawbacks is the failure of the glow plug sensor. As a result, the electronics "overexpose" the candle longer than the estimated time, and it burns out. With a mileage of more than 100,000 km, the EGR valve fails.
In the 1.8 TDCi turbodiesel, a two-mass flywheel is rather quickly rented out - after 80-120 thousand km (20-26 thousand rubles). There are also problems with the turbine (110,000 rubles). If you refuel in proven places, then the injectors (22,000 rubles apiece) will last more than 200,000 km, and the injection pump (70,000 rubles) - more than 300,000 km.
Diesel, unlike its gasoline counterparts, is more economical - up to 10 liters in the city and 6 liters on the highway.
Transmission
The 4F27E automatic machine was developed in cooperation with Mazda. When correct operation and timely oil change, it looks after almost on a par with the engine. The most common complaint is shifting jolts after 100,000 km. But with them, the automatic transmission is capable of surviving 300-350 thousand km. To restore working capacity, you will need at least 50,000 rubles.
There are two mechanical boxes: MTX-75 and IB5. The first is the most reliable. It was combined only with 2-liter petrol engines and diesel 1.6 and 1.8 TDCi. IB5 often requires repair after 200-250 thousand km: synchronizers, bearings, satellite axle, differential and 5th gear gear wear out. For repairs, it may take from 10 to 40 thousand rubles.
The clutch can last up to 200-250 thousand km, but release bearing (2-4 thousand rubles) may surrender a little earlier - after 150-200 thousand km.
After 120-180 thousand km, sometimes you have to deal with leaking drive oil seals. A little later fails outboard bearing right drive shaft (2-5 thousand rubles). And by 200,000 km, vibrations appear due to wear of the inner CV joints (from 4,000 rubles).
Chassis
The power steering systems used on the Ford Focus II also do not leave themselves unattended and require monitoring the condition of the pipelines. Traditional power steering is more reliable, but it happens that fluid leaks from the tubes high pressure... The innovative electric power steering (EGUR - EAHPS) driven by an electric motor manifests itself after 60,000 km by leaking fluid through the junction of the high-pressure tube with the steering rack.
For EGUR, howling is characteristic, especially when turning the steering wheel, which becomes more and more manifested over time. Subsequently, bearings have to be changed. After 200,000 km, the pump may fail due to wear on the winding of the electric motor or a burnt out transistor. The pump is only original - 30,000 rubles. For its repair, the service will ask for about 12,000 rubles.
After 150-200 thousand km may require attention steering rack - there is a knock, leakage or bites the steering wheel. The cost of a new original rail is 48,000 rubles, and an analogue - from 13,000 rubles.
Leaving the salon in a still new car, the owners often found tapping somewhere on the right. The source is a stretcher, it is also a safety element that provides head-on collision leaving the engine down under the car. Noise is eliminated by a dense rubber lining.
After 100-150 thousand km, silent blocks are often suitable for replacement, ball joints and shock absorbers of the front suspension, and after 150-200 thousand km - silent blocks and shock absorbers on the rear axle.
Front wheel bearings wear out after 120-180 thousand km. Rear bearings almost eternal.
Body
The body is hard to endure salty winters. With the arrival of spring, the fifth door and the trunk lid "bloom". The bulges are formed after 1-1.5 years of operation under the license plate and near the chrome lining. Corrosion prevails at the rear wheel arches and rear fenders (in the corner near the bumper). Repainting only helps for 2-3 years. The sills often peel off under the influence of sandblasting from the wheels. Chips on the body gradually rust. Against this background, the hood stands out sharply, which is not subject to corrosion, and chips are almost not covered with rust. However, such characteristics of the metal have become the norm for most car manufacturers, and against the background of any other car brands, this drawback is not out of the ordinary.
Interior
The trends in the use of interior materials have not spared the Ford Focus II. In general, they make a good impression, but low quality is given by multiple creaks that appear with the onset of cold weather. Most often, torpedo and door trims annoy. Sometimes extraneous sounds issue moldings and trunk lining. The sound insulation is average, but the wheel arches are the worst insulated. Often the front seats creak, and with a mileage of more than 50,000 km, the seat height adjustment mechanism sometimes fails - with its frequent use.
After 150-200 thousand km from time to time the display starts to fail on dashboard, the System Fault indicators light up and random error messages appear. The reason is a burnt-out processor or bad contacts (you need to solder).
Conclusion
In general, Ford Focus 2 is a car for the people, as a rule, with proper handling and maintenance, it serves faithfully for many years.
Ford owners are interested in the question, what is the engine resource for Ford Focus 2? This is not surprising, because how long a person can drive a car without major repairs directly depends on the serviceability and resource of the motor. If the power unit breaks down, then it must be repaired, which can be quite expensive. For this reason, the longer the engine resource, the better for the owner of the car.
What is engine life? This is the mileage of the motor from the initial state to the first overhaul. When various parts of the power unit reach maximum wear, power decreases, the engine has an uncharacteristic knock and increased consumption oil, that this may indicate that the resource is coming to an end. However, this does not mean that the motor needs to be thrown away. After a major overhaul, it can be operated for quite a long time. For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that some owners of Magic Tricks do not overhaul, but they buy a used motor with low mileage and just put it on their car.
Motor resource
The problem of the engine resource applies to any cars, both foreign and domestic producers... If the machine is used a lot, then the motor can fail much faster than other parts. What is the real engine resource of the second generation Focus? Let's try to figure it out.
To begin with, we note that it is impossible to get a specific answer regarding the engine resource on the second generation Focuses. There are several reasons for this, among which are:
- the presence of many engines, each of which has its own characteristics;
- influence of other factors.
We will dwell on the second point in more detail a little later. As you know, 6 various engines... One of them is a diesel engine, which was not very popular. The problem is that it is too sensitive to fuel quality, and therefore refueling with a bad diesel engine could lead to engine problems.
Even if you ask a Ford representative, you will not be able to obtain information about real resource engine. If the warranty is 100-150 thousand km, does this mean that the motor will not last longer? Of course not.
To kill the power unit by this time, you must try hard or completely forget about its maintenance.
Since there is no official information about the engine resource for Ford Focus 2, we decided to analyze the reviews of real owners and derive some general figure. Most people note that before the overhaul, their second-generation Focus traveled about 300-350 thousand km. There are cases and more mileage, up to 500 thousand km. This is possible if the car has been operated most of the time on the highway, and with an impressive annual mileage.
Factors affecting engine life
Why is it impossible to determine the engine resource in advance and precisely? After all, each car is tested by the manufacturer, and therefore such information must be available. The fact is that certain factors affect the wear of the power unit and its durability, and therefore, the motor will live for each car owner for a different time.
Generally speaking, the following factors influence engine life:
- operating style;
- the quality of the materials used;
- correctness and timeliness of service;
- climatic conditions, etc.
Driving style is one of the most significant factors. For each power unit, a certain speed range is provided, at which the engine will work optimally and receive the least wear. If the riding style is smooth, the engine will last much longer. In the case when the driver prefers aggressive driving, constant sharp acceleration, which forces the motor to work at the limit of its capabilities, its resource will be significantly reduced. We also note that the operation of the car on the highway has a positive effect on the durability of the power unit.
The climate plays a role. The lower the average outside temperature, the longer the grease will penetrate into various parts. Moreover, the engines will warm up longer, which negatively affects the resource.
Service and timeliness are also important. First of all, you need to take care of changing the oil according to the regulations. Many manufacturers recommend doing this every 15 thousand km. As practice shows, oil change should be carried out at least once every 10 thousand km. Also as part of the planned maintenance it is necessary to change other fluids and spare parts: antifreeze, filters, belts, etc. When changing the oil, it is necessary to replace the air and oil filters.
The quality of the fuel directly affects the engine resource. Quite often, car owners want to save some money and refuel at questionable stations where the quality of the fuel may be unsatisfactory. This can damage the engine and lead to premature engine wear. Often, instead of 95, 92 gasoline is poured. These savings are only possible in the short term, as they also negatively affect the powertrain. Each engine has its own type of fuel, and therefore, violation of the requirement can lead to unpleasant consequences.
Buyers of the second generation Ford Focus were offered several options for gasoline and diesel engines. The most widespread in the domestic market was a modification of the engine with a volume of 1.6 liters. This Ford engine was produced in two versions, which had a power of 100 and 115 horse power.
By design, this is one and the same power unit, with the exception of the presence in a more powerful version of the Ti-VCT system, which is responsible for adjusting the valve timing.
The power of 100 and 115 horsepower is enough for adequate acceleration of the car. The motor provided high-quality dynamics over a wide rev range. We also note the excellent fuel economy indicators shown by this gasoline 1.6 liter engine... It is not surprising that modifications with this power unit were the most popular with buyers.
Characteristics
The 1.6 engine installed on the Ford Focus 2 has the following technical characteristics:
| PARAMETER | VALUE |
|---|---|
| Production | Bridgend engine |
| Year of issue | from 1998 (100 hp), from 2004 (115 hp) to the present day |
| Supply system | injector |
| A type | inline |
| Working volume | 1.6 liters |
| Power | 100 and 115 liters. from. at 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 155Nm / 4150 rpm |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel consumption | 6.7 l / 100 km in mixed mode |
| Fuel | 95 |
| Butter | 5W-20 and 5W-30 |
| Resource | |
| According to the plant | 250 thousand km. |
| On practice | 300-350 thousand km |
The engine is installed on Ford Focus 2, Ford C-Max, Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion, Ford mondeo Mk IV, Ford Puma, Volvo S40 Mk.II, Volvo C30 and Mazda 2 Mk.II.
Description
The first generation of this motor was developed back in 1998.
Subsequently, this power unit of the Duratek family received a complete automatic system control, which made it possible to increase its efficiency indicators without reducing the dynamics of the car.
This 16 valve four-cylinder vehicle is designed to run on gasoline that has octane number A-92 and higher. The motor has two DOHC camshafts and a timing drive with a belt, which made it possible to somewhat simplify the engine design.
The phased power supply system of the engine allows to improve the emission toxicity indicators, and the engine itself complies with the EURO-4 standard.
The strong and lightweight cylinder block has been cast from a special aluminum alloy and has wet liners that are freely washed with antifreeze to improve engine cooling. The cylinder head and crankcase are also cast from a durable aluminum alloy.
Modifications
- Several engine modifications were installed on the second generation of Ford Focus cars, which we will talk about in more detail. The base 1.4-liter engine had a capacity of 80 horsepower and was not popular with buyers. A car with this engine, especially when paired with automatic transmission gears, did not provide the proper dynamics, and in terms of fuel consumption, this engine lost even to 1.6 and 1.8 liter engines.
- Popular with buyers were cars with a 1.8-liter engine, which had the designation Duratec-HE / MZR L8. this engine had a power of 125 horsepower and endowed the car with excellent dynamics. The average consumption of this fairly reliable and easy-to-maintain motor was mixed cycle no more than 7 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers. This engine was distinguished by an increased resource, which in practice was more than 500 thousand kilometers.
- The two-liter engine with the Duratec HE / MZR LF index provided the car with enviable dynamics and excellent traction over a wide rev range. The power of this engine was 155 horsepower, and the fuel consumption of 5.4 liters on the highway and in the city was 9.8 liters. This engine was installed on the second generation Ford Focus, Mazda 3, 5 and 6.
- On charged modification Ford The Focus 2 ST was powered by a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with 225 horsepower. This engine accelerated the car to a hundred in 6.8 seconds, and fuel consumption in the combined cycle did not exceed 10 liters of gasoline. Note that this modification has a complex design, which made it somewhat difficult to repair the motor. Often the turbocharger failed, which required repair every 100-150 thousand kilometers.
- The diesel modification of the second generation Ford Focus received an engine with a volume of 1.8 liters. Depending on its modification, this engine produced 90, 100 and 115 horsepower. The most popular was the modification with a capacity of 90 horses, it was distinguished by reliability, ease of maintenance and had a resource of 400-500 thousand kilometers.
- The 100 horsepower engine version does not have a variable valve timing system. Therefore, when performing service work, it is necessary to adjust the valve clearance every 100 thousand runs.
- In the Duratec 1.6 Ti-VCT modification, the available hydraulic lifters allow the car owner to get rid of this work. The VCT system analyzes the current moment of engine operation and changes the ignition in such a way that allows you to get the most out of the engine. The presence of VCT allows you to increase the power of the power unit by 15%.
- The timing belt drive on Duratec 1.6 is reliable and requires replacement after 150 thousand kilometers. The drive has a hydromechanical connection, through which rotation is transmitted to the existing camshafts... It must be said that service work on replacing the timing belt is difficult, since access to the necessary elements in the engine compartment is difficult, which in turn complicates the replacement of rollers and guides.
- The engine modification, which was already installed on the restyled version of the Ford Focus 2, has special shaft position sensors that signal the presence of deviations in the position of the shafts. Specialists from the service centers note that it is not uncommon for the sensors to not signal any problems with the timing belt, which gradually stretched and broke, which in turn led to catastrophic consequences for the engine.
- Therefore, car owners are advised not to rely on the available shaft position sensors, but to service the Ford engine based on the service mileage and perform this procedure every 140-160 thousand kilometers.
- The oil in an engine with a gas distribution system passes through solenoid valves, which are responsible for the movement of lubricant in the engine. The solenoid valves are controlled by a central computer that analyzes the vehicle's mileage, current rpm and a number of other factors.
- The spool device for solenoid valves is extremely sensitive to quality engine oil, therefore, if the car owner neglects the requirements for its replacement or uses poor-quality lubricant, this quickly leads to the failure of the oil solenoids, which forces them to eliminate the existing malfunctions of the engine systems and carry out expensive repairs.
Malfunctions
| FAILURE | CAUSE |
|---|---|
| The motor quickly overheats or, on the contrary, goes out for a long time. working temperature coolant | The weak point of this engine is the thermostat, which sticks in one position, which leads to the fact that the coolant circulates in either a large or a small circuit. As a result, the Ford Focus engine, depending on the stuck thermostat position, heats up slowly or overheats quickly. This problem can be solved by replacing the thermostat. |
| The appearance of knocking valves | A similar malfunction of the engine system is typical for the version of the Duratec engine without a timing control system. To eliminate the knocking knock, it is necessary to adjust the valve clearance and correctly set the ignition of the car. |
| The appearance of characteristic vibrations that do not pass with the engine warming up | Problems can be caused by the Ford Focus 2 engine mount, which tends to sag and fail. As a result, the motor begins to vibrate noticeably, and the intensity of the vibration increases as the condition of the support deteriorates. Repair in this case consists in replacing the damaged element. The Ford Focus 2 engine mount changes without completely dismantling the engine and engine compartment. |
| Ford Focus engine begins to triple and works with obvious failures | There can be a lot of reasons for such a triple engine layout. Engine problems can occur due to a broken spark plug, high-voltage wire or ignition coil. The Ford Transit engine, which belongs to the Duratek family, also has similar breakdowns. |
| An indication appears about the incorrect operation of the lubrication system and insufficient pressure in the system | The problem may lie in the failed solenoid valves or clogged internal oil filterwhich stands directly in front of the solenoids. |
| Heavy shock and loss of power from the motor | This is typical for a timing belt break and a piston hitting the valve system. In this case, it is necessary to open the motor and visually inspect it. |
Tuning
Many car owners, primarily owners of a modification of a motor with a capacity of 100 horsepower, are thinking about the possibility of tuning the engine.
It must be said that this power unit is reliable, so an increase in power can be performed with almost no loss of engine resource. Remember only that all work on increasing power should be carried out by an experienced specialist, knowledgeable features this motor.
- Replacing the firmware allows you to get an additional 10 horsepower. this work performed in literally 10-15 minutes and has an affordable cost. It must be said that the extra 10 horsepower has practically no effect on the dynamics of the car, while fuel consumption can increase by 15-20 percent, which is often critical for the car owner.
- Ford offers a factory kit PK-23-1 with a small compressor. Operating pressure the offered compressor is 0.5 bar, and a feature of this compressor model is the ability to install it on a standard motor, without boring and using additional power elements. All the work on installing the PK-23-1 on the Focus and the Ford Transit engine takes several hours at most, and the increase in power is about 40% of the initial 100 horsepower.
- But we would not recommend you to install a powerful turbine with a pressure of more than 0.8 bar on this engine. This invariably leads to a reduction in the resource of the engine, which, after such tuning, barely ran 50 thousand kilometers, after which an expensive overhaul is required.
28.04.2017
Ford Focus is a typical representative of small urban cars of class C. It is based on the C1 platform from Ford, Mazda 3, Volvo S40, Ford C-Max, Ford Kuga ... Ford Focus competes with Mitsubishi lancer, Opel Astra, Toyota Corolla, Skoda Octavia, Chevrolet Cruze, Honda Civic, Renault Megane, VW Golf, Nissan Sentra, Subaru Impreza.
Ford Focus has been completed different models engines, including both gasoline and diesel engines. The lineup significant from 1.4, 1.6 eco-boost engines to 2.5 turbo engines with 300 hp. under the RS version. Consider the degree of reliability, service life, operating rules for such engines. This article is an overview of the engines that were installed on the first generation of Ford Focus vehicles.
DURATEC 16V SIGMA (ZETEC-SE)
The Ford 1.4 Duratec 16V 80 hp engine was installed, for the most part, on small cars like Fiesta and Fusion. However, the engine was frankly weak in pulling even these small cars, not to mention the larger models. Taking into account the small displacement, the engine has a good practical resource. The timing belt uses a belt, and it is necessary to replace the rollers and belt in a timely manner.
Of the minuses, the inelasticity of the engine and low power are noted. If the engine is carefully and carefully operated, then it serves its owner reliably. Also, the engine is distinguished by good efficiency. As for the disadvantages of the engine, the most common are the following.
Sometimes the thermostat may wedge, as a result of which the engine may overheat, or, on the contrary, there is a problem with warming up to operating temperature. The engine may knock. There are no hydraulic lifters, so periodic valve adjustment is required. Sometimes problems arise with the right engine mount, resulting in vibrations. Occasionally there are situations with engine triplets, but overall the engine is quite decent.
DURATEC 16V SIGMA ENGINE
1.6 liter Ford Focus Duratec engine. was released in 1998, since 2004 it was renamed, and instead of Zetec they began to call Duratec. The torque increased, and began to be 150 Nm, at the same time the engine was strangled under environmental standard Euro 4.
The owners note the high reliability and unpretentiousness of the engine. Therefore, the main disadvantage can be called only the low power. Timely replacement of rollers and timing belt is required in order to avoid problems. In rare cases, engine triplets, vibrations, knocking and overheating are noted. The rest of the engine is pretty good and reliable. There is a variation of the engine on the market, with a 1.6 liter Ti-VCT valve timing system.
DURATEC TI-VCT 16V SIGMA ENGINE
Power unit 1.6 duratec ti vct versus 1.6 100 hp has a variable valve timing system, an intake manifold, piston grooves. Zetec SE has been produced since 1995, Yamaha engineers took part in the development of the engine. The engine has a good practical resource.
The timing belt uses a belt that requires timely replacement. In addition, sometimes they complain about the timing mechanism clutch. There are no hydraulic lifters, for this reason, periodic valve adjustment is necessary. The engine may knock and make noise. In some cases, engine overheating is noted. The rest of the engine is quite reliable.
DURATEC-HE / MZR L8 ENGINE
Ford Duratec HE 1.8 liter engine. The 125 hp, also known as the Mazda MZR L8, is a further development of Mazda's F-series engine ideas. It was originally used on the Mondeo, then modernized with the addition of an intake manifold control system, a direct ignition system from ignition coils, an electronic throttle valve and a number of other changes. Timing chain drive available.
However, there is also weak sides... The revolutions can float. In this case, it is necessary to flush the throttle valve or change the firmware. Malfunctions common to all Duratec / Duratec HEs are present, the engine may triple, vibrate, knock and make noise. All this together led to the fact that among the Duratecs, this particular power unit is considered the most problematic.
DURATEC HE 2.0 / MZR LF ENGINE
Ford Duratec HE 2.0 l engine. 145 h.p. structurally is the same 1.8 l, with increased cylinder bore. The engine is flexible and has good power. Removed from the lack of its predecessors - floating revs. The timing chain uses a chain that has a good resource.
If we talk about the shortcomings of the engine, then we can note the rapid wear of the oil seals. camshaft... In addition, there are problems with the thermostat, and as a result, overheating, or vice versa, difficulties with warming up to operating temperatures. It is required to monitor the condition of the spark plug wells; if there is oil in them, it will be necessary to tighten the valve cover or change the gasket. There are situations when, when reaching 3000 rpm, the car does not drive and burns Check Engine, in this case it is necessary to change the flap control valves intake manifold... There are no hydraulic compensators, which means that periodic valve adjustment is required.
But even taking into account these shortcomings, this power unit is considered one of the best Duratek engines.
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Duratec 16V Sigma (Zetec-SE) |
Duratec 16V Sigma |
Duratec Ti-VCT 16V Sigma |
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1388 cc |
1596 cc |
1596 cc |
1798 cc |
1999 cc |
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Engine power |
80 h.p. / 5700 rpm |
101 h.p. / 6000 rpm |
115 h.p. / 6000 rpm |
115-125 HP / 6000 rpm |
141-155 HP / 6000 rpm |
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Torque |
124 Nm / 3500 rpm |
150 Nm / 4000 rpm |
155 Nm / 4150 rpm |
165Nm / 4000 rpm |
185Nm / 4500 rpm |
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250 thousand km |
250 thousand km |
250 thousand km |
350 thousand km |
350 thousand km |
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on practice |
300-350 thousand km |
300-350 thousand km |
300-350 thousand km |
up to 500 thousand km |
up to 500 thousand km |
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Ford fusion |
Ford C-Max |
Ford C-Max |
Ford C-Max Mk I |
Ford S-Max |
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The Moskvich-400 in the first modification impressed fans and engineers so much that the model then received many complete sets and equipment options.
Some of them remain unknown, but they can interest critics and experts.
Elongated Moskvich-400 and its modifications. In 1945, engineers from Germany were developing the Moskvich-400 based on several Opel models purchased for this. In addition to the sedan and convertible trim levels, the engineers also built several experimental cars, including an elongated Russian car.
The base of the prototype was increased by 500 mm, and the developers also created specially for it automatic transmission... However, the prototype never went into mass production.
Moskvich-400-422. German specialists also built an outstanding all-metal van at that time. Moscow was interested in the development, but its production would require too much metal, and the design seemed too complicated. Nevertheless, Russian engineers found a way out and built the body from wooden and metal parts.
Later, German auto experts showed the public a station wagon with a body made of metal and wood, which was made in the woody style. In Moscow, a similar development of a unified van was shown under the name Moskvich-400-421. Projects did not progress further than prototypes.
Moskvich-400-420K. In 1947, in Moscow, several modifications of Muscovites with open and closed bodies were presented, as well as in the configuration of the now known "heels". The previously used 26 hp engine was replaced with a 33-strong one, which was an unusual decision for that time. The car did not receive much popularity due to its small trunk.
Moskvich-400-431-426. Enthusiasts have also conducted various experiments to improve technical characteristics and the capabilities of the Moskvich-400. For example, the Moskvich-400-431-426 version of the car was an all-terrain vehicle, created on the basis of the famous car.
- Among the advantages of a unique configuration are:
- Rear wheel drive
- Self-locking differential
- Off road tires
Moskvich managed to visit racing competitions, for which he was equipped with a 37 hp engine, and the prototype was released in a single copy in 1951.
The bottom line. Moskvich-400, well-known in Russia and abroad, has undergone a lot of changes, it was tuned by both enthusiasts and engineers of well-known companies. Some equipment options were so unique that they were striking in their technical capabilities.
06.09.2016
The Ford Focus 2 was one of the best-selling golf cars from 2005 to 2008. The second generation Focus was expected to be sold in the same quantities as the first generation, and today we can safely say that the developers did not lose and the car became very popular among motorists and fully met their expectations. Ford Focus 2 is available in three body styles - sedan, three and five-door hatchback and station wagon. Mainly on secondary market there are Spanish, German and Russian cars.
Ford Focus 2 began to be produced in 2005, and almost after the start of sales, the car became one of the leaders in sales due to the adequate price, high-quality assembly and a large selection of trim levels. In 2008, the manufacturer carried out a restyling, after which the car acquired a more charismatic and modern design... In the secondary market, the second-generation Focus can be found in various configurations from the basic " Ambiente"To top-end" Titanium”, All in all, the buyers were offered five configurations. 
Disadvantages of components and assemblies Ford Focus 2.
The Ford Focus 2 had four gasoline engine volume 1.4 (80 HP), 1.6 (100 HP), 1.8 (125 HP) and 2.0 (145 HP), as well as diesel versions 1.6 (90 and 109 HP), 1.8 (115 HP) and 2.0 (136 HP). The 1.4 power unit is quite rare and only on cars in basic configuration, most of the cars with such an engine have practically exhausted their resource today, since such cars were mainly bought in a taxi company. Engine 1.8 can present a lot of negative emotions, the main problem lies in the throttle valve and the control unit, because of this, the engine may stall and will not start the first time, but on idle speed swim constantly. This problem is treated by installing firmware from a two liter engine... Also, when choosing a car with a 1.8 engine, you need to look so that it is dry, since it often breaks through the gaskets in it valve cover and cylinder heads.
All engines except 1.4 could be equipped with an automatic transmission or a manual transmission, with a 1.4 engine they installed only mechanical box gear. All Ford Focus 2 motors are paired with mechanical transmission provide a good dynamic ride, such words, unfortunately, cannot be said about the automatic transmission, since it works quite slowly. Engines and transmissions have a considerable resource of work and are considered one of the main advantages of the second generation Focus, even cars with a mileage of more than 150,000 km do not cause any particular complaints in this regard. 
A manual transmission can give an unpleasant surprise in the form of a difficult reverse gear shifting, which is accompanied by a crunch, this problem is explained by the lack of synchronizers, so after constant misuse, reverse gear begins to fly out. It is this drawback that should be paid attention to when choosing a used Ford Focus 2.
During operation Ford Focus 2 s gasoline engine you need to be prepared for high fuel costs. So, for example, a 1.6-liter engine paired with mechanics in the city consumes 10-11 liters per hundred, and in a two-liter engine with an active driving material, the consumption can be up to 15 liters per hundred kilometers. Diesel motors demonstrate not whimsical work, excellent high-torque performance and moderate fuel consumption ( 6 - 8 liters per 100 km), but remember that diesel engine sensitive to the quality of diesel fuel.
Suspension Ford Focus 2.
If we talk about the suspension Ford Focus 2, then first you need to mention that its design is quite unusual, as for a golf class car of that time, here a MacPherson strut is installed in front, and a multi-link in the back. This layout gives the car excellent handling and a good ride.
Front suspension parts resource:
- Original struts and stabilizer bushings have a resource of 50 - 70 thousand km.
- Silent blocks are capable of serving 90 - 100 thousand km.
- Support bearings run up to 90,000 kilometers.
- Ball joints 100 - 120 thousand km.
- Hub bearings will last no more than 100,000 km.
- Shock absorbers 120 - 150 thousand km
Rear suspension if you drive in big city on a good road and occasionally go down a country road, it will last up to 100 thousand km, and if on a bad road, then the service lines will be no more than 70,000 km. And if rear suspension demanded repair, it is better to do major repairs if you do not want to visit the service station once a week.
Salon.
Salon Ford Focus 2 is aesthetic and laconic, and the driver of average height will sit comfortably enough, however, there are many reviews of tall owners (185 cm and above) that there will be not enough legroom, and there will also be little space for the passenger sitting behind the driver. On the forums, the owners in their reviews claim that in the Ford Focus 2 are collected on russian plant over time, many crickets settle, and cars brought from Spain or Germany do not have such a drawback. But as domestic operating experience has shown, cars that have gathered in the European Union really have better materials for interior trim, but extraneous sounds appear in them over time, and the older the car, the more sounds.
Outcome:
Ford Focus 2 has a small number of shortcomings, and in terms of value and quality, the car remains the most attractive in its class. Most likely for this reason this car quite popular in the secondary market to this day. When choosing a used Ford Focus 2, you need to be extremely careful, since cars of this brand serve in taxis and rentals, and there they are exploited mercilessly.
Advantages:
- Reliability of engines and transmission.
- Controllability.
- Grape and comfortable suspension.
- Roomy salon.
- Not expensive to maintain.
- There are a large number of non-original spare parts on the market.
Disadvantages:
- Weak paintwork.
- High fuel consumption of gasoline engines.
- Noisy salon.
- Small trunk.
If you are or were the owner of this car brand, please share your experience, indicating the strengths and weaknesses of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help others correctly .
