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20-01-2016, 06:25 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2015
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Hi,
Looking at buying a focus LW MkII, is there anything I have to be aware of when looking for this model? Recalls, common problems etc. Looking at getting a 2013 and up model with no more than 40000K on the clock. Any advice would be appreciated. Cheers, Pete |
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20-01-2016, 09:33 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 260
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Don't buy an automatic.
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20-01-2016, 11:53 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,429
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I have a manual, great car no issues.
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21-01-2016, 08:00 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2015
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What problems do they have with the auto? Even 13 and 14 models?
Last edited by pnuske; 21-01-2016 at 08:23 AM. |
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21-01-2016, 08:33 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Really suggest you keep away from the powershift automatics. I have a 2012 LW MkII - the auto gearbox has been repaired and runs ok but still disappointing - will never have a powershift/dsg gearbox again.
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21-01-2016, 08:46 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2015
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Or buy a new on on 1.9%!
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21-01-2016, 09:18 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Search this forum. There are plenty of comments about issues with power shift automatic (double-clutch, dual-clutch) transmissions.
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21-01-2016, 11:05 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 804
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enough is said that Ford no longer have them in the current focus?
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21-01-2016, 11:58 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 43
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Pick a level that has a reversing camera, I find it is a must as I Have an LT and LV Focus's and they are not as bad review vision as my LW. As others have stated stay away from the auto unless it is a diesel version. Overall my LW Focus is great, and enjoyabe car to drive.
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21-01-2016, 02:54 PM
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Beaut Ute
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Gippsland, Victoria.
Posts: 627
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If you don't have too much know-how about (any) used vehicles, get an RACV (or state's similar) to check it out. You'll get a report like this:
THIS (Click on PDF link at bottom of page.) |
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21-01-2016, 10:36 PM
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#neuteredlyfe
  
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Just so people can give you relevant advice - what are you looking at (and avoid turning this thread into another auto transmission thread)? The big question - auto or manual? Petrol or diesel? Ambiente, Trend, Sport or Titanium? What prices have you been looking at? If you are financing it as Craig said above a 2015 model may be an option. |
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21-01-2016, 10:50 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2009
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I have driven the 2015 model ecoboost auto trend. Very nice car to drive and more power than the LW.
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Buying an LW MkII. What to look for?
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