6 Focus ST/RS Tips and Tricks For New Owners!

[@danrr9498]

Got my ST3 today. Still learning how to drive it since I'm rusty with the manual tranny. Also learning all the features it has. So much tech

[@bk138gt6]

new ST owner here. thanks for the videos! i changed the foglights to gold LEDs, much brighter

[@TechnationXyz]

+Brad Keil Thanks for watching! I've been debating on my fogs. I'll get around to it eventually haha.

[@bk138gt6]

TORQUE & TECH luckily it was easy and a noob like me could figure it out. hoping to do the Mountune MP 275 package next spring

[@TechnationXyz]

+Brad Keil Glad to hear it's easy haha. That'll be nice! I really wish I could drive a Mountune vehicle and compare it to the other tunes.

[@edvargas72]

DUDE YOU HAD ME AT THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT

[@Zorgur]

Got my Focus ST today :)

[@TechnationXyz]

+Zorgur Awesome! Congrats!

[@bluntdragon1]

Zorgur I got mine today

[@bluntdragon1]

Feeling blessed

[@TechnationXyz]

bluntdragon1, Congrats to you too! You're gonna love it.

[@charlyfranco1657]

Zorgur You are going to have fun with st

[@yellow5n]

One i just found was,(1)say once you arrive at your destination at night and have the auto lights on. After you turn the car off pull the high beam stock and it will turn the lights off. (2)Do the same thing to turn the lights on for a minute when the car is completely off, i dont think you need the key to do this.

[@TechnationXyz]

+EN Great find! Imma try this tomorrow night haha.

[@cmichael7651]

Just picked my 2014 ST up this past saturday. God damn what a FUN CAR

[@ajaj3196]

The hardest part about getting an ST is resisting the urge to drive it like an asshole..

[@ezekieldavalos3967]

Going on a year with my white 2018 st Perfect daily driver makes my comute to work and back lots of fun

[@geoffnelson64]

I just got a 17 with 1500 miles for 17k. Love it

[@gazarsenal1955]

Pick up mine in Thursday .cant wait.looking through all videos

[@newton22]

Here's another, if you lift up the windshield wipers (like you're gonna wash the car) and put them back out of the place, the car will automatically reposition them next time you start it. Also, all these features are standard Focus features, not limited to the ST and RS.

[@nicholaspaul4847]

Yes! Another wiper tip. If you have the car ON but not running, hold down the wiper stock and the front wipers will stay in the up position. I think this feature is in the manual but i forgot what its actually used for. Maybe easier access to prop the wipers up in the winter?

[@TechnationXyz]

+Focus ST23 +newton Awesome tips guys! Also I know these aren't just for ST and RS I just title them like that for SEO purposes.

[@doctorrobert60]

Maybe that helps make it easier to change the wiper blades?

[@richardreed2688]

Great video. Didn't know about the rear wiper. Cool! FYI: The 2018 ST has a decal on the visor showing that you can slide it to the right. Also, yes, I can verify the radio will turn off after about 10 minutes. I didn't time it exact, but I estimate about 10 minutes.

[@KrilyxIsGaming]

2014 is 10 minutes too

[@braxtenking4763]

Just bought my st yesterday!

[@syntheticvi]

Nice. What year? I just bought mine 4 months ago 17 with 80k now I got 82k

[@ugzz]

i bought my car in 14, i've had it since, and I never knew about the visor, never noticed the pen /card clips, and had no clue what the gas can insert was. Good stuff.

[@robertcarmona04]

I brought a 2017 white ST love it

[@natemathewson5200]

Some Queen Latifah for the intro, I see you

[@neptune_dh]

Bro I've had mine for over a year and I didn't know most of these

[@TechnationXyz]

+Alex Taylor lol! Well glad the video helped out haha.

[@rafaelnaranjo1432]

I recently purchased my Focus ST and I love it! Thanks for the tips! Great Vid👍

[@TechnationXyz]

+Rafael Naranjo Congrats on the purchase! And thanks! 😁

[@AvengedArsonist]

Working on getting one of these within the next year. Going new either 2017-2018. Gotta work hard to do it but I feel it's worth it. :)

[@TechnationXyz]

You'll love it! I can't wait until you get it!

[@robertgardner4508]

My Focus S with no cruise control, and manual rear windows also has a slidey drivers side sun visor. The focus S and ST/RS interiors are pretty much exactly the same, just you may have SYNC with the tiny 3" screen, or the SYNC3 with the touch screen and the ST3 with the same interior but with the recaro seats, and ST guage cluster and a few extra climate buttons. The ESC button and heated steering wheel button is just replaced with 2 little card holders on the S and SE trim. Like obviously, the S and ST interiors may be way different but ones just the bare bones base model like my S then the ST/RS have all the extra touches like recaro seats, the D shape wheel and so on.

[@timbrand8315]

The left clip in the glove box is for a insurance card

[@Jimmycards-u9j]

Awesome bloopers at the end, good stuff man!

[@wriglarzzz]

I am trading up the taco for one. they are are super LOW right now. Im stoked. I wanted the car for a LONGG time

[@sethgist3030]

Alot of the things he talked about I have in my 14 SE

[@CluelessDriversofSouthCarolina]

Seth Gist had most of these on my ‘12 SEL

[@KillGore844]

@@CluelessDriversofSouthCarolina most of these are on almost any vehicle produced between 2012 and now

[@charlyfranco1657]

You forgot something. The button with the figure of a slide car activates your sport mode and if you hold it you can deactivate the automatic stabilization system

[@TechnationXyz]

Ahh, yep I did forget to mention that!

[@TrustMelDontCare]

Damn, first trick and I already learned something

[@dk609]

great video bud. i didn't know about Any of your tricks in this vid. always looking forward to see what your gonna come out with next. keep up the great work. and i know you made your own wibg riser can you do a quick video on how its holding up and what the pieces looks like installed. I'm looking to potentially make my own also. thanks

[@TechnationXyz]

+Dan St-Amour Thanks so much! That's a good idea. I was thinking about doing a video on how some other parts are holding up too. I might make it all in one.

[@dk609]

TORQUE & TECH awesome looking forward to it

[@AmpyxMusic]

Great!! I’m a new ST owner I love watching your vids

[@TechnationXyz]

+Ampyx Thanks! Glad they help!

[@TechnationXyz]

+Ampyx Also congrats on the new ST!

[@Tracks777]

Quite good video, awesome!

[@TechnationXyz]

+MisterBassBoost Thanks! 👍👍

[@josueG327]

How come your screens say st ford performance? I got a 2018 and it just shows the ford logo

[@jasonray2526]

My 2013ST says St on both screens

[@cccEngineer]

Your energy is great for videos.

[@TechnationXyz]

Thanks so much!

[@htroxell7233]

I was not ready for how quickly you moved to open the gas door. I'm stuck on my ceiling please send help.

[@jonkR96]

Just got my 2017 Magnetic Metallic ST! Coming from a '12 Speed 3. Only 14miles on the ODO, haven't really got into the turbo yet. Heard good things so far.

[@TechnationXyz]

Congrats! how are you liking it so far?

[@jonkR96]

TORQUE & TECH The clutch feel/take up is Amazingly smooth!! Getrag manual if I read correctly (?) Can't believe the difference from my 2012 Speed3. It feels slightly stiffer over bridge expansion gaps but I can cope. I like it a lot although I'm driving it like grandma...haha, until I break it in a bit more. It's definitely has less room in the hatch than the Speed3 which I'm ok with. Haven't really got into the boost much but I'm sure it'll bring a smile to my face just as the Speed3 did albeit, I hope, with a little less torque steer..lol. Here's to hoping it lasts 5yrs.

[@jonkR96]

TORQUE & TECH Great vid by the way...and subbed!!!

[@TechnationXyz]

Awesome can't wait until you really start getting into the boost to see how it compares. I've seen vids on the speed3 and I think you'll find torque steer to be managed better on the ST. I really want to drive a speed3 haha.

[@TechnationXyz]

Also thanks for the sub!

[@dillonhodgdon84]

I have a 2012 focus sle everything in this video is the same as all models with the exeptions of what options of the interior you get

[@charlesrussell4295]

Just ordered an ST, so excited.

[@johncarr8092]

So if you lock the car and throw keys out that immobilises the vehicle but the window remains open. What is the method to auto operate global window closing?

[@p.a.c_hyper_2814]

I got my 2017 st today !

[@Nsel79]

So how do I turn off the day time running lamps when i come to a stop. Say at home in the driveway. No matter what I do. There is always some kind of lights on in front. 2015 st3

[@Mr.Z125]

Where is the window part at? Where they go up and down from outside

[@TwoTone33]

How wide are the strips?? I think mine are 8inch wide

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

You can do a full system test. Get in, push and hold the "ok" and "right arrow button" of left steering arm, then just push tne start button to partial accessories, "don't start the car".... Then watch the center display between tach and speedo, for the words "Test Mode", then release the steering wheel buttons you where holing. This process takes 7 to 10 seconds. Then scroll through all the kool modes that do a test of everything, using the arrow button on same left side of steering wheel.

[@eonr2499]

Wrong

[@franpancho1000]

Michael Harris STFU

[@Mr0erick0]

It's a pain going to a drive thru theatre lol always preserving the battery on the second movie! Haha

[@TechnationXyz]

+Mr0erick0 I miss those drive in theaters. I haven't been to one in a while.

[@热车Pit房仔]

cool features, did't know before. thanks for sharing bro!

[@TechnationXyz]

+Sean Awesome. Thanks for watching!

[@terr256]

just picked mine up. ty ty Any recommendations on where I can get good after market exhausts?

[@TechnationXyz]

There are so many exhausts. I suggest going to CJ Pony Parts website and checking some out. I have the AWE (I recommend this, I have vids on the channel) my best friend has the Agency Power exhaust, there is the Borla exhaust and so much more.

[@leodavalos8451]

Getting mine Sunday !!

[@fullmetalautist7374]

How many times can you say "actually" in one video

[@TechnationXyz]

Not sure

[@coryleeboxing3047]

Just BOUGHT A FOCUS ST3

[@TechnationXyz]

Oh my gosh congrats!! What color? I know you're loving it!

[@jorgegil3770]

What's up man I got my st about 3 weeks ago a white st3 17 love it. Question is their a oil life gauge ?

[@TechnationXyz]

+Jorge Cruz Hey Jorge. Not that I know of. The system will tell you that it's time for maintenance but it's based on miles if I'm correct.

[@ronnieowens1644]

Hello my man! Your good at explaining about the Ford Focus. I drive a 2017 Ford Focus why don't you do all of them because I would like to know what all mine offer. IAM always finding something drifferent

[@robertlecouffe9190]

If the key is outside the running vehicle, could someone enter the drivers side and drive it away without the key being in the car or on the driver ??

[@ButteredUpToast]

Robert Lecouffe yes.

[@blindassassin111]

The early ST's were hit or miss with the driver sun visor, some had them and some didn't. Thankfully I got one!!! Also, don't make fun of my hood gap.... :( :P

[@TechnationXyz]

+blindassassin111 happy you did! Also the hood gap gives it character 👍 haha.

[@JorgeMartinez-fc9ho]

If you guys wanna tune your car go with Freektune

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

Don't tune your ST folks. It's not worth it. And Ford is cracking down on tuned cars. They can tell if it was tuned .

[@eonr2499]

Hey Michael Harris. You're wrong

[@franpancho1000]

Michael Harris STFU

[@franpancho1000]

Jorge Martinez lol I didn't reply to you

[@JorgeMartinez-fc9ho]

Eratic Demon my bad then

[@lilmajor1k]

Mines getting delivered Monday.

[@TechnationXyz]

Nice! Let me know how you like it!

[@lilmajor1k]

@@TechnationXyz lmao aye man I fucking love it 🤣 that screech from 1st into 2nd gets me every time !

[@TechnationXyz]

@@lilmajor1k lmao aye man that’s great!!

[@piotrnikonowicz3767]

Where did you get the black Ford badge's?

[@TechnationXyz]

From here. Back when I made the video they didn't have a website. gel-badges-australia.myshopify.com/

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

Really want a cat back system for my car, but i dont want to void my 8 year turbo warranty.... Best explanation i got from the dealer was "mountune catbacks 'should' be okay because we have a partnership with them" should?...uh... i dont want to have it done just for another service tech to tell me my warranty is void for mod parts...

[@TechnationXyz]

+5dmc1 My dealer actually was cooler than that. They said exhaust parts are fine as long as it's from the catback. With yours being different, I would take their advice. Was this the head of the service department that told you this? Also check and see if they will not void warranty of the Mountune parts with them installing or you. Usually Mountune parts need to be installed by the dealer to not void warranty.

[@tankeriv]

Good video, the radio shuts down after an hour. Just for info.

[@dylangruich3100]

tankeriv mine is 15-20 minutes

[@baronrichmond5667]

A lot of these features are Ford-wide. I had a base Fiesta that did a lot of them. Not trying to take from the video, just letting you know! Fun fact: my fiesta didn't have automatic lights, I had to turn a dial to turn them on...yet if you turn the car off the headlights shut off anyways to prevent the car from draining battery all night. The orange parking lights still stay on, so it's not 100% effective on Ford's behalf, but it actually did save me from having a dead battery multiple times!

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

You can even show a digital speedometer in Kph.

[@franpancho1000]

Michael Harris STFU

[@jasonray2526]

Not on the 13 n 14 models

[@bullridermusic2054]

How much did u get ur St for did u finance or get a loan?

[@__BenDiaz]

Bullrider that's the same thing

[@aquanick2001]

I test drove a 2015 Focus ST-3 today..........still considering if I should actually buy it OR if I should be Captain Sensible and buy something less exciting 😄

[@TechnationXyz]

+aquanick2001 lol! To answer your other comment I don't see anywhere that the ST3 has lumbar support.

[@aquanick2001]

TORQUE & TECH I don't think the Lumbar support would bother me in the slightest.........but I can see me getting grief LoL...........maybe trade in the misses for a new one at the same time.........Love me, love my Focus ST or your history biatch 😂

[@TechnationXyz]

+aquanick2001 Lmao! I think you can impress her with the car enough that the lumbar support won't even be an issue haha.

[@phamcs6638]

bruh in the beginning theres a road... why drive on the grass!?!!? jk love your vids bro keep it up

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

252 hp monster lol, sure if your used to 150-180 hp. Only problem is only Ford over rates their power compared to ALL other manufacturers by using 93/94 octane fuel. On the usual 91,its around 235-237 hp and 255 tq. And its slow!!!!. My 2019 Honda Civic Sport 175 hp 1.5L will keep up with a Focus ST under full throttle and my sisters 2019 Honda Accord Sport touring with 205 hp smokes the ST. In fact you need a FBO stg 3 Foc ST to keep up with stock Accord Sport.

[@geraldgreen5371]

I thought you were gonna give go fast tips , those are comfort tip

[@hirayaman246]

Just ordered mine, ST wagon....

[@TechnationXyz]

Awesome congrats!

[@MrSamwiseable]

I want one so bad :( i fucked up and bought a 17 automatic focus se hb now i gotta wait a couple years

[@NamesFrsh]

SJC 93 did you ever get one

[@benjamincox692]

You can say over years, 2 is multiple! :D

[@TechnationXyz]

+Benjamin Cox lol true. But it hasn't been 2, technically, just yet haha.

[@alanpercival6428]

One little thing bugs me with the newer fiesta and focus...The centre consel... Looks like ROBBIE THE ROBOT..

[@Ala7madFilms]

that is a nice wiper easter egg xDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@1Steph]

The radio turns off after an hour in our ST

[@jonkR96]

Question: In my '17 FoST base model(it was already removed too)there was a placard(?) that I assume was affixed to the headrest part of the seat. It seems to show the ability of the actual headrest itself to be tilted forward and adjusted. I just can't seem to get it to do this. Anyone else get this placard? It shows a sideview of the headrest and seat.

[@TechnationXyz]

You should be able to grab the top of the headrest to tilt it forward and back.

[@jonkR96]

TORQUE & TECH cool, I'll give it a try. Thx!

[@TechnationXyz]

+Jon K. Great. I see you changed your profile pic looks awesome!

[@jonkR96]

TORQUE & TECH haha...yea. I took that old profile pic in Robbinsville, NC. Now when I go back to the "Tail of the Dragon" in Robbinsville,NC, I will take another pic like I did with my Speed3. I have a short video on my channel riding on "The Dragon" but I was stuck behind a slow driving car, plus it had been lightly sleeting that morning. Check it out and search the road online. 318 curves in 11miles!!!! Truly an Awesome road. It's like a roller coaster for your car..haha!! Very Fun to drive!! Hwy.129.

[@SrZx10]

How do u disable the annoying "doubke honk" when closing the door?

[@TechnationXyz]

Check out this video. I explain it all. If you have more questions just let me know. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eme0gXZmr5uEgpY

[@SrZx10]

TORQUE & TECH i dont have a pc,how well do think the android version would work on this here SMARTPHONE?

[@TechnationXyz]

+SrZx10 You can't use a smartphone for it. You have to use a PC to program. The smartphone app only allows you to monitor.

[@SrZx10]

TORQUE & TECH ok guess im investing in a pc,so i dont have even pay discounted price like i did to have my key fob prog.The guy dan told me only ford dealers could get a hold of that software..the little shits a hustler,lol!!!!well i guess i will still keep him on the payroll for oarts changing..lol thx bro ur vids r awesome n super informative..keep them coming...

[@TechnationXyz]

+SrZx10 lol! Yeah it's super easy with FORScan haha. Let me know how it goes.

[@MajesticLawnGnome]

rear wiper......NOT ALL HEROS WEAR CAPES!

[@amonGustavo07]

I don’t understand why people always like bragging about the rear wiper thing... lmao every car I’ve had does that so like okay?

[@knightthesir666]

Great video man, talk a little slower though

[@TechnationXyz]

+Johnny Apple Thanks. Lol I try to talk slow then I just speed back up haha.

[@ianashmore9910]

Hey! My visor doesn't slide like that. Boo

[@TechnationXyz]

It doesn't! That sucks. I love it. Homes in handy haha.

[@jordanbailey9726]

She wee bro

[@bryanmoore4215]

Lol.Fuckin hillarious

[@OMGITSAAAJ]

Take a shot everytime he says "Actually".

[@TechnationXyz]

+TheBikerdude911 Don't listen to Bikerdude. You're gonna get wasted!

[@OMGITSAAAJ]

TORQUE & TECH Hahahaha! Nice car man! Love that black on red look!

[@TechnationXyz]

+TheBikerdude911 Thanks man! It's such a blast.

[@benst2594]

You could've specified in the Title only for New ST/RS... unless you wanted views lol

[@sgmechanic4818]

Dude you got a back up camera!? They didnt put it in the 2014 st....so dumb.

[@TechnationXyz]

I know! It's so dumb that they didn't.

[@sgmechanic4818]

TORQUE & TECH yeah o was so bummed when I got mine in 2014 and it had a huge screen and no back up camera. Glad to see they added it.

[@TechnationXyz]

Definitely. How you liking your ST? And what color do you have?

[@sgmechanic4818]

TORQUE & TECH white and I love my st. I have a 1 year old so it's a little tight but honestly I told my wife I'll never get rid of it.

[@TechnationXyz]

That's great. And ahh ok yeah the backseat is tight. Lol! hopefully you get to keep for years to come.

[@wf6951]

Everyone seems to take out the passenger head rests, what a waste of money Ford...I took out the shitty head rests as well when I first got my car.

[@TechnationXyz]

Lol! It just blocks my view.

[@equaliser2265]

I went to sleep.

[@totov7325]

I wish I work 40hrs a week ☹

[@shorey66]

How do you lovely American people put up with all those annoying bongs and alarms from the car. It's like....ding you put the ignition on.....bong, the door is open......bingy bong, you pressed a button. That shit would drive me nuts.

[@TechnationXyz]

Lol it's super annoying to me now! I think about it a lot haha.

[@equaliser2265]

Please talk slowly,

[@TurtleGangZach]

Yeee 666 likes 👹👿

[@TechnationXyz]

😂

[@emittfeeneyireland5854]

Its a she wee

[@TechnationXyz]

+Emittfeeney Ireland 😆😆😆

[@DragoG7]

Possibly the ugliest interior ever

[@kennyagne2922]

4 tips and tricks for st owners sell the car trade in the car destroy the car get the car stolen