I ACCIDENTALLY BOUGHT A FORD ECO BOOST

[@johnmunro4952]

I ran one (2012 ecoboost titanium) from July 2019 till January this year. Bloody brilliant car. Bought it for £4700 sold out 3.5 years later for £4100. Cost me nothing. Honestly one of the best cars I've ever owned

[@zzhughesd]

For every 1 or 2 like this there is 1/3 with the problems. Totally get easy ownership proposition likelihood as yours. As traders we work on probabilities. And these are 1/3 or 1/4 terrible.

[@hughclark4220]

I enjoyed your comment , I have to say it is the only positive I have heard , usually people don't bother to write anything as long as everything is okay .

[@gamesmaster1060]

@@hughclark4220 Yeah I sold mine at 107,000 miles, it was a great car

[@dalesmith4985]

Lucky you got rid of it before all the problems start lol, I have a 2012 focus and the electric power steering failed needing a new steering rack, the heater core broke along with the camshaft position sensor and faulty engine mount. it's only got 90,000 kilometers on it.

[@squeakers27]

Recently my workplace just bought one to do all the deliveries in and I have never driven another car that feels so sluggish below 3000 rpm because there is no power down low and the gears are so long. And there are so many horror stories about the wet timing belt etc...

[@TC-tn9tb]

if your taking the sump off please make a vid on it, it would be interesting to how bad the blockage is in gauze.

[@bulltraderpt]

I've got a 1.5 eco boost (2016). I was told by my mechanic, I should change the oil on it every 5 - 6k miles and NOT the 10mk ford states? Why? Apparently the oil ways are vey small and can get clogged up, he's seen a number of turbo ones go, so that's what I do every 6 months, it gets an oil change, no issues yet. From 4k miles to 32k miles.

[@Steve-gc5nt]

Having once worked in a Ford dealership I can honestly say I wouldn't have one.

[@pompey174]

I've owned a 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0 eco-boost (Titanium - x) from new and it's been the best vehicle I have ever owned in over 45 years of motoring. It's been serviced by the main agents from new and has never had any engine problems. These engines can be problematic, need the correct grade of oil and proper servicing or ... BOOM! This engine will not be reliable run on a £49.99 oil and filter change using a generic 20 -50w re-cycled oil from a back street garage! I know there are a lot of horror stories out there about the eco-boost engine but they are not as bad as the trade keep making out. Treat them right and they are as reliable as any other modern engine. Skip oil changes or use low quality oil, then you will run into major problems with the wet belt etc.

[@pauledwards7553]

Lee, if you are going to retail then change those degas pipes. You can fit the redesigned pipes from the 2014 on model in about 20 minutes to get rid of the T piece that causes a lot of problems (even the recalled ones fail). You need Ford part # 1855418 & 2122838 (will need to double check that). Also check the bottom of the expansion tank, they love to crack. Personally, I would also change that.

[@carukchannel]

Thanks paul, I will order them up, I remember a ford tech saying exactly the same thing as you mentioned to me some time ago and it slipped my mind, thanks for the heads up will get them sorted (y)

[@ATVProven]

Youre 100% right. On my second engine and 3rd pump, belt and tensioner. 2017 focus se. 110k miles.

[@peteiswriteingnow]

Iv got a fiesta ecoboost done 60000 miles, i dont think 3 cylinder is enough for heavy cars like focus and the like, but if you dont do loads of miles have it serviced mainly oil change regularly, they are great cars, i had a 16oo 4 cylinder focus before this, nice car especially if need more room, but the ecoboost fiesta beat it hands down for fuel no road tax and power is just as good. its like all motors get good service history have it serviced properly and it should be fine.

[@alanjeffrey4184]

Hi there I too have a Focus ecoboost. My mechanic told me that the service interval is too high at 10k. I change the oil every 5k and only do this yearly as its my runaround and back up motor. So fresh oil is the trick.

[@Matty12333]

I know someone who has an eco boost and so far been very reliable. Although they do get serviced regularly and not ragged around on full revs

[@kamilianos]

seems like your strategy to check the sump and sump filter, as well as inspecting the belt is a good strategy to avoid catastrophic failure. That's exactly the first thing I would do if I was to buy one of these.

[@romac9516]

Always interesting to hear your thought processes as you make your way through a new job, really insightful. I have a 2012 1.6 Zetec with 45k miles and can't bring myself to let it go. It's worth peanuts but still, that's not the point.

[@servicekid7453]

Great cars the petrol Zetecs with 1.6/1.8/2.0. Just run for ever. I got 154K miles out of my last one

[@martinaddison5991]

My father in law has given up driving and passed his 2015 ecoboost focus 1.0 to my daughter for a silly price (cheap) as its only on 31000 and only done 4000 after buying it 4 years ago from a Ford dealer. And only a few hundred miles this last year. A independent Ford specialist looks after my mondeo so I asked him for advice first and if he said don't then we were going to sell it on to we buy any car etc. Around £7000 was offered. He also said Ford state 150000. Or 10 years to change the wet belt and oil pump.But he'd just done one with 120000. Which was just in time. But that basically they are a good engine if service schedules are stuck to. Problems arising if they are not. As it has low mileage and the wet belt has been sitting in oil not known to us by a local garage at service 18 months ago, I decided to get the belt changed and the sump and oil pump removed cleaned and replaced if needed. For around £1200 for piece of mind. And keep the service to 10000 miles. You are doing the right thing unlike Ford who should have put a chain in instead of a perishable elastic band.

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

Hi lee it's john from Gibraltar,this 1.0L eco boost ford focus looks in excellent condition despite these horror stories about their reliability. Good to see that you are going the extra mile in removing the sump inorder to verify there isn't any debri from the wet belt which can potentially cause the engine to fail. Good luck mate.

[@cabottaxi]

Good to see you going the extra mile cleaning out the sump gauze on these. At least you are trying to cover your back. £3495 is definitely the right price . In the right colour as well.

[@carukchannel]

Yes decent colour to be fair cabottaxi as you say. Thanks for watching bud 👍👍

[@mashk]

i was going to buy one of these a few months ago when i needed a car, there were loads of them, they were cheap, free tax, very economical and cheap to insure. thankfully, i did my research, read the discussions on the ford forums and decided to avoid like the plague.

[@bantamNeil12]

Great video Lee m8...Your honesty and Integrity is First Class...The fact you are prepared to service it and do the sump speaks volumes for you as a person and as a business going forward...Well done m8 and I've no doubt u will make a nice profit on it...Looking forward to the follow up video on it when it sells...Top effort buddy 👏🏻👏🏻

[@carukchannel]

Thanks 👍

[@Rockyboy120]

Ran a 1.6 eco boost titanium turbo from 2012-2023, brilliant car, only had one problem with the coolant Leak from the cooler pipe to the turbo but I caught that just in time and got it fixed, other than that only your usual servicing, Castrol 5w -30 magnatec

[@CrazyInWeston]

I myself currently own a 1.6 ecoboost and it had coolant leaks from the day I bought it. I figured mabye the pipe or head gasket, got em replaced at over £2000, when done it was still leaking/draining. Turned out it was a faulty radiator cap that I coulda replaced for just £10! (Long story on how I found that out) Being a 2011 plate, with only 71k on the clock hopefully I have many years left lol.

[@SuperScania1974]

Lee, can you do a follow up video of this vehicle when you drop the sump off and let us know what you find?

[@carukchannel]

Will do 👍

[@intergrale4x4]

Even if you use the correct Ford oil in them the belt falls to bits !! Total rubbish engine mate your 100% correct

[@garymiller7218]

Lee you are a very honest car dealer at the cheaper end of the market.i think you are very good at doing what it takes to give customers a decent car at a fair price ,i would buy a car off you all day long.

[@carukchannel]

Many thanks Gary

[@luapf1650]

We've had one 10 yrs now not a days trouble ever

[@carukchannel]

Great to hear, 👍

[@davidwood7872]

Looking forward to seeing the next video Lee😊

[@carukchannel]

Thanks david

[@servicekid7453]

How did you manage that? If it’s one of the early EcoBoost engines, just bin it off. They’re awful and will blow through gaskets like they’re tissues. By far the best Focus engines were the 1.8 and 2.0 petrol Duratecs

[@JohnBertram-t3h]

Fantastic to see you doing the best you can for the future customer Lee,many others could take a leaf out your book instead of thinking about maximum profit.

[@carukchannel]

Thanks 👍

[@BRED510]

Great video. If you're going to the trouble of cleaning the sump out, and you want to sell it with peace of mind, isnt it best to do the Wet Belt too if the history is unknown? On the Transits with the stupid Wet Belt, they say (not Ford) do it every 60k miles to be safe.

[@carukchannel]

Check the belt out first, once you have the sump off, inspection of the belts is straight forward. due to the nature of these engines you just don't know if its had the belt or another engine at some point so the Service history can be a waste of time where the belt is concerned. Best just to take a look

[@lewisbrown51]

Id love to see you doing the work on this, looking forward to the next video on this one 👍

[@carukchannel]

Thanks, will do!

[@davidbotterill7549]

Great to see your care and consideration for your customers in making sure you are selling the best car you can for a reasonable price. You know and I know a lot of traders would not go that extra mile. Well done sir! Keep up the great videos. Dave Birmingham

[@Castorandpollux-q7z]

Great video Lee. Is a 2017 eco Boast a risky purchase as well?

[@carukchannel]

2018 onwards seems to be when some of the revisions took place on the engine which seem to have helped but they still have issues even then

[@paultasker7788]

I guess Ford wasn't bothered about whether it would last 10 years. An overall complex design designed to meet all emissions targets and perform well for a short time. Impressive reviews because it's mix of performance and economy is great. When these work well they are good. Like my mini prince engine. N18. So at least it's not the N14. Goes like the clappers and did 47mpg on a long trip. However, not so good for reliability as loads to break and maintain. Parts that are recommended to change at 50k miles like vanos solenoids etc. Again reviewers won't think about this and will award high marks.

[@markhanson887]

An honest car dealer, i'm impressed, wish you was near me lol

[@jeffskillman6161]

I have been driving a 2012 Focus Ecoboost for work and it's one of the worst cars I have driven. The 3 cylinder is lumpy and doesn't run well but the worst thing about the car is the poor torque and low gearing. You need 1200 to 1500 revs to pull away and there is absolutely no torque below 1500 revs. If you go round a corner in second gear, the car just doesn't accelerate and you end up either changing down into first or atttacting a queue of cars behind you. Furthermore when you get a misfire or one of the cylinders isn't running properly you lose a third of your power. Finally it has a wet timing belt which is untested technology and the belts are prone to premature deterioration. Steer clear. Get a 4 cylinder focus.

[@alextoft9199]

I really like this era of Focus. We have one at work with the 1.6 TDCI econetic. It's not fast but you can't fault it. Really comfortable and good to drive. I have heard horror stories about the 1.0ltr but I'd probably run one. Be better than the diesel because I mainly do short journeys so it would warm up quicker and no DPF. would make sure to look after it through. Most people dont look after cars or drive them brilliantly. Maybe not thrashing it, using good oil and letting the turbo spin down after a run would make reliable.

[@jimferguson7503]

Change the timing belt when the sump is off and it’ll be good to go.

[@gleng6812]

Great content buddy, looking forward to the progression and seeing the outcome which is going to be even better content. Congratulations on the progress with your business

[@matcarter1975]

Regardless of the Turbo, never understood why they put a 3 cylinder 1 litre engine in a focus, just too small. Had a 1.6 petrol focus was a great car.

[@carukchannel]

Yes, this could of been done 25 years ago, the reason was it was to smaller engine for the weight, now its ok apparently 🤷‍♀️

[@cw3728]

They put them in the mondeo 😱

[@VXGaming]

I had a 12 plate Focus eco boost, had it for 3-4 years and it stopped feeding oil through the engine. Ended up going back to the Zetec engine which I also had in my P reg Mazda 121 when I looked for a replacement and ended up with a 17 plate Fiesta.

[@jacopomorganti8777]

Great video Lee!! But what about that Astra J you have on the back of the pitch, I would like to hear your thoughts on that car

[@carukchannel]

Going to drag that out this week and work on it, it was in a vlog video few months back where I did a walk round and some diagnostics on it, worth a watch

[@BillyBanter100]

Been running a 1.0 Eco Boost in my 2015 Ford Fiesta since I bought it in 2017. I've had no problems with the engine. Very responsive, reliable and fun to drive. You can't say that about many modern cars these days.

[@carukchannel]

Great to hear alan, I am sure there are many good ones out of there but servicing them on time and correctly is key

[@maureenswallow3054]

I just think we'll done mate, you have been up front with what you have found,and What you are going to do to give yourself a clear conscience, enough said,Bill.

[@leedstown]

A good idea Lee sell a eco boom and see if iit goes okay,

[@anthonybragg4844]

Great Lee - wish everyone as honest as you. Really looking forward to the workshop part of this sale. Does the 1.25 have same problems?

[@ryan9506]

No the 1.25’s are a very reliable engine tbf

[@carukchannel]

Yes the 1.25 is a cracking little engine and been around since Noah

[@charliecoco2115]

Pull the sump off, check the strainer. If it's clear, then service and retail it.

[@carukchannel]

👍👍

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

What a lovely cruise and a beautiful canal. Sooooo clear. Looks stunning. Best wishes

[@carukchannel]

🤷

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

@@carukchannel sozI have no idea who it’s come out on your channel. But do love the colour of the focus despite the eco boom. Best wishes

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Ah good old eco boom ,nice honest report lee

[@parvinkukar1259]

Great insight. With regards to the scratches what do you do if you cannot buff them out?, just leave them alone or touch them up?

[@carukchannel]

Yes its a 11 year old car, its not going to be mint, I will paint cars and in some cases maybe got over the top for the age on some vehicles, but this one is getting some stone chips touched in and a buff up. Lets see

[@anthonyskayman4559]

8-10years 120k belt change with 2 year 18k servicing on the ecoboost with long life oil I.e Castrol not cheap oil

[@johnoconnor7536]

Lee. My wife had a 62 plate titanium focus from new. 19000K on clock. Candy Red suits the focus. Serviced with oil change every 12 months. Full service history. Mint condition runs like a dream. Had to sell for health reasons because it became too low and couldn't get in and out. Bought a SUV. Managed to sell to a friend straight away. Told him about the wet belt issue and gave what I thought was a good reduction of £1300 to get the work done because he is a friend and it was past 10 year gaurantee period for the change by 1 year. Looked on line and thought the reduction meant my friend could even get the work done at at Ford Dealership bearing in mind that I live in the midlands. My friend lives in London and Ford Dealerships were asking more than £2000 to change the belt. He went to the local garage who told him it would be trouble and between that and the estimates he had recieved he flipped it. Can't say I wasn't disappointed because I don't think there was a better one around, it scored 929 out of 999 on the car score history report. Anyway that's his discussion that he's entitled to make. I don't think garages, especially Ford Franchises do anybody any favours with the price they charge to change the wet belt. I contacted you previously and you said you knew a place in Birmingham that could do it for £650. Still a lot of money but much more doable. Problem seems to be that specialist tools are require to do the job and Ford play on the fact.

[@boyasaka]

Honda want 1800 to change wet belt on mk10 civic

[@waynemiller4602]

you do know its 10 to 12hrs to change the wet belt on a ecoboom...

[@johnoconnor7536]

@waynemiller. Seen a number of prices. Dayco wet cambelt, oil pump belt a and oil pump with labour 6 to 7 hours. Place in Braintree Essex all in price 8 hours labour £1399. Mention this to Lee during Fiesta video and he said he knew a place in Birmingham that would replace the welt cambelt for about £650. Seems like a mine field but still think Ford, especially in London are taking the Michael over pricing.

[@marcusmaximus451]

Your vlog is absolutely spot on Lee, very interesting and yes I think it’s worth putting on your forecourt, dropping the sump and cleaning the wet belt filter is a superb idea, I’ve just purchased an Ecosport 1 litre 2018 automatic with 15k miles so I just hope it will be ok, good luck to you and take care, Mark from Billericay 😀👍🇬🇧🚗☀️

[@carukchannel]

Thanks mark, make sure its serviced correctly with right grade oil, 5w20eco oil only.

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[@marcusmaximus451]

@@carukchannel you’re welcome Lee and yes I most certainly will, thank you for replying and all the best with your business, really pleased you are doing well 😃👍

[@scottbrown4142]

Ford issued a service bulletin for 2018 autos (SSM49918). Check it out, may want to check that oil pump belt tensioner if its easy to do so.

[@marcusmaximus451]

@@scottbrown4142 hello Scott thank you for that I shall get in touch with them 😀👍

[@gaztech1935]

I've had my 1.0 ecoboost from 2013 best car I've ever had....brilliant engine

[@carukchannel]

Great to hear (y)

[@Simbacu]

The one litre ecoboost honestly, Not a bad engine at all and with the Turbo it will pin you into your seat, and I don't hear of them going wrong, you just have to be meticulous with maintenance the timing belt likes to shed a little, so you end up having the clean all the shavings out of the oil pickup tube and as a result, you'll also end up going through oil filters, just service those engines every six months and they won't do you wrong whatsoever

[@servicekid7453]

You don’t hear of them going wrong? Why do you think they’re known as EcoBoom?

[@jonnysimmons6014]

@@servicekid7453that’s due to neglect of the engines, or have got an older version, post 2013, and haven’t got the Degas hose replaced as they should have under warranty

[@servicekid7453]

@@jonnysimmons6014 wasn’t just the degas hose. The 1.0L Fox three cylinder head design was wrong, lots of blown head gaskets. Turbos also prone to self destruction. Wouldn’t touch one, ever.

[@jonnysimmons6014]

@@servicekid7453 had one for 7 years nearly 8 and still never gone wrong. Service at 12000 miles every year

[@capitanvonchickenpants8492]

Can't beat a 1.3 endura for reliability

[@Harryd06]

or 1.25 duratec

[@dommahon191]

My daughter ran focus ecoboost for 4 years no issues, i made sure correct oil every 12mths so maybe she was lucky or people dnt maintain them properly, who knows?

[@carukchannel]

Great to hear 👍👍

[@daveforster6617]

Enjoying the channel thank you. Can I ask is the eco boost in the new Ford puma the same engine as this one or have improvements been made. Thanks.

[@carukchannel]

Yes they fit them in the puma, they have improved them so we are told 2018 onwards however I have come across a late 2018 ecosport with blown head leaking water into the bores. Might be a one off issue but be interesting to see if the later engines are as problematic,

[@daveforster6617]

Thank you for that 👍

[@lukeeveritt5040]

Can’t be 100% sure it has had one but it’s got the newer style oil filler cap so may have already had a engine replacement

[@carukchannel]

Good well be the later engine

[@NowsNu]

"Pure power!" 😅 Love your content sir, thank you

[@carukchannel]

Thanks! 😃

[@shaunwalsh6354]

Can I pick your brains on the Renault Kangoo please? I have bought a 2007 with 50,000 miles on, when I get it up to approaching 40,000 RPM occasionally the oil/engine light comes on, so I have changed the oil and filter, using a good filter and good fully synthetic oil and the light still comes on sometimes . Could it the pressure switch or oil pump that is causing this? It’s the 1.5 dci, what sort of issues can they have? Many thanks

[@brianiswrong]

My only concern retailing it is that ford give a mileage and age to change the belt, so while its under on the mileage its overdue a change by 1 year (150' 000 or 10 years) So you might get your wallet emptied if you dont change the belts (timming and oil pump) and it snaps under your own warrenty.

[@carukchannel]

Very true, which is why we need to check it out

[@FatHead1979]

Regardless of warranty, there's the Consumer Rights Act to consider. Any significant issue/failure that comes to light within 6 months of purchase from a business/dealer, the legal onus assumes that the issue was present at point of sale UNLESS the dealer can prove otherwise (which in most cases is quite difficult to prove). So unless a dealer can prove this point to the satisfaction of a judge, the dealer is on the hook for sorting the issue out.

[@matthewgee8122]

I wonder how many of these engines were/are shockers. You do hear of lots of horror stories but folk who've had a bad experience tend to be more vocal than those that don't, skewing the perception.

[@cabovermike]

I,m a ford man all day long, owned ford thames 1500 e van,/ cortiina 2.3 ghia/,2.0 granada ghia,/sierra saphire cosworth,/st200 mondeo,/2.2 mondeo mk 4 titanium x sport, all great cars, my latest ford is a 2.0 petrol focus S with the feared "ecoshift" twin clutch semi auto 6 speed box, its a 2013 and its a lovely car with full leather and snowflake alloys, i love the sound of the 3 cylinder engines, they sound like a v6 grumble, although they are the cc of a fast motorbike, .service history is a must and avoid high mileage examples, but if your not doing big mileages theire great,.

[@FatHead1979]

Unfortunately, the petrol engined Ford's of that era that were fitted with a 'PowerShift' gearbox were equipped with the infamous DCT250 (dry clutch) gearbox i.e. the one that Ford USA got sued for. The diesels were fitted with a more durable (wet clutch) system that is generally much more reliable, as long as it is serviced correctly AND on time.

[@cabovermike]

@@FatHead1979 My focus is in Thailand and my mondeo in uk, the Thai variant of the focus only comes with the ecoshift box in them, they manufactured focus/fiesta from around 2011 until 2018 (all petrol) and models were fitted with 1.6 or 2.0 duratech engines, I’ve seen a fiesta there with the 1.0 in it and 1 manual focus,.They do a sedan version to on the focus, I’ve hired 3 cylinder Nissan almeras, and various Toyotas, honda and the ford is a far more engaging car to drive, quite a few ford main dealers and ford specialist garages in thailand to,.

[@chrissytee1]

I nearly bought 1 as i tirned up the oil light was on done some research ended up with the 1.6 tdci 2014 so far so good full service etc hope i made the right choice

[@staffordshirefivepd1160]

Is the 1.5 litre petrol ok or not.

[@matthewgodwin3050]

You're a very brave man Lee, if you retail this. Mind you, it is a very nice car that appears to have good bones. As long as you can safeguard it as much as possible, it should be ok, and it will definitely sell at that money. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. That statutory period is an awful long time though. However, given the choice between retailing this or an equivalent Citroen of the same vintage, I'd much, much, much rather plump for the Ford, even with that eco-boom under the hood. 10 times out of 10, those bloody French flimsies always, without fail, bite me on the arse. I hate the damn things. Anyway, best of luck fella 👍

[@carukchannel]

Many thanks mat, not something I would of gone looking for but it drives so well I am willing to give it a go.

[@stuontwo677]

@matthewgodwin3050 eeeee hello guys and welcome back. :)

[@markhanson887]

What do you think of the BMI 1 series f20 19 plate rearwheel drive

[@stephenward8707]

Another great video , very informative

[@carukchannel]

Thanks again!

[@juliancaston9598]

I myself wouldn't touch an ecoboost with a thousand foot bargepole as its a timebomb waiting to explode....Mazda have the right idea with their 1.5 and 2.0 skyactive G ..virtually bomb proof with regular oil and filter changes . Timing chain and no turbo to worry about and 4 cylinders for inherent balance and 55mpg

[@disarchitected]

Regular Toyotas are all naturally aspirated and right sized as well. 1.5 for the Yaris, 1.8 or 2.0 for the Corolla, 2.5 for the RAV 4. Hybrid systems have been refined over years and proven themselves now.

[@youraveragejoe1]

Had a 2016 ecoboost fiesta which I sold a year ago. Didn’t have any engine issues but the rear coil springs and shocks are absolute tat. Very weak. Eats through rear light bulbs, and the exhaust now has a “slight blow” looking at the most recent mot. Nice car to drive but not ultra reliable or anything

[@carukchannel]

Great to hear and thanks for watching Your AV Jo 👍

[@liamkelly170]

I brought a 2013 focus 1.0 ecoboost 27.5k miles on the clock, full service history in September this year. Now im concerned? Should i sell it or trade it in? Will trade even accept it? I paid £5,200 private for it. Excellent condition. The man was in his late 70s who had the car and didn't do many miles. Please help?😢

[@liamkelly170]

Just to clarify there's no problems at all with it but all the horror stories concern me.

[@gamesmaster1060]

It doesnt look like that coolant hose from the turbo to the coolant resevoir has been replaced with the revised version after the recall, I might be wrong but mine looks different.

[@carukchannel]

its not the original engine fitted we have since found out, update coming

[@phil_law]

All business at the end of the day Lee and you’re in a situation. You can only do your best to make sure you’ve done what you to make sure it’s as a good as can be. It will sell. In terms of buying another one (on purpose) to retail I wouldn’t risk it. Good luck!

[@graemew7001]

I'm behind you on this particular car going with it's condition and price paid but I'd still be highly wary of them in future, really don't want you getting burned and damaging your hard earned good reputation.

[@carukchannel]

Yes I cant see my buying to many of them going forward 😁

[@geebee6737]

Had a neighbour who bought one , I asked if he was worried about the reliability issues. He told me the salesman who sold it him said they were designed to have a 10 year shelf life or 100k whichever came first....shocking to hear but as the car was cheap enough and it was a short term investment he did the deal. Anyone buying a high mileage older version of this model is throwing the dice.

[@ukultimaterc]

Been burnt twice with these awful engines, I would never sell one again. Good luck with it mate. Great video.

[@carukchannel]

Thanks I will only allow myself to get burned once👍

[@roystonvehicles9129]

Great video mate, worth a risk, I've never actually bought one tho, I've seen a few poor running ones go thru cheap at ABs, as you say be a good seller, fate favours the brave!

[@carukchannel]

thanks bud, I will not be retailing many of these put it that way 😁😁

[@roystonvehicles9129]

@@carukchannel yeah, risky, but that one looks a nice car.

[@thomasfrancis5747]

Are you selling extended warranties, eg Warrantywise, if so maybe throw one in and also ask your mate for a few quid off your next purchase from him.

[@carukchannel]

I self fund my own warranties, a lot of warranty companies are a waste of time and with the age of my vehicles they don't cover things you would want covering. In house is better for me and saves me a fortune paying a warranty firm.

[@roystonvehicles9129]

​@@carukchannelI do the same mate, i don't usually say anything, but sort it if they come back, had a chevy spark back after 6 weeks with a horn, as you say warranty wise wouldn't pay for that, fitted a corsa one I had anyway.

[@andrewcairns7719]

Another great video Lee👍🏻 boom boom🤪

[@carukchannel]

Boom 😁👍

[@andysaunders3708]

Fix Or Repair Daily. Old, but true.

[@sleepyash5730]

had a 17 plate cmax eco boost 80k on the clock and it went boom in winter it burnt coolant smoked like a train then the belt went clogged up and threw a rod

[@julianowens4071]

Surly it’s made 90k- new wet belt and good to go

[@philmoffett366]

I bought the exact same focus in black with 30k on it (mine was a 2014) it was a year old when I bought it I had it from 2015 to 2021 serviced it every year other than service and tyres I didn’t spend a penny on it best car I’ve ever owned part ex for another focus ecoboost (2020 st line) again as it stands not a bit of bother🤷🏻

[@michaelclarke3684]

I’ve got a 2013 focus eco boost , stage one remap running around 160 bhp really good no problems.

[@Paul-sx4bz]

Interesting video, I am on my third Focus 1.0 eco boost. First was a 62 plate tit X, second was a 15 plate Tit navigator and my current one is a 68 plate Tit X. Interestingly the new engines are more refined and the service is two years unlike the first two cars I had with was a yearly service. Clearly Ford has sorted the problems out if they recommend a 2 year service interval. I have never had a pick of bother with any of them and would not hesitate to buy another one. Great to drive, handles superb, decent fuel economy and cheap insurance, what is not to like.

[@robhargraves3805]

2 years service interval?! Is that really Ford’s recommendation? Even if it is, it’s not a good idea in my opinion. Also, why have you had 3 of them if they were so good? These are genuine questions btw.

[@Paul-sx4bz]

@@robhargraves3805 I only keep them for around 3 year as I did a lot of miles, now I am retired I do not travel as much so my current 68 plate will probably be a keeper. To be honest I was a bit surprised at the 2 year service interval, but that is what Ford recommend now.

[@gordoncollett5268]

Cam belt should be changed at 10 years or 150000 miles which comes first

[@carukchannel]

We will see what its like when we get the sump off

[@Jon-pm8ie]

Won't get much more than 34mpg out of one of these during day to day commuting. Had three of these over the years and mpg was way below Ford quoted figures.

[@thomas-o8d3o]

lee one problem you aint a lot of choice now if your looking fiesta focus nearly all 3 cylinder jobs ,polos Ibiza renault the list goes on

[@The-Audi-driver]

Put it up for raffle. 50p a ticket. Good first car for someone

[@QuietMan7755]

You’ve got a Bee in your Bonnet about these EcoBooms Lee 😂

[@carukchannel]

I have a little 😁

[@BennyBrown-ze5ik]

They good cars they have 2 ne service on time mate

[@Gazza8964]

My dad's m8 had one he really liked it until he and 4 m8s went out in it and he really struggled going up hills full but he'd driven up it by himself it was OK he told it back and got a 1:5 diesel

[@entity_dragons2013]

At least its a manual, the automatic are crap got rid off mine as it kept slipping

[@Vintaronica]

I had an eco boost, bought it from carshaft (carcraft) with 25k on the clock. A year later it failed its mot on emissions, took 5 attempts to pass, then the engine light kept coming on and going off, it used a bit off coolant (about 150ml very 2000 miles) and started jumping out of second gear at 40k. Biggest pile of junk I have ever owned, it was cramped in the back, and got rid as I knew it was going to be a problem

[@robertdnero2217]

Not with a very very long barge pole. Ford dropped a massive clanger with this engine.

[@cw2126]

Great watch that lad 👍👍👍

[@MrTimsvids]

Proper honest car dealer, not like that muppet down in Devon with his youtube channel and very dubious raffles...........

[@carukchannel]

I keep getting asked to do a raffle for a vehicle, not sure if its a good idea. What's your thought Mr Tim ?

[@MrTimsvids]

@@carukchannel ok, lets say you raffle this Ecoboost, but you end up making 5 grand on entries, on a car you may retail at 3 grand, so you've made an extra 2 grand, fair play, go for it, but be transparent with the fact you just put an extra 2 grand in your pocket, dont treat the youtube viewers like mugs, be transparent and watch your subs count soar, simple

[@tlabort]

ECO BUST as there are known and i am with you lee any car with a wet belt your asking for trouble I know a chap who works for a farmer and brought 2 new transit vans and both have had engine rebuilds on very low miles not sure which engine they had in

[@sharonbraselton4302]

buy furd eltric trañsot evs more rekbilm

[@nickb5391]

I've heard they are bad engines, the wet belt that runs the oil pump goes

[@deanhawthorn5783]

honest as they come....so rare in these days...well done lee

[@carukchannel]

Thanks Dean

[@thatcheapguy525]

if Ford had put the EcoBoost engine in the Ford KA, it would be called the 'KABOOM!' shame nobody does a chain conversion kit for that engine...

[@paulclarke7461]

Your mate in the trade has done you there in my humble opinion, he's miss sold that car stating it was a 1.6

[@carukchannel]

I will get the Pr** k back don't you worry Paul 😂

[@paulclarke7461]

@carukchannel good man I'd be totally pissed off

[@paultasker7788]

Out of curiosity given that technically is the superior engine in terms of performance and economy and sold for more new than a 1.6 is it worth less than the 1.6 used now given the reputation?

[@Vehiclescore]

Great Vid !