Everything wrong with my 12 year old Mk2 Focus RS!

After 2 years of ownership, let’s have a look around my car and see exactly what’s bugging me!

[@adyg8221]

Great video again mate. Can’t wait for lockdown to be over here in Sydney to be able to get out in the rs

[@CarFocused]

Sucks you’re still in lockdowns dude! Not long hopefully!

[@robertmitev1202]

I've had mine for just over 5 years and absolutely love it, and once we emerge out of lockdown completely I'll definitely be enjoying it a lot more.

[@Vural89]

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[@ShogunsDojo]

2 years already! I remember when you first took delivery of the Mk3. Here’s to many more happy miles 🤙🏾

[@CarFocused]

Yea man it’s flown by! Was 2017 when I collected the mk3!

[@Vural89]

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[@tj4990]

Which would you say handles better the mk2 rs or your old mk7 fiesta st? Btw great video, keep it up!

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate! The Fiesta is definitely more nimble - but in terms of cornering speed they are fairly evenly matched I’d say. The diff does a great job on the RS.

[@V44DER]

Looks sharp and clean Gary! I know you'll get those niggles sorted when you can, little tip for the leather Bolsters, Try some saddle soap, it'll nourish the leather and stop it drying out and protect it.

[@CarFocused]

Hi Steve - something to look into there - thanks mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Vural89]

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[@steviewassell9752]

My passenger window rattles too but not when fully closed, common problem with these mk2 rs focus

[@powellj27]

Nice to see a video Gary, looking excellent for the age of the car and millage. Some newer cars don’t look as good. I would definitely say don’t sell it. I want to keep my mk3 but what with all the challenges coming forward relating to increased costs I may be forced to part with my mk3. I going to all I can to hold on to mine, however these cars are made to be enjoyed and if you are at a stage where you cannot enjoy, then maybe it’s time to let someone else enjoy? Take care and look forward to the next video. 🙏

[@CarFocused]

It’s definitely testing times for some that’s for sure! Sometimes we have to put family first and I can understand why some have to let their cars go 😢 And deffo - if you’re not enjoying a car anymore it’s time to let it go, but fortunately mine still gives me a huge smile every time I use it so I’m not letting her go!

[@Vural89]

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[@rs_holger6588]

The "window rattling issue" is also quite common, mine has that too ... extremely annoying, especially since it is so difficult to turn it off ! 😑

[@CarFocused]

It’s only started doing it recently too - which makes it even more annoying 😂🙈

[@malkummog]

I dented driver side front wing on my green RS getting it out of my garage. Local Vauxhall garage of all places did an absolutely flawless job on it! I’ve also got a rattle in the back, think it’s the spoiler as you say and a cracked camera bubble too! Plus slight bubbling of passenger rear arch! All the same common problems 😄 Just turned 57,000 miles.

[@CarFocused]

Haha it’s kind of reassuring when I hear other owners having the same little issues! Wow, never would have expected that from Vauxhall 😂 Glad they did a good job though 👌🏻

[@Vural89]

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[@russellwade7810]

I've had my green rs for over 5 years now and it still puts a smile on my face so many smiles ahead mate. O by the way my drivers door window rat

[@CarFocused]

As soon as you boot it all the problems soon disappear!🙌🏼

[@stephenhankey9684]

Surely you’re going to do a POV drive before you tuck her away for winter? Great vid and omg can I relate to your irritations of slight imperfections towards your car!!

[@CarFocused]

I did do one of those a while back mate 😁

[@JulioCesar--]

Your car is a great gem! Very beautiful ! In Brazil there is only one unit of this model in the ultimate green color, which was a tribute to the Ford Escort RS of the 70s, which had the same color. The Ford Focus RS that you have in Brazil is the only one in Latin America. It was independent import. The cool thing about this car is that it doesn't have electronic drool. It is the pure sports car. I'm in love with Ford, I have a New Fiesta Se. Even with the closing of factories around the world and the discontinuation of some models in some countries, I remain loyal to the brand.

[@CarFocused]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@strikeeaglemodels1588]

Got a great motor mate! It’s 11 years old now so you will get little buggy things.Same with mine.Still cheaper than having HP on a car for £400 a month 😊👍 Very low mileage too Gary.Mine is on 40.300 miles 2009 plate.Had two rear Bilstien shocks,two windows regulators and new EBC slotted performance discs all round and Brembo HP pads.That’s in 4 years of ownership.Love the RS

[@CarFocused]

That’s not bad really mate for 4 years! Mine has just hit 12 years old this month - registered Sep 2009 🙈 Old girl now haha.

[@Vural89]

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[@allankirkham3680]

Have you had the chance to try a GR Yaris yet ?

[@CarFocused]

Not yet…

[@Mogsy28uk]

for your rear rattle, if not the spoiler, check the back seat spindles, i had the issue on my MK2 and MK3 Focus's -- the metal spindle that holds the back seats upright, drop the seats down, and i wound a strip of gorilla tape around the spindles (enough just to cover it) and then slammed the seat back into upright position. No more rattling. 👍

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate I’ll check that out!

[@Vural89]

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[@jasonboyle7203]

Glad you ain't letting you down all cars have issues............

[@Derekryan456]

Did you not replace them bonnet vents

[@CarFocused]

Yes but they already had tabs broken when they came off the other car. It’s very hard not to break them when removing them.

[@jerryrc6ceomschung573]

Mine has 76000KM on clock, has same gear knob wear and window rattle. I think it is common issue

[@tomchaplin2420]

I would love to see a clip of you taking off the shirts, I have thought about doing it. But we don't get to much crap off our roads in OZ.

[@CarFocused]

I can do a video on that for sure 👍🏻👍🏻

[@casperb5553]

The wheel arch liner was always an issue on mine

[@CarFocused]

I reckon another double sided sticky foam strip will sort it - we’ll see! I’ve seen loads of other cars like it though!

[@vedelcarby773]

Love the video and the car

[@CarFocused]

Thanks!

[@PocketRockets]

Good old Ford interior rattles (mmmmmm love it, NAHHHT) Mega video buddy, good to see you earlier! Look forward to coming down to your neck of the woods soon

[@CarFocused]

Yea boy. Let’s get that ST on the channel 👊🏻

[@PocketRockets]

@@CarFocused Get me some dates and I'm down 💪🏼

[@tracieoliver2307]

Gary the rattle in the back may be caused by the rear sway Bar forward bush as when these go they cause a rattle especial when cold and over bumps! get someone to sit in the back and lift the rear seat on the side of the rattle and get them to check its not coming through the floor! Ive had several like this and the large dounut bush was shot on the trailing arm on that side! Best of luck and the car looks sweet

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate - it really sounds like it’s higher up than that but deffo need to get someone in the back!

[@Vural89]

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[@Vural89]

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[@stvwalker77]

Kings Lynn Vehicle Repairs are the only place I’d take my RS for any paint work. Perfectionists.

[@CarFocused]

Glad you’ve found one you can trust 👌🏻

[@brigman28]

Mine is not an rs its a zetec but had all the original running gear up until 135000 its had in the last year 2 drop links front and rear trailing arm bushes but the bolts were ceased in so had to be cut out so they runined the rear suspension arms so had 2 of them 2 new wish bones last mot.so you have got nothing to worry about. I still love the mk 2 focus if something bothering you just get it fixed Otherwise you won't enjoy driving it anymore. Love your car it looks awesome.

[@CarFocused]

Thanks Wayne - indeed mate - if something goes wrong that needs doing I get it done as soon as I can otherwise it eats away at me 😂 You’ve done well to have yours up to that mileage and it’s still going strong 👌🏻

[@0140byron]

lovely car mate!!

[@CarFocused]

Thanks dude!

[@ryanfrance1850]

Looks a very nice example, not much to do at all to get it close to perfection. Got all my little things out the way on my mk2, underside refurb comes next 👍

[@CarFocused]

It’s still a very tidy car, looks great when cleaned up. Nice one on yours - I need an underside resto doing too at some stage!

[@Vural89]

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[@dinohub87]

Hi do you have an idea of how much it would cost to sort the rust issue to arches? I’m thinking of buying one which has that issue and want to factor it into my offer

[@omari089]

You've had that 2 bloody years already. 😳 my o my time flys

[@CarFocused]

Yep! Crazy isn’t it!

[@kylem8811]

I feel your pain Gary. I've got a white Megane R26 and I've got just a couple of niggles that I need to address over winter but I put it down to age but your OCD like myself and just want the car perfect. You will get there especially as you don't plan to get rid and the same story with me with the megane. Next summer If your game we could do a video on them both. Both white and both legendary in there own right and the best hot hatches of that generation Love a Mk2 FRS. She looks great

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate! Always remember the Top Gear episode with the R26 and RS 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Vural89]

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[@Xavipie91]

Most Beautiful car ever created😍 They are starting to get their flaws , chipped paint and missing clips and stuff but they are starting to age , they still are reliable if you keep them conditioned , really not seeing the advantage of my mk3 rs anymore over this one … might go take a look at some mk2’s next week 👍

[@CarFocused]

🙌🏼🙌🏼 the Mk2 is a glorious car mate!

[@stevemahoney5209]

£25k + now 😮😃

[@steeldevil98]

Never heard a ford focus described as beautiful never mind most beautiful car ever created. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder i guess. I hated my mk2 focus i thought it was the most boring slab of heavy pig iron ever created. Admittedly it wasn't an RS but still lol

[@CarFocused]

@@steeldevil98 RS is another league compared to a boggo Mk2!

[@steeldevil98]

@@CarFocused yeah i guess, all i see is a bit of bodykit. Glad you love your car though mate and it'll be worth a fortune pretty soon.

[@kristianspencer1978]

The mk2 rs is the best hot hatch ever made and I’d love one, a mint ,standard ,low mileage car in blue. Just need the £35000 then…

[@CarFocused]

Haha yes the prices are rather high now 🙈🙈

[@aysirux8329]

Yep me 2 I'm not sure if I want UG or white its a shed choice I want kms thunderstorm

[@chrisdyson1187]

It's a great car, don't sell it as you will regret it - I did. Any rust issues with the lower black front grill? Many I have seen at shows appear to be suffering where the mesh meets the plastic (if that makes sense). I'm guessing yours is okay?

[@CarFocused]

Yea really don’t want to sell anytime soon! My front grills are both spot on and rust free 👌🏻

[@Vural89]

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[@johndriver181]

Yes they hold water in this area.

[@ianmackenzie3804]

Beautiful car, the rear spoiler check that the clips are still there, sit on the left and right side and stop the spoiler rattling. See them when you open the boot.

[@CarFocused]

I did take a quick look and both bolts / clips are there. It does wobble about a bit when you shut the boot but guessing that’s normal?

[@Vural89]

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[@stephenstyles4938]

I got rubbing on one of the rear quatre bumper slight rust so annoying 🙄

[@CarFocused]

They’re at that age now mate 😢

[@stephenstyles4938]

@@CarFocused yea as we all age lol 😆

[@BIGMAC991]

"you can see Max over there by the way....just ignore him" 🤣 Poor Max.

[@CarFocused]

The man that puts in all the graft behind the scenes 😂

[@keithstapleton7805]

The car is looking great and if that’s all that bugs you it’s a good one. You forgot the broken aux belt on the alternator, DIY fix though, best sort 😃. 2 years have flown by.

[@CarFocused]

Watching it back I realised I’d forgotten about the belt! Yea it’s nothing major and will all be sorted eventually ☺️

[@keithstapleton7805]

@@CarFocused mine annoys me a bit, the throttle seems very sharp at times, but once I’ve used it a bit it seems better. All is forgiven when I step back and look at it!

[@CarFocused]

@@keithstapleton7805 exactly 🙌🏼

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

I understand where your coming from it gets annoying 😡but most things are just age related but all we want is perfection 👍😀

[@CarFocused]

Yea it’s naturally going to have its imperfections - most of which people won’t notice, but I know they’re there and it bugs me 😂

[@jasoncrook1]

Lovely example of a RS , you’ve a investment there that you can enjoy, I have a ST mk2 in ASBO orange 🍊 06 with only 65k on the clock love her ❤️

[@CarFocused]

Keep hold of her mate 🙌🏼

[@Vural89]

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[@coastalrider1155]

My rs has a we plaque saying 3750/11000 what does that mean

[@CarFocused]

That means the previous owner has either obtained or estimated a build number and put it on the plaque 👍🏻

[@coastalrider1155]

@@CarFocused thanks mate I have a full kms exhaust here if you fancy a laugh it’s mega loud

[@kevy2300]

Mine just done 57k & owned it since 2013. It's not starting to give me the same vibe with little niggles. Most recently all this year, a very major intermittent engine fault, fortunately I was put onto Demon Performance & they nailed it. The clocks had to come out & be re-soldered. I've changed the throttle body twice due to the error code. However the error code is the red herring & not the real cause

[@CarFocused]

I’ve heard of another owner having similar issues to that mate. Those electrical niggles can be a nightmare can’t they! Glad DPC sorted it though mate 👌🏻

[@Vural89]

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[@gbass7328]

Repaint the RF fender.....Replace RF wheel liner......Sand and retouch RR/LR arches....retouch LR sensor.....forget camera.....Align rear bumper.....retouch side skirts......forget tabs. Otherwise drive the piss out of it.

[@stephengolds9679]

Full respray to get it mint I’m thinking

[@CarFocused]

It doesn’t need a full respray really - just the few bits doing. It would be nice though but also very expensive 🙈

[@dehv]

Camera feels low resolution?

[@CarFocused]

It’s 4k - deffo not low res haha.

[@dehv]

@@CarFocused fair enough, must be the lens then, looks blurry in parts pal. Wide angle drawbacks. Nice video tho

[@CarFocused]

Thanks! KZbin has started playing in a set resolution to match your internet connection, you have to manually select 4k to get the best quality image. But yea maybe the autofocus trying to catch up at time - thanks ☺️

[@lordster11]

The bumper fit front and back is poor on these cars, rear spoiler does rattle like mad, fixed mine years ago by putting a pad under it and re-tighten. Get the paint shop to repaint the arches by using the minimum of paint on the edge of the arch and get plenty of rust killer on there!! At least it isn't ultimate green which is a sod to match!!

[@CarFocused]

Luckily my front bumper is spot on 👍🏻 I’ve got a decent spray shop down the road who deal with a lot of performance Fords so should be able to sort it for me 😃

[@pdcurtis88]

It looks like your car has been in more crashes than Richard Hammond!

[@CarFocused]

Well not really…the front wing was dented by the previous owners wife (I have pics of it dented), as for the rear - who knows, but most cars have had scuffs / bumps along the way. She’s still really tidy and everyone who sees it in the flesh always compliments it 😁

[@oldskoolmotors2802]

Would pull the car apart, looks sweet all cars have little issues. If it was too perfect would you still want to use it

[@CarFocused]

Yea you’re right there, it’ll always get used over the summer but just want it looking all uniformed haha.

[@mrlavery]

Lovely example Gaz , a lot worse out there certainly .... im the same as you though , OCD !

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate! Yea it could be a lot worse - she’s not bad really! Love it to bits ❤️

[@christiandenton2304]

Omg was looking at two here in Ireland €59000 crazy I’ll never get to own one😢😂

[@CarFocused]

😥😥

[@robphillips4106]

Very much the same I like things on my car just right it's not ocd it's a car guy thing 😆

[@CarFocused]

It is indeed - normal people don’t understand 😂

[@richardbourne6660]

Reading some of the comments on this video I wouldn't in a million years put my mk2 rs online even though imo it's one of the nicest outhere I just don't need the negativity on my life.

[@CarFocused]

Unfortunately Richard a lot of people seem to take offence when I point out imperfections with my car - they seem to think I’m being ungrateful when in actual fact I’m just being honest and reassuring people that all cars have little niggles now matter how tidy they might look on videos or in pictures. The car is a dream and I absolutely love owning it 💙

[@richardbourne6660]

@@CarFocused agreed alot of it is jealousy of such a beautiful car

[@Mr330d]

@@CarFocused Didn’t you know there’s a lot of experts on KZbin? 😂

[@callumandersonqw2966]

You need a life to be bothered about that is unbelievable get on with it your lucky to have a motor like that u absolute dafty

[@CarFocused]

You clearly don’t know me or follow my socials do you? This is my dream car and I love it to bits. I’m just showing that not all cars are as perfect as they may seem. Plus, it’s my car and I can let what the hell I like annoy me you dafty!😂

[@Sorted7]

Mk2 focus rear bumper sag is a common thing. Google the fix

[@chrisryanst]

Ford are not the best manufacturer of quality, if you check under the doors, bonnet you will find there's a lack of paint so they saved 5p but after 12 years and only 50k miles it's really good. I remember when I got my first one and the bumpers were a different shade and on investigation I found that the bumpers were painted by the supplier so its a different batch of paint so it's never going to match . Yes you've got to keep it if financially possible 😉

[@CarFocused]

Yes Ford aren’t the best in terms of quality at times that’s for sure. I had issues with the bodywork on my Mk3 from new which weren’t great 🥴

[@pooselpoosel]

so basically theres only the handbrake cables that dont need replacing lmao. great car on a serious note

[@CarFocused]

Haha! I’m nit picking to the highest level 😂

[@pooselpoosel]

@@CarFocused its my dream car in all honesty, i have the st version but would love an rs. make sure you keep it :)

[@ccvservice11]

My dream car was the mk3 in blue so saved for two years and got one 26k had it four months and it blow a hole in side of its block 30k miles full service history one lady owner (I checked ) was standard car and wasn’t even on boost when it happened gutted it’s at ford having whole new engine 🤬👎🏻😩

[@CarFocused]

Ah that sucks mate. The mk3 is a great car to drive, it’s just such a shame about the weak engines 😢

[@cliftonmcintosh6193]

Hi do what you can yourself and see 👏🏿😎👏🏿

[@CarFocused]

I’ll do what I can myself but will leave the paint to the pros 👍🏻👍🏻

[@meganjay30]

don't sell it ! wow.. I did over 50k kilometres in the first two years of owning my fiesta ST, done over 108,000km now. fords replacement front shocks are a mess, others complaining too. I cracked the shits and ordered a set of coil overs.. already got powerflex bushes installed all round so maybe MAYBE then it will handle like an ST again...... 🥴

[@bigbhp6808]

The mk2 rs is the modern equivalent to the escort cosworth and will only ever go one way in value

[@CarFocused]

I agree. It’s definitely the last wide body Ford I think. Won’t see any 3 door, 5 cylinder, wide arched fast Fords every again!

[@alexr129]

Not OCD i am the same

[@CarFocused]

It’s a car guy thing 😁

[@alexr129]

@@CarFocused my 1990 audi needed a new cambelt but front has to come off so i had my trusted bodyshop do the work to ensure the bumper went back exact

[@CarFocused]

@@alexr129 I’d be the same!

[@robertmellars968]

After watching this its making it very hard for me to sell our Mk Rs 🥴

[@CarFocused]

Buying a Mk2 is a love hate relationship - there will be something that’ll break that will annoy you, but once sorted you’ll be in love all over again. 12 year old cars require TLC now, it’s natural 👍🏻

[@robertmellars968]

@@CarFocused I think my comment was misunderstood 🤔we love our RsReggie and he needs for nothing and been taken care of by SCC for the 5 yr of ownership,change in work means no more trains to work and family need another car that can be used everyday so Rs may have to find a new home.All the best.

[@boabm6522]

@@robertmellars968 buy a banger for family car mate, can't sell yer RS.

[@MegaReddevil71]

Wear and tear u expect on a 12yr old car

[@MsGerti12]

every ford focus mk2.5 windows rattke you have to chabge windows regulator and is not worth it

[@Roger-ff3cu]

Get rs3. Looking rough

[@CarFocused]

It’s certainly not rough. It’s very tidy for its age, but at 12 years old unless it’s never driven you have to expect the odd imperfection here and there 👍🏻

[@tracktimevideos5164]

Audi RS3 is you want ten a penny boring motoring.

[@philfg1]

I test drove a rs3, two years ago, still have my mk2 rs.

[@ChrisNF]

Sounds like a whinging pom to me 🤔

[@CarFocused]

Why, because I’m being an honest guy rather than pretending my car is perfect? It’s interesting showing the not so good stuff sometimes.