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[@johnjesusiskingofkings1770]

So true about oil temp. We should have a neon sign made for the rear window, that can be turned on/off by a switch. "Oil Temp Low - Please Pass" People probably wonder why we are driving like an ancient grandma but the oil is just cold at the moment haha

[@Chrislav7]

I'm glad someone else mentioned this. New ST owner here and I stay below 3k and out of boost until oil temp is on the gauges but it takes a long ass time to warm up - even in Texas ffs lol Glad to know it's not just me 😂👍

[@dickhitswater4836]

@@Chrislav7 thinking of getting one, living in SW Washington is it going to take forever to warm up? My Camry is warm by the end of the block, one of my favorite things about it. Altima takes forever, d21 hardbody too.

[@Chrislav7]

@@dickhitswater4836 I still own the ST actually and I will say that the coolant temp warms up super fast so I get warm air almost instantly.. The oil on the other hand.. I gotta wait awhile before I can romp on her before she's warm. Most cars don't have a oil temp gauge, just a water temp.

[@ThatNewGenHatch]

I’ve owned my 2015 focus St st2 since 2015 and this car still makes me smile. Big learning experience as I built it over time . I’d definitely recommend for it for anyone looking for a fwd hot hatch

[@rehanali-hy9tk]

Bro how often ur brakes worn out or any other engine issue ? And is it costly to keep it

[@ThatNewGenHatch]

@@rehanali-hy9tk Honestly its been great sill on oem brakes

[@mediocrefloridaman]

I'm about to get a 15 st3 within a few days. I can't stop thinking about driving it. Haha. Do you daily drive yours?

[@dickhitswater4836]

@@ThatNewGenHatch how about now 2 years later?

[@jeremiahadler304]

how many miles have you put on it so far if you still have it, and do you have any updates on engine issues/ other issues?

[@tomschwartz4853]

Good common sense information. I tell my young kids don't step on any car until it warms up. Just retired and want an ST as my last car will be a good barn find for some kid some day. Unless my millennial kids fight over it. lol Helpful hints when looking for a good used one Thanks.

[@tyronejason7844]

In our Manual transmission and driveline class at ford they told us you check a clutch by putting it in 4th gear and seeing if it stalls at a dead stop. Basically checking to see if the clutch is engaging or not when you release it

[@danielleroux6490]

please call or write Ford Customer Service. Tell them we want the new Fiesta ST and/or Focus ST in the U.S./Canadian market. If all their customers are telling them, they'll listen and bring us BACK these hot hatches. Thank you for your support in this petition effort!

[@darickschott3171]

I’m assuming that’s a good test to see the wear on the clutch?

[@ButteredUpToast]

Darick Schott if it doesnt stall immediately, the clutch is on its way out

[@emilionavamorales9231]

So when the car is fully stopped, put it in fourth and let go of the clutch and the car should stall Immediately?

[@benhall2235]

@@darickschott3171 my dad always does that when buying a used car for this reason.

[@jaredthecanadian6880]

I followed this build and I was starting to like the st, I've owned a big turbo 1.8 Jetta and a 1st gen speed 3 but i have to say the st is just beautiful, I have the st3 and I'm in love with it

[@jakelucas3878]

I’m picking up a 14’ one owner witb 18k miles Friday from the Ford dealership!! Cannot wait!!

[@amihere383]

Sounds like an absolute steal? How'd it go? What are your thoughts on it?

[@jakelucas3878]

@@amihere383 absolutely love it!

[@ethanhrubeniuk4732]

@@jakelucas3878 i love my 14' i almost never see the 13' and 14' body style which just makes it better!

[@Idk-cd8pi]

@@ethanhrubeniuk4732 I’m trying to save up for a 14’ for $14,0000 and in really nice condition

[@sarlixx516butler4]

I can't wait.. I pick mine up in 2 weeks at 54k miles 2015 plate :D My dream car :P Hopefully nothing goes wrong !

[@Marzimus]

You helped me in purchasing a good MS3 and now here I am, years later, getting ST advice. Thanks Cam!

[@dannyj7618]

The ticking noise when engine is running is the direct injection system - the injectors are just loud when they spay- same thing in BMWs and AUDIs with DI.

[@michaelreitz6838]

Bought a 2017 FoST brand new and had it for 3 and a half years until I traded it in for a new Mustang a couple of months ago. I out 83K miles on it and not a single problem out of it. It was slightly modified and I beat the shit out of that car. As long as you do your maintenance and you don't over modify it and be too aggressive on the tune trying to get every bit of HP you can then it is a very reliable car.

[@NoootABigDeal]

I really miss my ST, but love my jdm evo vii that I got instead. Insurance is absolute balls on a rhd car tho.

[@corz68]

Love my 18’ Yellow ST-3. Garaged, stock and 35k w/o issues.

[@amonGustavo07]

You can disable the symposer with a tune too so it might not necessarily be stock if it still has the tupe

[@mercury0214]

No you can’t

[@KelaBeats]

Looking at ST's right now! Thanks for the awesome video! Feel much more prepared for when I test drive and inspect.

[@emldV2]

I hope in the next few years I can still find one of these. This would make an awesome daily.

[@DeliriousMike7]

You can buy mine when I upgrade to an RS

[@christianrice7447]

Yeah bro, I was wondering about that timing belt type sound.. 😂😂

[@Ringland_Failure]

HPFP is what will be “clicking” especially after a Protune you’ll hear it a lot more

[@theiceman6456]

I’ve always wondered about that, because I had a 2013 focus se and now I have an st and they both make that sound. I knew it wasn’t a problem but I’ve always wondered

[@amihere383]

@@theiceman6456 My ninja 250 made the same sound, just a lot louder since it was exposed and no insulation to dull it. It's a normal sound, there's a lot of force and a lot of speed going through those valves and especially higher performance motors that run higher compression like most motorcycles are gonna have more valve noise.

[@michaelmarquez6133]

Yeah my GTI is really loud too but it's just normal I'm used to it by now

[@legolee2386]

Thank you, super helpful. I just got approved for a 2017 ST3

[@Slurm_is_good]

I'm goin to check out a FOST 16' tomorrow at a dealership, thank you for this video!

[@Slurm_is_good]

Wanted to follow up, I bought it! Been a blast so far!

[@Starky513]

@@Slurm_is_good I'm about to do the same! Any issues?

[@Slurm_is_good]

@@Starky513 virtually none! have had it for a few months now and its puts a smile on my face every time I get in it 👍 I also found out I have a few extra goodies frost the last owner like a short shifter and an AWE track exhaust

[@Chris2jz]

Has it broke yet ​@@Slurm_is_good

[@adambastien7540]

ST2 had LED headlights as an option, rock chips in the front are super common due to soft paint, if the front lower grill is gone then it had a bigger intercooler before, and see if the shutter system is still there

[@vlonetearsyt]

looking at a 2017 st for my first car just tried it out the other day super excited 17k with 77 k miles

[@mexicobra15]

live in the valley and Just picked up a 2018 ST recently... these vids definitely help

[@silverwolf1213]

ST2 has Steering Projector Headlights Also👍🏻 Really useful driving on fast curves at night!

[@DdotxSdot]

Best video on this topic I’ve found all week

[@burnbibles3813]

Very good tips about oil pressure/temp that basically applies to any turbocharged car

[@Andrew-tw6pe]

My '02 Jetta's clutch pedal had a lot of travel throughout the 3 years I had it. Friend's GTI was the same also.

[@Ryan96se]

One minor correction on the ST3 package. Heated steering wheel and reverse camera were not available for model year 2013/14

[@tjtobin1960]

I bought my 16 ST3 new. It had the sound symposer in place but it was not plumbed into the cabin. There was no hole in the firewall and I heard that this is common in the 16-17 STs . I did the delete because it did basically nothing. Maybe the PO of your car did the same.

[@elijahbutz5343]

that noise that your talking about it the cam follower, where the hpfp rides off of the cam

[@Sizzleator]

Your explanation of the ST1, St2 and St3 are slightly wrong, depending on the country and seat selection.

[@xXQuickTomXx]

This st1 st2 st3 stuff is maybe a good description for the usa but definitely not for the eu. I got a st3. Fully leder seats touchscreen heated steering wheel and chairs but no sony soundsystem. You can literally make your own list with these here

[@FreshlySnipes]

My 2015 ST-2 came with projector bi-xenon headlights. Same as the ones in the ST-3 & RS

[@97warlock]

Simposer delete? the metal plate front of the engine. not familiar with that,. Just stumbled onto this car yesterday & have a strong interest in getting on. I want the small turbo, and window tint & stock.

[@adamgelinas9618]

Please do a 300zx build next 😬😳

[@fern4753]

here, king, you dropped this: 👑

[@HEMi1995]

ST2 has projector headlights too. Only the ST1 has reflectors.

[@DaBish84]

Depending on the year..

[@evanobryant8045]

Thank you so much !!!

[@kewersklips3608]

Rewatching this makes me happy to have an ST of my own! My build is all done and on my channel if you could give me your opinion on it Cameron!

[@k2a2l2]

those wheels look perfect on the st👍 great choice

[@michaelmarquez6133]

Man great video I learned the hard way about letting the car reach temp I have a GTI and one morning I was running late for work so I jumped in and just started taking off and I felt like my car was breaking or something because I was trying to go too fast and their car was still cold nowadays every morning I'm waking up and right away before even I start getting dressed I just go and start my car and let it run at least 10 minutes or more and so by the time I'm dressed and ready I get in the car it's all warmed up and I take off but man it sounds like a pain in the ass if the car takes even longer than my GTI to warm up because I'm thinking about getting one maybe I'm in Buckeye AZ by the way

[@craigdettmer3566]

That is a good step in the right direction, you should still not just let you car sit there and idle to warm up in the cold. This makes the process delayed and oil does not get to where it needs to be. Something to research too.

[@Handles805]

What Ford Focus st is the best year 2013-2018 which year !??? I can’t find that answer anywhere?

[@tomasmartinez3936]

Get anything after 2014, the newer the better

[@derekgardin1512]

They're pretty well all the same.

[@LA_Commander]

The 2013 will be the cheapest but have more miles on them. The 2018 was the final year and had all the refinements, but will cost more. The 2015 and later got a face-lift. So look at the spectrum of the STs for sale out there and make your best decision.

[@navinjha007shekhar]

ST 2013-2014 is the best year to buy it’s look beautiful. 2015-2018 front grill looks ugly and these models are low reliable compare to 2013-2014

[@VoxVirtus86]

The ticking is the direct injection, it's loud.

[@ryanfrasier859]

Hey Cam so did you consider a Gti? Considering selling my Jeep for a hot hatch and just weighing options.

[@boundbytimettv2684]

They're slow I drag them in my genesis sedan.

[@charliebennett7850]

did you decide on what to get? i have a Jeep tj and im looking for a hot hatch too

[@carart4fun174]

crashed my zx3 se focus. So now im saving up for a ST lol

[@hunterday2478]

Awesome video man! Definitely helped

[@steffanwilliams7174]

How can I send a DM. Do you work on anyone's car? I can come from Vegas. It's a fiesta that needs a swap.

[@Ballsack44]

Great video dude!

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

The grabber paint job looks better on the focus than it was on the mustang. How did you get your intake snorkel so far down in the grille? Mine sits near top just under hood :/. I am puzzled. Are there different length snorkels?

[@R3D_R4PT0R]

I get one in Tuesday.

[@adrianmaclaren]

Should I buy one white 173,000km for 10k CAD???

[@storytrailing]

Weirdly my clutch is heavy af! And I’ve driven plenty of manual cars. I thought it was stock when I bought it from the dealership but maybe mine isn’t? 🤔

[@CameronAlford]

No way it isn’t. The only clutch lighter than this that I’ve felt is a base model 2017 Honda Civic hatch and

[@Sklounst_Actual]

@@CameronAlford i disagree that the ST clutch is super light. I would just describe it as "medium" lol. The Corolla, Civic, VW Polo, Nissan Sentra, Scion tC, etc, are all much lighter. But the ST is pretty light for a *performance* car, much lighter than the Mustang for example

[@carsonandrews4069]

The clutch on my 2016 st is so heavy… very very touchy though

[@alexandrumihai8093]

whats the song at the beggining?

[@b.p.n.1755]

Excellent!!

[@sander16v11]

Why not get an rs?

[@moistcritical3193]

Ummmm price maybe??? Duhhh

[@sander16v11]

You think that’s the number one factor? With the mods he’s done? Wake up fella

[@moistcritical3193]

@@sander16v11 for the majority yes it’s like a 10k difference

[@sander16v11]

@@moistcritical3193 I agree the price difference is high. Seeing how much had gone into this car, I’d be curious to see hear his reasoning for going this route.

[@CaOsPriZma]

Thank you

[@forsakenraptor4931]

I'm looking to buy a used he said it’s 2013 st2 I bought it stock with 32k on it it’s now at 68k and raising. It lowered on springs and new struts probably 15k miles on them. It has 2.5inch straight pipe from the cat back. Can come with a 3inch catless downpipe and an accessport Got other small mods like sound symposer delete and fswerks short shifter with solid shift cable bushings and solid shift mounts And I also have a Cobb RMM that’s not on the car"" its red and looks clean. I need a daily and drive a 2006 rsx type s. But need a upgrade. Does his car sound ok for a daily. I wanted completely stock but his price and miles are hard to pass up he is asking 13,000

[@xpeace3372]

I have mine, for 17k stage 3 with cob accessory tune stratified e30 Intercooler mountune air intake and Cobb filter MBRP downpipe and catbackexhaust, James barone short throw and shifter, snorkel, everything is good , nothing to worry, runs great, just can’t keep with the payment anymore,

[@saroshkhan9691]

Thanks bro

[@civicminded73]

Why wouldn't you just turn the wheels to see tire wear?

[@tylerterrible100]

Bro why are you not running the best oil in this

[@Mrennnn]

looking to trade my gen in for a bagged 17 with 40k miles

[@Masterchief-jr5ds]

Do all st3 have sunroof? Or are there st3 without it?

[@truthserum_cs]

this is a St1 but what year model?

[@amyfrankie100]

I have a question is the engine have a timing CHAIN or a rubber timing belt and is it attached to the water pump please. Whenever I buy a car if it has a rubber timing belt I change the belt and the water pump so I'm hoping this engine has a timing chain. Please advise

[@LA_Commander]

It has a timing chain, not a timing belt

[@AMAR-ym7sz]

I got mine new with 7 miles on it so...

[@alexstromberg5865]

I own a weird spec focus same chassis mine a focus se, base cloth seats but heated, sync touch screen, sony stereo and sub with ambient lighting all factory how i bought it from ford weird custom order car

[@dannymartinez8522]

I get my hands on a 2014 st for 4000 with 140k miles. The only issue it misfires on 3rd gear and doesn't go over 4k rpms. Getting code p0012 and p0315. Is this easy fix?

[@dannymartinez8522]

@@hix9306 all I know it has to be reprogrammed with scanner to reset the crank and cam sensor . I forgot what they call it

[@dannymartinez8522]

@@hix9306 if your truck is causing a misfire and/or your motor has no power that might be it

[@dannymartinez8522]

@@hix9306 I'm not sure what your motor is doing but to me that sounds like pinging or engine knock . Try to use better octane to see if it goes away other than that for that code your cam sensor to be relearned(timing) w a scanner

[@StrangerinaStrangeLand-im4yl]

It’s called misfire count relearn, or neutral profile relearn.

[@MJC-GSXS750]

My Mustang ecoboost dip stick looks identical, and i only ever filled the oil to the top of the cross marks, until i checked my manual, which states to fill to the second circle, and not to the top of cross marks. Did i read the manual wrong? Where does everyone fill their oil to? Cross marks, or top circle? Great video, great content brotha!

[@TheDealer6373]

The pictures from ford on mine were wrong but my car came with 2 manuals. One for the base model and one for my model. I picture was like something from a ikea manual lol

[@perfectlybalanced8995]

I really wish Ford would bring this car back

[@danielleroux6490]

please call or write Ford Customer Service. Tell them we want the new Fiesta ST and/or Focus ST in the U.S./Canadian market. If all their customers are telling them, they'll listen and bring us BACK these hot hatches. Thank you for your support in this petition effort!

[@perfectlybalanced8995]

Daniel LeRoux I hope so, even with so many people. This Hackett guy doesn’t like cars

[@brandonmarks6035]

They did just not in USA sadly

[@perfectlybalanced8995]

Brandon Marks I mean back to the US

[@LA_Commander]

Ford makes them for the rest of the world, just not us lol

[@canceldeeznutz7622]

You are hearing the Injectors at 7:30

[@Mrmannyguy]

Is 95000 miles on a 2014 ok to buy?

[@jtland4842]

Definitely, as long as it has had good servicing and has never been heavily modified. He said that they can last for well over 100K miles if maintained properly.

[@derekgardin1512]

100k miles is nothing if it's had basic maintenance regularly.

[@victoracevedo9726]

i have a big problem so my cousin just got a 2014 st and i honestly fell in love with it and i have always liked rs’s but honestly i really want to get a st should i?

[@Lan60570]

Save the extra money on mods for the st!

[@derekgardin1512]

I'd like an RS but the ST engine is better. RS engine is open deck. Not great. I'd rather buy an ST, modify it a bit and have alot of money left over.

[@atlasgrove535]

I miss this energy!!! You’re so monotone nowadays!!

[@Duraguy]

that's the fuel pump. not the valve

[@armandocontreras5078]

What kind of wheels are those

[@ComicallyLarge]

Rotiforms

[@jayce4162]

fifteen52 tarmac

[@carlosparamo5718]

Dope vid

[@tromboner9740]

What should be the first three mods I do

[@CameronAlford]

Check out the modification guide I made!

[@surfbug1]

Subbed. U are hilarious! Hahah!!!

[@arthur5224]

Hey I didn't get if the symposer delete is here as a stock piece or as a modification, can anyone clarify that for me please? Much love thx :) Awesome videos Cameron thank you!

[@kirby1596]

The sound symposer is a factory feature. The symposer delete is quick, cheap mod.

[@ButteredUpToast]

In different countries the car may not have a sound symposer from the factory

[@sammcgill5324]

It was disconcerting to hear him call the ignition coils spark plugs.

[@ramirocalzadillas1090]

I want this as my first car what are your thoughts on that

[@cqbluna5197]

Same bro

[@emldV2]

Same but they cost like 10-13K where I live soo it would take some time to get the money to get one.

[@mercury0214]

Cop an old 2005-2010 5 speed focus for a few years drive it into the ground and get the st

[@BanayatK1d]

@@mercury0214 currently driving a 06 mazda 3 into the ground till I can get one

[@lenguini93]

That noise is just the high pressure fuel pump actuating due to it being a TGDI engine

[@Jpmaster33]

nah its injector rattle

[@DEFGraves]

Buying my second focus st and I work at ford… why did I watch this whole dang video hahaha

[@CameronAlford]

Looking for reasons to talk yourself out of it 😭

[@lovewrld352]

Why the hell is it front wheel drive wtf

[@nolanmccord3936]

Aye, arizona

[@joejohnson8252]

How reliable are these cars?

[@Viktor47..]

🔥🔥

[@zakvince7425]

Hey the car I'm looking at dosent have an air intake or filter at all, but it has this weird pipe thing going through one of the air vents at the top left of the engine. I have no idea what this is. Can someone plz inform me!!

[@jayce4162]

this genuinely confuses me, how can it not have an intake at all??

[@zakvince7425]

I know!

[@jayce4162]

@@zakvince7425 no lol, i’m saying that’s probably your intake. look up 2j racing focus st intake.

[@brainded4681]

Ended up getting an rs cuz I waited another year 💀💀💀😂

[@6z0]

st is more reliable, can be built and hold more power tho

[@Baysidebangerz]

Before buying a focus st drive the fiesta St and you will realize it's so much better

[@danielleroux6490]

please call or write Ford Customer Service. Tell them we want the new Fiesta ST and/or Focus ST in the U.S./Canadian market. If all their customers are telling them, they'll listen and bring us BACK these hot hatches. Thank you for your support in this petition effort!

[@jesterokjones4954]

Too bad they're about 10 fucking thousand more than they were a year ago!

[@906films]

Early bro!!

[@alexduey7868]

Can’t get over the looks and I’ve heard terrible things about reliability

[@alvi5331]

I think you’re referring to the automatic non-ST versions that have the DCT.

[@derekgardin1512]

Reliability? They are pretty bulletproof. You're confusing the ST with a regular Focus with the DCT automatic. Totally different.

[@buzzscreen8365]

Oh! the worst and unreliable car brand, but I love the aesthetics.

[@timrozman8941]

I thought they are awd

[@tristianodonnell2048]

RS is awd, ST is fwd

[@Godhorse6969]

this one is a wannabe with the copy cat paint job

[@benjamindippo]

#1 thing you need to know. They're dog shit slow and feel way to reserved.

[@derekgardin1512]

Slow? Compared to what?

[@NickScobee18r32]

Man, please stop owning a car that I do and talking publically about it.

[@sjm8510]

Benefits of tire rotation is a myth, matter of fact, rotating makes things worse, don't believe me, look it up.

[@zachdailyfost4433]

Personally never rotate. Usually run staggered but even on my AWDs fuck paying for a full set Iol

[@dinosoarbutts14]

Anyone had troubles with a p0300 and p0316 code? Misfire

[@Jake-gb3md]

Your videos gave me everything I needed to know about the focus st! That being said, i fell in love with it and now one will be getting shipped to my door in two weeks. Thanks man!!

[@mediocrefloridaman]

Who did you buy thru? I'm in the process of buying one from a dealer without actually sitting in it and driving it and getting a shipper to deliver it. Was that how you bought yours? I've never bought a car like that before.

[@Kazeshini92]

Got my ST like 2 weeks ago, your videos have been priceless. Luckily enough mine was 100% stock, and from this video learned I have ST3 which is neat!

[@jorgeguzman9592]

Thoroughthoughts how much did you pay for yours ? Also how much miles

[@Kazeshini92]

@@jorgeguzman9592 25k after taxed CAD and 36t thousand km

[@Kazeshini92]

It was also st3 and tangerines scream, so basically the most expensive option

[@jorgeguzman9592]

Thoroughthoughts nice man I’m deciding if I should buy one

[@Kazeshini92]

@@jorgeguzman9592 It's been 4 weeks with the car and its the most fun car ive owned, 100 percent worth!

[@n8tiy]

Im about to pick up a 2013 yellow St 2. so read for it man iv been keeping up with the st and the other ones! Definitely a banger of a car!

[@jacket-407]

Nayt I have the same spec st in California and had it shipped from Texas. I’ve gotten a bov and had the resonator and muffler deleted and it runs great and feels way better then stock. St has no exhaust sound really and has zero idle sound but after the few modifications there are all types of sounds now from the bov to the exhaust to the intake.