RESTORING OUR WRECKED 150,000 MILE MK2 FOCUS RS (PART 12)

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I can honestly say this car is close to breaking me. No matter what gets fixed there is something else that starts. I mean it is 14 years old and has done 146,5000 miles but I feel like we've pretty much replaced everything on it! Think positive thoughts for me please!! Haha! If any of you have anymore advice or suggestions on this car's issues please do leave a comment!! Thank you for watching as always!
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[@davidreville7211]

Mate - you’re a salesman! You’ve done so well - kudos to you and please don’t stop the content coming…

[@EVILGT]

Thanks mate 🙏🏻

[@DjNikGnashers]

This Focus is the gift that keeps on giving ..... In other news, I had to wax my M140i again, 4th time this year, this is getting expensive now.

[@EVILGT]

🤣🤣🤣 stop it 🖕🏼

[@AlanXR6]

Greetings from Australia! I own a modified Focus XR5 (ST225 in your language) and there can be a number of weird things these cars do. Two things to check when the car starts doing strange things that seem totally unrelated. First thing to check are the connections to the BCM (Body Control Module) located under the glove box. Remove and re-seat all the loom connections going into the BCM, as sometimes a bit of oxidation on the loom connection contacts can cause all sorts of strange issues. Second thing is the instrument cluster, over here in Australia we are now seeing a number of strange faults being generated by dry solder joints on the cluster PCB as the solder starts to crack with age. Please see the link below on how to re-solder the cluster PCB from our Australian RS/XR5/ST225 guru mechanic. Regarding the gear changing issues, check the cable linkages at both the gear lever end and the top of the gearbox to make sure nothing is fouling on the cables and stopping their proper movement. When I fitted as RS500 airbox to my XR5, I couldn't select reverse and a couple of the other gears were very hard to select. Turns out when I fitted the airbox I accidentally moved some cables that subsequently fouled on the gear selector linkages causing my shift issues. Hope these suggestions are of help and keep up the great content ... lovin' the RS and ST225 content of late :) oemdenied.com/index.php/instrument-cluster-repairs-

[@EVILGT]

Brilliant info mate. Thanks very much! 🍻

[@danielmabbitt]

All experience bud we all have gone at things thinking the worse and then realised we should of had a cuppa of tea and a look around 1st! Loving the videos

[@EVILGT]

Thanks mate 👍🏼

[@stints123]

This little series with the RS has been the best viewing on your channel so far 👌

[@jimmyjt16]

The oil temp gauge will be linked to either the abs fault (usually the cable) or a map sensor fault. The same issue also sometimes stops the gearbox going into 5th and 6th. Crazy I know, but it does. Edit..it's usually the ABS cables. I'd strip them down top to bottom and do them again.

[@boabm6522]

Plus 1

[@STANLIZ4]

Cant help with the tech problems, but your presentation of the tech detail is outstanding! Never get bored listening as happens with some sites. Good luck! You’ll sort it!

[@EVILGT]

Thanks mate 👍🏼

[@markdoyle6414]

I had abs and traction problems on an E39 BMW. Changed sensors, all 4 but still had problems. Turned out one of the rings was bad. Got it replaced and problem solved. Mind you it didn't cause any other weird problems. Problems like these drive me mad to the point where I give up and send it to a professional. Keep up the good work.

[@dougieirvine3980]

When you and Lee started this channel did you ever think 2 years later he would F off and only come back for rare occasions and you would be working like a mechanic, it changed from top gear test drives to mat Armstrong rebuilds 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 here for the journey, main thing is your your own boss is what it is and all that . 🤙😜

[@EVILGT]

Definitely not mate but I’m here for it 🍻

[@dpjsc08]

I have the Mk2 Focus RS, and I've been through every issue you can imagine lol! I do believe that oil gauge reader is an estimate which goes off the coolant temp level, I know this isnt any help, but that gauge is useless anyway, what I do know is the wheel speed sensor can cause a problem with gears 5 and 6. I believe if this sensor is broke, you cant go into 5th and 6th while driving & this can also knock out that oil temp reading!

[@IanMcCready-bf8tb]

If that fault was just the intercooler pipe, and if you think you've wasted your time, at least we've had another video from you and we're all learning about the car! Thats why I love your channel Ben!! And its so entertaining too!! Keep them coming mate. Sunderland is watching!

[@EVILGT]

Thanks very much mate! 🍻

[@calvinscardairy7228]

Same thing happened with my e93 m3 you have to put a snap on machine and do the adaption setting

[@princexaba9875]

Hey Ben Great work... ABOUT YOUR GEARS 5th&6th.... FWD cars have gear selector cables on top of the gearbox... Open the bonnet have someone change gears while engine is of and you looking for the said gear selector cables...im sure the bushes are gone

[@DamonEgg]

Same problem on mine, was cluster issue sorted by auto electrician. It was throwing faults on abs, limp mode and a vibration on break pedal( slap the dash lol)

[@w10lsy]

I know your pain, abs module has gone on mine ( unrepairable ) can’t find one for the mk2 rs for love nor money 🤯 check the abs sensor where the cable plugs in, the copper ring wears away over time. The speedo n mileage also goes when the abs has a fault 😂 it’s all connected.

[@DaleSteel]

Get it repaired

[@w10lsy]

It’s not repairable, been sent to few companies! Can’t find a replacement anywhere.

[@louishamilton225]

They can occasionally come up at breakers I would make a post in the forums, someone will have one

[@w10lsy]

I’ve tried the forums, only option I’ve found is getting one remanufactured but it’s pricey. Supposedly it was an upgrade for an st so there’s none out there anymore 🤯 hard to come by even from breakers unless it’s a blown engine they won’t strip a healthy engine for parts 🤷‍♂️

[@DMC6274]

Had the same issues with my RS. Limp mode, couldn’t get 5th and 6th. Warning lights on. I Checked it wasn’t ABS leads. I got my abs module sorted. sent off to ECU Testing. Booked it online. Next day courier picked it up on a Monday and delivered back to me on the Thursday. Lifetime guarantee £233 all in.

[@1988bigdaz]

I know the Mk2 St has a problem with the cluster that makes it throw up random faults. Not sure if these are the same but it could be worth checking out.

[@leemartin5696]

Mine had the same, sent the clocks away and all sorted 👍

[@nwhutt]

Traction control light and ABS light will often come on with a bad wheel speed sensor. Get it plugged in to a scan tool and it should tell you which one has gone bad.

[@HondaTypeRPete]

ABS fault will cause the shifter solenoid in the gearbox to lockout 5th and 6th in an effort to limit speed whilst the fault is active.

[@iStewy]

Had a similar issue with my fiesta st, burnt the abs wire at the chassis leg from the exhaust due to a leak the heat somehow melted it, always good to trace your abs wires back just to be safe. Also plugging a scanner in is a life saver compared to trying to find the fault by eye.

[@Izzy111R]

You need a diagnostic machine to pull the codes and also view whats called live data, you can then monitor the wheel speeds and pin down which one is playing up.

[@stureeves719]

I feel your pain mate,had a boost issue on a MK2 st I recently purchased.changed boost solenoid,map sensor,AFM etc etc.spent 2 days messing to find out the boost solenoid vac pipes were round the wrong way the whole time.cheap fix if only I'd found it first 😭😭🤣

[@dannyauto5901]

Great to see you getting more confident to try and repair your cars Ben, loving the content mate❤️💪👌🤘🤟

[@EVILGT]

Thanks mate 👍🏼

[@kenmurphy4317]

I dont know if its the issue but the speedo unit causes all sorts of issues.as the alarm and pretty much most of of the electrics run through it.they are well known for all sorts of issues.also i believe if you have a aftermarket ecu holder the witing look xan can chaif through near the bell housing on the gearbox.i had a boost solenoid go on mine wich caused all sorts of boost issues.not to mention the alternator and the oil filter housing. Diaphragm in oil filter housing went.aka pcv and causes a massive vacuum inside the engine.

[@shaungowler8909]

Have u cleaned the abs ring on the hub ? Uses magnetic Hall effect when no signal is picked up with every revolution of wheel just a thought keep up the great work on the channel

[@damionspittles1847]

The abs problem can be linked to the roll sensors on the suspension. Check theyre not broken or electrical connectors rusty

[@brianrabess3986]

Check the distance between abs sensor and pickup point (ring in bearing) plug up Ecu to scanner go into abs live recording 🧐🧐

[@tomhope4613]

Ben yaw sensor under the drivers seat can cause the abs fault and the problem with 5th and 6th

[@EVILGT]

Oh my god another one 🤣

[@BiglumpADV]

Ben, get yourself a decent diagnostic tool. Ford want Forscan but you do lots of different cars, so perhaps an Autel like Matt Armstrong uses. They're an absolute must on cars these days, and saves a lot of guesswork

[@BoringOldXboxGamer]

The ABS sensor is also the ring in the hub\bearing that can cause issues if there is a contamination problem with it. On Minis it causes a trifecta of fault lights, ABS/DSC/TMPS. Did you just put a new sensor in without cleaning out the hole etc? Think it's that easy? 😁Get some cans of brake and clutch cleaner sprayed.

[@jamesedge1456]

Hi Ben there's 2 different options for the abs sensors in had exactly the same problem go back to the motor factors

[@petergrinnell2500]

My MK1 focus I had the abs light was on all the time I changed all the sensers but common fault had to take the clocks out take the back of clean in side sprayed it with contact spray but not sure if you one has the fault in the clocks hope that helps mate

[@johnrowell942]

Could be a bad earth on that side of the car. For a guess😂😂. Glad you found the boost leak and repaired the pipe, before it worn through. 👍💯

[@James-my6ko]

Brilliant video as always 👍. The ford is clearly a evil GT car to its core. Must have a few warning lights on at all times 😂

[@EVILGT]

Haha thanks mate. It’s definitely ours 🤣👌🏼

[@carllamb6711]

I must admit Ben you have the patience of a saint. I honestly think if that was my car it would’ve been cubed by now. Great content as always mate keep it coming we all. Love you mate

[@EVILGT]

Thanks very much mate 🙏🏻

[@fqcraigus]

When mine had a fault and started running like a pig due to some wiring my traction light would illuminate. Seems the traction light is a eml as well even though it has an independent eml

[@joshmcclelland4506]

ABS/Traction light fault could be corroded ABS rings which causes them to swell and may cause it to be slightly catching or have caught one of the sensors

[@kenrossaukrsa]

Replace the abs ring sensor or the hub for pick up

[@chrisbutler2636]

Abs could be a wheel bearing ?? My missis fiesta did the same .

[@kmac5849]

Can’t help ,but thank god for you tube google and Evil GT 👏🏻

[@EVILGT]

😅😅😅🍻

[@jonost24]

On my ST225, the ABS pump was a common fault. fortunately mine was replaced before I bought it some 12 years ago, so the car was less than 5 years old when it failed. Whether this is the problem on the RS I don't know?

[@garybaldi69]

One of the best channels on KZbin

[@EVILGT]

Thanks mate 👍🏼

[@paulsee1488]

@EVILGT i had same problem with abs ,oil gauge and gearbox issue, turned out to be wheel bearing , changed that and been fine ever since

[@EVILGT]

Nice one 👍🏼

[@andrewmurray6303]

Abs relucter ring Rusty ? The abs sensor won't read property when they start to rust they lift the ring so it gets a untrue reading hence the traction control saying this I can't remember if u put new shafts in with all the work that's been done 🙌 if not pull the abs sensor out shine a torch in the hole and spin the wheel check the condition😊

[@EVILGT]

They are brand new mate. Both the sensors and the bearings 😬

[@FatherJack-73]

Abs sensor and oil temp gauge sharing the same earth feed perhaps?

[@Chumpski0412]

Keep up the good work benji. I had an ST mk 2. Remove the symposer as its prone for boost leaks, and get an RS vac pipe kit to remove half the wire into the plenum. Makes it looks alot neater 👍🏻

[@lastexile1187]

I wouldnt say the oil temp and abs light are related. Id suggest checking the wiring to the MAP sensor connector as they set at an awkward position at the back of the connector, the MAP sensor is directly connected to the PCM/ECU and if that signal is lost youll get erratic faults. As for the ABS light id say check the ABS rings in the hubs and replace one or both.

[@EVILGT]

Both Bearings are brand new though so it doesn’t make any sense that they’d be the problem unless they are faulty 🤔

[@lastexile1187]

@@EVILGT nah in that case i cant see how both could be wrong. What DTCs show up when you scan? Id be looking at the ABS pump next - i have heard of the controller boards going tits up on them. Might be worth getting one to swap on, but its mounted in an awkward position in the engine bay unfortunately...

[@johnpells5992]

Great video , as usual full of humor and a good watch 👍always look fwd to these good luck 👍👍👍

[@scalecrawlnl]

Proper work Uncle Benji, thank you. What a tremendous journey you are on 'wrenching', putting back the power and the shine on these cool cars. Well done Sir and a fun video, I am happily therefore sitting through 'additonal promotion' 😁 Also a lot of patience you have on the RS refurbishment. Time for a classic EVIL GT 'brekkie run' soon I hope, see if Lee is up for it. Line up the Carlton, the Range Rover and the Mclaren in the car park, earned it boss! Cheers, doing well here, keep at it please. Thank you 👍💯

[@EVILGT]

🤣 thanks for watching as always bud 👌🏼

[@grahamrobson9292]

Great presentation on an interesting car

[@georgeeliottcollerroberts2397]

Stretched abs cables

[@DamianTaylor-b3m]

I had this with my mk2 st225, it could be the pressure inside the ABS pump, I changed the whole ABS unit to fix it

[@EVILGT]

You’ll enjoy the next video 😬

[@davelee8684]

The problem with the abs sensor wiring is you can’t only just get that section you have to get the whole loom!!! ST’s suffer the same and had a few people come into work, PartsPlus, and had to give them the bad news

[@johnmelling9950]

The oil temp and pressure gauges are more just for novelty and dont work in the traditional method. They are just estimated values by the ECU and various sensors so when part of the electronic system goes down they can be affected. Im guessing the ABS wire on the opposite side of the car to the one you repaired is also stretched and thats your ABS fault. You cant see the wires broken, they stretch and break inside the rubber insulation.

[@daveb2300]

I had a similar issue with ABS, albeit not on a Ford but it turned out there was corrosion in the sensor holder and that made the gap between the sensor and the ABS ring on the shaft too big so it couldn’t pick up the teeth with the magnet. Also another time the ABS ring on the driveshaft had cracked due to corrosion underneath making it expand this then threw the sensor off. Perhaps it might be worth a check. Keep up the good work!

[@tracieoliver2307]

The ECU has preset oil temperature setting IE you can un plug the oil sensor wire from the oil filter housing and still get a reading as its preset! I am sure the car has been in a very damp environment so hence my thoughts are its the ECU thats playing up! Great videos and thanks for sharing

[@glenng1938]

Get a diagnostics computer on it man. I had issues with a rs a few weeks ago, quick run threw with the autel and everything pointed towards the dash clocks. Gave similar symptoms to yours

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

Your get it sorted benji👍😀 keep up the good work 😀

[@EVILGT]

🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@jimmcdonald5721]

Get that cross member changed..

[@michealsears417]

Try your battery voltage sometimes a bad battery can throw up random faults

[@Lewster-ip1nt]

It is the MAF sensor. I had same issue with my ST ;)

[@EVILGT]

Most people saying MAP sensor?

[@petersykes8891]

Your doing a belting job pal but the dash looks likes it’s missing a few fixings 😂🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲🇮🇲👍

[@EVILGT]

🤣🤣🤣 it’s missing plenty

[@shauncorless8965]

There's one here in garage on sale £51,000,

[@jb1schoolofmotoring]

Have you checked the fuse board? Could be RS rust in there too. Great video Ben. Keep it up 💪

[@EVILGT]

🤣🤣🤣

[@timothyivatts]

My Honda has a reverse lockout for while it’s being driven so you can’t accidentally put it in reverse. Check the plugs and wiring for gearbox connections

[@Non-Stick_Pan]

I think one of your front wheel bearings is causing the issue. Either poor quality / incorrect fitment. If you can get the codes read that may well help you isolate the actual wheel at fault.

[@stephenbradley5805]

Did you find the boost problem because I have the same problem

[@robertrawlins2232]

You’ll need to completely replace the ABS cables as the fault might not be visible - but eliminate it being the fuses and replace them first Absolutely Lovin the content 👍

[@g__o__l__d__6673]

youll get there

[@lewisodea98]

I had a very similar issue, but my traction control light was on Turns out fuse 35 for the ECU had blown, so I replaced it and now it's all back to normal 🤯 It could be the dry cluster issue as well but my oil temp dial sometimes does that too

[@EVILGT]

Fuse 35! Nice one I’ll have a look 👍🏼

[@lewisodea98]

@@EVILGT No probs! I found that there was a 10amp one in there but after looking on the RS forum it should have been a 15 amp! Good luck though mate, hope it works!

[@Daniel_ST180]

For the ABS fault, it could be rubbish after market sensors but it’s worth checking the magnetic pick up ring in the driveshaft to make sure they weren’t damaged when you did all the suspension. Worth a look anyway 😂

[@adamv7228]

I tend to find when something isnt working on my car if i boot it it sometimes works again, might be worth a shot mate 👌

[@EVILGT]

🤣🤣🤣 that’s usually the case with the RS4

[@adamv7228]

@@EVILGT 🤣🤣 the rs4 just needs a little love slap, she's delicate

[@kevinneilson8063]

Get some live data from the wheel speed sensors to see if they are faulty

[@777spectre.]

Great video mate ,your getting more confident in fixing things yourself ,thats the only way to do it just have a go at it ,well done mate we have all had cars like that and most still do 🤣🤣🤣

[@EVILGT]

🤣 I’ve never liked a car so much yet been so frustrated by it at the same time 🤣🤦🏼‍♂️

[@777spectre.]

@@EVILGT yep I know exactly what you mean mate ,I think most car guys have a love hate relationship with their cars

[@jameskearney7646]

Them dash clocks has a fault with them had similar could be the, great vids boss, keep her lit 🔥

[@EVILGT]

Thanks mate 👍🏼

[@joshplayspoor2908]

Mine was a switch on the pedal that brought traction and abs light on

[@EVILGT]

😵😵😵

[@joshplayspoor2908]

Serious mate, just a switch I got told abs pump the pump along was between 1-1.5k, took it to a friend to map it out and he diagnosed it as a switch, £40 fitted later everything all gone off the dash

[@ThePhatax]

I would get that on a diagnostic machine and check live data in wheel speed sensors. I’m not familiar with the mk2 rs but on my mk3 I had an abs fault and fitted genuine sensor after an aftermarket one was reading 158mph at standstill. Genuine was actually cheaper!

[@jamesforrest2014]

A faulty map sensor will stop the gauge working from memory

[@leeluxford6039]

Whats the codes on the ecu

[@mikej857]

If its still locking you out of 5th & 6th, it's the speed sensors that aren't still faulty

[@tonypressley130]

It’s not true oil temp it’s calculated by the ecu by measuring intake temps via the boost pipe change the map sensor. Also the abs could be if you used cheap only go for genuine Ford parts.

[@jonvolvot4263]

How come the dash is flapping about? The camera looks still but the dash isnt or have I missed something.ur doing gr8 keep up the good work.

[@EVILGT]

Definitely the camera. I used my iPhone and the stabilisation is brilliant. Makes everything else look loose though 🤣

[@chriswallace1778]

Common fault the stretched ABS leads, they went faulty on my old one along with lots of other things 🤣 I did the exact same and reversed the brackets around to give more slack. Also make sure u change that plastic plenum to an alloy one mate, they have a habit of going bang and then youre left with shards of plastic in the engine. Mountune do a good one or Airtec is a bit cheaper

[@stewart9618]

Triggers 🧹.... classic mate

[@stephenboodle4555]

😂..not love ford's.. could it be a relay..? On same circuit..my st kept blowing the cruise control fuse..and it ended up been one of the heated washer jets shorting out..id of never found it..but put a higher amp fuse in and the washer jet started smoking😂😂..disconnected it..put correct fuse in and got my cruise control back..a good watch Ben.. you'll sort it...💪💪👌👌

[@gorilla1q]

I'd start looking towards the dash clocks when they go you'll get all sorts of weird faults ABS issues being one of them, also did you replace the ABS sensors with the correct colour ones think they should be blue? The others will cause issuses

[@EVILGT]

I gave euro my reg so hoping they gave me the right ones

[@dand6052]

I had the exact same fault and it was the wheel bearing.

[@clarke89]

if i remember correctly the oil temp goes off the ecu you may have a faulty ecu a few people can flqsh your ecu onto another ecu which may fix the issue it isnt as hard as it sounds

[@jamesphonkwalker2470]

Try getting the solder on your clocks looked at for cracks, known fault that can cause mayhem

[@kevy2300]

Had the clocks sorted on mine by demon performance. After months of chasing faults at other garages those guys nailed it straight away

[@jamesphonkwalker2470]

@@kevy2300 Pete’s been looking after mine for few years now 👍🏻

[@gr33nk56]

Nothing ford related but had a vw with an ABS sensor issue checked then for new still didn't work I had to places then like for like and as stuiped as it sounds it had to be the same colour of plastic 😅 and boom fixed the problem

[@dfbiker]

Bad earth or loose connection some where? Or another chaffed wire?

[@haggishunter4594]

I’ve had the same dodgy problem on my mk2 ST. The magnetic pick up ring for the abs will be rusty on one of or both of the front wheels. It shits itself and stops the oil temp and pressure gauges, switches off the reverse interlock, rattles the abs in once you start moving and seems to over fuel the car at the same time, the fuel range also stayed static. New wheel bearings fixed mine, yours might have been the sensor and it just needs the code’s deleted.

[@EVILGT]

The bearings are brand new too though which is what I don’t understand 🤔

[@Gary_Bocking]

@@EVILGT it's possible that the magnetic rings in the brearings are damaged, as others have said, you really need to get it on a diagnostic machine that can see wheel speed data via a graph and see if any of the wheels have weird signals.

[@thoughtbaker4639]

Looks like might have to chase the loom for wires rubbing together. Try code reader both sides of the problem

[@janlojko5228]

Myn did that after a passenger had his feet up near the plugs on the bcm

[@mrwick7961]

Cud b abs ring

[@seanhammond4527]

My 1.0 eco boost needs some work doing to it when can I drop it off as your the only guy who knows about Fords and fault finding you could work for Ford 😊

[@EVILGT]

🤣🤣🤣 haven’t fixed it yet 👀

[@seanhammond4527]

@@EVILGT it’s all part the fun mate of having a Ford ask Henry Ford he will tell you the same 😂😂

[@raymondhayes7673]

Loving the Focus RS content 👌

[@PixelVogue]

Lee would have spotted that MASSIVE pipe hanging off....... 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MK2.75FocusST]

I thought you would have checked pipes first before recommending the MAP sensor 🤭😂 *even after market pipes rub, i add an extra jubilee at the the rubbing point. **Ford are that tight they used top end ST looms on their RS models, that explains why the wires are so tight to begin with. The RS is wider, you need to add quite a bit extra on that wire buddy allowing you to loop it over the brake line then to the speed sensor 🤘 Use forscan (free) and you can monitor each wheel and what speed it's doing. You need to check the solenoid on the gear lower gear stick, it's linked to the abs system and will lock you out of 5th and 6th and ALSO locks you going past 5th gear making it hard to select 5th. When the solenoid is working correctly 5th is beautiful to select. If it's been unplugged previous owner knew it had issues and unplugged it to stop it from letting you select 5th n 6th. If it's plugged in either the solenoid is faulty or the ABS fault is causing it to not partially activate.

[@EVILGT]

I didn’t recommend the MAP sensor you lot did 🤣👍🏼

[@MK2.75FocusST]

@@EVILGT 😝

[@steven907]

Could be the abs ring on the drive shaft Benjamin

[@Connor123J]

ABS rings??