Focus ST Ford Upgraded Lower Engine Mount 2013-2014 Installation

[@ThearthgodsROX]

I'm extremely thankful for your Focus ST videos. Its really made my decision to get one very easy and you showing step-by-step how to mount and put on all these performance parts on all the ST's you've done so far are wonderfully appreciated and saves me time trying to figure how to do it myself. Two thumbs up!

[@hsahz]

Keep posting anything for focus st please... I want to learn from you.. You are the best

[@TravelSavvyTV]

By far the most effective upgrade, outstanding video as well. Have had the "e-mount" for a few weeks, literally no hop at all. Cabin noise is unchanged to boot. Thanks Bill + CJ for suggestion

[@brazwewn]

Wanted to pass along a tip. You may already know, but figured it couldn't hurt. There are two tabs on the back of the lower engine cover. Those slot into the subframe. Once they are pushed in, the panel will stay in place allowing you two hands to install the screws. Great videos, keep up the good work.

[@superbert35]

Thanks big time for vids like this one, they are making a difference for us guys that arent mechanics bit want to do some things ourselves

[@sk8s4aliving]

For anyone with a 2014 Focus ST, the 2014 Focus ST comes from the factory with the electric Focus mount. If you feel the need to have something stiffer as I did, look at the Steeda, Boomba, or Cobb rear motor mount. Yes you will have a bit of vibration, but they are quite liveable IMO.

[@KittyCannonner]

Is this where the build date matters? Or is it all '14 Focus STs?

[@sk8s4aliving]

KittyCannonner It's all 2014 models. The build date is just for the brakes. The later models got the brakes form the Escape iirc. They're bigger and don't put out as much brake dust.

[@KittyCannonner]

sk8s4aliving Awesome, thanks! Kinda wishing I had those brakes on mine though, my front wheels look like the black (upgrade?) and the rears are silver -_-

[@iJudo]

Thanks for the videos, Bill. It really helps out and makes decisions in buying aftermarket parts so much more informed. I just wished you were closer to CA. Cheers!

[@DerrickMoy]

Hey Bill, awesome video, I've used your videos for my lowering springs as well. I ran into an issue with the last bolt you take out of the transmission anchor @ 2.35 in the video... it just shows you unscrewing the bolt, but I wanted to know specifically what you used, because I am using a 15mm wrench and I don't have nearly enough torque to get the bolt off.

[@BigPapaGanj]

Hey love your videos just wondering if you could do the cobb front mount intercooler id like to see how thats done since I know u have to.do.alittle drilling

[@TheBadnewz79]

That mount comes on the 2014 models with a production date of 10/13 or newer. After a few thousand miles back to the same problem you started with. I own a 13 st that's a piece of crap. After tsb work the mount is still really bad, beck seat latch had to be replaced, fish eyes all over the paint. Getting fully repainted on the 13th. The boost gauge bar is loose. I can pick it up from the right side. All kinds of creeks, cracks, rattles going on. All Ford will do for me is the warranty work and paid a payment for me. I can afford the car, how about a new car without all the issues. Anyway, good videos man, keep up the good work.

[@q80aziz]

👍🏽 simple and truly effective mod Thanks Bill

[@acdcrock1987]

Im going to have this mount put on by the dealer under the tsb, but if I wanted to go further what would be the better option? The steeda mount or the Cobb?

[@Zerogivengarage]

The Cobb is a heavier duty mount designed for more aggressive driving. This mount would be 1 step better than stock, the Cobb would be the next step. This mount is also less than half the price.

[@djkossmo]

Any idle vibrations ? Works on diesel tdci's ? Thks

[@bdix1985]

hey bill quick question: ive got the 2014, that came stock with the e-mount. in my last car i put 3m window weld to stiffen up the mount to help out just a bit. question 1: is this something you're familiar with? question 2: do you think by doing this it could be a good median between the e-mount and a aftermarket mount?

[@Zerogivengarage]

+Brian Dixon Never tried that so I really have no opinion

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Question, I'm definitely interested in doing this. I don't have a lift. Is it possible to install it without a lift?

[@adyg8221]

does this mount fit a 2009 focus st225 thanks

[@Soofly777]

will this lower engine mount fit on my 1.6 ecoboost mk3 too? got the wheelhopping too at my 200+ hp setup. ty for help

[@Snarf_Music]

Hi Bill - great videos. Question: I have installed the e-focus mount on my 13' Focus Sedan, but I drive very aggressively and thinking about upgrading to a 70 durometer Steeda RMM. I believe the Cobb RMM is 85 durometer. I heard that over 70 durometer can introduce NVH. Can you chime in on this? The Steeda mount is about $120 by the way thanks a lot

[@Zerogivengarage]

The heavier durometer mounts will add a little NVH to the car but most feel the trade off is worth it. We removed the e mount and went with the stage 2 CPE and all of our wheel hop is gone with only a slight increase in NVH at idle.

[@Zerogivengarage]

We will be doing several Cobb videos in the near future and that part is on the list

[@Trentsimmons]

What's your current HP and tq at with all the upgrades?

[@IdahoFilmandPhotoLLC]

So I have a MY14, and the dealership said I already have the upgraded mounts. Would one of these or the Cobb, or CPE RMM help at all? Being that I already have the upgrade?

[@Zerogivengarage]

The E mount is an upgrade from the factory mount but not quite on the level of a heavy duty mount like the Cobb.

[@GRYJEDI]

Will this upgrade work with a 2012 and help reduce engine vibration? Ford tells me it's "normal" for my car panels to rattle while in idle or in park.

[@Ichibuns]

+David Domsalla This will make engine vibration move through the cabin much easier. It'll make it worse.

[@GRYJEDI]

Most of my vibration was fixed after going to multiple Ford mechanics. The 3rd Dealership replaced ALL the motor mounts and also did this upgrade.

[@Ichibuns]

David Domsalla maybe the previous one were completely bad then?

[@GRYJEDI]

Yeah, 2 of the 4 mounts were shot. I had them replace the 3rd motor mount and upgrade the lower mount at the same time. I still have more idle vibration then i would like but it's been a drastic improvement. The lower mount upgrade has definitely eliminated most of the wheel hop i was having too.

[@Ichibuns]

David Domsalla Guess it worked out then. Luckily motor mounts are an easy and quick job

[@atxjax1]

This is a popular upgrade for Mazda3 rear mounts. Although on the Mazda3 you need a longer bolt. Does anyone know the thread pitch on the mount to the engine?

[@Commo85]

I've heard that COBB do a better mount.... Will the genuine Ford one be better ??

[@Zerogivengarage]

The Cobb, CPE, etc are stronger than the Ford mount. This is a basic step 1 upgrade, the others would be above this performance wise but may add a little more vibration

[@okaythen001]

after this you can drop the clutch and launch it no problem? how's the ride any virbration or anything vs stock

[@craigp2652]

Hey OkayThen, I'm driving a '13, launched several times without hop or the awful "bang" from the crappy stock mount

[@metaljew4456]

+Craig P: We said LAUNCH Craig, not pull away from a light like your grandma. It's literally impossible not to notice this major oversight by Ford. The stock MM is mush as seen in this video and the slamming noise that it makes is truly disturbing. If indeed you have a 2013 ST get that stock mount replaced immediately son.

[@craigp2652]

Sorry, noticed that my comments were from two different accounts, I did swap the mounts, was commenting to support the swap as the correct move for any owner looking to "LAUNCH" an ST

[@jbenzon]

Sir is it the same or can i use it on ford focus 2012?

[@benst2594]

Is that the Flow master exhaust in the video intro?

[@alexandermeisling6303]

Is that factory engine mount threaded on one side? I just got an oil change and the mechanic told me there was no nut on the bolt holding the engine mount in place. Should there be a nut? I have a 2013 Ford Fusion SE

[@derekgardin1512]

Don't need a nut the tab is threaded.

[@djkossmo]

Will it fit on a focus mk3 2015 2.0tdci ? thanks

[@miguelmonteiro3926]

thas my favorite piece on the st!

[@Zerogivengarage]

Yes you can do it with a set of drive on ramps or a jack and jackstands.

[@adrievo10]

boss , my friend install the cobb one but it's create a lot of body vibrations in idle condition , is that part also create the same vibration ??? waiting your kind replay (my Email: [e-mail])

[@Zerogivengarage]

abdullah faisal I have driven several different cars with the Cobb mount and didn't notice anything excessive. When you replace a softer bushing with a firmer one a slight increase is normal. The Steeda mount comes with two different bushings if you were looking for something a little softer.

[@adrievo10]

yes of course I'm looking for the softer one .. anyway my friend replaced that part you shown under TSP in the dealer & after that he bought the cobb one , so I'll barrow that ford modified mount to see the difference & let you know . thanks for replay & support boss...

[@jtostler9923]

What exhaust is on the car used for the intro sound clip??

[@79Pavlito]

Do you recon I could use that part on my 1.5 TDCI from 2016 ?

[@alexdragan406]

I know that it fits a 2.0 tdci 2015. If you find out, please write here

[@sachinramjan4220]

Can I have the torque settings in NM please

[@misaelalmanza8669]

Does this motor mount work for the 2015 Focus st?

[@Zerogivengarage]

Your 15 will have this mount from the factory.

[@NateTEHbutcher]

Is this mount better than the cobb one?

[@adrievo10]

cobb one create a lot of vibration

[@Ichibuns]

+abdullah faisal but it is much less prone to wheel hop and puts more power to the ground in lower gears. There are trade offs for both. People would be surprised in how something like a simple motor mount can affect 0-60 times so much

[@BrutalyStoked]

Does the 2016 Focus ST come with the e-focus mount?

[@Zerogivengarage]

+BrutalyStoked yes

[@BrutalyStoked]

Awesome thanks! Can't wait to get my ST

[@AustinRexinger]

+Bill Tumas does the '15?

[@Zerogivengarage]

+Austin Rexinger (WNYCarGuy) yes

[@masterrick2759]

I own a 2016 and no it does not. get on it hard and there's alot of wheel hop. it's why I watched this video

[@rjgarage8471]

Each time he shifts gears it sounds like a clunk what is that that’s my biggest question??

[@derekgardin1512]

That's the engine torquing switch to a heavy duty aftermarket mount

[@Zerogivengarage]

We offer free shipping on all non truck freight orders!

[@Anthony-df4bs]

To be honest, I kind of enjoy the torque steer..

[@tahaplh1]

I’m sorry but that’s not how you grab a torque wrench you’re only supposed to grab it from the handle not The entire lever

[@randellgribben9772]

$111.00?? wow online and localy $25 to 35

[@christophermcelligott1593]

I have to do this on my 2016 ST and the fact that the Focus is an onion - as in, you have to take apart 17 interlocking pieces to do even the simplest repair - is part of the reason I'm selling it as soon as I pay it off. You shouldn't have to pull multiple brackets off an engine to replace a mount, or yank out the headlights to upgrade the intercooler, or any of the other idiocy that made it past Ford's design review process. The car is fun to drive, but it's no keeper.

[@derekgardin1512]

Ya it took all of 5 minutes.