Ford Focus ST 65,000 Mile Long Term Review

[@heshewombow2000]

Just went over 100k in my 2014 ST, still running strong for everyone wondering. Did oil and trans fluid change, and all looked great. Nothing has gone out so far

[@tslay7928]

73k on my 2014 ST1 she's still running strong with light mods and an E30 tune!

[@goaliepro1996]

I bought my 14 FOST with 55k miles. Currently have 83k miles. Zero issues. I’ve been watching your videos before I bought it and afterwards. You definitely cemented my decision to buy it. Love the channel. Love the car.

[@20gwin]

I don't have a focus st but I just bought the fiesta st and it's a freaking blast 😎

[@willhall5115]

its also the better of the two :)

[@interceptingfist5682]

@@willhall5115 whatever you say

[@willhall5115]

@@interceptingfist5682 have you owned both for 3+ years? I have, and unfortunately the fiesta is the better car :)

[@sourfpv3096]

I don't think either one is better than the other. I prefer the focus interior and exterior styling. Both are fun cars.

[@lancestewart6907]

@@willhall5115 I have owned both (have the focus now, had a fiesta for about 2 years) I will say, honestly the fiesta is 10-20% more fun. However i would tell anyone to avoid the fiesta at all costs. My focus currently has 140k with almost no problems. My fiesta started leaking coolant into the cylinders at around 25K. The 1.6l ecoboost has now been pulled from production and made many "worst engines" lists like this one www.wheels.ca/top-ten/seven-engines-to-avoid-like-the-plague/ I guess i was one of the lucky ones that didnt catch fire.

[@arf189]

I have a 2013 Focus ST that I bought new. Passed 140k miles recently and I’m still on the stock clutch 😄

[@Mezeskex]

Hi. I'm on the search for a car and Focus ST 2012-2013 is also on my list. Any problems with the car, engine, electronics etc? I read good and bad things too.

[@interceptingfist5682]

@@Mezeskex I own an 18. My only complaint is the plastic on some of the interior rattling sometime. Absolutely no complaints mechanically.

[@ianashmore9910]

Mine went at 100k. That's reasonable IMHO.

[@CameronAlford]

date skinny girls, you know.

[@Gjeebs]

Hahaha gotta save those seats!

[@edshihadeh]

I have a 2017 focus ST I bought brand new.I have 77,000 miles on it still have 50% of brake pads left ran 93 octane only. Changed cabin filter twice. Changed air filter twice. Bone stock still. Dealer Changed the oil every 3000 miles. The thing is running great and hasn’t had any problems thus far. Really happy with this car. I remember watching your videos when I was first thinking about buying the ST back in 2017. Thank you for helping me make the decision to get one. It’s a real blast to drive daily in and out of Philadelphia everyday to go to work.

[@edshihadeh]

It’s an ST3 by the way love the leather seats.

[@FrenchieFries]

damn 6 windshields!!!! I've recently replaced my first one... my deductible is $500 so I had to pay out of pocket and that cost me just over $330! I've personally driven about 12k miles in the 6 months I've owned it. This past month I've been driving a lot less. About to hit 63k miles on mine and the only repairs I've done was the Evap purge valve then I just changed the oil which is regular maintenance and upgraded the spark plugs to NKG ones. But runs like a charm after that!! LOVE IT! :)

[@anthonypage1510]

Just bought an 18 ST3 and i couldn’t be happier. I normally only drive about 10k miles a year and i’ve driven about 2000 miles in the last month hahaha. Planning on keeping it stock for a while but an exhaust is probably the first mod to come. Can’t decide between ford performance exhaust and borla. If you’re interested at all in buying a focus ST, just binge watch ALL of gjeebs videos and you’ll have one in your driveway within a month :)

[@Gjeebs]

Hahahah yea Ford owes me an RS or something

[@anthonypage1510]

Gjeebs it was actually kind of sad sitting in my new car the first time. I already knew everything about it 😂😂. Thank you for creating the best content i’ve ever seen on youtube. Your channel is going to explode

[@michaelt5734]

Oh ya.. by the way this is my second Focus ST I had a 2014 ST3 and drive it to 97,000 miles and it was still going strong. I loved the updates so much on the 2016 I traded the 14 race red one for a 16 ST3 in oxford white. Love it . Just added hash tag fender stripes... they look so good.

[@roycezaro1998]

Unless you're a commercial driver, the AVERAGE person really shouldn't need to drive more than 15k miles a year (national average is 13.5k). Obviously there are exceptions, but even living out in the country I don't do more than 15k that isn't work related. So yeah, 20k is kind of a lot for most people. I'm an Uber driver and I've done 40k in 1.5 years which would be excessive for someone not driving for work. 120k is where a lot of long-haul truckers sit per year.

[@willsee7452]

11:10 🤣😂🤣😂 If you haven’t said that to your GPS/Siri while driving, you’re not driving enough.

[@darushkii]

I have a 2014 st, which I bought new in the summer of '14. I drive a heck of a lot for work, and after 103k miles, this thing still drives like completely new. Love this car.

[@richcoleman469]

Just found your channel and I have had a '13 ST3 almost 5 years and was almost 70 years old when I bought it. Had to buy matching black leather seats out of a regular Focus as the recaros were too tight. Car had 125k when I bought it and now has 202k. Most fun car of all I've ever had.

[@BenBriones]

I'm so committed to buying an ST but I'm just not fast enough to getting my hands on one! I went to 3 different dealerships where I knew they had one, and they all sold within 3 days! After watching everyone making videos about how much they love their ST just makes me more determined to buy one!

[@deniser3201]

I have the 2016 Focus ST in Oxford White, and have had it brand new since my 16th birthday. I barely used it until I turned 18 (by barely used, I literally mean that I probably drove it 3-4 times a month for the first two years) and started college. It’s been in perfect condition as I’ve been taking good care of it myself, hand washing it, and doing a bit of maintenance here and there on my own. Aside from the scuffs under my front bumper and a scratch from being rear-ended by a Rubicon JEEP (it was repaired immediately), it was essentially good as new. I just moved out to Southern California for my BA two months ago, and I’ve been commuting to the university daily which has resulted in me having to deal with the terrible SoCal traffic, trash infrastructure, and even worse drivers (lol). This sudden lifestyle change for both me and my car has led to a few nicks on the windshield because of the freeways/highways, but other than that everything is just fine. HOWEVER, there’s a lot of broke college kids on my campus, so I just got my rear passenger reflector stolen a few days ago :( I ordered the new part online and plan on replacing it myself because I’d rather not deal with the cost of repairs through other means and I’d rather not have the dudes at the mechanic shop try to dupe me with the false notion that a teenaged girl can’t possibly know a thing about her own car Lol. TLDR; I love my car, take pride in it, and am more than happy with my choice of first car. :)

[@LA_Commander]

Hi Denise, I also live in SoCal and have a Focus ST if you ever need any help or coaching on how to fix your car let me know, I would be honored to help.

[@digitalsommelier4779]

I've watched basically all your videos on the Focus ST and I just want to thank you for the fantastic information! I have looked at literally every performance car I can afford, Audi S3, Golf R, WRX STi, etc. I live in Colorado so I really wanted AWD but everything outside of the Focus RS is missing the fun factor, and the RS is a bit spendy and a bit rough on our roads. I keep coming back to an ST3 as the perfect balance of luxury features I care about while also being cheap enough and practical enough that I don't gag at the thought of buying one and driving it every day. I guess we'll see! It turns out ST3s are actually kind of hard to find.

[@Gjeebs]

Glad the videos help! I agree AWD would be nice where you live but the affordability of the ST makes you not worry about driving or breaking it. It’s been a very fun car. Golf R would be amazing too

[@nunyabiznaz9593]

Digital Sommelier I live in the northeast now but spent a year in Colorado. You’ll be fine with st and snow tires 👍👌

[@df9834]

So pleased you kept this Car after buying your BMW. You obviously really like the car still. I have the 2013 St 3 , I’ve just fitted mountune short shifter And uprated engine mount, what a difference it’s made to the car, it’s brilliant. Next for me, Mountune induction kit 🤙

[@norcalrallyx]

I have seen a steep decline in ST videos since being cancelled, not much love anymore. But I'm back with a 2018 Focus ST baby! (1+ year) Bought my 2013 Focus ST new (my thumbnail) and drove her 65,000 miles in 5 years. Traded her in for a new 2018 Focus ST on closeout early 2019. The last of the Focus STs in North America, so I jumped back on for 5 more years in the final model year! Maintenance in 5 years: 12 oil changes, 3 recalls (wiring harness, rear mm, door locks), one warranty repair (leaking boot), 2 sets of summer tires and 1 set of winter wheels and tires. Maintenance so far in 1+ years 2018 ST: 3 oil changes Here's to 4 more years of Focus ST...I still smile when I merge onto the freeway holding 4th gear and a nice person moves over to the next lane to let me in, how nice of you, but not necessary...pshhhhhhhh

[@kylegustafson6087]

Regarding the headlights, yes the ST2 and ST3 packages have the upgraded headlights while the ST1 does not. When I bought my ST2 I test drove an ST1, ST2 and an ST3.

[@ryanscherzer9108]

Hey gjeebs. Been a fan for a while now and the first and one of the best upgrades I’ve done for my 2016 st was Apple car play. If you have an iPhone I highly recommend this, especially since new car play features have been added in an update back in September I believe that are great. You can purchase the 2017 module from amazon and directly replace it with yours. I would definitely look into it, totally transforms the infotainment system. There’s a guy on KZbin called the speed deacon that has a pretty good video about it.

[@Ryn0_333]

Evap purge valve has a recall btw. That might've been your code. You need to get it checked because it can create a vacuum in your gas tank, reducing performance or in extreme cases crack your tank. 100% free replacement.

[@Ryn0_333]

I've had my 2013 st2 since 2014 and I love it. Never had problems and I have 46,000 miles on the car. I have only had my wiring harness redone for free and I'm about to get the purge valve replaced for free. Other than that, just oil changes and rear brake pads and maintenance stuff. Be nice to the turbocharger when it's cold and you wont have problems.

[@jakehartung3655]

I bought a CPO 2014 ST and in the last 8 months I’ve gotten a boost sensor replaced, a rear motor mount replaced, 2 fuel tank recalls and a climate control blower motor. Now that’s, #BuiltFordTough

[@Gjeebs]

Hahaha real solid

[@nickrossol9801]

Im in Michigan and the roads are terrible. I never realized just how bad it really was until i was in atlanta Georgia a few years back. I was almost in awe at how perfectly smooth and in mint condition the roads were. Nothing like that exists here. A newly paved road will become uneven and start cracking very quickly with our winters. On some roads potholes are so bad that not seeing one and hitting it could end up with a bent rim, popped tire, etc. I swear to god i hit a pothole so hard in my 2010 ford ranger last year the ENTIRE RADIO came out from the center console and hung by wires. Makes me worry about my st.. not to mention all the salt rn. I just got my st washed yesterday and its covered in salt again :( on a good note, i am now running stage 3 on e30 custom tuned by jst! Its soo much quicker and much more fun on the e30!

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

Personally I almost like chips and stuff like that in the front end because it shows that you've used the car, shows you've given it a proper rodeo and loved it. That is, if you plan on keeping it which considering these cars are probably not gonna ever become collector's items or anything like that, I'm gonna drive mine into the dirt and rust. They are like battlescars to me when I remember taking it out onto a gravel pathway and drifting around dirt corners rocks flying and all. If you don't plan on keeping it, just do all those repairs once you feel youre ready to part with the car, although I dont know how you could ever do that.

[@mikeglick3886]

My friend I have experienced so many of the same issues as you. I also live in a desert city and drive 120 miles each day to work and back (to Mojave CA with dust storms and high winds) The front spoiler paint was poked. It had rock damage on the hood and at sundown the windscreen looked like a Montana star light night. For some reason due to the angle of the windscreen in never cracked after countless rock strikes (lucky I guess) I bought my 2013 ST with 36,000 miles on it and just sold it for $5,700 with 171,000 miles on it. I loved it so much I just bought a 2017 with 41,000 miles. I think with the same care I gave my old one it will last just as long.

[@focusst273]

Hey Gjeebs, had a hit and run on my 2017 ST and they scratch my right side head light and somewhat of a force. I thought well not a biggie ill go ahead and order a new one, to my surprise... The dam headlamp was quoted $1740 bucks i flipped. Ford said they can work something out and would cost me $1200 heck much of a difference. At the end i still dig my ST.

[@emmanuelvaldez9242]

Just go aftermarket at that point. Or buy a used one on ebay.

[@paulkersey724]

Yeah i'd look for a used one fruck paying 1200 for a headlight.

[@TheDealer6373]

Sounds like a rip off. It's been awhile since I looked at it for my focus but I thought the most was 1500 new at stealership for hid ones.

[@focusst273]

@@TheDealer6373 I figured since these are the directional ones...

[@paulkersey724]

@@focusst273 if you have the st2 or st3 then yeah you might have the directional headlights in that they turn when you go into a corner. I have the st1 and the standard halogen headlight assembly was not that much.

[@zebscurrah833]

Im looking at getting rid of my BMW E92 325 due to maintenance costs which is extremely high. Ive been looking at getting a reliable, fun, zippy car and this is making me want to get one asap. Thanks so much for posting so much, high quality content for us to watch man 👍

[@MAXpaowers]

My 2016 FoST barely hit 29k, great video update, been awhile but keep at it!

[@777gi0]

Bought a 2015 st with 79,000 miles on it 3 weeks ago and im at 80,200. :) my favorite car thus far out of the 5 ive owned.

[@paulkersey724]

How much did you pay for it?

[@777gi0]

Paul Kersey haggled them down to $13,000 when it was originally $15,500

[@allenrifenburg7868]

So did i

[@warmpankake962]

@@777gi0 How’s it holding up?

[@777gi0]

@@warmpankake962 perfect actually. Only issue i’ve had is the shutters motor in front the radiator that closes and opens depending on whether the car is moving or not went out so they stayed closed & that made it drive weird when i was driving for 30+ mins but i just took it out since it wasn’t necessary and it’s been running fine ever since. Most reliable car i’ve ever owned. Operates well in the summer when it reaches up to 115 degrees and drives really well in the wintertime which only ever gets to 35 degrees if im lucky.

[@darrellmiles553]

Pls Do more with the St I love the M2 but most of the OG subscribers joined your journey because of the St keep it up 🙏🏽💯 you deserve a some more light in the car community out of all the ST channels you have showed me how to actually to take care of the car and show TLC instead of the straight Mods tht everyone else does 💙💙

[@Gjeebs]

Apprecite the feedback! I still have a lot of ST videos planned so stay tuned!

[@thomasshirley491]

Financed a 2017 SE with 37k miles on the OD, put 25k on it in the last 2 years and at 62k it's still solid! After regular maintenance like new tires, scheduled oil changes and air and cabin filter replacements, the engine is still purring quietly and no lights have come on yet. I am planning to replace the brakes all around because i can see the disks are starting to rust. The Focus is a reliable daily driver!

[@Gjeebs]

Glad to hear that!

[@bk138gt6]

Another Great video! I had a 17 ST3 and loved it. It just was too small for me and now i have a 19 GT PP1. still in kona blue!

[@bradkrekelberg8624]

Thanks for posting! I'm shopping for an ST right now!

[@paulicely1751]

Hi , I like your Videos, I'm 66yrs of age and just purchased a 5yr old ST3 with 10800 miles on the clock in mint condition , i dont intend to put many miles on the clock (probably sub 2k per yr) I hope this won't have an affect the car in anyway. ;/ Love the look of it. Thanks for all the advice you give.

[@michaelt5734]

Great video. I just got to 57,000 on my ST3. You do a lot of driving like myself 30,000 a year im going to drive my 2016 ST to 175,000 miles .I should start making videos like you do .I love your content. Have a great day! By the way crazy that you said you wish you did PPF on the front end. I just got mine done with expel self healing including the headlights and mirrors and fenders it's awesome stuff it's going to keep my toy looking fantastic forever .

[@ddjddj7461]

Great video !!! Love all your ST videos !!! I have a 2014 Ingot Silver ST with 60K miles.

[@Gjeebs]

Thanks! You have the most rare ST color. I love seeing them

[@clarkeynjc]

Another very informative & truthful video. Really pleased you have kept the ST and still enjoy it.

[@Keep-It-Calm]

I'm in Phx AZ also just picked up a FiST 2019 dude I had to grab a clear bra before it got too bad. I was 6k miles in and I had to get some protection. Hopefully, it will last! I will wave if I see you! I'm in a Magnetic FiST stock everything. Subbed man great content!

[@DJJOOLZDE]

After planning it for a few years, today i purchased a pristine, blacked out 2015 ST2 with almost all of the extra options. Beyond happy. 2020 is gonna be a good one

[@justinfay3011]

This didn’t age well

[@DJJOOLZDE]

@@justinfay3011 Well, besides the Scamdemic it was quite alright for me :)

[@jshu3890]

@@DJJOOLZDE how many miles and what did you buy it for?

[@DJJOOLZDE]

@@jshu3890 40,500km at purchase. 49,000km after 13months. Price was around 21k eu in total. Spent another few K in winter upgrades n stuff afterwards. Barely depreciated since then. Not even driving more than 200km a month now, so this pristine baby will last me a good while :)

[@OffensiveJestr]

My 2014 Focus ST has 189K and running solid. I bought it brand new for around $23K out the door, I had to find a cheap car because I had been unemployed for almost a year and couldn't afford much. The 2014 Ford Focus ST is the best car purchase that I have ever made, and I traded in my Challenger SRT for it. I travel for work, and I drive my Focus everywhere. Here's the good and the bad. Around 100K, I had to have my fuel filler filter replaced. Around 130K, I had to replace my steering motor, wasn't happy. I had already planned to replace my turbo at 200K, and I think it is due, possible that the turbo seals are starting to break down, but I want to go faster anyway. The bushings in the rear sway bar are starting to break down, and I notice some mild rattling from it. I do not drive this car easy all the time, especially when I get a chance to drive on mountain roads or at my local track. I am still on the original clutch, the motor still has good compression, still using the original exhaust, on my 3rd set of brake pads (I replace pads at 50K regardless of how much pad is left). I have a few goodies waiting to go on the car, adjustable coil-overs, larger sway bars, adjustable toe bars, and end links, etc. It may have a few miles on it, but I look forward to driving it every single day. It's simple, it works, and it puts a smile on my face, and that's all that matters. If I replace the Focus ST, I will likely replace it with a Focus RS, or maybe another ST.

[@Gjeebs]

Awesome insight! Thank you

[@diyjosh9327]

2015 with 95.5k miles now. Bought the car with 72k and never looked back. Car just made a year with me today.

[@Gjeebs]

That’s awesome! I continually hear things like this which make me think I will have this car for a long time

[@diyjosh9327]

@@Gjeebs yeah I just ordered Option lab wheels for it and will be putting 255/40r18 Indy 500's on those. I bought the car a year ago after watching a ton of your videos. Even commented and you replied after I bought the ST. Paid 14.3k for an ST2 Magnetic Metallic and never looked back. Now it's got an Aftermarket intercooler, Turbosmart BoV, CPE catback exhaust, and tons of other goodies as well as some custom DIY stuff. Fun car and for their prices used you honestly can't beat them price per performance wise!

[@rbergman74]

Mine was a year yesterday!

[@ShinySeel_]

@@diyjosh9327 I'm actually looking at at '13 oxford white, looks to be a ST2 with 89k miles on it for 12.9k. Any pointers I should look for to make sure I'm not buying a lemon?

[@bongodave13]

You're so right about not getting on it before the oil is really warmed up. Much better for the engine.

[@rctheman5758]

Gjeebs!!!! Im glad that you still have your ST your vids was one of the reason i purchased my st3 godbless my guy! 👌👌👌🤙🤙🤙

[@Arsenal125001]

Just passed 30k miles on my '18 FoST. I drive 240 miles during a week for work, most of it being packed highway. Can attest to the front bumper looking like a teenager's face going through puberty.

[@Gjeebs]

Lol!

[@nevincuff3621]

My 2016 ST2 only has 26,000 miles on her. Love the car. I have the ford racing exhaust and the ford racing tune. No major problems except for the headlights. Had to replace both because of condensation, dealer charged me $1100 each.

[@bschell1969]

I and the ex fiancé put 98,000 on our fez in 2 years. We took it on several cross country trips and such though. You’re definitely still in the higher end of mileage. We just really loved road trips. Only ever needed 2 sets of tires and one set of front brake pads. Both of the tiny fords are amazing cars. Now I’m doing general contractor stuff on foreclosures and have put 10,000 on my POS Jeep since September and it is pissed about it.

[@Gjeebs]

Why did you get rid of the ST?

[@bschell1969]

Gjeebs it was actually an SE and the powershift everyone else breaks 😂 I let it be in the ex’s name so she could have her first car and just paid for it so it went with her 🤣, they’re getting dirt cheap now though I’m gonna try to scoop up one like I had that somebody else thinks is broken, maybe an ST if I can find the right deal

[@1drkman]

I ran over a chunk of asphalt out here in So-Cal after a day of heavy rain. It cracked the barrel of my snowflake. Tire was still intact. I call Ford for a replacement. For one Snowflake they quoted me $1, 070.15 for one flipping wheel. I ordered an aftermarket wheel for $269.00 online and had it in two days on free shipping and paid $250 for five year unlimited alignments and mounting the new tire. So when I hear you say $600 for one factory that sounded like a deal but still a rip-off non the less.

[@emmanuelvaldez9242]

56k on my 2016 ST. Love it! It's funny the thing with your automatic windows mine does that at times too, that's too funny cuz when you did it I laughed at how it happens the same way to me. Keep up the great work man!

[@Gjeebs]

Hahahaha yea it figures it didn’t work for the camera but that’s reality haha

[@stephenb.1140]

you really did an awesome job maintaining the interior, still looks new!

[@porkykid]

Glad to see another upload!

[@Gjeebs]

Yep! Editing two more right now

[@-.__.__.-Rad]

2017 ST1 1st owner 60000miles here. Stage 2 at 10K. Stock paint and suspension suck. No other problems. It is a cheap car... good bang for the buck. 2021 TLX Type S my next car... used

[@rstarrkk]

Great run down man, been looking at getting one soon and you might have sold me on it

[@mystresias]

I've always wanted a Focus ST. Unfortunately, I ended up going with my Civic Type R over the Focus ST I found for no other reason than the fact there are so many "rules" to driving a ST. I'll always love these cars (and every other hatchback), but man, I refuse to deal with the headaches of a direct injection motor.

[@storytrailing]

I just hit 64000 miles in my 2015 Ford Focus st

[@morningsalute03]

2014 st2 with 67k. I like it other than the random rattle interior sounds. My girlfriend learned to drive a manual in it and seems to want to drive the car more often than her truck. A well rounded vehicle.

[@thephoenixghost]

Dude I had no idea your from Pa like me. Oh, and I also got a dent in roof too. Unfortunately, 1 week into owning my ST my clutch got stuck and I burned my clutch and the ford tow truck driver who picked up the car dropped a weight on my roof denting it while they were trying get it on the bed of the tow truck. Still have the car tho, NEVER SELLING IT I love it.

[@bradenblais1874]

For anyone that's interested in buying one of these cars or upgrading one, I highly recommend looking through focusst.org they have a TON of forums on this car. I was very unlucky with my 2013 ST because I bought mine and it's ringlands in cylinder #4 were blown. So check for misfires. I think that's a really important thing that a lot of people forget to mention of these cars on KZbin. The very weak ringlands. Don't lug your engine. Use good oil. Always use above 91+ octane fuel and you should be good.

[@JamesSiek]

Had to look up what "ringlands" are haha. Thanks for sharing

[@diyjosh9327]

I constantly run 87. Don't floor it until above 3k rpm, let it warm up prior to going into boost etc. Most cars pop cause shitty tunes/improper driving style aka lugging etc. It's sad. Mine has 95.5k miles on it, bought with 72k Feb 6th of 2019 and didn't even get an extended warranty. Mine is damn near FBO (missing downpipe) but it's stock tune. Won't be tuning it until I find a company I can trust and can be sure it'll still pass emissions.

[@bradenblais1874]

@@diyjosh9327 It's your car and you can put whatever octane fuel you want in it, but it's definitely not the best for our EcoBoost engines. You're gonna get a very lean mix of fuel to air with 87 and the turbo pushing air into the combustion chamber. Might even possibly get knock (I know these cars have a lot of knock sensors). Worst case would be it getting WAY to hot in the combustion chamber and melting or pitting your pistions, thus breaking the ringlands which has happened to A LOT of guys in the forums. Check out the "Blown Motor Resource Thread" on the link I previously provided. There's over 100+ pages of guys talking about blown motors. I know the Ford manual says 87 is fine, but Ford also recommends in the manual for best results, run 93 octane. Yes, improper driving, mods, and tunes might have a lot to do with it, but it's happened on completely stock STs.

[@diyjosh9327]

@@bradenblais1874 actually. Stock map the car auto adjust for 87 or 93 fuels. Tuned sure, but stock map even in fords booklet it says the car can safely run 87 or 93. Remember these cars take and make a correct fuel to air ratio on stock map. You can't BS someone that lives breathes and sleeps cars bro.

[@diyjosh9327]

@@bradenblais1874 ringlands break from idiot tunes and LSPI (Low Speed Pre Ignition) yeah if you floor your box @1k rpm in 5th or 6th gear it's gonna blow the ringlands. Half the stuff you said makes no sense though. I know these cars like the back of my hand because I thoroughly investigate vehicles prior to purchasing. I also have a 6.7l Turbo Diesel that is deleted. As long as you boost above 3k rpm and allow the car to warm up you'll never have LSPI issues. Too many morons floor these cars while temps are cold and that'll also pop ringlands.

[@mattkeeler9930]

2014 at 152,000. Still runs like a dream!

[@Gjeebs]

That’s the highest I have heard! Nice!

[@keepitsimple003]

I'm late but I have 2014 Focus ST that's under 60k miles and had 6 recalls. It sucks for what it is but then that's what happens when you buy a first generation car. It's still a decent car after all the recalls, but I'll go back to jdm cars in the near future.

[@Gjeebs]

Yes jdm are my favorite too

[@cjc1193]

Wait why’s it feel like you were talking about 50k like two weeks ago?

[@Gjeebs]

I mean I go through miles quickly but it wasn’t weeks ago

[@LinuxDaily]

I'll always love my st 🥰, just a thing I did different is I'm going with some non oem mods, cpe cold air intake, Cobb accessport v3, I'm planning on getting a custom tune for it, probably from jst or something. I did also replace my standard shift knob with the st3 knob (I have an st2) it just feels better

[@Gjeebs]

Agree the Carbon ST3 shifter feels amazing

[@tashawegmueller1866]

Just hit 40K on my 16 Fost , full bolt on, bigger turbo with a Panda tune its a blast to drive... saving up for Aux Fuel

[@villain275]

Update?

[@princeduties2991]

Mine has 75K miles and its still great. Haven’t replaced anything yet. Just oil change. But the paint is horrible. The paint layer is very thin. My brother have a civic and you can feel the quality.

[@sjb2471]

Hi Gjeebs, re the windows this is a really standard German car feature and there’s a procedure you go through to activate or deactivate the auto up/down feature, and occasionally you need to “reboot” it to stop that glitch. Are you bummed that the new 2019 Focus isn’t available in the US? The new ST is seriously fun - it’s faster in-gear than the previous RS 😃

[@Gjeebs]

Stinks the new ST isn’t coming here! I’m sure it will come back in the next generation

[@thefordguy1243]

I love the st3 seats! I’m 6’5 250 lbs I have no issues with them. I put about 100 miles a day on the st

[@Gjeebs]

Good to hear!

[@stevenwilliam6471]

Are you serious? I'm 6'5 210 lbs. You say no issues with legroom? Please and thank you

[@thefordguy1243]

@@stevenwilliam6471 yeah I have complaints with leg room plenty of room for me..

[@jedismokemonsta3913]

I'm not hating. I'm thankful for what I have. I own a 2017 focus ST in kona blue. Although trim st1😢. The seats man...the seats.

[@McGD4]

My ST battery went out today at only 26k miles. Got stuck at wells fargo for an hour, got jump started by AAA and got new battery at ford

[@Gjeebs]

Mine went about then too but it was under warranty and ford replaced it for free with a battery that also had a three year warranty. Pretty good deal

[@epicshooter1]

Have a 2017 ST1 with the cloth seats. 6'3" and about 215- totally comfortable for up to an hour at a time. Only drive it around town but liked the cheaper seats better for the reasons mentioned. BTW- third car so almost 2 years old and only have 3800 miles.

[@ifixthings86]

156k on my 13 ST3, hasn't gone wrong once and Im still on the original clutch.

[@Gjeebs]

That’s the highest mileage I have heard of! Nice!

[@rfishy9]

hi Gjeebs I'm sure you mentioned this in one of your earlier posts but do you use synthetic oil,thanks again...

[@focusst273]

Go with Ford OEM oil, in my experience its outstanding to other aftermarket brands. Other great products are AMSOIL, MOBILE1, VALVOLINE and yes they are all Syn. I change mine every 5K and always done by Ford itself.

[@Gjeebs]

I use mobile 1 synthetic but ford OEM full synthetic is good as well

[@bobking7386]

rfishy9 try and get a oil that’s SN plus for low speed pre ignition, motorcraft 5w30 synblend is SN plus but their full synthetic isn’t which is weird in my opinion

[@wesleymoss340]

Howdy there! I will hopefully soon be able to purchase the car Ive been wanting for soooo long and have watched about every KZbin video on! I'm going to be looking at buying a second hand Ford Focus ST3 not older then the 2015 model but preferably 2016 upwards. I was hoping on just asking your advice on a couple of things........ firstly, obviously you want to find a vehicle with the least amount of mileage but what would be the maximum acceptable mileage you would personally recommend considering? Secondly, are there any tell tale signs I can look at without test driving the vehicle which can help me judge the condition? I know you mentioned in one of your videos to look for the little guard flaps on the front grill to see if the intercooler has been changed. Anything else you could recommend me look at...... even cosmetically? Lastly, do you know from which year model the bigger Infotainment touch screen became available? Thats definitely one of the things I would want to make it feel more up to date. Once again thank you for all the great videos! They are very helpful and informative.......... Keep them coming!

[@cheynsanders5506]

Being from Arizona as well I understand the problem with rocks, my rocker panels and lower doors on my classic camaro have been dinged to all hell because of the rocks

[@chasingbrews]

Man I would love to get that Ford Performance Exhaust. I know you speak highly of it, but do you think it's loud enough to warrant it? I have never had an exhaust on any car I have had, but I want something that sounds good and makes this fun car and more exciting. I don't need anything really loud, but lots of people online say to just go with the regular Borla one.

[@FUNKMASTERFISH88]

Keep it 💯 witch do you prefer better The focus or the BW

[@poker_18rs92]

Do you ever use a duster or leaf blower to clean that dark blue, after it's sitting outside all day at work? I recently bought a magnetic grey ST & it really shows a lot more dust than I'm used to..... I was considering buying a small electric leaf blower, good or bad idea?

[@thomasshirley491]

ST looks great man

[@bentley2385]

Odd question, but how do you get out of your driver seat? I put a hand on the steering wheel so I can push myself up and then not have to put weight on the lower side bolster, but I’m wondering if it’s not a good idea to put weight on my steering column when getting out. My ST3 seats are in great shape too and I’d like to keep them that way.

[@jim6807]

The Evap code was probably just the purge valve. I had to replace it twice on my RS.

[@chrisorr3919]

"date skinny girls" - LOL!

[@Gjeebs]

Hahaha someone was paying attention!

[@mrhawk1924]

Get a Veloster Turbo. Like my car on my channel

[@Dudeshootsdove]

I’m going to get a ST been driving German cars Audi/VW and had nothing but problems.

[@sjb2471]

Geordiesrule ironically, the Focus is German, pretty much. It was almost entirely designed in Germany and although some US models are built in the USA (RS is not, not sure about ST?) much of the components are German/European in origin - lots of Bosch electronics, Faurecia interior etc. That said, European Fords are generally more robust than equivalent VW product

[@Dudeshootsdove]

sjb2471 I’m going with Ford again owning a golf GTI mk6 7 and 7.5 plus an Audi s3 in five years has been a nightmare. I drove the focus for 14 years and only 2 water pumps went in 4 cars over 12 years.

[@freeyourmind7669]

Great video.. Can the focus st2 mk3 have led upgrade bulbs? Or do I need converter?

[@echopiece79]

Good stuff... I have 50,000 more miles to go on my 17’ ST3 before I do my 65,000 mile review 😁

[@kakarotoforce9665]

I do really love this car but a have heard about the reliable , dose it last or worth Avery penny ?

[@TheSussexpillbox]

Paint protection film is just polish. As someone who sold cars at a main dealer, as well as running a detailing company, sorry guys, it is just a polish. It would last a few months at most, as a polish.

[@Gjeebs]

Lol it’s a polymer it’s not a polish at all

[@danielleroux6490]

Can you please call or write to Ford Customer Service and tell them Ford's AMERICAN customers NEED the newest generation Ford Focus ST that was just released in Europe. I really want to buy a new ST for my next car, but how can I if Ford won't sell its own fellow Americans their best cars?! I think if they hear from enough of their customers complaining, they may bring over limited quantities for us Ford manual transmission enthusiasts!

[@TheAnderson-px9kk]

My warranty was just voided granted at the end of the warranty period. Left the dyno sheet under the seat...

[@CaddyCodShots]

I’ve have a 2016 st3 also, but my only disappointment is that my 2 front seats have started creaking quite badly... has anyone else had this issue? If so could you let me know if you have found a fix for this??

[@DJ-kx6gr]

Theres a lot of road noise. I was told its the ties. I'm running the stock all seaon pirelli. What's everyone else running?

[@Arsenal125001]

On your take on the clear bra - I live in Florida and just got a 2018 ST1 in Black (Heat amirite) but will the paint fade differently compared to the panels that are not clear bra’d? I wash it 2-3 times a week and wax it anywhere from 1-3 times a month.

[@Gjeebs]

It’s does have UV protection built in but with you keeping it that clean you shouldn’t have issues

[@deathflashx089]

Just curious, was it Safelite that replaced your windshield? Did they use a Ford windshield or aftermarket

[@Gjeebs]

Safe lite is great and they use ford windshields if you ask. I used AGD in Tempe and they are a shitty company

[@randiwin6034]

I paid for the drive train warranty for 72,000 more miles

[@punk86]

I might be buying myself an ST hopefully this or next week. Would a 2014 ST with 96,000 miles be worth the $12K?

[@Gjeebs]

Depends if it’s clean and has service records

[@e.risner1904]

I was wondering how this would be for someone that has back and leg issues? Coming from a person that has an automatic sedan. 🤙

[@Gjeebs]

Probably not great because they only come in a manual transmission so shifting could be a pain and the suspension is stiff so it could bother your back

[@HEMi1995]

Dang I’ve had my ST since May ‘18 (~20 months) and I’ve only put 11K on it

[@gan3090]

Agreed about the paint and front bumper, mine is getting destroyed and I have a 2018

[@danielleroux6490]

By the way, you look more like Matt Dillon than ever with that great beard! haha

[@BeardedManCrafts]

Heck ya dude :) Got 36k miles on my White 2014 ST2! Def notice the headlight coating on top failing especially on the more top surfaces. The bumper and paint and everything aren't bad at all. Def helps to keep that wax and ceramic coating on it :)

[@ferdinandodefrenza2743]

Gjeebs, if you ever plan on selling your ST I’m more than willing to buy your aftermarket parts off you!

[@Gjeebs]

If I sell it, I will be selling it with the parts installed