SENDING a Mk3 Focus RS Engine - This One is for the Scrap! 🚮

[@deanoramouski5235]

Just reading the thumbnail is already heartbreaking 😢

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

😔 indeed

[@pedrodstc]

I’m a focus RS mk3 owner since 2017. It’s on stage 2 and have 0 problems yet. It’s a fantastic car and I’m planning keep it for a long term, but I must say this engine problems that some are reporting it’s a concern. Anyway, I know a lot of Rs owners that, like me, have them highly tuned, high mileage and have no big problems apart a new clutch! Before this I owned a escort Rs cosworth for 10 years and despite it was a great car I couldn’t live with the immense engine problems. Thanks for your video, great job.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you and cheers for taking the time to comment; appreciate the support 🙌

[@Yii00T]

Your not that Dennis dude that RS direct pumped over are you lol jokes ps don't be like Dennis 🤣. Wonder if he still has his mk3 ST🤣

[@axelriet]

Just change your oil. Use the one in your owner’s manual. You can use an FL400S filter which is superior to the FL910S that comes stock (on the US models at least). Oil and filter at half the recommended interval since you are tuned. This is basically what the owner did not do...

[@lastexile1187]

As a mk2 ST owner Ive never been interested in the mk3 ST or RS and thats a shame. Ive driven both in isolation, and wasnt particularly impressed with either, RS drives well and is more fun than a golf R though. With all these reliability/build issues with the engines and tuning beyond basic flash maps realistically requires water meth injection setup...ill never own one; id sooner own a mk7 fiesta st. If it werent for the RS badge these cars value wouldve tanked hard already, realistically they should anyway as theyre a mass built car unlike the mk1 and mk2 RS'. Its pretty shameful that some RS owners have had to swap st250 blocks in when going for big power.

[@smithy3269]

Ye 25mph is first gear going sideways.

[@darrenwootton2007]

Darren what a top guy you are by being honest and saving the owner 6k by your being generous and not being greedy. Love your content wish I still had my RS.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you 🙏 It’s being practical and doing the best you can; that’s all that matters. And finding the best solution.... So everybody wait for part three - the Twist!

[@neilmcguinness4422]

I blame Ford for the unforgivable fitting of such an otherwise magnificent driving and handling car with such a poorly designed engine. How the f#@k did they sign such a piece of rubbish off?... What were they thinking?... If they were thinking anything at all?.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Likely that we will never find out! There was plenty of people questioning this when the issues first appeared... Thank you for taking the time to comment 💯

[@neilmcguinness4422]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham You are welcome. Great video guys. 👍

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@neilmcguinness4422 thank you 🙏

[@endless_potatoes]

You aren't a real RS owner till you blow your engine!

[@axelriet]

Paused at 6:22 - This engine was vomiting oil, the front of the engine is completely coated with a thick layer of disgusting oil coming from the breather. Tell tale of massive blow-by. I don’t know what happened but the engine was not maintained.

[@mikej857]

It'd gotta be heart breaking to buy what for most is a dream car to have it grenade itself in such a manner. Gotta give credit to the dealer though for steeping up and offering to cover a percentage of the cost, it may not be a lot but end of the day they could have said its down to the warranty company to deal with it. You'd expect once these get up in the mileage those that haven't been checked or had a failure will go as well so it's a model people should do there homework on before purchasing, an £8000 bill after spending £20-30k for some would mean they are left with a 4 wheel drive paper weight given the current economy and uncertainty

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thanks for the comment Mike, as always. Totally agree about the Dealer and Warranty; regardless of amount - it all helps!

[@markfreestone1896]

At the end of the day , it really doesn't matter how it happened , as it's knackered . But I can't see how the journal fused together if the piston let go first . !! My theory is . , That it spun the bearing , but he carried on driving it after . Thus creating enough heat in the journal to fuse it together . Then the rod separated from the piston and then rotating through the block . !!!

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Likely happened in one; for us it all occurred within seconds. Nowhere near as bad. We will likely compare both in another video. Thanks for the input 💙

[@jeffreyrex8232]

Gotta get that plus the VAT in 😂😂😂 always a kick in the nuts when the bill lands. God bless the U.K government 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@SOCIALLYDRIVEN]

ECO ECO ECO GO BOOM! 🤯🤯

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Engine like the wiring on a Renault then say 😆

[@Smokey8080]

TBF there's lots of other engines with issues, just look at the rod bearing on a E90 M3. I suppose long term if I keep mine I'll put some rods and pistons in it!

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Totally valid point, thanks for the comment 🙏

[@Imprezaswork]

Great videos I’ve just had my 3rd engine fitted by ford Had it from new in 2017. Done 17,000 miles And 3 engines Think it’s got to be sold now

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

It takes the shine off over ship for sure! So many stories and yet people still blame tunes or bad servicing. Yet we’ve seen so many pampered ‘show queens’ come up with the common issues. Thanks for the comment, watching and hope perhaps you change your mind an persevere 😣 Stay safe 🙏

[@Imprezaswork]

Thanks Now I have another brand new engine Maybe fully forging it and close deck the thing. The car is absolutely unbelievable for grip and handling But the engine can’t handle the extreme for the track, so needs mods on the internals. I know that blue RS he lives a couple of miles away.

[@actuallypaulstanley]

A great car for handling and the performance for the price, but it's a shame what has happened. Would make you worry about driving it...

[@jasondexter7775]

Poor Owner, I'd be heart broken. Worth being saved and you guys would look after him anyway

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Indeed - we all feel his pain!

[@scott2495]

8k is still a lot of dough for a repair but its a blessing you lads are going out your ways to keep the repair bill down to a minimum for the lad. My opinion is there was a bad design flaw when Ford produced these engines.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Very valid points indeed. Ford has a surcharge for the main items we didn’t touch on in the video. The surcharges add up to circa £800 alone unfortunately. It’s such a shame that this model, perhaps the end of the line, ended up from such a high - to a huge low! Hopefully this will be resolved in the best way - watch part three for the TWIST to this repair. Thanks for taking the time to watch and to comment. Make sure to see some of the other content and stay safe. 🙌💙🙌

[@rhubarbcrumble3792]

Could we see the damage and the cause perhaps instead of you relaying too us words about the damage. If you would be so kind. Frustrating otherwise. I didn't make it past 2:48.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

See video 2 sir: we tend to make a series. Hope that you enjoy that part. If there’s anything more we can do then let us know; it is all a learning curve with YT content. Hopefully you enjoy part 2 🙏 Thanks for the feedback 💙

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Actually my mistake: it’s in this video at 4:10 onwards. Maybe next time we try some more time stamps sir. Take another look and you’ll see the close ups, plenty of footage there for you. Thank you 🙏

[@adamspurr7885]

Feel for the guy I was gutted when my st had a cracked liner 😔😔 Ps in the best hands for the rebuild 😀

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you Adam 💙

[@robbie1790]

There is a member on the mk3 focus RS owners group who is selling a complete engine and ancillaries for £2300. The engines in South Wales too. It might help towards the build.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you: watch the next video, coming soon, for an update! Slight change of direction sir. Really appreciate the input and the time to watch and comment 💙

[@gbass7328]

Stopped watching, total toast mates......New 2.0 lt 600hp long block needed.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

It’s not a pleasant thing to watch someone else go through misery - real shame Thanks for taking the time to comment 💙

[@gbass7328]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham Absolutely, not cool. Looking forward to the RS back on the road to enjoy.

[@iainwebber-james7641]

maybe picking the wrong gear and over revving the engine?

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

A viable explanation but don't think so in this case buddy! Thanks for the continued support :D

[@beastfactory741]

I feel with you Guys. I've build my Projekt with an St Block and Sleeves. The Block is the next prob when hunting big Gains. On my channel you can see a Block Cracked at the Back.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thanks for the comment and we will surely take a look 💙

[@davidthirtle6318]

Loving your work guys but as a mk3 rs owner you're scaring the **** out of me! I'm 30k miles running revo stage1. Any top tips in your opinion for avoiding mine doing this??

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Good servicing and maintenance is all we can do. Many cars have had zero issues! Thanks for the comment and hope you enjoy the rest of the videos 🔥

[@davidthirtle6318]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham cheers guys, now Ford have done HG #2 I've got Pete Williams @ Demon Performance on the job, so should be good. Loving your videos, keep up the good work.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@davidthirtle6318 great choice; Pete is a top gent! Thanks for watching and the comment 💙

[@bones435]

Feel sorry for the guy... So this is a common problem for the mk3 RS like the mk2 crack liners, so what upgrade is needed for it so it doesn't happen like the mk2 needs a block mod??

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

It is becoming more common; seen many with issues and there’s more to come no doubt! Watch this space and thanks for the comment 🙌

[@dbwarrior8600]

I've seen some do this 2L engine block build tune option, don't know all the tech engineering of it tho!! other than to make it more bulletproof, BD performance maybe able to explain better on this than me

[@stevehargrave4649]

So doing a full throttle launch from cold did it go pop or kablam tick tick

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Not in this case buddy

[@Oilatumify]

It’s cause the head gasket fails and not fixed quick enough or properly

[@rabmc]

Just think in 50yrs time we will look at this pile of metal shavings and engine and small moving parts lubricated by oil and scoff at it, by then it will be all battery packs and updated high flow harness and modules and so on. Crazy.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Indeed: and a sad day it will be 😣

[@rabmc]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham I’ve owned a manual E46 M3 for about 10yrs now, and can slowly feel she’s becoming an antique just with the NA.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@rabmc classics never die 💙

[@davidroper1097]

I sold my MK3 cause of engine troubles amongst other stuff. Got a MK2 now

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Not uncommon at all. Thanks for the input 💯

[@davetatton6235]

Eco boost rubbish engine so glad I didn't buy one very brittle

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Not all are bad - some are for sure.

[@davetatton6235]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham head gaskets say no more lol looks to me like piston shoulder failure chucked gudgeon pin chucking the rod out

[@conorf8091]

After 14 weeks of ownership and that happens, bugger that, people are crooks these days

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

We’ve seen this issue on newer, lower mileage cars. We certainly cannot blame the dealer - they wouldn’t have bought had they suspected an issue. Totally understand the sentiment though.

[@Scott555ish]

I think you missed a 1 off the speed. Should of been 125mph 😉

[@dolfziggla936]

On a shite scale 1/10 1 being shite how would you rate the mechanicals of the mk3 ???

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Err no comment but great question lol Thanks for the comment and for watching 🙏

[@maverick4177]

Committed suicide when it heard and Audi RS3 🤣

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Funniest comment 😂

[@Zaynite]

Love this channel, might have to bring my st up for you guys to work your magic!

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you, really appreciate the support and hope to see you soon! 💙

[@chrisatchison1982]

Just finished a full top to bottom engine build with NX2 turbo and a Twin Disc X-Treme Clutch upgrade on my 2016 RS after a catastrophic failure in November 2020 after a hard gear smashing pull against another RS. .. Check out my Instagram and follow me @cornwall_stealthy_rs for videos, photos and full build list!

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Will check this out when we get a chance. Thanks for the comment and for watching 🙌

[@alexsharp2314]

I would put a 1 infront of that 25 😂😂

[@joshmohr5941]

Same thing happened to my Mk3 Focus RS at 26k miles, cost over 13.5k to get back on the road and took almost 6 months to get all the parts together before starting the job. Ford should have done a better job instead of using the piece of shit 2.3 that clearly can’t hold it’s own power.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you for sharing. Do you still have the car now?

[@goodfodder]

I can believe he was only doing 25mph - however I bet it was at 8000rpm showing off burning rubber

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

This wasn’t a young lad; I’m fairly certain he would have admitted total abuse had that been the case. We’ve seen similar destruction at low speed so it certainly could be true of either statement. Thanks for the comment 💙

[@lastexile1187]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham age doesnt necessarily mean maturity, nor honesty :)

[@stevolution5000]

@@lastexile1187 I'm 37, relatively immature but very honest about it. Mine blew up at about 70kph in 3rd gear. Just loading it up to make some pops and bangs in a tunnel, as one should.

[@lastexile1187]

@@stevolution5000 sorry to hear. The engines and gearboxes are so weak on these. Theyre a real let down from the previous generation RS’. Ford also messed up by not developing the powershift gearbox for use with this car as well.

[@neilobusk]

This engine is basicallly based on a mazda 3 mps engine.... ?

[@matthewwatts5938]

It's a ford they stopped making good engines decades ago

[@marklong6701]

The amount of engine problems people have been having with these mk3 rs engines better off getting a mk2

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Maybe so, think it’s luck of the draw. Many have high mileage cars with no issues.. Like @EvilGT

[@stevenhanley4067]

You only hear about the bad ones but how many other cars are driving around problem free. Like every other car modified cars or thrashed cars will always have problems. Granted standard cars can blow also but a good maintenance schedule and mechanical sympathy go a long way.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@stevenhanley4067 totally agree with this statement about mainly hearing of the bad ones! Just a shame it’s not less common. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@jameshedges3857]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham how common would you say big failures are? Out of 1000 cars how many would you expect to have a total engine failure?

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@jameshedges3857 no idea without the help of the community to attempt to work it out!

[@vinland98trance]

Excellent videos guys, keep up the good work 😀 Wish I could take my car to you guys and forge it, but live in Norway, so I guess I have to wait for the covid-stuff....😢

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

You can indeed: we have done plenty of engines for foreign visitors. Some have been shipped and others in house. Hope to see you soon and thanks for the support 💙

[@markpadwick6101]

ive had mine over 3 years now running msd520 map full forged engine and box all upgrades runs smooth as a nut love it great very fast car shame to here this happened

[@tracktimevideos5164]

Who forged it?

[@markpadwick6101]

@@tracktimevideos5164 dreamscience engine

[@markpadwick6101]

box by mountune

[@michaelhesford5191]

Ok ok so why did this happen ?? Putting to much power to the engine ??

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

We’ve seen stock cars that have ended similarly. People have suggested a weakness in the block but we think it’s a combination of things. The big question is; similar to the Volvo vs ST, why are less failures seen in the 2.3 Mustang? So many questions to answer - we may just have to pull a few failures and non failed engines apart! Thanks for the question and for watching 🙏

[@dbwarrior8600]

Funny mention the Mustang their was a guy in USA do a Mustang engine conversion build in a MK3 Focus ST, man that must of been a job

[@trumpetrs4890]

Different pressures in the 2.3 mustang and the RS engines (obviously due to less power) but the RS head is different too with a different locating tang on the head gasket to show for it. Also if you look at the big power builds used in motor sport, if they don’t change for the 2.0 block they reinforce the back of the cylinder wall on cylinder 3 as it’s noticeably thinner and more prone to heat degradation. Now that may not be a problem for road cars short term but motorsport has found this problem early due to excess stress straight away which caused the fatigue and failure to point toward this fix, but this same amount of fatigue will likely found be in the road cars it will likely just take longer for it reach the same levels to cause a failure. The 2.3 is a very interesting engine and in certain aspects it’s been over engineered, but sadly not in the reliability aspect but more cost saving and marketing spiel aspect. Sadly I feel these engines are a ticking time bomb though.

[@msparky8899]

Poor guy, but at least his cars in the best hands possible. When are we seeing cal get his hands dirty? Want to see him attempt a clutch change or something where he may get oil in his precious hair

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Cal and mechanic is not a combo anyone would wish to see; you know that! 😣😆😂

[@jimmyjt16]

Should not be happening on a performance car of this age and what ultimately put me off having one. Such a shame.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Very true

[@richardts8858]

I was only doing 25mph honest and it blew to pieces ....lmao

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Again it’s not uncommon buddy

[@n4thawin]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham yeah, when you get LSPI because you are at 2krpm with full boost in a gear that is too high for the speed. They should have put a bigger turbo on these engines or limit torque till 3krpm. So, this is actually common but is both a user error and a Ford error. (OR, he already had engine damage and it finally just got to the point where it let go at that engine speed/time) Ford really should cover this though.

[@something-unique]

My new favourite channel!

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it 💙💙💙

[@henriktofteby]

After my ford rs has got upgrade piston and rods I had no more problems with engine nr 4.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Fantastic news and thanks for watching and for the comment 🙏

[@dannyrobbo]

That could be what Gavs RS was about to do with the rough idle and reported misfires all the time.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Completely agree buddy; he got out at the right time as we both said!

[@billheffernan4545]

why are they shedding rods

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Clearly another inherent issue with this engine; seen countless ones with piston issues... Generally leading to an ‘out of engine’ experience - for want of a better description. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙌

[@scottsandrachrisneil4841]

I bought one of these from a garage called revitup last year didn’t even last 6 months before the engine was knackered and couldn’t get any help with it..absolutely heartbreaking for the owner of this one I decided to sell mine lost all my love for it hopefully they get much better luck with the next one

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Sorry to hear this. I do believe the manufacturer should step up with a lot of these issues; the Dealers aren’t always to blame. Hopefully your replacement vehicle was more enjoyable 🙏

[@scottsandrachrisneil4841]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham yeh I agree but frustrating nonetheless it’s the risk you take, nice to see this one looking so well! Will there be a video on the car once it’s finished? Maybe a reveal of the work done with the owner would be cool? Keep up the good work

[@rompadi93]

my focus rs just blew :(

[@shaunmclean45]

My pin shifted and bored a nice channel in the pot. No full break out. Old engine looks good top and bottom. New forged engine from dd installed 8k bill topped upto 9 with a few snags

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Sorry to hear this buddy; we can sympathise with our own car 🙏

[@shaunmclean45]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham is the price of std internals from Ford not easily beaten by forged parts? Would be nice if a supplier could help the guy out so that he has peace in the future. I still think what if now whenever I'm 💥💥🤣😛 around

[@Beardchanics]

Man what a carnage.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Total carnage for sure!

[@jackthelad93]

I’m really debating on more power in my mk2 rs or a new mk3 after watching this video and someone on my Instagram with a mk3 going bang I don’t think I want to play Russian Roulette....

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

The Mk2 is far better in terms of tuning; the common faults have mainly all been dealt with as a rule. In terms of the Mk3 - it really is a lottery! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙏

[@jackthelad93]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham yeah I’m running 400bhp. Next jump will be 500 fully forged. So some big numbers. That’s why I was debating. Love the channel keep up the good work!

[@garymorris801]

Fab what did the warranty company say what is the mileage on the rs

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

It was just under 60,000 miles sir

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

Another British Gas van off the road 🤦‍♂️🚙 vag wins every time 💪

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Ouuuuuch!

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham let’s face it the mk2 focus is far superior 💪

[@trumpetrs4890]

Mine spent 3 months out of the 12 I owned it, in the dealership. I bought it new, did less than 12k miles and it was shockingly unreliable. 2 heads, 1 full engine, steering rack, exhaust valve, software refreshes due to faults and more! Warranty work accumulated 26k (without VAT) for parts alone in that time! Had to get rid as it was pointless to own and I would never recommend anyone owning one outside of the warranty period as they are likely to cost more than buying the car itself to keep it running!

[@pmichaelhayes]

Mountune High Performance 2.3L Focus RS Short Block on sale in the States for $5,191.12. Comes with Forged engine components and a upgraded oil pump if oil starvation was the issue.

[@fasthracing]

Have sent you an email today to the email address you sent me re brakes for my Fiesta ST

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Will take a look and respond 🙏

[@chrissyboy123456789]

Great video --I have an RS and it does raise concern -- the oil on the engine being worked on does look like treacle. Just a thought re engine worries, i bought a capri Cologe engine 2.8 years back (1986 and still have it) they and the 3.00ltr Essex engine had what became a legendary weak point namely the fibre cam drive. I eventually changed mine to an alloy after 84 k miles and the Fibre cam wheel on removal was perfect. Oil was and still is changed frequently as is that on the Focus . Oil is an engines life blood..

[@terrysprake6050]

what was the reason the engine let go? my mate has a 16 plate RS & had the recall done & the engine still cracked its head gasket poored white smoke on cold start up. I don't think ford made the mk3 RS engine very well especially with the head gasket issues as well.

[@essie2483]

How much over standard power was this running? With more power comes a greater chance of component failure. If things arent upgraded to cope with a increase in power and expecially torque things can go drastically wrong as is seen here. Feel for the guy though, that's a Hella lot of money but us performance car enthusiasts always want more power!😆

[@AwkwardFRL]

I actually had my car engine break the same way. I was actually coming from a stop sign up to 30mph and boom. Funny thing is that my car just had the head gasket recall done 500 miles before. Dealership wouldn’t help because it was only warranty for 12 months.

[@danv4046]

These heads are cheap

[@derekmccloskey5298]

What was the oil like?Looks like oil starvation.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

None left 😔

[@hardstyle6688]

Great videos guys thanks , keep it up !

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you - we appreciate the comment and support 💙

[@dbwarrior8600]

Would a 2L block (forged) with uprated fuel limitations, be a better costly forward with it in more bulletproof

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Maybe so... 🙃

[@dbwarrior8600]

But important for the owner is replacing the not so good oe factory part's on the mods I've been also adding on my mk3 focus ST (250) this the oil breather plate edge autosport use and montune have a oil breather plate available to purchase as well 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6LIe3-Om9x7Z6M

[@dbwarrior8600]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Znracqxra7GanJI

[@dolfziggla936]

We need to see more of Ben #jimmy somerville on the tools

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

😆😆😆

[@daveogorman5929]

I'll stick to my Volvo powered MK 2 RS Gutted for the owner

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you 🙏

[@tracktimevideos5164]

My S60R (basically same engine) ended up as scrap when the liner split for the 2nd time.

[@sardav160479]

I feel the rs owners pain my engine is gone but the positive Darren and Ben will be doing my car over the next few weeks cant wait for them too breath there magic on my car

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🙏

[@sardav160479]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham always watch the channel more since I bought my ST

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@sardav160479 great to hear!

[@pmichaelhayes]

What are the chances that the previous owner had it tuned and ran it hard. I find it hard to blame Ford when we have no idea of what was done in those 60k miles as far as mods and service.

[@MegaWayfarer]

Am interested to hear stories of the 3 cylinder Fiesta ST. Would it hold up against all that heat generation.?

[@davyboy888]

This is the kind of thing I used to see regularly when I was racing, with full race engines revving to north of 10K... but on a road car engine ? And a road car this young ? It's utterly shocking.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Shame isn’t it! Thanks for watching and the comment 🙌

[@philcliffe6909]

How ironic that the celebrity they got to promote this car was K. Block.

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

So, was it fully stock or modded? Bad tune? bad gas? Any idea?

[@ianmackenzie3804]

Was thinking about changing my mk2 for a mk3 , reckon you changed my mind. Feel sorry for the owner.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Very unfortunate situation for sure

[@tracktimevideos5164]

The mk2 is not without its issues. My S60R (basically the same engine) split a liner and ended up as scrap. My mk3 has been faultless for 4 years at 375bhp.

[@ianmackenzie3804]

Track Time Videos there's a lot of cars out there with their faults etc, however just seem to be seeing a hell of a lot with the mk3 which I think is a real shame .

[@billheffernan4545]

are going to use a secondhand block

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

We are going to take another route! Wait till you see the next video - make sure you have your post notifications on for this one! Thanks for watching 💙

[@mattb2571]

Is there anyway of stopping this happening?

[@fasthracing]

yes buy a Civic Type R

[@mattb2571]

😂, vTec Yo.... 😂😂😂😂

[@maverick4177]

Yeah buy an RS3 👍🏻

[@nigelbaldwin752]

leave it on the drive ! (sorry, cruel comment but couldn't resist. sarcasm is the highest form of wit and all, or should that read lowest form of wit)

[@dbwarrior8600]

I've seen some do this 2L engine block build tuning option, don't know all the tech engineering of it tho!! And converting to the 2L block, other than to make it more bulletproof, BD performance maybe able to explain better on this than me

[@seanbarker7010]

Recently found out my engine on my old mk3 let go not to long after I sold it. Sure it had around 27k when I sold it and when I checked the mot history it had only done another 1k in a year. I assumed the owner kept it in a garage but it turns out the engine went boom in that 1k miles.

[@Blackstarentity]

Do you know how?

[@Blackstarentity]

Or why

[@seanbarker7010]

No not sure how or why. The car was running a stage 1 map from Adam tune. On the dyno the map looked fine and pulled 375bhp so not the most powerful map

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

I don think the state of tune has too huge a bearing on the failure... Standard cars have suffered the same fate - which is why we won't to compile a list of how, where and why with everyones help. As the owner to send details if you could... Thanks for the comments both

[@stevolution5000]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham I sent you an email with the details of mine. Am currently waiting to hear back from Ford via my local dealer if anything will be covered under warranty. Would be super helpful if you could email me back with a rough idea of how many cases you've seen 🙏🏼

[@danv4046]

Brand new long block is 2800 dollars my shop price with 30% off! 2800 complete , you need to give some core deposit but stil its cheap! The head it self is cheap too!

[@pooselpoosel]

Stick to a mk2 I think :)

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Great cars! 🙏

[@garymorris801]

Great engineered car but ownership really poor I ve had 2 both had issues both gone never again mk2 far superior

[@tracktimevideos5164]

The mk2 is a worse car in every way bar the engine which is also not infallable.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

The Mk2 has its share of liner issues, piston issues and more. However these didn't become apparent until later in ownership, whereas the Mk3 issues were there from the start... A shame Ford didn't address is more the point on the later RS. Thanks both for your comments though :D

[@Nakke144]

@@tracktimevideos5164 Its not. More fun to drive, looks good, sounds good, feels special. All things that the mk3 does not do.

[@tracktimevideos5164]

@@Nakke144 looks are subjective but I prefer the mk3. The engine does indeed sound better in the mk2. However the mk3 is in a other league to drive. Fwd is massively hindered, the mk3 can power oversteer on demand and the way it pulls you out of corners is something else. The gearbox and steering on the mk3 is far better too as it the interior. The mk2 wins on engine only imo. Theres not a production fwd car on the planet that I'd take over my mk3 RS or Impreza. Fwd is just such a compromised layout.

[@Nakke144]

@@tracktimevideos5164 Why does new Megane RS's and Civic Type-R's easily make the mk3 FRS look like a 1.6 then?

[@Theurgicnick]

Fantastic work guys! These RS engines! 😫

[@scott2495]

Wonder what the stats are on these type of failures on this Model of vehicle?

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

This is what we were hoping to compile at some point. Please comment down below anyone who has had a Mk3 RS Failure - let’s get some stats sorted 🙏

[@tracktimevideos5164]

Well mines been fine for 4 years

[@stevolution5000]

Mines just shit itself in very much the same way as this one.

[@tracktimevideos5164]

@@stevolution5000 modded? You had it long?

[@dolfziggla936]

More ecoboom action!!

[@Madogen]

Jeepers! What a mess!

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Yes 💯

[@R118GSiVVC]

Ben being his usual chatty self lol

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Sometimes we just cannot stop him talking! 😂

[@benjones6205]

Have you ever tried getting a word in edgeways with Darren? 😂

[@donaldshannon6541]

grenaded ... Ka Booom

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Very accurate 😔

[@TTGT2000]

maybe was running a heavy tune and it expired. Leave it stock, is fast enough and fun.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Again unlikely: we have seen these fail at stock and ‘approved’ tunes from various companies. Think we will see more as mileage creeps up for the other vehicles on the roads.

[@justso1823]

Pops and bangs for the clout

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Don’t think so in this case buddy 😣

[@justso1823]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham sometimes things do go west regardless 👍

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@justso1823 💯 accurate - thanks for watching and for the comment 💙

[@royevans4581]

I'll stick with my Volvo ST225 lol.

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Super cars! Thanks for the support Roy 💙

[@tracktimevideos5164]

Great cars, can split liners and cost thousands to repair too.

[@royevans4581]

@@tracktimevideos5164 If and when my 150,000 mile engine lets go, I'll just get a lower mileage replacement. For now, I'll keep changing the oil and adhere to the servicing. Driving it as it should be driven but without thrashing it through the lower gears. The whole car is happier for it lol. 200,000 miles here we come. 😁😁😁

[@tracktimevideos5164]

@@royevans4581 fair play mate keep on truckin 👍

[@CarlCostelloPlays]

🙂

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thanks for watching - check out the new episode in the series!

[@ExploringAdventuress]

MK2 all the way lol 💪

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Couldn’t agree more in this case 🙌

[@ExploringAdventuress]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham has anyone ever tried putting a MK2 engine into MK3? You would have the perfect car lol 😂

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@ExploringAdventuress not that we know of sir; but I’m sure if someone knows of an attempt then they will comment. Thanks for watching and for the comment 🔥

[@ryanst5006]

Hole cow, that’s a mess, poor guy how did Ford get it so wrong with these engines! Shame for any owner sitting with one of these thinking they’ve got a ticking time bomb next time they want to hit the load pedal 🤦‍♂️, great vid guys 👍🏼

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you for all your support Ryan, you’ve been here from the start and we really appreciate it! Hope you continue to enjoy the videos 💙

[@dannyrobbo]

Exactly that Ryan. Every time I watch a vid or hear about someone blowing a car I’m always worried mines going to blow on me the next time I turn the key! 😭

[@garytedds141]

great vid guys

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

Thank you Gary! 🧀

[@garytedds141]

@@BDPerformanceWrexham any news on the t-shirts ?

[@MegaReddevil71]

I am wondering if the oil supply was the problem and that big end would either spin the shells or sieze to the crank so then the conrod broke causing the damage

[@hikerbikerallnightcamper1393]

25mph or 125 mph 😂

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

It could well have been circa 25-30mph; our own car saw similar damage at 40!

[@hikerbikerallnightcamper1393]

Shame isn’t it not what you expect from a performance car engine of that age

[@BDPerformanceWrexham]

@@hikerbikerallnightcamper1393 couldn’t agree more and this is the most important thing about the whole situation.

[@dp8685]

Send to a professional engineer who can analyse parts to see what caused failure. Buy Honda and forget ford.