Ford Focus III facelift 1.0 EcoBoost, 140 PS, 6-speed manual (2017–2018)

Research for this car

Generation guide Ford Focus Mk3 (2011-2018): known problems and buying guide
Avoid petrol cars with the dry PowerShift. Then check the EcoBoost cooling recall, power steering, suspension and timing belt history.
Engine guide Ford 1.0 EcoBoost petrol engine: problems, costs and what to check
Wet belt, oil pump and coolant hose faults are the known ones. Buy with belt invoices, oil records and no coolant loss.

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost	Source
Electric power steering faults	Cars with electric power steering	About 100,000 km and up	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Clutch on EcoBoost manuals	Manual EcoBoost petrol cars	Not stated	500 to 1,350 EUR, Germany, year not stated	Generation guide
Suspension springs, dampers and mounts	All	Not stated	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Wet timing belt	1.0 EcoBoost; US probe: Fiesta 2014-2017, Focus 2015-2018, EcoSport 2018-2021	Failures at about 70,000 miles (113,000 km) on average (US probe)	600 to 1,500 EUR or more (Germany; one 2024 report, other prices undated)	Engine guide
Oil pump belt and oil pressure	1.0 EcoBoost, same US probe models	Not stated	Not stated	Engine guide
Coolant hose and overheating	1.0 EcoBoost; UK action covers Focus built October 2011 to October 2013	Not stated	Not stated	Engine guide

Look for a power steering warning, and check the steering on full lock.
On a manual, test the clutch uphill and under hard acceleration. Ask whether the clutch pressure plate recall work was done.
Check the springs, shock absorbers, axle mounts, lights and exhaust. German inspections flag springs, dampers and lights, and exhausts rust with age.
Check the starter, alternator, battery and coolant or heater hoses. German sources list these as common breakdown causes.
Check the door seals. They can come loose.

Timing belt record (no scanner needed). Ask for a dated invoice with the mileage showing the timing belt was changed. Bad: no record, or a car past about 160,000 km (100,000 miles) or six years with no change.
Oil pump belt (no scanner needed). Ask whether the oil pump belt was changed with the timing belt. Bad: no record of it.
Oil pressure (test drive). Watch the dashboard on the drive. Bad: an oil pressure warning light, then a loss of power.
Coolant (no scanner needed). Check the coolant level when the engine is cold, and look for wet stains around the hoses and the expansion tank. Bad: low coolant, a leak, or a temperature gauge that climbs.
Coolant hose action (UK cars built October 2011 to October 2013). Ask for proof the coolant hose field service action was done. Bad: no record.
Oil records (workshop). Ask for oil change invoices showing 5W-20 oil to Ford spec WSS-M2C948-B. Ask a workshop to check the oil strainer. Bad: a different spec, or no records.
Recall check. Enter the VIN in the official recall check for the car's country. Bad: an open recall on the car.

Operational	€158
Workshop	€159
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€121
Total per month	€438
New-car depreciation (not included)	€65

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.

First registration	Listings	Median price	Median mileage
2019	2	–	–
2018	75	€9,500	98,221 km
2017	15	€9,200	98,000 km

Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.

Month	Listings	Median price	Middle half	Median mileage
Nov 2026	92	€9,497	€7,990 – €10,450	98,141 km
Oct 2026	92	€9,497	€7,990 – €10,450	98,141 km

Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.

All 1 ADAC versions

Version	Power	Production years	Running cost per month
Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Start/Stopp ST-Line	140 PS	2017–2018	€438