Ford Focus III ST, 250 PS, 6-speed manual (2012–2014)

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.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Look for a power steering warning, and check the steering on full lock.
2. On a 1.0 EcoBoost, the timing belt runs in oil. Ask for the change record and the oil used.
3. On a manual, test the clutch uphill and under hard acceleration. Ask whether the clutch pressure plate recall work was done.
4. Check the springs, shock absorbers, axle mounts, lights and exhaust. German inspections flag springs, dampers and lights, and exhausts rust with age.
5. Check the starter, alternator, battery and coolant or heater hoses. German sources list these as common breakdown causes.
6. Check the door seals. They can come loose.

Running costs

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

ADAC versions