Carsieve All versions
| Variant | Running cost per month | Median price | Listings | Fuel | Engine codes | Gearbox | Production years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 EcoBoost, 125 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €435 | €12,450 | 673 | Petrol | B7DA, B7DC | Manual (6) | 2018–2022 |
| 1.5 EcoBlue, 120 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €437 | €10,900 | 513 | Diesel | ZTDA | Manual (6) | 2018–2022 |
| 1.5 EcoBlue, 120 PS, 8-speed automatic Research | €457 | €11,450 | 394 | Diesel | ZTDA | Automatic (8) | 2018–2022 |
| 2.0 EcoBlue, 150 PS, 8-speed automatic Research | €500 | €13,500 | 378 | Diesel | YLDA | Automatic (8) | 2018–2022 |
| 1.5 EcoBoost, 150 PS, 8-speed automatic Research | €482 | €15,590 | 230 | Petrol | YZDA | Automatic (8) | 2018–2022 |
| 1.5 EcoBoost, 150 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €460 | €13,900 | 202 | Petrol | YZDA | Manual (6) | 2018–2020 |
| 1.0 EcoBoost, 125 PS, 8-speed automatic Research | €460 | €13,450 | 200 | Petrol | B7DA | Automatic (8) | 2018–2022 |
| 2.0 EcoBlue, 150 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €476 | €13,000 | 174 | Diesel | YLDA | Manual (6) | 2018–2022 |
| 1.0 EcoBoost, 155 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €409 | €15,880 | 168 | Petrol | M0DC | Manual (6) | 2020–2022 |
| 2.3 EcoBoost, 280 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €591 | €21,100 | 158 | Petrol | N3DA | Manual (6) | 2019–2022 |
| 1.5 EcoBoost, 182 PS, 8-speed automatic Research | €480 | €15,999 | 128 | Petrol | Y1DA | Automatic (8) | 2018–2022 |
| 1.0 EcoBoost, 100 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €437 | €10,400 | 105 | Petrol | B3DA | Manual (6) | 2018–2022 |
| 1.5 EcoBlue, 95 PS, 6-speed manual Research | €430 | €9,800 | 78 | Diesel | Z2DA | Manual (6) | 2018–2022 |
| 2.3 EcoBoost, 280 PS, 7-speed automatic Research | €592 | €21,900 | 52 | Petrol | N3DA | Automatic (7) | 2019–2022 |
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At a glance
- Most common: diesel filters clog or crack, the 8-speed automatic can shift roughly, and 2018-2020 cars had several wiring loom recalls.
- Reliability: 3/5, because most faults are recall work or filter and gearbox repairs, and no engine fails widely.
- DIY: 2/5, because filter, gearbox and recall work need a dealer. Battery, brake and fluid checks are simple.
- Prefer: a petrol car with the manual gearbox and a full recall history.
- Avoid: a diesel used mostly on short trips, and an 8-speed automatic that shudders or hesitates when cold.
Engines and gearboxes
- 1.0 EcoBoost petrol: see the 1.0 EcoBoost guide.
- 1.5 EcoBlue diesel: filter regeneration problems; see Diesel particulate filter.
- 2.0 EcoBlue diesel: the same filter risk and a timing belt that runs in oil. See Diesel particulate filter and Maintenance.
- 8-speed automatic (8F35): a torque converter gearbox, used up to 2022 and on diesels. It can shift roughly when cold; see 8-speed automatic shift faults.
- 7-speed dual-clutch: no fault confirmed in the sources read.
Known issues
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel particulate filter | 1.5 and 2.0 EcoBlue diesel | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| 8-speed automatic shift faults | Cars with the 8-speed automatic, up to 2022 | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| Engine wiring loom chafing | Cars built 2018-2020 | Not stated | Free under recall |
| Brake discs | All | Not stated | No confirmed price |
| 12 V battery and electronics | All | Not stated | No confirmed price |
Before you buy
- On a diesel, ask for proof of the filter campaign (KBA 16091R, Ford 24E06). Check for a filter warning and scan for fault code P2002 and regeneration data on a long drive.
- Drive an automatic from cold. Delayed engagement, slip or a hard shift is a bad sign. A scanner should show no gearbox fault codes; ask whether the software was updated.
- Check the VIN with Ford and the GOV.UK recall checker, then look at the loom near the gearbox. Rough idle, power loss or a stall points to chafing.
- Look through the wheel spokes for grooves and a sharp lip on the brake discs, and read the last inspection report.
- Test start-stop, auto-hold, the parking sensors and traffic sign recognition. Check the age and voltage of the 12 V battery.
Running costs
| Operational | €177 |
|---|---|
| Workshop | €127 |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €145 |
| Total per month | €449 |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | €68 |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de priced up to 50,000 EUR, 29 October 2026.
- Listings
- 3,733
- 25th percentile
- €10,500
- Median price
- €13,100
- 75th percentile
- €15,836
- Median mileage
- 94,245 km
- Median first registration
- 2020
- Dealer share
- 77.8%
- Price at 100,000 km
- €13,422
To check a listing's price, open its variant in the table above. Each variant page has a price check.
In detail
Diesel particulate filter
The diesel particulate filter (DPF) traps soot and burns it off on a long run. When regeneration fails, the filter clogs. A filter warning light, fault code P2002 or a failed emissions test are the signs; a cracked filter can leak.
German press reports of the recall, citing the KBA, give a design cause: the particle count rises over the filter's life. The recall names the 1.5 diesel. A PistonHeads owner reports a blocked filter on a 2.0 diesel. The fix is a software update that recalibrates regeneration, plus a new filter if damaged. Two recalls cover it: KBA 16091R / Ford 24E06 for the 1.5 diesel built May 2014 to January 2023 (the range also covers the older Focus III), and DVSA R/2025/094. A replacement filter is expensive; no confirmed price.
Sources: GOV.UK: Ford Focus recalls, auto motor und sport: Focus DPF recall, gebrauchtwagenberater.de: Focus Mk4, PistonHeads: Focus ST diesel DPF thread
8-speed automatic shift faults
The 8-speed automatic (8F35) uses a torque converter, the classic fluid coupling. It can pick gears late, slip or shift hard, especially when cold. The cause is the control software and its adaptation, which learns shift points. A software update may help. Ford replaces the whole unit only under warranty. Dealer prices found are general Ford figures, not a repair cost for this car, so no price is given.
Sources: kfz-dietrich: Focus Mk4 problems, gebrauchtwagenberater.de: Focus Mk4, Auto Express: Focus reliability, carwiki: Ford gearbox problems
Engine wiring loom chafing
The engine wiring loom can rub on a stud or bolt on the gearbox housing, or be damaged when an earlier repair fits the wrong stud. Rough idle, power loss or a stall are the signs. Several campaigns cover cars built 2018-2020. The dealer checks clearance, replaces the stud with a bolt or screw, reroutes the harness and repairs damage. The work is free under the recall.
Sources: GOV.UK: Ford Focus recalls, ÖAMTC: Focus engine loom recall, gebrauchtwagenberater.de: Focus Mk4
Brake discs
German inspections find grooved or worn brake discs more often than average. Deep grooves and heavy wear are the signs. New discs and pads are the fix. No mileage or price is confirmed.
Sources: AUTO BILD: Focus TÜV check 2026, firmenauto.de: Focus IV used, gebrauchtwagenberater.de: Focus Mk4
12 V battery and electronics
AUTO BILD names discharged starter batteries, and gebrauchtwagenberater.de ties them to start-stop and auto-hold faults. gebrauchtwagenberater.de also reports parking sensors, SYNC 3 and traffic sign recognition playing up; its sign reader can show 100 in a 30 zone. A new battery fixes the first group. No price is confirmed.
Sources: AUTO BILD: Focus TÜV check 2026, gebrauchtwagenberater.de: Focus Mk4
Recalls
| Country | Code | Years | What is done |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK | R/2019/454, R/2020/175, R/2021/020 | 2019 model year | Loom checked and rerouted, stud replaced, clip replaced, damage repaired |
| UK | R/2019/421 | 2019 model year | Box and pins inspected, replaced if damaged |
| UK | R/2019/045 | 2019 model year | Door release cable adjusted |
| UK | R/2019/334 | 2019 model year | Anchors and bolts torqued to spec |
| UK; Germany (press) | R/2021/177, R/2026/181 | 2019 model year; Germany built until 15 Oct 2024 | eCall software updated |
| UK | R/2026/059 | 2019 model year | TCU software update |
| UK; Germany (press) | R/2025/359 | 2019 model year; Germany built 8 Jan 2020 to 14 Apr 2025 | Camera software update |
| UK | R/2025/094 | 2019 model year | DPF software update, cracked filters replaced |
| Austria (ÖAMTC); Germany (gebrauchtwagenberater.de) | not given | Built 31 Jul 2019 to 4 May 2020 (engine loom, ÖAMTC); 2.0 diesel automatic built 31 Jul 2019 to 4 Mar 2020 (gebrauchtwagenberater.de) | Loom checked, replaced if needed |
| Austria; Germany (AUTO BILD) | not given | Built 19 Oct to 8 Dec 2018 | Pedal bolt checked and torqued (ÖAMTC). AUTO BILD calls it a broken brake pedal screw |
| Germany (press) | KBA 16091R / Ford 24E06 | Built May 2014 to Jan 2023 | DPF regeneration recalibrated, filter replaced if damaged |
The UK list is a model-year filter, not a VIN check. German rows come from press reports; no KBA page was read. Enter the VIN on the GOV.UK checker and ask Ford for open campaigns.
Maintenance
- Diesel: kfz-dietrich names frequent short trips as the thing to check for filter regeneration. Give the filter regular longer runs.
- 2.0 EcoBlue: the timing belt runs in oil. kolesa.ru and gebrauchtwagenberater.de both name it, and gebrauchtwagenberater.de says correct oil is the most important factor.
Sources: kolesa.ru: EcoBlue diesel family, gebrauchtwagenberater.de: Focus Mk4, kfz-dietrich: Focus Mk4 problems
Sources
English
German
- kfz-dietrich: Focus Mk4 problems
- AUTO BILD: Focus TÜV check 2026
- gebrauchtwagenberater.de: Focus Mk4
- firmenauto.de: Focus IV used
- ÖAMTC: Focus engine loom recall
- ÖAMTC: Focus brake pedal recall
- auto motor und sport: Focus DPF recall
- carwiki: Ford gearbox problems