Ford Focus IV 1.5 EcoBlue, 120 PS, 8-speed automatic (2018–2022)

Research for this car

• Generation guide Ford Focus IV (2018-2025): known problems and buying guide

  A solid used buy if the recall work is done. Check the diesel filter, the 8-speed automatic and the wiring loom before you pay.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Look through the wheel spokes for grooves and a sharp lip on the brake discs, and read the last inspection report.
5. Test start-stop, auto-hold, the parking sensors and traffic sign recognition. Check the age and voltage of the 12 V battery.

Running costs

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

ADAC versions