Ford Powershift - which models are torque converter?

Having lost patience with the continual problems with the dry-pack Powershift on my Ford Focus, I have decided to replace it with a 2016 Focus automatic. How can I tell on the forecourt whether the transmission...

Are Powershift DC being phased out in favour of torque converter boxes?

I am thinking of replacing my Ford Mondeo with something newer. I would like an automatic Ford, but am coceredn about the long term reliability of the Powershift gearbox. A local dealer has advised that...

Focus EcoBoost or SEAT Leon TSI - which is best?

My dilemma is a choice of second family car, between a Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.0 125 Zetec or SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI. It would be either new or under 1 year old. Ignoring the price (they are very similar), can...

Ford Focus - EcoBoost or diesel?

I currently have a Ford Focus petrol (57 plate). I've had it six years and its been brilliant. I've put 127,000 miles on it and it's not put a foot wrong. It's now time for a new one though. I'm likely...

Air conditioning condenser damage on Ford Focus

We have a 2015 Ford Focus bought from Ford Direct in February 2016. On one of the few hot days this year we found the climate control system blowing cool rather than cold air. The diagnosis is road stone...

What's wrong with my Ford Focus?

I have a new Ford Focus 1.5 diesel manual. Great car, several months in and no issues to report. Today, rather randomly, I have noticed what might be a fault or a characteristic with the drive which I...

Buying a used Focus - petrol or diesel?

We are thinking of buying a 2013 Ford Focus. We are advised that the 1.6 diesel is fine for longish journeys, but are concerned that it might give problems if only short journeys are used due to the DPF....

Buying a Ford Focus - Which wheel size is best?

I am thinking of buying a 2016 Ford Focus Zetec with 16 or 17-inch wheels. Is there much difference in ride quality between the two?

Is the Ford Focus Powershift a wet or dry clutch?

I am looking to purchase a 2015 Ford Focus 1.5 TDCI with a Powershift automatic gearbox. Does this have a wet clutch or dry clutch powershift gearbox and is this a car you would recommend? I drive around...

Exhaust fume smell in cabin

I recently collected my new diesel Ford Focus and am very pleased with it. However, when the engine is warm and particularly when the car is stationary I'm confident I can smell exhaust fumes in the cabin....