Does the Ford Focus ST use a timing chain or cam belt?

I have a Ford Focus ST estate first registered on 1 February 2017. Can you please advise whether it has a timing chain or belt and the relevant replacement period?

My son's car has an oil leak that's being investigated. What is the likely cause?

A year ago, my son’s 2015 Ford Focus ST EcoBoost had an engine failure when the oil sump developed a hole. He then had a reconditioned engine put in. At the recent MOT, he was told there was an oil leak...

Will disabling the keyless entry through the menu in a car and using the keyfob manually make any difference to security?

Will disabling the keyless entry through the menu in a car and using the keyfob manually make any difference to security in my 2018 Focus ST?

Does chipping a car give it better economy and power?

Are chips any good at giving more economy and power?

How can I stop my alloys getting dirty so quickly?

I own a Focus ST which has factory silver grey 19-inch alloys. The trouble is once cleaned they are filthy in a few days and virtually black in about a week. I've tried car polish on them but the result...

What engine will best match my 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Estate?

I'm looking to change my old manual 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Ghia Estate for the latest equivalent model. This appears to be the Titanium range, however, all I can find in the petrol model is the 1.5 T EcoBoost...

What's causing the strange creaking in my car?

I recently bought a Ford Focus ST 2016 with 17,000 miles. I have an annoying creaking sound from around the driver door and passenger door area. It's not speed related and has been back to Ford twice....

My warranty does not cover my broken 2015 For Focus because the wrong oil was used - what do I do?

I bought a 2015 Ford Focus ST TDCi and have done 17,402 miles. It has now broken and I've been told by Ford it is not covered by warranty because the wrong grade of oil in it. It has cost me a lot of money,...

Buying a Ford Focus ST - petrol or diesel?

Now diesel is the same price as petrol at the pumps and the Ford Focus ST petrol and diesel have the same retail price is there any disadvantage to buying the diesel version other than one second slower...

Buying a fast estate - Octavia vRS or Focus ST?

Which petrol estate is better - a Skoda Octavia vRS or a Ford Focus ST? Also after I buy one of them would it be worth putting a chip to get more PS and torque?