I am going car shopping today and looking at the Focus ST. Anything you smart people of svtp could tell me would be of great help. Common issues, TSBs etc. thanks in advance
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Are you buying new or used?
There is a wiring harness recall on most all 2013's and some earlier build 2014's. Some of the cars would have stalling issues and/or rough idle due to the faulty wiring harness splice from the factory. Recall is supposed to fix this. I had mine performed last week (never expeirenced the stalling, but idle was rough on occasion). So far so good.
The most common TSB is the 1-2 shift bang on 2013's. Basically the rear motor mount is crap, and Ford installed the E-Focus rear mount (stiffer) on the 2014's. 2013's can get the upgrade under warranty via the TSB. Depends on your dealer, most will just do it although some (like mine) have to "reproduce the signs". All in all an aftermarket rear motor mount is your best bet, and they are pretty affordable and much better than even the E-Focus mount.
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The most common TSB is the 1-2 shift bang on 2013's. Basically the rear motor mount is crap, and Ford installed the E-Focus rear mount (stiffer) on the 2014's. 2013's can get the upgrade under warranty via the TSB. Depends on your dealer, most will just do it although some (like mine) have to "reproduce the signs". All in all an aftermarket rear motor mount is your best bet, and they are pretty affordable and much better than even the E-Focus mount.
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