Focus RS
#5506
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These codes pop up consistently, along with others. The car always has a CEL. He's not a car guy, so tows it to Ford on a regular basis.
The car lost power at one time. Reported to be a bad coil and plug.
It smokes/has vapor while idling that "smells bad" (his description) at idle.
It's always down. I feel for the guy.
The car lost power at one time. Reported to be a bad coil and plug.
It smokes/has vapor while idling that "smells bad" (his description) at idle.
It's always down. I feel for the guy.
#5509
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My buddy got his RS back a couple days after the head gasket was replaced. Time will tell how long it lasts this time. I have to figure sooner or later, the bugs gotta get worked out. Or I hope.
On a semi-related note: my friend with the Mustang is still waiting to see if Ford settles or they are going to court for his transmission woes.
I had so many high hopes for the Mustang and RS. I'm seriously bummed and disappointed in Ford.
On a semi-related note: my friend with the Mustang is still waiting to see if Ford settles or they are going to court for his transmission woes.
I had so many high hopes for the Mustang and RS. I'm seriously bummed and disappointed in Ford.
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Prime12 (Sep 23, 2017)
#5515
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https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/F...Communications
Last edited by nemsin; Sep 24, 2017 at 09:17 AM.
#5516
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There is currently no TSB. They are fixing the ones which have issues are they are reported.
Seems to be a cluster or them with mid-2016 build dates which are having the majority of the head gasket issue. Time will tell if it creeps up to the rest or not.
Hopefully Ford will step up and tell the root cause but it is unlikely. Personally I am waiting for a Ford approved tune or for the warranty to run out and enjoy the car under warranty till then.
Seems to be a cluster or them with mid-2016 build dates which are having the majority of the head gasket issue. Time will tell if it creeps up to the rest or not.
Hopefully Ford will step up and tell the root cause but it is unlikely. Personally I am waiting for a Ford approved tune or for the warranty to run out and enjoy the car under warranty till then.
#5520
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So it appears there have been at least 3 revisions to the RS' head gasket. But owners cannot go in and request the new head gasket under warranty unless they have visible symptoms. People think RS' with a build date after Feb '17 have the revised block casting and the latest head gasket. Time will tell if these later built cars will also have issues.
http://www.focusrs.org/forum/154-foc...easures-7.html
http://www.focusrs.org/forum/154-foc...easures-7.html
Last edited by nemsin; Sep 24, 2017 at 06:00 PM.