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23-11-2018, 12:07 PM
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DJR Fan
Join Date: May 2006
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After years of dropping the auto Focus from my focus because of the powershift dramas I have been informed that they have been running a 6 speed auto since about Nov 2016.
Im considering buying one now. I have heard a report that the RS or ST(?) have head gasket problems. Does this head gasket problem extend to the 1.5 turbo engine too? If so have Ford come up with a fix for this? Are they a good thing or not? |
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24-11-2018, 12:27 AM
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DJR Fan
Join Date: May 2006
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Sorry, LZ model I meant.
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24-11-2018, 04:41 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2009
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The LZ has a torque convertor auto. I have a 2015 LZ 1.5 have done 72000kms and have no issues whatsoever with it. I intend to run it to 150-180000kms in the next 2 and a bit years and then trade it on a 2019 Focus active/Ford escape. I have not heard of any head gasket issues with the 1.5 and monitor various forms and websites.
My wife has a powershift 2012 Fiesta and the support from the local Ford dealer has been great. The transmission now has a ceramic clutch (all done at Fords expense) and is operating well. |
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LV Focus Sport Auto - not powershift
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