KNOWN FAULTS · Ford

Ford Focus (III) 2.0 TDCi common problems.

2011–2018 · Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Applies if: Ford’s 2.0 TDCi is the DW10 diesel developed with PSA (same block and ancillaries).

2.0/2.2 HDi DPF, EGR, turbo and flywheelDPF / EGR / turbo / flywheel

Engine / equipment: PSA 2.0 HDi (DW10) and 2.2 HDi (DW12), including the 2.0/2.2 JTD in the Fiat Ulysse and Scudo and the Lancia Phedra
Period mentioned: 1998–2015
Symptoms: Particulate filter warning and power loss; rough idle from a dirty EGR; vibration and knocks when starting or in low gears (dual-mass flywheel); smoke or hesitation from injectors at high mileage.
Possible cause described: The engine itself is very robust, but the ancillaries are not: the DPF with Eolys additive clogs in town use, the EGR and its cooler fill with soot, the variable-geometry turbo sticks and the dual-mass flywheel wears. The 136 hp versions have more problems than the 138 to 163 hp ones.
Check for the garage: Read the DPF status and additive level, check the EGR and cooler, check the dual-mass flywheel at start-up and measure injector balance rates.
Cost cited in the source: Forced DPF regeneration: €100–150; new DPF: €800–1,500; rebuilt injector: €200–250A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Mileage cited in the database: 120,000–180,000 km. This is not a maintenance interval and does not predict a failure.

Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

EcoBoost clutch, batteries and suspension on the Focus IIIKnown weak points

Engine / equipment: Ford Focus III (petrol, diesel and electric)
Period mentioned: 2010–2018
Symptoms: A pressure plate that breaks on manual EcoBoosts; batteries, alternators and boost control (2011); starter (2011–2014); at the roadworthiness test, springs and shock absorbers, suspension, lights, oil leaks already at the first inspection and exhaust; a broken cable in the tailgate hinge.
Possible cause described: Recalls: pressure plate on manual 1.0, 1.5 and 1.6 EcoBoost (1/8/2012–30/6/2016), the 2.0 TDCi fuel sensor and sump leak, side and knee airbags, alloy wheels and the automatic-gearbox wiring loom.
Check for the garage: Check every campaign by VIN; check oil leaks, suspension and lights; test the battery.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.