Does the Ford Focus RS have problems?

Reported problems with the RS are few, and on the whole owners seem happy with their cars. However, there have been several incidents relating to a leaking head gasket on the engine. A plume of white smoke on start up is the telltale sign, and a few owners have even needed new engines.

Is a Focus RS a good daily?

Premium Member. As already mentioned above, the Focus RS is a great daily driver, use mine every day even though I also have a AWD Ford Kuga too.

Are Ford Focus RS any good?

The Focus RS remains a very good hot hatch, but I’m not sure it is quite up with the fast Ford greats. LIKE IT: Great handling – willing and adjustable like front-wheel drive, enhanced with clever four-wheel drive. Good fun.

Are Focus RS unreliable?

Ford Focus RS reliability The standard Ford Focus was rated poorly for reliability in our 2017 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey of cars currently on sale in the UK. Of the owners who responded, 7.7% reported experiencing a problem with their car at least once.

Why did Ford stop making Focus RS?

2 The Ford Focus RS Was Discontinued in 2019 The vehicle was discontinued in 2018, with officials citing emission regulations, high cost of production, and increased taxation as the reasons behind its demise.

Is a Focus RS fast?

Apart from its exhaust noise, this tuned Focus RS is fast. In an acceleration test on a derestricted stretch of Autobahn, it completed a 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) sprint in just 4.9 seconds. In the same hardcore acceleration test, the fast Ford completed the quarter-mile in just 12.3 seconds.

What does Rs stand for Ford?

Rallye Sport
The RS (Rallye Sport) badge was first seen on the RS1600, a model which was admired the world over following its release back in 1970.

What year Focus RS have head gasket problems?

Affected vehicles may emit noticeable white smoke from the exhaust or show low coolant levels with no sign of external leaks due to the failing head gaskets. Model years 2016 and 2017 Focus RS models built from Aug. 3, 2015 to July 6, 2017 are involved in this recall.

Is the Focus RS good in the snow?

As we’ve made clear in previous articles on The Drive, the Ford Focus RS has a killer all-wheel-drive system and its 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 350 horsepower is plenty power for snow removal. Couple that with a low front fascia, and, voilà—you have a little snowplow.

Will Focus RS go up in value?

The Ford Focus RS was already destined to become a future classic, but it looks as though its increase in value might become earlier than predicted. The going rate for what looks to be the last Focus RS we’ll ever see has increased on average by 37% in the last 12 months.