What is the likelihood of a gearbox failing at just 30,000 miles?

We bought a used 2019 Ford Focus Active X in March 2024. As of Sep 2025 the car has only done just over 30,000 miles, 1 previous owner and has been regularly serviced. At the time of purchase we also purchased...

Should my used car have been supplied with an owner's manual?

I bought a Ford Focus Zetec 1.0 EcoBoost but was not supplied with a manual (I was told by the dealership that they no longer provided them). Checking online neither does it seem online versions are available....

How can I restore the interior plastic trim on my car?

I have a six year old Ford Focus which has some damage to the centre console, in front of the gear stick. The matt coating on the plastic has come off in certain parts, leaving shiny gloss parts that look...

Should I keep my six year old wet belt Ford Focus or sell it?

I have a 2019 Ford Focus with just over 80,000 miles on the clock. I haven't changed the wet belt but I've spent £3k on repairs to exhaust sensors and a new catalytic converter. A year ago I had to replace...

Why is the EGR on our car repeatedly getting blocked?

My son's 2019 Ford Focus 1.5 diesel shows an EGR restricted flow light every 8000 miles. We clear this by dismantling and clearing a metal mesh filter which gets completely blocked with soot. This is located...

What smaller cars have electric seats?

We currently drive a ford kuga with electrically adjustable seats. My wife has a spinal condition and so with the seat low and a huge door she can get in without bending her neck and then raise the seat...

Are EcoBoost engines reliable?

My wife and I own a 2020 Focus and 2022 Kuga both with the 1.5 Ecoblue diesel engine. Both are lovely cars with enough power, though the engine seems better suited to the Focus. We are looking at changing...

Should I buy a new car if it's about to be discontinued?

I have had a Focus for 10 years and I am considering a change to a newer model but I am aware that Ford are planning to discontinue the model. I prefer to have a manual and I have found the above version...

Do I need beam converters for driving in France?

Does a Ford focus Titanium X Edition 2018 with LED headlights need headlamp deflectors for driving in France or can I adjust them in settings? Can’t find the answer in the vehicle handbook.

Has Ford fixed the EcoBoost issues?

I'm looking to buy a Ford Focus 2022-2024 model. I've heard that the EcoBoost engines go wrong, has that problem been corrected?