Cars with the DLD-416 DV6 engine goes more than 100,000 miles without any problems. One serious issue with the 1.6 TDCI is turbo failure. Oil supply troubles due to sludge build-up in the oil feed pipes can cause a blown Turbo. The Ford Focus Mk2 received a facelift in 2008 – a post-facelift model (Focus ST) shown above. The Focus ST, which is the performance model, was sold as the Focus XR5 in Australia. Reliability & common problems. This section covers the potential reliability issues that you might have with the Ford Focus Mk2. Click on the buttons below to read Some help needed please! I have a Focus Estate MK2 1.6 TDCi, and recently it's developed a fault where after taking engine revs over around 2000rpm, and then depressing the clutch to change gear, the engine will stall. It can go a little over 2000, but not much. When it stalls, the engine restarts, but it has to turn over a few times before it Help! I have been digging through many previous threads but am struggling to resolve my issue. I have a no crank situation on my 2010 Focus 1.6 diesel. It has sporadically started in the past, and once running was fine, but now has stopped altogether. We have heard of a few people complaining about some Focus 1.6 TDCI turbo problems. The 1.6 TDCI engine is also used in other vehicles including Volvo, Suzuki, Peugeot, Mini, and Ford. But one of the most commonly affected models is the Ford Focus that uses this engine. . It'll probably start fine with just a second or two of ignition before starting. The plugs don't heat from opening the door. On modern petrols the in-tank pump starts from opening the door which may be where the confusion came from. The 1.6 TDCi uses an electronic EGR valve. Thanks for that, I had considered getting one of those. My Renault DCi has got one built in and I changed the fuel filter on that no problem. Have you actually used one of these on a 1.6TDCi with success? I've decided to give up lurking and start posting as I have a bit of an issue with my Focus 1.6 TDCI. 109. The car is a 08 plate, one of the few facelifts on the 08 plate. The engine has done Ford Focus Estate. The Ford Focus Econetic Technology is the most fuel-efficient conventionally powered family hatchback the world has seen. Or, put another way, it's a Focus with the same CO2 I have a Dec 2006 Focus Ghia 1.6 Tdci diesel automatic. It has only done 54,000 miles and been serviced regularly. I bought it from a mate who worked for Ford and it was his works car for 6 months. It's a great car to drive and r uns well, but for the last 12 months I have had the following problem:

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