2016 Ford Focus — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know whether th…
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2016 Ford Focus — carbureted engine stumbles on quick throttle input
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 150,500 miles. Idle is decent and steady cruising is fine, but a quick tip-in makes the engine stumble. Would you verify ignition tim…
2016 Ford Focus — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? I am trying to ge…
2016 Ford Focus — coolant is old by age but mileage is low
The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace based on tim…
2016 Ford Focus — online auction photos barely show the underside
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Auction listing has lots of cosmetic photos and records, but not much underneath. For…
2016 Ford Focus — dealer lowered price but added accessories back in
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 99,000 miles. We agreed on a vehicle price, then the worksheet included dealer-installed products I did not ask for. The total is now…
2016 Ford Focus — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close,…
2016 Ford Focus — would you buy an ex-rental car at the right price?
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 158,000 miles. A former rental is cheaper than privately owned examples and has frequent service records. Cosmetics show normal wear.…
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2016 Ford Focus — going one inch smaller for winter wheels — trying to narrow this down
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 164,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper a…
2016 Ford Focus — cheap project has enough margin to fix and resell? — Houston owner question
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 128,500 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how…
2016 Ford Focus — how do you set a hard auction bid limit?
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 139,500 miles. I keep watching cars creep past what I planned because the last few minutes become emotional. How do experienced buyer…
2016 Ford Focus — seller says lien is paid but title still shows lender
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 72,500 miles. Seller says the loan was recently paid off but paperwork has not caught up. I am willing to wait, but what proof would…
2016 Ford Focus — advertised price jumps thousands at the desk
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 131,000 miles. The advertised used-car price was competitive, but the worksheet includes protection packages, tracking equipment and…
2016 Ford Focus — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed.
2016 Ford Focus — buyer sends a vehicle-history website I have never heard of
Someone interested in my car insists I buy a report from a specific unfamiliar website before they will meet. Is this a common scam pattern and what informatio…
2016 Ford Focus — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
2016 Ford Focus ST, about 148,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, ann…