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Options - Focus TDCI Turbo / DPF

  • 21-04-2013 7:23pm
    #1
    LMK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 228 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I own a 2006 Ford Focus 1.6l TDCI - 98K Miles. I've had it for approx 2 years (private sale) and there has been a catalog of issues with it, right now turbo blown and it is running on low power mode due to engine management light indicating DPF issue again - I have a scanner that is throwing up codes - P0324 / P0224 / P2459
    I've spent best part of €2K either maintenance (main dealer) or trying unsuccessfully resolving the DPF issue
    My local mechanic has no time for these engines - like most reviews I read.
    My options as I see it are
    Trade into a Ford dealer and take whatever they offer - even if they want to take it
    or - Replace the engine (and remove the DPF),
    I'm not averse to replacing the engine if I thought that would work and I could get a guarantee, the car itself is in very good condition just the engine issues, is replacing engine a realistic option would it cure the issues I've been having - what would ball park cost of replacing an engine be and/or what engine should I get?

    Thanks
    LMK


Comments

  • #2
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Have a quick look at this thread regarding those engines :)


  • #3
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    Could you not just replace the turbo with a new or recon and get the dpf completly removed or is there some reason why the whole engine has to be replaced.


  • #4
    LMK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 228 ✭✭LMK


    If turbo could be guaranteed I'd do that but AFAIK thats difficult to do with these engines


  • #5
    LMK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 228 ✭✭LMK


    dgt wrote: »
    Have a quick look at this thread regarding those engines :)

    Thanks - wish I could service the car like this guy!!


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