11 Focus 1.6 diesel problems

corklad32 · 30-10-2012 03:55PM #1

Hi guys sorry for arriving late on this thread...

I'm looking at an 11 Focus 1.6TDCI 90BHP STYLE - bout 35km. Coming from a golf TSI - i guess there will be significant difference in power but all i want now is something reliable that doesn't look bad. IS this a good engine - i read somewhere else that there may be some issues with the turbos on these models? Anyone have any opinions?

Many thanks

Alanstrainor · 30-10-2012 03:57PM

Whats up with the golf?

corklad32 · 30-10-2012 03:59PM

Well nothing at the moment but ive had the steering rack changed, timing chain changed that kind of thing so the reliability on the golf tsi's or golfs in general seems poor

MidlandsM · 30-10-2012 04:01PM

Yeah, avoid those 1.6tdci focus's ....

Stallingrad · 30-10-2012 04:08PM

Which version of the Golf TSI do you have? Standard 1.4 Turbo or Turbo + supercharger?

Focus is fine, 90bhp is non DPF so that is a plus. I suspect it will feel a bit cheap compared to your Golf, especially in Style trim.

corklad32 · 30-10-2012 04:10PM

Its a 1.4 140 with turbo + super. The dealer is looking at about 6-6.5k with mine (08) so im thinking this isn't a bad price to go to a focus 11 style

Supergurrier · 30-10-2012 04:10PM

Very little to go wrong in general if the 90bhp version suits you.

Atleast the dpf scaremongers haven't a leg to stand on in this thread

The Real B-man · 30-10-2012 04:23PM

140bhp to 90bhp each to there own but i couldn't take a reduction in Bhp when you are used to more power.

MuppetCheck · 30-10-2012 04:37PM

Supergurrier wrote: »

Atleast the dpf scaremongers haven't a leg to stand on in this thread

Makes a change from the knowfukalls in the other threads.

OP, the Focus will feel very different to your current car. It's quite a big step down in quality and the interior finish won't be as nice but the Focus is still well screwed together and comfortable. The engine itself is a good unit, but make sure that the service schedule has been followed religiously. Any gaps in the history or overdue servicing I would walk away - it's not like there are a scare car on the ground.

bazz26 · 30-10-2012 04:49PM

Along as it is serviced frequently and the correct grade of oil is used then it should be grand. Deviate from either of these and you will be in for a world of pain, this engine is not very forgiving when it comes to lack of proper maintenance.

corklad32 · 30-10-2012 05:30PM

The other car i was looking at was a 09 astra sxi design. Nice car expensive though. Bout 4.5k with my own as well and still a 1.4 engine too. hummmm

colm_mcm · 30-10-2012 08:57PM

If the Astra was the new model, and 1.7 then I'd have it over the focus all day long.

chiefwiggum · 30-10-2012 09:10PM

read my thread op...beware...

corklad32 · 30-10-2012 09:40PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

If the Astra was the new model, and 1.7 then I'd have it over the focus all day long.

Unfortunately not - 1.4 and old model..

corklad32 · 30-10-2012 09:41PM

chiefwiggum wrote: »

read my thread op...beware...

Which thread? I cant seem to search anything on boards at the mo...

chiefwiggum · 30-10-2012 10:52PM

corklad32 wrote: »

Which thread? I cant seem to search anything on boards at the mo...

I have the 1.6 diesel.. lots of problems.. very expensive problems .. dpf, turbo, egr valve the list goes on..

godtabh · 30-10-2012 10:57PM

chiefwiggum wrote: »

I have the 1.6 diesel.. lots of problems.. very expensive problems .. dpf, turbo, egr valve the list goes on..

I thought it didn't have a dpf?

KK4SAM · 30-10-2012 11:00PM

godtabh wrote: »

I thought it didn't have a dpf?

Is it not the same engine as the Pug 307 ?

godtabh · 30-10-2012 11:10PM

Not sure but other people here have said it doesn't have one

Supergurrier · 30-10-2012 11:11PM

godtabh wrote: »

Not sure but other people here have said it doesn't have one

1.6 comes both with or without

godtabh · 30-10-2012 11:16PM

Supergurrier wrote: »

1.6 comes both with or without

How do you tell which has which

Supergurrier · 30-10-2012 11:18PM

godtabh wrote: »

How do you tell which has which

None dpf one has 90 bhp other one has 119 bhp

Row · 30-10-2012 11:26PM

The newer dv6 engine is an 8 valve engine opposed to the older 16 valve.
These engines are really to new to know how reliable they are...

Afaik this is the engine thats in the 2011 focus 1.6 tdci...I know the 2012 1.6 tdci has this newer engine.

The original dv6 engine which has been used by peugeot/citroen/ford/volvo/
mazda/mini are a good engine ONCE they have been serviced at or before 15k kms and ONCE the correct grade of fully synthetic oil is used.
Also the new engine has a dpf like all modern diesels today.

bazz26 · 30-10-2012 11:29PM

90bhp - no dpf
110bhp - dpf

godtabh · 30-10-2012 11:31PM

Row wrote: »

The newer dv6 engine is an 8 valve engine opposed to the older 16 valve.
These engines are really to new to know how reliable they are...

Afaik this is the engine thats in the 2011 focus 1.6 tdci...I know the 2012 1.6 tdci has this newer engine.

The original dv6 engine which has been used by peugeot/citroen/ford/volvo/
mazda/mini are a good engine ONCE they have been serviced at or before 15k kms and ONCE the correct grade of fully synthetic oil is used.
Also the new engine has a dpf like all modern diesels today.

I have a 2011 c4 1.6 hDI. Just got it serviced. Must check the receipt

maidhc · 30-10-2012 11:32PM

Row wrote: »

The newer dv6 engine is an 8 valve engine opposed to the older 16 valve.
These engines are really to new to know how reliable they are...

Back to an 8v?

My mother has a 2011 1.6 TDCi focus, with about 50k kms on the clock so far. Only issue with the car to date has been a faulty windscreen washer.

Lovely car to drive, but I would hold out for the 109bhp one... most 2011 run out models had this as standard, along with Alloys, bluetooth, heated window and other zetec things.

bazz26 · 30-10-2012 11:36PM

Just to add that Ford had to use the 110bhp version with a DPF in the MY11 old shape Focus as new EU emmission regulations came into effect in Jan 2011 where all new diesel cars had to have a DPF. It is possible that the OP is looking at a MY10 Focus 90bhp registered in early 2011. One less thing to worry about though.

The newer engine only appeared in the new shape Focus.

Row · 31-10-2012 12:03AM

This is the newer dv6C engine...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/peugeot-3008-1-6-8v-hdi-dv6c-engine-/330796935608?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d0508a9b8
And this is the older dv6 engine...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PEUGEOT-1-6-HDI-2009-ENGINE-WITH-FUEL-PUMP-110BHP-14K-MILES-9H01-DV6TED4-/310463912626?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4849175ab2

corklad32 · 31-10-2012 12:05AM

Its hard to know...The one im looking at is a 2011 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI 90BHP STYLE. It doesn't give anymore details though...

corklad32 · 31-10-2012 12:05AM

chiefwiggum wrote: »

I have the 1.6 diesel.. lots of problems.. very expensive problems .. dpf, turbo, egr valve the list goes on..

What year is your one?

bazz26 · 31-10-2012 12:20AM

The old shape Focus uses the older 1.6 TDCi engine with a 5 speed gearbox. It was available in 90bhp and 110bhp. The 110bhp has a DPF.

Old shape Focus:
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The newer 1.6 TDCi engine with the 6 speed gearbox was only introduced in the new shape Focus, it comes in 95bhp and 115bhp, they both have DPFs.

New shape Focus:
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11 Focus 1.6 diesel problems

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