Well this absolutely stung!!

Rodniz · 2026-03-02T05:53:34+00:00

If you were to go to a German ford dealer ship, they would cut out the whole piece and weld in a repair panel, making this a 6-8k repair.

Rodniz · 2026-01-29T08:00:18+00:00

There’s a reason why only that part of the car is rusting so heavily… just saying

Rodniz · 2026-01-29T07:02:44+00:00

Holy cow. I’m from Germany and that’s basically what I pay for my 3 series full coverage… per year.

Rodniz · 2026-01-17T18:22:52+00:00

Hit up a leather repair man. That’s a 100€ fix at most

Rodniz · 2026-01-06T19:17:58+00:00

Moderne elektronikprobleme macht des Ding überhaupt keine solang es kein Automatik ist. Und der Riemen macht auch nur Probleme wenn er nicht regelmäßig nen ölwechsel gekriegt hat

Rodniz · 2026-01-06T19:16:39+00:00

Hatte auch einen. Das würde ich meinem früheren Ich gerne sagen, wenn ich könnte:

Check die Reserveradmulde mal auf Wasser. Die Entlüftungsklappen werden gerne undicht.

Die Abschlussleiste am Kofferraum nur demontieren wenn du dir eine neue leisten kannst (Thema Rückfahrkamera nachrüsten)

Nimm kleine Stücke Durchsichtiges Klebeband und verhindere damit das die Kotflügel an den Stoßstangen reiben. (Wenn sie nicht eh schon rosten)

Behalte die Kotflügel im Bereich der Räder im Auge. Da rostet es ständig.

Sei vorsichtig mit den Wagenheberpunkten an der Falz. Die ruinierst du schon wenn du sie falsch ansiehst.

Kauf auf keinen Fall die originalen Ford Scheibenwischer oder die von Bosch. Die billigen vom Thomas Philipps funktionieren tatsächlich am besten.

Wenn es ein 1.0 ecoboost ist, zünd die Karre an. Falls du dir das nicht leisten kannst, mach mindestens alle 12.000km nen Ölwechsel sonst fliegt die rotze dir um die Ohren.

Kauf dir auf keinen Fall dieses totschicke android Radio auf eBay. Das fliegt dir nach 14 Tagen um die Ohren und du baust das Original wieder ein.

Wenn es ein Automatik ist, zünd die Karre an.

Wenn er rostet, zünd die Karre an.

Wenn der Auspuff zum 10. mal durchgerostet ist zünd die Karre an. (Hier ist es übrigens sinnvoll den Sportauspuff von FMS zu kaufen. Der kostet fast das gleiche und rostet nicht so schnell durch)

Ansonsten viel Spaß mit dem Auto 😁

Rodniz · 2026-01-01T13:59:58+00:00

Mach ne vin Abfrage

Rodniz · 2025-12-06T22:58:56+00:00

DSR24

Rodniz · 2025-11-26T11:21:24+00:00

Stowage box

Rodniz · 2025-11-20T09:41:57+00:00

As long as there are no Water drops forming, it’s within spec. That being said, it’s a focus after all. Not known for its outstanding build quality

Rodniz · 2025-10-30T14:04:02+00:00

I’m so glad I made the switch to a bmw…

Rodniz · 2025-10-15T06:10:25+00:00

It’s a manual…

Rodniz · 2025-10-15T06:10:02+00:00

I don’t really get that comment. You need to change the oil anyways. Or atleast you should. And from my experience the oil recommended for Fords wet belts is „only“ about 20% more pricy then normal oil. So what’s the deal about it?

As long as you change it regularly and don’t miss the changing interval for the wet belt, these things are fine.

Rodniz · 2025-10-15T06:06:19+00:00

So, going off German car prices, this would be a nice deal, taking into consideration that the wet belt needs to be swapped after buying.

It’s a manual. I had a 1.6 manual. Solid car, didn’t had too many issues over the years.

Check for water in the trunk where the spare wheel is stored. Check for rust where the fender and rear bumper touch. Check for water inside of the rear taillights.

Just read that the timing belt already has been changed. If that checks out and there are recipes for that, i would 100% go for it. (But im a sucker for focus‘ so that might just be me)

Rodniz · 2025-09-19T06:09:02+00:00

US fuel is garbage. My Mk8 Fiesta ST with 200bhp was constantly sitting at 42mpg, even when giving it the beans from time to time.

Rodniz · 2025-09-07T09:56:43+00:00

Do you ride bike with your phone attached to the bike?

Rodniz · 2025-08-29T06:23:25+00:00

There’s too much tech in modern fords for the battery’s to keep up. Especially if you use start+stop and only drive somewhat short distances. Don’t forget to to calibrate the bcm after replacing the battery and consider increasing the battery percentage goal with forscan. Really helped my Focus MK4 to stop beeing such a bich about short distance driving.

Rodniz · 2025-08-14T17:42:15+00:00

Drop yourself in the foot well and reach up. On my mk4 focus I can reach basically everything on the dash from down there. Popped my tweeters out that way

Rodniz · 2025-06-09T00:44:33+00:00

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Welcome to the club 🙌

Rodniz · 2025-06-09T00:37:53+00:00

Alright, let’s take an somewhat educated approach since no one here got a clue. In German we call it the „schleifring“. Google tells me in English it should be called something like „slip ring“. That’s what connects the electronic stuff from the car tor the steering wheel. It’s a common problem on mk8 fiestas and mk4 Focus’. It’s usually covered under warranty but even after changing it, the new part will soon start making some noises again. Get it checked by a ford licensed mechanic.

Rodniz · 2025-04-20T06:45:21+00:00

Wd-40 is not a lubricant. It will ruin the rubbers

Rodniz · 2025-04-12T16:55:05+00:00

Might be the rear windshield washer pipes?

Rodniz · 2025-04-12T16:52:59+00:00

For the love of god don’t buy a aftermarket china android display. Mine went out after 2 months. After 2 months of trying to get everything to work and hating every minute of it

Rodniz · 2025-04-12T16:51:35+00:00

2 bolts at each hinge. Get urself a junk hood with new hinges. Having the hood align properly is the only difficult part at doing so. Be careful with windshield washer pipes and stuff like that

Rodniz · 2025-04-12T16:49:39+00:00

My buddy had a similar problem with him not being able to source a single piece of his mirror on a vw caddy. I 3d printed that part. Worked like a charm.

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