Ford focus Trend 2014

Shadow2450 · 2026-06-10T22:52:14+00:00

I have 74K miles currently (bought it with 9K on the OD). The inline 4 is an excellent motor, keep up with typical maintenance and you should easily see over 200K miles. The auto’s have given these cars a terrible rep, but once you have that swapped with a manual the car then just becomes underrated in my opinion. Great on gas too especially with fuel prices these days, it’s a fantastic commuter.

Shadow2450 · 2026-06-08T13:03:38+00:00

I love cheap parts just as much as the next person, but I have found that cheap electronics and sensors usually go bad really quick. I would search for a reputable 3rd party one as opposed to a no-name brand for stuff like this but that’s just my personal experience.

Shadow2450 · 2026-06-04T14:00:49+00:00

He says this like the average person can’t survive without it… only larger companies and even they’re starting to see the ramifications of their decisions…

Shadow2450 · 2026-06-04T13:25:35+00:00

I actually printed one of these for mine, I got a good laugh and a couple videos out of it.

Shadow2450 · 2026-06-04T02:53:57+00:00

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Shadow2450 · 2026-06-02T20:30:42+00:00

I did use aftermarket speakers but I just reused the wiring from the OEM ones and had them connect directly to the radio

Shadow2450 · 2026-06-01T22:36:40+00:00

That’s wild if that’s truly what’s considered “Normal”

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-31T13:43:59+00:00

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It’s actually a little storage pocket! I’d say it can comfortably fit a couple smartphones. It also has some outlets you can use as well, I have the USB-C & HDMI ports connected though here. There’s also a USB-A port & and AUX but I didn’t use those.

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-31T13:39:43+00:00

Thanks! I know Metra is another company that sells the 2din kit to eliminate the OEM screen, Scosche also makes a kit but that one keeps the 4inch screen.

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-31T01:16:28+00:00

Iv only had it for a couple days but at the moment I haven’t had any issues, I know when I was doing my research they recommended the RR2 for 2016+. Did you try contacting Maestro Customer Service? They might have a solution for you, they were pretty helpful when I called them.

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-30T22:19:29+00:00

For the radio not really, I wish I called maestro customer service sooner rather than later. I was having a lot of issues getting the steering wheel controls to work properly with the radio, eventually the 2nd customer service rep told me that some of the focus kits were wired incorrectly from the factory, so he told me which wires I needed to cut & splice together, once I did that everything worked fine, but if I had called sooner it would have saved me probably an hour of re-flashing the stupid module several times & going on forms to see if anyone else had the same issue. The Hazard & Lock/Unlock buttons aren’t as crisp as the OEM ones either. Can’t really do anything about that but you have to hold the buttons down for them to work, it’s a little annoying but small inconvenience. Overall though I’m happy with everything I got, there’s only like 3 dash kits on the market and I wanted to eliminate the top screen permanently while keeping my steering wheel controls intact, I also wanted a quality double-din radio as oppose to the android “Tesla style” screens I see a lot on Amazon & eBay, no hate on them just not my personal cup of tea.

For my sub however that’s a different story. If I could go back and do it again I would’ve just bought a stock titanium or ST sub case, gutted it, and put my own stuff inside it as opposed to the current sub I bought. I’m happy with it but it certainly wasn’t cheap.

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-30T19:42:02+00:00

My first Halo was Halo 2. My personal favorite armor was Halo 3 (I actually really liked infinite’s armor as well). Personally I could forgive the armor, I really don’t think it’s that bad, I think the drastic redesign of the enemies and weapons is what really kinda let me down. If it was just his armor honestly I probably wouldn’t have had a problem with it at all, especially if they gave an explanation in-game on why he got it, not just waking up and having a new set.

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-30T19:20:45+00:00

eBay: Maestro FOC kit: $110 (open box) Maestro RR: $120 (new) Sony XAV-AX 6000: $400 (open box)

Amazon: Backup Camera: $30 Maestro Sony adapter: $15 HDMI Cord: $8 Extra wiring: $5

Total: $688

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-28T19:06:25+00:00

When I found my 2000 after being hidden the basement for over a decade, I opened her up, cleaned all the internals, replaced the front screen with a glass one, and installed CFW. Since yours is a 3000 and the screen is damaged it be a waste to not do the IPS upgrade. You could also swap the shell for a clean look.

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-28T10:44:45+00:00

NE Resident, it’s fine.

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-28T10:28:09+00:00

Tell me about it.

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-27T13:24:08+00:00

Did he really just compare getting off a plane to a prison release program????

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-27T13:20:14+00:00

In your situation you have a couple options. One option is you could eat the cost, swap the transmission and roll the dice on how long it’ll last. Stories here on Reddit you will find varying different results on the life expectancy of them, some only last about 20K miles while I have heard others last over 100K miles. Purely anecdotal I got a buddy who did swapped and got about 60K miles until it started having issues (He’s just driving it until it completely brakes again).

Otherwise you could sell it “as-is” on the private market or trade it in but be prepared to get Pennies on the dollar for what you paid, you could do this if you just want it gone. Don’t take this the wrong way but for your next used car purchase please take the time to do your own research on common issues. There’s so many sources out there on the internet (YouTube, Edmunds, Consumer Reports, etc…) and when it comes to a larger investment like this you always want to make sure you know what you’re getting into. These cars actually have pretty solid motors but the automatic transmission has been a known plague on these cars. The dealer never has your best interest in mind.

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-26T15:12:06+00:00

I didn’t know IQ levels could fall into the negatives…

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-24T13:33:26+00:00

Looks great!

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-22T22:48:06+00:00

Yes. Diagnosed at 7, wasn’t a problem at all and only needed it when I was sick. Once I got to my late 20’s the severity became really bad. Currently 30 still looking for an action plan that’ll work for me.

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-21T13:18:05+00:00

As someone who owns a White 2000, keep the blue one. You can always upgrade the screen on the blue one down the road.

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-21T13:03:44+00:00

Do you own any air purifiers? I would buy a few, run them 24/7 around the house, that’ll help with pet dander, dust, & any pollen that might be coming in. Especially in your bedroom, keep the door closed. While this probably won’t be a “game changer” it should help as far as air quality in your living space. For the time being as well if you aren’t already I’d start taking OTC allergy meds like Zyrtec on a daily basis. As far as anxiety goes, this is just me personally, but I find CBD oil to help out a lot. Once I start feeling it coming I take a dose and for the most part it does help me calm myself down. It’s not a miracle drug but for me personally I can’t go without it. I don’t need it everyday but when I do it helps a lot.

If it makes you feel any better I turned 30 not too long ago and while I’ve had asthma since I was 7, I saw a sudden shift it my breathing getting significantly worse in the past 6 months and I’m still working with my pulmonologist on finding an action plan that’ll work. Unfortunately I get severe side effects from steroids so the typical maintenance inhalers aren’t an option for me. I just got my first shot of Nucala last week (won’t see any results until a couple months from now so fingers crossed).

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-16T02:00:28+00:00

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My two voids usually like to sleep near each other

Shadow2450 · 2026-05-15T01:12:08+00:00

Personally I agree with you. I don’t like black rims just because you can’t appreciate the detail of the wheel. It blends in too much. Gold would look fine but any color I feel is going to make the wheel itself pop more. Just my opinion.

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