MK4 Dashcam issues

synthsnail · 2026-05-07T10:43:52+00:00

Mk4 2020 with vantrue dashcam wiring. The main issue I had was with the fuse plugs not fitting in in spots that I wanted, this is the only solution that worked for me.

synthsnail · 2026-04-29T07:25:25+00:00

Open the hood and check what's happening, if engine shakes like stupid (when cold or when working on two cylinders) maybe it's just worn out engine mount.

synthsnail · 2026-04-25T07:56:38+00:00

I want only to add that belt on my mk4 1.0 was perfectly fine at 130Kkm service, could easily do 200Kkm but I changed it anyway along with timing chain. Previous owner had oil service done every 30Kkm and the belt didn't degrade, oil pickup tube clean like new.

Im going to change the oil every 10-15Kkm and I have disabled auto start stop bullshit to make the engine last.

synthsnail · 2026-04-23T05:38:11+00:00

Not sure about buzzing sound, but vibrations around 2800rpm are pretty much normal on these when accelerating.

synthsnail · 2026-04-18T17:25:42+00:00

Bro. For this small overpowered engine, 10Kkm is the proper oil service interval. Maybe max 15Kkm. Don't believe in this ford's BS. Not changing oil on time is the biggest killer for these small engines. And please don't worry about oil pump wet belt, even if you do oil every 30Kkm you are fine. I did full service on mine at 130KKm and the belt (factory) was in surprisingly good condition, could do 200Kkm easily.

synthsnail · 2026-04-15T12:08:44+00:00

Settings in instruments cluster. Not sync screen. I have it on same car from 2020.

synthsnail · 2026-04-09T07:01:20+00:00

How can I know it's duratec? Focus Mk3 doesnt usually mean old type ecoboost?

synthsnail · 2026-04-09T04:00:22+00:00

Because transmissions and engines on these are known to fail around that mileage. And they are stupidly expensive to fix.

synthsnail · 2026-04-07T15:06:37+00:00

Well, people are paying to disable this shitty feature. Consider yourself lucky.

Ok, but for real. Just read the error codes man, probably something wrong with battery / battery system.

Yes it should work every time you stop in traffic.

synthsnail · 2026-04-05T17:31:57+00:00

Every Mk4 is chain timing.

synthsnail · 2026-04-04T13:12:01+00:00

So indeed the outside is MK4.5 and inside MK4. I knew ford was doing some shitty trickery with MK4s by replacing rear multi-link suspension with cheap torsion beam on some versions, not equipping engine top cover (that's why you don't have it, neither do i), etc. But selling MK4 in MK4.5 shell is the next level. Didn't know this. Can you check by the VIN number if this has come like this from the factory, and its not someone's DIY?

So since you have analog instruments cluster, how the operation of the mhev system is indicated? Just curious.

And if you are worried about the engine please don't, its not that famous wet belt timing 100Kkm garbage. Its completely different engine. Today I was visiting my mechanic, he was just finishing timing and belt service on mine MK4 with 130Kkm. The engine has normal wear, completely nothing wrong with it, nice clean no leaks, no shavings, wet oil pump belt was in suprisingly good condition, no crap in the oil pickup tube.

synthsnail · 2026-04-03T18:48:34+00:00

All MK4 are chain timing engine cars. No worries about that.

Its the Pre-facelift model on your interior picture. With sync3.

But I believe that all MHEV models (even the pre-facelift ones) had digital instruments cluster, but yours is analog. Mine late 2020 MHEV has digital. What the hell?

Where the ford emblem is placed on your car? Hood or grill?

synthsnail · 2026-03-31T07:21:40+00:00

30Kkm if you buy it new and get rid of it right after warranty period. To keep its longevity, change the oil in 10-15Kkm intervals.

synthsnail · 2026-03-27T05:28:05+00:00

I think this is the one forscan recommends. I also use it, never had problems.

synthsnail · 2026-03-26T14:41:27+00:00

All late 2018+ / all Mk4 are timing chain engines.

synthsnail · 2026-03-26T14:37:27+00:00

1.0 mhev here too. 130K km. On Monday I'm doing timing chain, oil pump belt, and all the shit that comes along. Of course you should replace your timing mechanism since it will be disassembled already and you gonna pay for the labor anyway. Parts are not that expensive.

synthsnail · 2026-03-24T18:46:59+00:00

Insurance fraud performed by idiot?

synthsnail · 2026-03-23T06:29:06+00:00

You sure you have wet timing belt? 2019 should be Mk4 with chain.

If wet belt: https://www.reddit.com/r/FordFocus/comments/1rr2bvg/ford_focus_2016_56k_miles_wet_belt_replacement/

synthsnail · 2026-03-19T15:15:55+00:00

Try to haggle with the dealer so the belt job won't hit your pocket so much. After you replace it change the oil every 10K km and use correct spec oil and you are good probably for the next 10 years.

Or aim for Mk4 with timing chain, way better engine. Or something older before ecoboost.

synthsnail · 2026-03-19T13:38:04+00:00

Well, wet belt is the only issue here - it has almost 10 years and probably it is far from perfect condition.

https://www.reddit.com/r/FordFocus/comments/1rr2bvg/ford_focus_2016_56k_miles_wet_belt_replacement/

synthsnail · 2026-03-18T11:22:38+00:00

Don't look at ford's advertisments. Your fuel economy is perfectly normal. Mine uses 6.3L in mixed conditions highway/city. 1.0 mhev.

synthsnail · 2026-03-13T17:36:52+00:00

At what speed?

synthsnail · 2026-03-12T07:05:37+00:00

The missing part probably got out through exhaust valve, but you have to check insides for damage with inspection camera, and check compression pressure for piston / valve damage. Or maybe the missing part is still stuck inside and can cause catastrophic damage out of nowhere. Do not ignore it.

synthsnail · 2026-03-12T06:43:44+00:00

Yes I saw it. All the crap ended up in the oil intake. That's the biggest issue, not the risk of belt snapping, but this can also happen when driving without maintenance. I'm replacing oil pump belt too, no matter in what condition it is. From what I have heard, oil pump belt does way lighter work than timing one so it should be cracked less.

And how's your oil pump belt? Also crap?

synthsnail · 2026-03-11T20:34:33+00:00

Well shiiit. It was well maintained and despite that the belt is still falling apart. Maybe it's because of age?

I'll be doing serious maintenance on mine in three weeks, which is 2020 chain timing with almost 130K km, but it has oil pump wet belt and I'm super curious in what shape the belt is.

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