MK1 Focus RS, what are there weak spots?

[hughy]

Hi folks, Guys what's the weak spots and bad points on body work of the MK 1 Focus RS? Engine wise what are they like for reliability standard and modified?

What is the best stage to take them bhp wise?
Cheers Hugh

[tommi]

Rust from the back wheels to the very back Hugh(underneath) around the back wheel arch at the bottom and I think the tailgate can suffer a little also. Basically the same as your standard focus. Torque steer also. Feels more modern than Escos.

[paulk]

pipesw under the front wings rott out

[StickerPaul]

Engines seem to be bullet proof and can get good power in std form. Charge Cooler pumps fail, top mounts are common. It's like any car, if you maintain them, they can be a very reliable car.

As everyone says, they suffer from rust on rear arches, front wings, top of doors by mirrors etc....

[Dan Le Moignan]

Heater matrix pipes was all that went wrong on myne and a leaky scuttle cover.

[adsrs1]

Rust on back arches front wings where the bumper meets the wing from inside out sabre are making good power with there remaps I have had mine 4 years and apart from a new thermostat housing have had no problems with it mine is running about 280 and always puts a smile on my face

[hughy]

Rust from the back wheels to the very back Hugh(underneath) around the back wheel arch at the bottom and I think the tailgate can suffer a little also. Basically the same as your standard focus. Torque steer also. Feels more modern than Escos.

Well Martin, have you got one now?

Thanks for the advice guys

[big mike]

Hugh,if you do end up moving to Aberdeen,my one is stored relitivly close,your wellcome to go and look it over to let you see aht they are about bud

[hughy]

Hugh,if you do end up moving to Aberdeen,my one is stored relitivly close,your wellcome to go and look it over to let you see aht they are about bud

Did you say take it out and drive it Lol, thanks Mike for the offer I might do that, you missing it yet? Yours has very low miles if I remember?

[big mike]

Definately missing it but the sun is making up for it Hugh,
Yes it is low miles, IIRC its 15,500 but your more than welcome to have a good look round