FORD FOCUS - Everything You Need to Know

FORD FOCUS - Everything You Need to Know | Up to Speed

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The Ford Focus is one of the coolest rally cars to ever compete in WRC, it's been the star of Ken Block's Gymkhana, and it has been one of Ford's best-selling sedans/ hatchbacks for years ... this is its story.
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@marqevox9745 4 жыл бұрын

When Ford wasn’t bringing the RS to the states it felt like your parent was buying your neighbor’s kids toys, but not buying any for you.

@indiekiddrugpatrol3117 4 жыл бұрын

Not really how it was in reality

@indiekiddrugpatrol3117 4 жыл бұрын

British car for British people 😂

@siddhantbane2252 4 жыл бұрын

you okay there bud?

@ShadowYeeter 4 жыл бұрын

everybody gangsta til america wont share theyre toys to his own cousins

@s19pajua13 4 жыл бұрын

One Life Vlogs it’s an American company bruh

@arealjerk5002 4 жыл бұрын

That was the best NOS commercial I've ever seen. I think I want one now...

@arkekkers 4 жыл бұрын

A Real Jerk cant wait for them to be sponsored by rich energy.

@crackedemerald4930 4 жыл бұрын

That means it works

@KeenJT 4 жыл бұрын

Ironic how American's can't get most of the decent four bangers the rest of the world gets but you can drink as much NOS as you want. opposite for me!

@Bruh-od4ce 4 жыл бұрын

Vince D. Haas can’t wait either

@angelgjr1999 4 жыл бұрын

Lol I thought you were talking about the nitrous

@cryangallegos 3 жыл бұрын

I have a buddy that bought one of the SVTs in like 2014. I flew out to visit and he let me drive it as a loaner. That was the day I realized how awesome hatchbacks were. The 6 speed manual was absolutely incredible

@D-Man_Jam 4 жыл бұрын

How did Ford make an unreliable BICYCLE?

@thebigboybossy4232 3 жыл бұрын

Its ford, they'll find a way

@karmveer240 3 жыл бұрын

henry was ashamed

@thehoovah 3 жыл бұрын

Lol Ford didnt make the bike...

@YourDudeChriss 3 жыл бұрын

Kona made the bikes

@Inline.5.R 3 жыл бұрын

Leave it to Ford. In there entire history Ford has proven they can and will fuck everything up

@PaganiGaming 4 жыл бұрын

Day 24 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad

@gramwrapper306 4 жыл бұрын

DAY 3 REPLY TO YA, WADDUP MUH GEE

@PaganiGaming 4 жыл бұрын

Gram Wrapper I almost forgot to make the comment 😂

@gramwrapper306 4 жыл бұрын

hehehe

@loganp.479 4 жыл бұрын

I asked this a while ago I will like your comment

@Brayd.1986 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@Proven_Data 4 жыл бұрын

2:53 anyone else notices how the hood is just flipped upside down?

@taylorwestom6914 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I did haha

@jaidenkeranen5774 4 жыл бұрын

I actually didn’t😂

@Hipsters_N_Hippies 4 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@Jay-cp8rl 4 жыл бұрын

I did

@samantharumak1704 4 жыл бұрын

yup lol

@Michigangminibikes 4 жыл бұрын

Ford worker: Do you think we should export this to the U.S Head of ford: (Loads shotgun) excuse me?

@elainelorimer818 4 жыл бұрын

I love the focus, this is the best history video on it I can find. I watched twice in a row. Thanks Much.

@starfox9818 4 жыл бұрын

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@ganzo86 4 жыл бұрын

And Cadillac and Lincoln. Yes definitely oldsmobile

@tannerrobinson5110 4 жыл бұрын

The Alero was an interesting first car...

@michaelallen2677 4 жыл бұрын

@@tannerrobinson5110 I need one to supercharge and nitrous

@aayushkumar-sp6zy 4 жыл бұрын

Hey ashrey

@carsonbaker8531 4 жыл бұрын

@@tannerrobinson5110 got one sitting in the driveway with a head gasket delete lol

@TwentyNinerR 4 жыл бұрын

Can we have Up to Speed on Focus' tiny little brother, the Fiesta?

@joshuajacobs2306 4 жыл бұрын

This (the fiesta) is the one I've been waiting for, for ages

@Niko-bf7nw 4 жыл бұрын

ew such s shit car

@toivivanfessem221 4 жыл бұрын

Niko uh what’s ur shit Show? Dumbass

@lthudgins 4 жыл бұрын

Niko tell that to old school Top Gear.

@Niko-bf7nw 4 жыл бұрын

@@toivivanfessem221 its just ugly as fuck

@EdgeAutosport 2 жыл бұрын

Great UTS episode, we love the Focus so much, we bought 2 of them for project cars! The bicycle recall is hilarious.

@andrewpowell612 4 жыл бұрын

5:55 the car on Dyno has water in the head light. It's leaking blinker fluid

@billyegg31 4 жыл бұрын

Good eyes

@isaakwelch3451 4 жыл бұрын

I think its just the lighting. The headlights in that area are reflective and have lots of grooves

@mel-ns3hd 3 жыл бұрын

it's just sweating

@robocop3961 2 жыл бұрын

Haha ‘leaking blinker fluid’ 🤣👍🏻

@aliaffan4146 4 жыл бұрын

This is the first time in a while I watched a promotion part and laughed hard xD

@tylerkey7283 4 жыл бұрын

The us 2015+ st and rs are some of the best looking cars ford made imo

@CasaiTX 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed I have a 2014 focus and every time I see a 2015 and later focus I cry because of how beautiful the front end is

@tylerkey7283 4 жыл бұрын

Casai the older ones are still amazing though!

@madjaimy 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 14 Focus SE. thoughts?

@vicmanvalfre96 4 жыл бұрын

I really don't like how they look, to me the 03' Focus RS is by far the best looking Focus. But that's just my opinion.

@zacharygossett3846 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@EpicEvilMonster12 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 2012 Focus and I love it some much I had to come back and watch this video outta respect for my lil hot hatch it's so fun to drive it handles incredibly well and it's just all around a cool car.

@idontevenknow3245 Жыл бұрын

I got an ‘05 focus zxw (the wagon sub model) for my first car and I absolutely love it, it’s easy on gas, quick and it handles really well. In my opinion it’s a good looking little wagon and it’s my favorite thing ever

@hillyard23 4 жыл бұрын

2002 Focus SVT owner here, I've had it 17 years. Owned it almost half my life and it's never left me stranded.

@sierra9565 4 жыл бұрын

Zach M focus rs 2017 here

@ultranobody5549 4 жыл бұрын

@@sierra9565 I love thar car, how is it? Do u daily it?

@metaljew4456 4 жыл бұрын

@Zach M; 2013 ST3 & 1986 Mustang GT here. ST has 81K Honda like a reliable miles on her. Stock motor; That’s why I’m not crying like a lil’ bitch about how my motor blew up, and Ford sucks and...blah, blah, blah. Oh yeah, the fuel injected 302 V8 in the Stang that I purchased brand new in 1986 has never so much as even backfired after 200K miles of me redlining the Hell out of it all day, every day back in the day. Damn that 5.0 is a sturdy beast. I need to rebuild the motor just to keep up with today’s HP #’s! . Anyway, the ST is already missed in America and IMO a seriously underrated car. Damn is that thing fun to rip on. 🥳

@cubezvfx 4 жыл бұрын

@@metaljew4456 Literally nobody asked about your car and stop tryna show off fucker.

@funnydubby6401 4 жыл бұрын

Mr Gacha_Wolfie he’s just replying dude, I have a 2004 Ford Focus RS with a 48 mm turbo pushing 8 lbs on low boost and 16 lbs on high boost, I don’t like going to high boost at all but sometimes you gotta have fun, still in stock internals and injectors and damn does it shred tires, never once has it left me stranded either, eBay turbo kit with professional tig welder never failed me.

@FuriousFnF 4 жыл бұрын

Every time I see a Focus, I remember Colin McRae. He would have said: "Who cares about recalls. If in doubt, flatout"

@leosaffron222 3 жыл бұрын

Didn’t he roll the fuck out of a focus in a race and keep racing it? Like for all intents and purposes that shit was totaled

@FuriousFnF 3 жыл бұрын

@@leosaffron222 He was faster when the car was a wreck

@The_True_KingofHearts 4 жыл бұрын

That nos advert bro I cracking up right now😂😂🤣🤣

@Rubaulianty 3 жыл бұрын

Man youtube channels should do more kind of that ad stuff

@AlphaZeno 3 жыл бұрын

Shortly after, he suffered a heart attack stopped sponsoring NOS....

@spencerjackson3754 4 жыл бұрын

I think Ford is doing a smart move by focusing on what they do best however i wish kept making the crown vics and I wish they would continue making the fusion as well

@invalidusername_5101 2 жыл бұрын

rip fusion sport

@jorgebadajoz4485 2 жыл бұрын

OMG, they both are bigger, boring and don't offer any fun or dare during the driving. And plus, they're not manual. Why people is getting so lazy for driving manual??? That's why all car makers are washing our brains out with SUVs and big cars.

@johnnymason2460 Жыл бұрын

@@jorgebadajoz4485 This is America. No one cares about manual transmissions anymore. Sorry, that's just the way it goes now.

@jorgebadajoz4485 Жыл бұрын

@@johnnymason2460 I can see :( I'd love everyone in USA could realize about all the fun you can have driving some manual car.

@johnnymason2460 Жыл бұрын

@@jorgebadajoz4485 We already experienced that(early 20th century). Apparently, we don't like it or need it. Americans have more important things to do than worrying about shifting their vehicles themselves.

@niclasboye375 4 жыл бұрын

Americans: *only buy big SUVs, Trucks and Crossovers with automatic transmission since the 90s* also Americans: *wonder why manufacturers don't think the US has a market for small, sporty manual cars*

@FitFatFit 4 жыл бұрын

Cuz its not a big deal , to own a big car overhere . Unlike in Europe

@SeanWithaFada 4 жыл бұрын

@@reese8097 That's just false lmao. Every manufacturer has tried making sports cars and they just never sold enough and cost too much to make for it to be worthwhile in terms of business.

@Shauntron 4 жыл бұрын

Yup. The Focus RS was our chance and people didn't buy it.

@Deez276 4 жыл бұрын

I bought two ST’s and a 2018 RS when they made them Red. All new from a Ford dealer. I did my part. Lol

@ExxonYT 4 жыл бұрын

@@Deez276 ok so you got me and u one. Who gets the other?

@johneldepresso 4 жыл бұрын

Up to speed on the Toyota hilux Yes i know he covered the tacoma and 4runner, but what the hilux has achieved in motorsport and how reliable its proven to be by top gear can’t go unnoticed (been asking for this for over a month)

@MarloSoBalJr 4 жыл бұрын

Except someone has to import one here to America

@adamthompson4072 4 жыл бұрын

Give it time. They told me that a Charger episode was in the works about 3 months ago. Still haven't seen it

@quillmaurer6563 4 жыл бұрын

We don't have it in the US thanks to the damn Chicken Tax. What I'd really like to see would be a Wheelhouse episode on the chicken tax, how it came to be and what effects it has on the US auto market, in particular what vehicles we don't see here because of it. Prior to traveling abroad I'd thought that maybe pickup trucks were the one thing American automakers were good at, but then I went to Guatemala and almost never saw any Ford/Dodge/GM, but tons of non-US pickup models we don't see here, which implies that the only reason the Big Three are even surviving might be the Chicken Tax keeping foreign competition out of that market for the most part.

@johneldepresso 4 жыл бұрын

Quill Maurer I agree

@haukurthorsmarason5267 4 жыл бұрын

USA had the Hilux until the Tacoma replaced it. It just wasn't called a Hilux.

@MrKnowledge0014 4 жыл бұрын

My dad had a MK2 Focus diesel, It had a 2 litre twin turbo charged 4 cylinder engine and pulled like train. Hands down the best diesel car i ever drove.

@missuscam 2 жыл бұрын

Still have the petrol mk2, love my car. I know its old but it's always got me where I needed to be and handled snow like no issue in the highlands

@jonathanbevan7030 4 жыл бұрын

PLEASE do an up to speed on the fiesta! Including the festival models 🤤🤤

@fatbrother6918 4 жыл бұрын

i still wish for a ,,UP TO SPEED,, video on the Ford Mondeo...

@bradwhite5884 4 жыл бұрын

Or for any Ford Europe cars and such

@johnnyfuckface8384 4 жыл бұрын

Ford fusion

@casio5658 4 жыл бұрын

Ford fusion

@sopuli420 4 жыл бұрын

fun fact my first word i ever said was "Mondeo" I hate Ford tho lol

@Rrgr5 4 жыл бұрын

My friend got one, it came to my country to substitute the Ford Versailles, which was made just for the Latin America market, and yep, it was a VW Santana with Ford parts, we also have VW escorts here lol.

@sunrisespartan1765 4 жыл бұрын

I'm still waiting for the Dodge charger episode (edit: damn so many likes)

@IamJay02 4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@twinmill53 4 жыл бұрын

Ramchargers!

@ruhuddien 4 жыл бұрын

Ramchargers!

@sunrisespartan1765 4 жыл бұрын

@@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347 would a bullet do the job

@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347 4 жыл бұрын

Sunrise Spartan no. My hatred for them is imbedded in my spirit.

@y87_99Firebird 4 жыл бұрын

I remember reading Ford or tuning mags as a teenager and always saw a Yellow Focus with a body kit (the kit being the selling item).

@williamsclio378 4 жыл бұрын

Love to see you do a Ford Puma, including the super rare Ford Racing Puma (limited to 500)

@Mister2j86 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone is importing GTRs I wanna import a Focus RS 500

@PhiZelak 4 жыл бұрын

The "25-year rule" won't let this happen for a bunch of years... Although they could include the RS 500 in the "Show & Display" exemption.

@Mister2j86 4 жыл бұрын

PhiZelak yea that’s true but damn what a missed opportunity

@boringstuff3463 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with that import a normal RS. Im from europe i dont care anyway :))

@marcbeebee6969 4 жыл бұрын

I recommend www. Mobile. De you can change to English and will see the German market

@Mister2j86 4 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Franklyn also as long as you pay every tax on it you’re good it’s why you see some of these R34 owners out here driving arounf

@johnmystrio5993 4 жыл бұрын

Donut really needs to do an up to speed on the Ford falcon barra in Australia and new Zealand

@metalgearray6832 4 жыл бұрын

john mystrio599 Up to speed: the mighty AU!

@dylansnellgrove5791 4 жыл бұрын

Hes done one on holden and it featured the falcon but not associating it with the brand

@ya_boi_zak5927 2 жыл бұрын

My 2010 5 speed has never failed me. Well except for the ignition issue but I fixed it. My first car that I changed the clutch on, suspension work etc. Great daily 👍

@drbtr3v893 2 жыл бұрын

Im so glad glad found this channel I love how funny yall are

@nickmarsden 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought an '18 Blue RS on Monday...I'm so happy this video dropped!

@brendenpando65 4 жыл бұрын

Nick Marsden just wait till you start having problems with it then you won’t be happy

@specialk2hz 4 жыл бұрын

@@brendenpando65 yikes you're no fun and full of shit

@MH-wu8ok 4 жыл бұрын

@@specialk2hz well hes actually true

@nickmarsden 4 жыл бұрын

@@brendenpando65 What problems? Head gasket? Not on an 18 RS. Fuel tank recall? Not on an 18 RS. Focus transmission recall? Not on a manual. LSPI? I'm not going to floor it in 6th gear at 15 mph. These cars are extremely reliable if you do regular maintenance and drive well.

@metaljew4456 4 жыл бұрын

@stop hating hondas>>>But he can put together an intelligent sentence YÖ

@DJ12Ema 4 жыл бұрын

I had a 2003 Focus SVT with the European Package that included Recaro seats. I loved my Focus so much. I had her while I was station in Alaska and I never got stuck in the snow. Really fun to drive.

@slimkabelo3272 3 жыл бұрын

it's so cool when he's talking about the wrc focus and showing footage of a fiest

@marquism1799 4 жыл бұрын

You gotta do the Ford Fiesta now. Sorry Donut Media, I don't make the rules.

@joeeb22 4 жыл бұрын

Worship the FiST. Rip fiesta ST in the States.

@RamosDominicano 4 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes!!!

@GoInGcRz 4 жыл бұрын

@tomelliott9 4 жыл бұрын

True

@john_r_legit689 4 жыл бұрын

Ford Fiesta Tuareg off-road car

@ShinyMudkip13 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, James, can you make an Up to Speed on the dodge charger.

@rememberussliberty1822 4 жыл бұрын

Yea right after he does my up to speed on lexus sc300

@ShinyMudkip13 4 жыл бұрын

Dude why are you being rude?

@sausebause9403 4 жыл бұрын

Been asking for this for 18 years lol

@aliabdi6094 4 жыл бұрын

It's a gay land yacht

@ShinyMudkip13 4 жыл бұрын

Ali Abdi which car are you talking about?

@williamsclio378 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed and very informative, just a heads up though you failed to mention the ST170 special edition that they did before the Focus RS Mk1

@travislove-rabe8681 3 жыл бұрын

During 05-07 we did have an ST model sedan though. Had a duratec 2.3L and in 06-07 had a Street Appearance Package, different bumpers and an added spoiler but yes Europe definitely got the good stuff.

@user-ng4yk9ox4v 4 жыл бұрын

The first focus was my dream car when I was a kid. Still think it’s a pretty cool looking car

@ButchiRC 4 жыл бұрын

Same here. I loved drawing it when i was a teenager and always try to see the rally version on wrc website.

@fsctrucking 4 жыл бұрын

I'm older than you James. But I was never lame enough to watch Dawson's Creek. 😵

@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney 4 жыл бұрын

FSC Feszchak Speed And Custom Shop Hear, Hear!

@branch3336 2 жыл бұрын

As a Ford Focus owner this video was a rollercoaster of emotions.

@gojomodu9934 4 жыл бұрын

Really hope you guys do a Ford Fusion/Mondeo episode. That's car rocks now from very humble beginnings

@maxjamieson3341 4 жыл бұрын

In the UK we got a mk 1 focus st170 I'm guessing it was UK version of svt

@bmcshane80 4 жыл бұрын

Australia got that as well. Didnt sell many though

@SuperScrewj 4 жыл бұрын

South Africa got it as well.

@nocturnetuber 4 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure M-Sport helped with all the UK special versions.

@AdsTrapatony 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, all the Europe got the same. Quite cool cars to be honest, a bit forgotten because of the RS.

@hossamghoneim8255 4 жыл бұрын

How come you haven't done a video about Alfa Romeo yet?

@MaticT 4 жыл бұрын

People comment on every video and they just ignore it. As Clarkson said, Alfa Romeo is the heart and soul of the global car industry.

@HLPC_4 4 жыл бұрын

There's 2 million plus subscribers, they can't abide quickly to everyone's wishes with just a weekly schedule. Relax, it will happen...

@ristekostadinov2820 4 жыл бұрын

They didn't forgot i think, because they have video on Lancia. I think we will see Alfa soon.

@pekka75 4 жыл бұрын

Saving the best for last 😉✌

@jjyy8289 4 жыл бұрын

From what I've seen of their videos they like to wait until they get some sort of a fun opportunity with the manufacturer to do a video on them. Like with Koenigsegg.

@tuxlovesyou 2 жыл бұрын

I love my clapped-out 2010 five-speed Focus SE so much! Still bumping against the 110 mph factory governor at 220k miles with no signs of slowing down

@MidnightMarrow Жыл бұрын

I feel like clapped out would indicate it's showing signs of slowing down lol. That said I recently got a 2012 5 speed Focus SE and I do love the MPG it's getting but do kinda wish it had more than 160HSPRS however being as light as it is, it's not too bad I suppose. Kinda miss what my Impala could do considering it's weight / size but the reason I even got this Focus is due to the transmission starting to fail and needing to replace gaskets n such and for just a lil more to fix that I got this lil dood. Has 148k on it already and I'm hoping with what I've heard others say, they seem to last well beyond and with it being manual, no dreaded auto trans issues.

@hoopla4784 2 жыл бұрын

Love it when I've had my focus for only 3 months and it's been in the shop for half of that due too a chip shortage

@tannervermule4730 4 жыл бұрын

Recently became a fan an I'm loving it. Great job to everyone who worked to produce the episode

@ItsMikeArre 4 жыл бұрын

Everything you need to know Lexus SC Jaguar XJ DAME IT!!!

@IntellectualHazard 4 жыл бұрын

Did he do the IS300?

@lancs_emergencyspotter9661 4 жыл бұрын

“Dame it” *English 100*

@frederiknava2182 4 жыл бұрын

@@IntellectualHazard he did on for the ls400

@caoimhinsaunders8494 4 жыл бұрын

And Lexus IS

@blakeulziibat1524 4 жыл бұрын

Dame it

@twiellie 2 жыл бұрын

For those that don't know, the Focus ST in Europe was the same as our SVT here in North America at least for the Mk1's.

@benjaminfink8520 4 жыл бұрын

You are the only people who make the paid promotions an entertaining part of the video 👍

@gameworkerty 4 жыл бұрын

"NOS: human horsepower". James: h-horse? *sweating intently*

@rylinyt 4 жыл бұрын

I GOT THE HORSES IN THE BACK

@huzaifakhan735 4 жыл бұрын

This is why Ford Focus RS is my alltime favourite hathcyyy

@pizzamann95 4 жыл бұрын

My second favorite car I have ever owned was my 2004 Focus. It had the 2.3l Duratec I4. I put a stage 1 Cosworth performance package on it which include a CAI, throttle body, and intake manifold. With few extra bolt-ons, it was a pretty great sleeper.

@Gerald.69 Жыл бұрын

My favorite is my old 5 speed escape made in 06. Mine had the same 2.3l inline 4 as the Mazda speed3 (my current car) because the first gen escape was an SUV made in collaboration with Mazda, after Ford acquired majority stake. Its 0-60 was 6 seconds bone stock, it was built upon the ford focus platform so it handled like a race car, came stock with bucket seats, short throw shifter. My dad is such a psychopath , he drained my oil out and intentionally blew up my car because hes jealous of me... but if i ever find another in the future, its staying mint forever. The focus platform has so many good vehicles that werent ever brought to the US also.

@Gerald.69 Жыл бұрын

The same aluminum block used in the first gen escape, focus, all ecoboost 4 cylinder ford engines, and all mazda inline 4's is the exact same. Same on everything from focus, to mustangs, to speed3's. Theyre dirt cheap to find too, and are bulletproof and amazing for being ultra lightweight aluminum.]

@JoseJimenez-pn9tt Жыл бұрын

Tengo un Focus del 2016, no me arrepiento de comprarlo, se que no es deportivo pero camina duro y es muy confiable.

@rodovelazquez 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Ford: Please bring back the focus RS. Sincerely: *EVERYONE*

@aaryeshg.6526 4 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile they're making ST versions of the Edge and Explorer. 🤣🤣🤣 I mean is Ford trying to rival a Porsche Cayenne?

@SeanWithaFada 4 жыл бұрын

...and by "everyone" you mean, _some_ car enthusiasts which are a tiny percentage of the people who buy new cars. They're making that decision based on what sells and what doesn't. Most people buy suvs, crossovers or trucks.

@Thumper68 4 жыл бұрын

Seán no he meant “everyone” as in NOBODY wants that pos!

@robocop3961 2 жыл бұрын

@@Thumper68 ‘POS’ really? 350hp awd, drift mode?? How’s that a Piece Of Shit??????

@Thumper68 2 жыл бұрын

@@robocop3961 it’s a Ford

@backyardscaler 4 жыл бұрын

Subaru Legacy please!!! So many options for that car. Rs, Gt , spec b, s402 sti.

@codythomas5387 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! They need a legacy one bad. 2.5gt, spec b, s402 and even the 2.5i IDC they just need to make one lol

@celestwarrior 3 жыл бұрын

Spec B leggy is the ultimate sleeper

@sir.confident 2 жыл бұрын

Blitzen B4 and Touring Wagon GT-B are my favorite models. Used to race those on Gran Turismo. They were some amazing sleepers.

@5THR33S 3 жыл бұрын

I learnt to drive in a 2001 2.0 manual focus and I still love that car, the airflow sensor keeps failing and the a/c fan motors keep burning out but 19 years on and it's still a riot to drive

@__brnrd__ 4 жыл бұрын

the podcast is great news! loved the episode

@Spinal2111 4 жыл бұрын

Still have my 07 ZX3 hatchback as a daily driver/winter beater, probably one of the most reliable cars I've owned. Fun fact, the SVT rear disc brake kit that used to be available as a separate purchase from Ford Performance was a direct swap if you wanted to upgrade the factory drums. Still wish Ford did a SVT version for the 07 model year utilizing the 2.3L engine that you could get in the sedan, would've been a fun little car to compete with the GTI at the time.

@AspottedCoww 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long. Thanks dad

@shauncampbell969 4 жыл бұрын

In trying to choose between a Miata and a Focus. In France I drive a Ford, but never have driven a Miata. Good video. All the best Shaun of NYC

@didncozosksma4466 3 жыл бұрын

0:57 Rare footage of the Pumphrey 502

@xugg8959 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for uploading, wasn’t having a good day but this brightened my day.

@Eeter26 4 жыл бұрын

thanks cum gaming, very cool

@kazukinakoshima 4 жыл бұрын

Watched every episode and this is the earliest I've been to a Up To Speed!

@larrypereira1265 4 жыл бұрын

My wife lived in Wilmington when they filmed Dawson's Creek. She was an extra in a couple of episodes and used to see the actors and actresses around town all the time.

@andresrios2303 3 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a 2017 st and im im love with it

@brammicky9514 4 жыл бұрын

Day 33 of asking James to do an up to speed on his dad.

@RazoE 4 жыл бұрын

I think he ran off with Jessica

@OneEyeDollar6 4 жыл бұрын

stop

@myk3hunt 4 жыл бұрын

Hey he left and never came back, he's told us at least 3 times

@jaidenkeranen5774 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been replacing my Timing belt to get my 02 SVT back to tip top shape today! Was extremely happy to see this video, thanks @DonutMedia !

@danielgarcia-dt7fy 4 жыл бұрын

So today I was going to replace the air filter on my 05 zx4 ses and I basically had to remove the wheel and front bumper to remove half the intake system just to replace the filter soo how hard was it to do the timing belt on the svt

@angelgjr1999 4 жыл бұрын

daniel garcia that sounds like a nightmare. It takes me 5 minutes to change my air filter in my mustang gt :)

@danielgarcia-dt7fy 4 жыл бұрын

Angel Gutierrez yeah because it’s a compact car like Porsche and at the same time I still love my car and how good it looks

@isaakwelch3451 4 жыл бұрын

Over 200k miles and my 03 svt is still good as new

@danielgarcia-dt7fy 4 жыл бұрын

@@isaakwelch3451 nice imma start looking to buy a svt soon maybe in a year and a half or two

@isaakwelch3451 4 жыл бұрын

Can confirm. My svt isn't all that fast but its handling is amazing and its one of my favorite cars to drive

@davidreed304 2 жыл бұрын

I have owned 2 Foci. I had a 2004 ZX3 Premium that I was going to do a 4.6L engine swap in… then Ford brought the RS to the states. I had to get one, and in 2017, I did. I don’t regret it, and still have fun daily driving it.

@prescott231233 4 жыл бұрын

I just got to say. My favorite sounding engine is the 2.3. There is something just so raw sounding about that 4cyl that is not like a lot of other 4 cylinders.

@humbertoamorim8130 4 жыл бұрын

Up To Speed | Mazda 787B, make it happen. My ears need it.

@Maya_Ruinz 4 жыл бұрын

I concur, but I think they did mention it in another video. Think it was the mazdaspeed one.

@sunrisespartan1765 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@KINGVONFRM063 4 жыл бұрын

I tought i was the only i knew this car😂

@Leo-xe6rf 4 жыл бұрын

Ford: makes car and gets recalled Also ford: attempts to make bike and gets recalled

@jacobgoins1773 3 жыл бұрын

The bike was a Kona

@DaneH64 3 жыл бұрын

My father has a MK3 RS, the cylinder head was ruined due to a recall where the factory mixed RS Head gaskets with mustang head gaskets, it's getting a rebuild rn, can't wait!

@ChocolateWarfare 4 жыл бұрын

As a current owner of a 2017 Focus ST, I appreciate this video greatly! It's just unfortunate that Ford isn't focusing on the states no more. I would have loved to enjoy the newer ST as they've improved everything! Oh well, what can ya do😆

@meganmaryanski8578 4 жыл бұрын

They need to make a version with a auto with paddle shifters. Had to get rid of my focus after losing my leg to cancer. Replaced it with a mustang and just drive w the paddles

@garrettboland9730 2 жыл бұрын

How do you like it?

@ChocolateWarfare 2 жыл бұрын

@@garrettboland9730 I just hit 62k miles and it’s been a great daily driver so far. My ST is completely stock, about the only modifications I’ve done is aftermarket radio, speakers and subs. If you’re in the market for an ST, One thing I would recommend is getting an extended warranty that covers the car til 100k miles. It’s came in handy for me, as I had 2 sensors failed on me and costed $800 in total. However, the extended warranty has helped me with all that and more. Overall, I enjoy my ST and have no regrets. It’s not the fastest thing in the world, but it still brings me smiles all these years of ownership. Hope this help😂🙏

@offjoardlol255 4 жыл бұрын

I guess ford didn't really focus on America...... Bad joke I know...

@devinbender8428 4 жыл бұрын

Offjoardlol25 It’s not just USA. Europe too. And China. Every one wants the bigger SUVs.

@jasoncaneza5040 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing joke bro 😂😂😂

@memeade3914 4 жыл бұрын

Man I wish I could a ford one

@mrmc101 4 жыл бұрын

you just made my day

@campkira 4 жыл бұрын

no they killing it...

@tommy_2_trill 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, never knew of the Saleen deal! And the NOS option?? Pretty freaking crazy man!

@a.olivares138 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man! I do alright working inside my Jetta, thank you very much!

@steedaautosports 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!! The Focus made it to "Up To Speed". We have ours. Who still has the theirs?

@R3DB0Y04 4 жыл бұрын

Got mine! 17 st with several steeda aftermarket parts ftw!

@ChrisScratch 4 жыл бұрын

'02 SVT here

@tomingebrigtsen8976 4 жыл бұрын

As a former mk1 focus guy I’ve been waiting for this!

@johnnymason3265 3 жыл бұрын

In 2005, we in America did get the Focus ST with the 2.3 liter four (155 horsepower)! That lasted until 2008!

@BDAWGDGA 4 жыл бұрын

see now thats how you do an add in an episode great job!!!

@YOD5FED 4 жыл бұрын

Do a Japanese wagon UTS. STAGEA LEGACY LEGNUM ACCORD WAGON CROWN WAGON

@darianistead2239 4 жыл бұрын

Accord wagon is American😉 And that list should include the Libero GT

@haryosoo 4 жыл бұрын

Toyota Caldina, with its more sophisticated 3S engine compared to MR2's

@darianistead2239 4 жыл бұрын

@@haryosoo or the Nissan Avenir GT4-z

@hantusendawa 4 жыл бұрын

@@haryosoo Yes! Caldina is my fav wagon car after the evo wagon.

@TheHiderOfKeys 4 жыл бұрын

Honda Orthia

@goranEE9 4 жыл бұрын

6:24 "... and a Kona edition that came with a bicycle... led to the first ever automaker issued bicycle recall." I am still laughing :) .

@andypocalypse 3 жыл бұрын

I still have my mk1 1.6 zetec running like a boss and I love it so much.

@andypocalypse 3 жыл бұрын

litterally the silver 5dr you showed... but I have plans for it :D

@rynejackson9010 4 жыл бұрын

Dude I stg that's the best sponsor plug EVER!!! LIGHTING LIGHTING

@jaydub5515 4 жыл бұрын

I want Horseporques to catch on sooo bad. Thats the best thing Donut has ever created!'

@DrkStmpunkr 4 жыл бұрын

Horsetorqes

@charleywaynehinkle6358 4 жыл бұрын

I shall call it horseporques from now on

@anglegrinder 4 жыл бұрын

At my shop the meme is horsepressure

@jessemiller8476 4 жыл бұрын

Whoever edited this, you’re my favorite, it was hilarious 😂😂 the “RS” finger drawing got me😅

@TheSilentAssassin99 Жыл бұрын

13:44 the wrap on that focus is so dope🔥🔥

@kenocontreras 2 жыл бұрын

My first day with an '18 Focus RS and omg, what a car!

@twitchyg1373 4 жыл бұрын

Where's America's first focus ST the sedan one from like 05 had an engine less powerful than the SVT and a wing kinda like a wrx

@Matt_TX 4 жыл бұрын

the zx4?

@twitchyg1373 4 жыл бұрын

@@Matt_TX yes that's it the zx4 st

@danielgarcia-dt7fy 4 жыл бұрын

@@Matt_TX yeah that's the one I have

@danielgarcia-dt7fy 4 жыл бұрын

@@twitchyg1373 yeah that's the one I have

@isaakwelch3451 4 жыл бұрын

@@danielgarcia-dt7fy they're shitty. I have an 03 svt and an 05 st and driving the st just makes me miss my svt

@stefanandreipopa6681 4 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that Donut make their sponsorship segment so cool

@FireTurtailGaming 10 ай бұрын

proud owner of an 03 SVT, runs great and still kicks ass today.

@TexasRigged 3 жыл бұрын

Proud owner of a 2018 Focus S model Sedan 5MT..kinda rare for what it is. Also wanted to add that the 2007 model year had an ST sedan available, pre dating the 2012 ST package