Is The FORD FOCUS ST The ULTIMATE DIESEL Hot Hatch? **RARE POWERSHIFT REVIEW**

Is The FORD FOCUS ST The ULTIMATE DIESEL Hot Hatch? RARE POWERSHIFT REVIEW

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Жыл бұрын

"I don't want to like this car!"
Can a performance car be economical?
Should a performance car have a diesel engine?
Should Ford put an ST badge on their TDCi Focus?
Welcome to the Mk3.5 Ford Focus ST TDCi Powershift!
We have great experience with Ford's ST range, and we are big fans here at Accelerate. But, I've always questioned whether a diesel engined car can be called a performance vehicle.
With 185bhp & an impressive 400nm of torque, we were very intrigued. The addition of Ford's dual clutch transmission (powershift) makes this example a very rare one.
We were fortunate enough to be thrown the keys, to find out how good or bad the "best selling car of 2012" is.
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@-PLAYER0NE- 10 ай бұрын

I didn’t even know these existed until like 10 minutes ago and now I’m obsessed. The stock figures are pretty similar but damn i’d bet if you tune it properly the torque would be crazy. We never get small diesels in America. Very odd that it’s an automatic though… i thought all ST’s were 6 speed only. But again that’s here. Also those headlights! So cool why can we not have that here!?

@accelerateyoutube 10 ай бұрын

Yeh, I imagine you guys don't bother much with small engines in general. You are so lucky that V8s are a very common site in the states! (Really wish I was American! 😂) Even over here, people didn't believe that this was a genuine ST automatic (I didn't at first 😂) they certainly are a rare site, but very much surprised me! Very likable car. Thank you for watching! What part of America are you from?? - Drew

@jasonlee5441 Жыл бұрын

Great review guys,, always fancied one of these 👌👍

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate! I was never the biggest fan, but after spending some time with this one, I realise now what they're all about. - Drew

@shammon1 Жыл бұрын

I bought mine for fuel economy then stage 1 with Laird Performance to 241 BHP totally stock set up apart from RS air filter top lid box. The car is the most fun and reliable and handles so well. Down side is the 19 inch wheels that hit every fkn pothole hard.

@roccostiff2444 Жыл бұрын

241 stage 1 laird performance?? Really?

@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts Жыл бұрын

Another awesomely edited video Kenny and Drew 👍 I love my 535d 3.0L twin turbo diesel, goes like F#CK with the Remap and good on fuel being a diesel. Thanks lads John🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

Thank you John, really appreciate it as always mate! Aw mate, a 535d in my head may be the ultimate daily. BMW luxuries with power to rival any petrol equivalent, with way more tuning capabilites...what's not to like! - Drew

@TwistedTattoo.WarShorts Жыл бұрын

@@accelerateyoutube very true m8😁👍

@Toretto16 7 ай бұрын

Great video. I think the Focus ST diesel doesn't get the attenttion it deserves. Sick locking car with great styling, amazing drive characteristics and very economical as well. Can someone telle me how good are these recaro seats for a very long 10+ hours ride? I am average size and weight if it means anything. Can it be uncomfortable?

@Robstervtec Жыл бұрын

I literally didn't even know this variant existed 😅 cracking review that is gents. Certainly good for thought 👍🏼

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

Neither did we! 😂 I really didn't want to like it, but it had a personality all of its own! Really appreciate the kind words as always mate! 🙏 - Drew

@Robstervtec Жыл бұрын

@@accelerateyoutube defo come across in the video that it has surprised ub😁 AHH Ur welcome gents. Love your content 🫶🏼👌🏼🤘🏼

@VikingViews Жыл бұрын

Another good video boys 🤙🏼

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys! Good to see you guys back! - Drew

@deyon100 Жыл бұрын

Thought I’d watch for a tribute to my ST diesel which looks exactly the same except it’s manual. I’m trading it in for a 67 plate petrol focus ST and it’s only got 16,460 miles on the clock in deep impact blue. Had the diesel 5 years never done me wrong and it’s fun to drive done 100,362 miles now but it’s still going strong had the belt battery and everything changed new brembo discs and brakes it will probably go to auction be a nice project as it’s got some great mapping options 👍😁

@shauncorless8965 4 ай бұрын

I've got one I've had 4 no problems ,great smooth ride especially on motorways 😅

@12tof34 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if it was intentional when yous mentioned corner lights and focused on the fogs lights but the corner lights on the mk3 with Xenons is in the main headlamp where the full beam light would be on non xenon model 👍 If anyone was considering one of these don't settle on anything other than an ST3 with Sync 3 infotainment system👌

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

Ah, I didn't know that (Kenny did, but I do the editing lol) we always like the learn the nerdy stuff! The ST3 spec really surprised me, so I agree, if I were to get one it would have to be an ST3. Thank you for watching! - Drew

@benblm82 Жыл бұрын

Nice vid 👌🏻

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 🙏 The ST170 sneaking back on screen again! 👌 - Drew

@LlanboyYT 4 ай бұрын

Looking to get one of these, started watching your video and was like I recognize that village behind him! Small world as im from the same area haha!

@Hellndegenerates 2 ай бұрын

I'm on 48.8mpg The speed you can carry through bends is mental.

@midnightrider287 Жыл бұрын

Looking to buy one of these this month, as a 37 year old petrol head with a family and a long commute this ticks every box! Stage 1 remap will give me enough fun for the weekends plus wife will be happy with the tax and economy. Great car!

@bigaljack56 10 ай бұрын

Well, did you get one?

@midnightrider287 10 ай бұрын

@@bigaljack56 I did indeed! Very happy with it so far, had it since March. One issue where clutch got stuck to floor 2 days from buying it but garage sorted. We then stupidly bought a dog so now on the hunt for an estate lol

@bigaljack56 10 ай бұрын

@@midnightrider287 I picked my white ST2 on Friday, 2018 with 30k so should do me a while. It was a rushed purchase but I'm happy so far. It's a little slower than my last Volvo v40 but I might just get it mapped. It handles so well though! I wanted an estate but very few in Northern Ireland.

@midnightrider287 10 ай бұрын

@@bigaljack56 mines an ST-2 as well. I got mine remapped in summer and the torque is now ridiculous ha. Has dropped a few mpg though, despite the claims that will increase too.

@bigaljack56 10 ай бұрын

@@midnightrider287 I've only done 300 miles in mine as yet but it's saying I'm only getting 42MPG. It's maybe just not used to my driving style but I have been a lot slower than I was in the last car that was giving me 49 and that was a 5 cyl

@alexdennison6265 6 ай бұрын

I want this now😍😍

@Oilatumify Жыл бұрын

Bought one from new. Only the st3 had red callipers. The st2 and st1 didn’t. Just got mine up to 250 bhp ! From puma speed

@buckshotaaa 4 ай бұрын

Great car, great video presentation......i thought it was Eddie Hall behind the wheel!!!

@accelerateyoutube 4 ай бұрын

Haha, been called Eddie a couple of times. Thanks Ken

@alaindunkerque59 Жыл бұрын

Belle vidéo 👌 😉

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

Merci my friend! 🙏 - Drew🇨🇵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@alaindunkerque59 Жыл бұрын

@@accelerateyoutube 😉👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇫🇷 👍

@ALLSORTS91 Жыл бұрын

Should do a comparison with mine being the petrol bud Never knew they did an automatic until seeing this 😳

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

That would have been very interesting! It sold pretty quickly after the video went live but that would have been a fun comparison! I genuinely questioned whether it was an ST Line because it was Auto, but it is in fact an ST lol - Drew

@armaanh6922 Жыл бұрын

Great review, I own one of these as well. It would of been great if you showed off the 'S' option on the powershift gearbox which separates the car entirely from driving it normally in D.

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I thought the 'S' mode would automatically be engaged when using the padal shift option? The car has been sold so can no longer test that theory lol. Thanks Ken

@mladenfrank2613 4 ай бұрын

Is it reliable? Does the engine have knowen issues?

@nellwallace6050 7 ай бұрын

Just sold my 2017 model for an Abarth 595 Competizione...I really liked it but I just wanted something a bit different after owning it for 6 years 😊

@Mike-hc3nn 4 ай бұрын

Just got rid of my 2016 model after 6 yrs also. Changed it for a new jcw. Needed more POWER..but I loved the ST. The gearbox was amazing for the year.

@nellwallace6050 4 ай бұрын

@@Mike-hc3nn The 6 speed gearbox on the ST is a about the only thing I miss. I'm very happy with my Abarth it's 225bhp so not too bad for a 1.4 😁 I've got a classic Mini Cooper as well it'll soon be time for her to come out to play 😎

@nandovee2025 Жыл бұрын

I have one of these myself. Love it🥰 And yes red callipers are standard

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

Ah great, thank you for clearing that up! Thank you for watching! - Drew

@mladenfrank2613 4 ай бұрын

Is it reliable? Does the engine have knowen issues?

@nandovee2025 4 ай бұрын

@@mladenfrank2613 not had a single issue with mine since I got it 👍

@mladenfrank2613 4 ай бұрын

Thx

@neiledge6271 Жыл бұрын

It's strange to think the first time we saw the ST badge it was on a Mondeo it's become Ford's warm badge

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

We do like the Mondeo! Kenny daily drives the ST TDCi and he loves it. We have featured a few STs now & although I openly admit they are not really "my thing" I do appreciate what they are about. Thank you for watching! - Drew

@andrewkennan8812 2 ай бұрын

st diesel any day as the torque makes it a better car than any petrol.,,,BUT I would still have a manual

@peterlee6745 Ай бұрын

had a front light blub go .U have to buy the hole light unit at 25o quid and to go it out /Wow ?

@chamberlean 8 ай бұрын

Hi Guys I have some problem with my ST 2.0 TDCi, When I start the engine, the oil pressure light comes on. There is no reaction to the gas. On a cold engine, it takes about 15 seconds for the icon to disappear, on a warm engine it takes longer. Two oil sensors and a new pump were replaced. Software update at Ford service center. New oil, filters... When the oil pressure light goes off, the car is ready to drive. I think the last chance lies in the ECU. Can you somehow help?

@bryancale24 8 ай бұрын

Try to scan it with forscan its free software from online. See what module are you having an issue and dont just guess. Try to capture the code first before reset

@r2stik 4 ай бұрын

2022, 2.0L, ST, Diesel, Manual, Wagon, White

@Hellndegenerates Жыл бұрын

I've got a stage pumaspeed stage 3 278 bhp and 580nm, still getting 48 mpg around town, full tank in reality will get you 620 miles.

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

Wow! They are some strong figures! That must be a laugh to drive. Talk about a good all arounder. Thank you for watching! - Drew

@midnightrider287 Жыл бұрын

Bollocks!

@Hellndegenerates Жыл бұрын

@@midnightrider287 Go on then what's bollocks?

@escos0410 4 ай бұрын

@@midnightrider287 he’s right mate 280 plus for stage 3 A lad called Alex Paull was the 1st ever to have it done His car was on the front cover of performance ford and puma speed did the work kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g6eVfKxlps_QZJc.htmlsi=c2pnjYEbUFHIg3oD Thats the link as it’s on y tube

@Birmingham_racing 4 ай бұрын

Good cars but always worry about long time reliability

@gavmorris3191 Жыл бұрын

An auto Diesel st sounds like it shouldn't work hahaha

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

I thought the same! My take-away from the experience was: its not an all out sports car, but its a great all rounder/daily car you can have with on the weekends & still be economical. - Drew

@32hosky Жыл бұрын

Send me some accelerate stickers please lads

@accelerateyoutube Жыл бұрын

Please contact us through the Facebook page and we will get that sorted. Thanks Ken

@Wolfhound223 3 ай бұрын

FFS guys you could have cleaned the thing :/

@accelerateyoutube 3 ай бұрын

We did, not sure you noticed the weather? We live in Wales lol. Thanks Ken

@worldhello1234 Жыл бұрын

@1:08 That is not impressive because a tractor has more. 😘 Engine torque is meaningless without power, gear ratio, wheel torque etc. @1:16 An LPG conversion doesn't even require a similar fuel economy for much cheaper running costs in the long run. If you like the "sexy" sound of a sewing machine and want to drive something that feels faster than it actually is, cars with turbo Diesel engines are a good choice. 👍

@bustadog1000 6 ай бұрын

CHRIST MATE you pair dont half carry on with just your views ,please just deal with that facts

@accelerateyoutube 6 ай бұрын

Facts are readily available on google. We are trying to give real world opinions of how the car actually feels, drives as well as specs etc. Surely that's more important than what the manufactures claim? Thanks Ken