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Is the Ford Focus diesel reliable?
Hi, I'm wondering about the 2013 Ford Focus diesel 1.6 TDCi. How reliable are they? I never had a diesel before and would prefer petrol but none available to me at the moment.
Robert Gavin (Maynooth)Jan 2015 Filed under: reliability
Expert answer
Hi Robert,
Yes, they're pretty good. We've heard no major reports of serious issues with the current-shape Focus and that 1.6 diesel is long-lived and has seen service in various Volvos, MINIs, Citroens and Peugeots. Just make sure that it gets a regular oil change and that you use a high-grade synthetic oil.
Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser@neilmbriscoe