Re: New 05 Focus TDCi owner. Anything I should know?

May 07, 2006 0 Replies


I've got a 2002 TDCI which has done 72k, 65k of which is down to me. >


> Front discs replaced at 40k.
> Front Shockers were goosed after 50k
> It likes eating tyres - but wears the backs as well as the fronts >
> Good performance, great handling, pretty practical to boot - best car I have
> owned.

You obviously drive quite hard- discs should last upto 50k (tho 40k isnt bad) but tyres should last 20-25k even on a fairly enthusastically driven Focus. I had no problem in getting that mileage on mine.


Rear tyre wear should not be an issue. Have the bushes and geometry checked.


Tim..


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