Uncomfortable Focus

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Uncomfortable Focus
11 May 2009, 3:49 PM

Paulreg
Joined 17 Mar 2005
20 posts

A couple of months ago I bought a Focus Estate (2001).
It has turned out to be a mistake. Its very uncomfortable. It jars over every bump and the steering seems twitchy too.
Also it seems very low geared for a 2 litre engine. I often don't bother with first gear.
I know I should have noticed all this during the test drive but ...
I can't believe all Focuses are like this. Anyone any idea why mine is so bad ?
Thanks

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Uncomfortable Focus
11 May 2009, 4:13 PM

bas saph
Joined 20 Dec 2007
2035 posts

what milage does it have and what sort of service history ?

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Uncomfortable Focus
11 May 2009, 4:16 PM

fasty
Joined 27 Jun 2007
1491 posts

cannot comment on the gearing i have a focus 1800 tdci 03 estate the rear does seem a bit hard on the suspention when unloaded, but the steering is fine, focus's are heavier on the steering than most cars with power steering i find
have you made sure the tyre pressures are correct and there is no damage to them?

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Uncomfortable Focus
14 May 2009, 4:04 PM

Paulreg
Joined 17 Mar 2005
20 posts

115k with a partial service history.

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Uncomfortable Focus
14 May 2009, 4:07 PM

Paulreg
Joined 17 Mar 2005
20 posts

Tyres are undamaged and pressures are correct but having thought about it, I am wondering if I have the right sort of tyres. They are 205/50R16. There does not seem much rubber under the wheel !

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Uncomfortable Focus
14 May 2009, 5:09 PM

bas saph
Joined 20 Dec 2007
2035 posts

mayby it needs agood flush and service. have you checked suspension is standard. Focus are supposed to be good for 200k although 125k mark is when parts start need renewing from what I know. Tyres might be a little low profile. Go to a tyre web site and enter your reg no. it will tell you the car and correct tyres sizes.

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Uncomfortable Focus
14 May 2009, 9:19 PM

tjp
Joined 15 Jun 2007
599 posts

generally speaking, the lower the profile, the harder the ride will be, as the side-walls of the tyres will be more rigid.
Also, the size of the tyres will have an effect on the gearing to some extent.
For example, if the width is correct, but the profile is much lower than standard, the overall gearing will be lower too.
therefore, check what tyres are supposed to be on it, and if they are wrong, changing them could cure both of your problems at the same time.

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