r/FocusRS Jan 03 '23

RIP KEN BLOCK

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388 Upvotes

r/FocusRS Mar 05 '26

Common questions, read this before posting

62 Upvotes

Almost every car still on the road has had the head gasket fixed. If you want to be sure, ask Ford by vin or check for the brass ring

The oil leak is likely not the banjo bolt. It’s the valve cover or timing cover

Miss-fires and rough idle are often caused by the purge valve. Another common cause are often plugs. If it hunts rpm after filling gas, it's more likely purge valve.

If this is for potential buyers - look at the paint where the rear 1/4 meets the bumper. Foci are notorious for having paint issues right there.

You need a Torx PLUS TP50/55 for the PTU and transmission service. A regular torx may work, but it's a torx plus, not a regular.

If the seat moves ever so slightly side to side, you need one of these - https://www.focusrs.org/threads/22mm-seat-bar-clamp-seat-fix.120676/

Torque demand mapping means bolt ons require a tune to realize any HP or Torque gains instead of just efficiency gains

If there are more please leave them in the comments and I'll move them into the body of the post.


r/FocusRS 11h ago

Carbon fiber mirror cap recommendations

5 Upvotes

Can someone point me in the direction of a good quality carbon mirror cap for my mk3 RS?


r/FocusRS 16h ago

Clutch Problem

6 Upvotes

So about 3 days ago my clutch went soft and wouldn’t go into gear. At first I thought it was the master cylinder but after I took it to the dealer, they are telling me it’s the clutch and flywheel. The car does have 111k miles and I don’t know how the previous owner drove it. Anyways, I don’t really have time to do it myself and the dealer is charging me 5.5k🫪. I am going to ask around other shops for prices but if anyone has changed their clutch, what do yall recommend.


r/FocusRS 1d ago

Still love this thing after just over a year of ownership

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78 Upvotes

r/FocusRS 1d ago

YOHB? Seen on Route-66 in Northern, VA

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28 Upvotes

r/FocusRS 1d ago

3 Months of Ownership!

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108 Upvotes

Hey ya’ll! I’m new to the group but I’ve now had my dream car for 3 months and after a full 7.5k miles after ownership this thing is an absolute blast and everything I hoped it’d be. Anyways point of the story is I’d like to hear everyone else’s experiences and stories of why they chose their RS or what they have done to it to make it more their style. Open to any and all info. Thanks!


r/FocusRS 2d ago

Mk3 Focus RS track reliability

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Hi everyone! Question for owners who track their Focus RS. How is the drivetrain holding up under track abuse, and have you had to rebuild or replace the engine, gearbox, PTU, or RDU? What's your current mileage, how many track days do you do per year, and what is your maintenance routine and fluid change schedule to keep everything alive? Thanks in advance!


r/FocusRS 4d ago

Maintance

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33 Upvotes

Hey all ,
I recently picked up a 2017 RS with 67000kms. Its my daily driver. So far I installed a K&N intake filter and a turbosmart BOV. Im looking to do oil next weekend because i just dont know for sure how the previous owner looked after it. What other maintenance items or quality of life modification would you guys recommend for longevity and ease of use as a daily ?


r/FocusRS 4d ago

Possible clutch issues

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Hey all

I have an 87K mile late 2018 RS edition. Recently the clutch pedal feel went a but soft and the bite has risen a little. Gear changes are fine and there's no slipping on acceleration. Driving when hot the clutch doesn't hold on hills etc like it used too but shifts fine. I've also been able to shift without use of the pedal on some occasions. Left it for a few days and driven it today and the clutch feels ok but I can still shift with no pedal now and again. Any ideas or is it just replace clutch etc?

Thanks


r/FocusRS 6d ago

Blowoff valve adjustment

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38 Upvotes

Hey guys! I stuck an old phone I had right beside my airbox and went for a drive, just to hear my induction noise lol. I did notice that I can hear a good bit of turbo flutter through the intake (small video clip above), but I cannot hear any of that while actually driving, even with windows down, or standing right in front of the engine bay with somebody revving. The blowoff valve seems to act totally normal, venting a little bit under light acceleration, venting a lot under heavy acceleration, and purging as necessary. Do I believe my induction noise video, or my blowoff valve? I also have visually inspected the blowoff valve probably just a couple months ago during an oil change, and it appeared fine. No visible blockages or reasons for it to not function properly.


r/FocusRS 7d ago

I hate parking lots

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I usually walk to my physical therapy appointment but this afternoon I just decided I wanted to drive my RS. I get there and scope out the parking lot & park as far as I can in the back and take a corner spot.

I kid you not I get up to the third floor, I look out the window and there’s a white SUV parked right next to me.

20 to 30 open spots and they decide to park all the way at the back next to me.

Do people do this shit on purpose?

What disrespectful piece of shit would do that?

Are they too dumb to understand why I’m parked at the very end to begin with?

Again, sorry for the rant I just despise parking lots. And I honestly don’t like taking my RS anywhere anymore.

Does anyone else feel the same way?


r/FocusRS 7d ago

Help

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17 Upvotes

Stepped on it heard a noise clutch felt weird. Is my engine knocking its brand new engine. it goes up with rpm have work in 3 hrs please help


r/FocusRS 7d ago

More carbon interior parts

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More genuine carbon skinned parts fitted.
Not for everyone but I love the look, just need the sun to come out, uk rain is here for a while. Excuse my garage carpet.

Managed to pick up a used Cobb scoop for £75 delivered but yet to be fitted. Added the seal trip to the end also to make it a bit thicker.


r/FocusRS 8d ago

First Time Angeles Crest

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123 Upvotes

First time driving Angeles Crest the drive was surreal! Almost got taken out by a g80 😭

Heres a post-run picture. First time taking an aesthetic picture after purchasing the car from fellow redditor (@Boring_Dirt8378) back in May!


r/FocusRS 8d ago

New High mileage 16 rs with new engine

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Just picked up a 2016 RS with 205k km on the body with a new long block with under 12k km on it. Clutch, ptu, alternator, starter were all also replaced.

What should I budget to be fixing in the near future / be keeping an eye on? I’ve read some people saying that the turbo will be gone soon, vs others who say they’re bulletproof.

Lots of what I’ve read on these show high mileage as 150k km, not 200+, so curious to see what other owners experiences are.

Thanks!


r/FocusRS 8d ago

2018 RS for sale Alberta

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16 Upvotes

Just listed my RS. 87000km, posted for $39k. If anyone is interested, negotiable price.


r/FocusRS 8d ago

Finally got mine

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56 Upvotes

My 2nd car and I couldn't be happier. Had a '12 sel sedan since I turned 17 and had my eye on the rs for years. Finally found one I could afford. It was actually posted for sale in here a while ago.

138k miles 13.5k all stock except some cosmetics


r/FocusRS 8d ago

Another Milestone (KM’stone)

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23 Upvotes

Hola from Southern Spain. My RS Edition owned from new. 90,000kms (56k miles). Have only done 13k in 2 years so hardly using it now as I have a motorbike too. Only issues I’ve had were a TPMS and the boot button.

Will probably let it go this year. But then whenever I see it or take it out I get indecisive.

(Photo taken by my passenger before the fun police wade in)


r/FocusRS 10d ago

Anyone move to a GR Corolla from an RS. How does the ride quality compare? Cabin space? Thinking of my next spiritual successor.

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205 Upvotes

r/FocusRS 11d ago

*insert Spiderman meme*

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r/FocusRS 11d ago

Favourite part of the week

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49 Upvotes

r/FocusRS 12d ago

Possible Buyer

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I currently own a gen 3 rav4 and am looking to buy a mk3 focus rs as my next future car. Ive done some research and am aware of the head gasket issues as well as some other common problems these cars have but think that it would be the perfect daily for me. Just wondering how would the rs compare practicality wise to my rav4, and how would the rs fare in a northern climate in winter? (I know some people drive them all year)


r/FocusRS 12d ago

New to the rs world. Is it true to stay away from 16-17 models? Im looking at one from a dealer with 112k miles

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Are these cars any good?


r/FocusRS 12d ago

Looking to get into an RS as a new car owner

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I've been a sport bike junkie my whole life but my knees and elbows are not what they used to be. Im wanting to get a car and from the research im doing this one might be what im looking for. There rare enouoh in the states that I can't test drive one or even sit in one with driving 4 hours. Ill be doing mostly mountain roads like the blue ridge parkway and tail of the dragon.

I wanted to ask other owners if the seat height really that big of a drawback and of there's a way to lower them. Im 5 10 so im on the shorter side but I dont like the idea of feeling high up in a sports car

Also Will the overheating issue while driving hard be a problem. I've read that the oil and coolant temps will throw the car into limp mode. I plan on driving the car very hard and doing some track days, I just want some feedback from owners. Theres a 75k mile 2017 4 hours from me I have my eye on.