Hi, my brother has a Focus MK2,1.6, HWDA, manual, 2005 and the fuel consumption is horrible, I have changed spark plugs, changed air filter, changed oil and filter, changed lambda sensor, cleaned/checked PCV, cleaned throttle body and cleaned MAP sensor but the trip computer shows 15-24MPG in city when apparently its MPG is supposed to be 32.5MPG. Anyway an interesting thread Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 2004 1.6 Zetec Spark Plug blown out of engine over on the Honest John website were the core plug / washer jet argument is discussed in full. Plus there are plenty more threads on the web pointing to the washer jets being the accepted culprit in the vast majority of cases. Hi All. I wonder if anyone can help me with a problem that is starting to occur with my Focus 1.6 Petrol 2005 please. Its covered 60,000 miles. The problem is that on some occasions (seems to be only when warm) I have to crank the engine for a longer period than usual for it to catch (maybe 2-3 seconds). Sometime this extended cranking sorts it Fill the tank & system with clean water (no need for antifreeze while troubleshooting), run the engine and see if you can spot a leak, especially follow those 2 small diameter hoses back to the engine. The 1.0 petrol engine had a recall because one of those hoses split at a junction. Worst 2008 Ford Focus Problems #1: Rear End Noise And Abnormal Wear On Tires 2008 Focus Average Cost to Fix: $1,000 Average Mileage: 40,000 mi. Learn More #2: Transmission Failure 2008 Focus Ford Year: 2007. UK/Ireland Location: Hampshire. Posted May 5, 2015. My focus has started to stutter/misfire when I accelerate it only happens when in a low speed for the gear but normally the engine will handle it not a problem so for example 20mph in 3rd gear should be a problem accelerating up but the engine seems to stutter/misfire until 23.8k. Name: James. Ford Model: Sea Grey Mondeo MKIV 1.8TDCi 140ps Zetec. Ford Year: 2007. UK/Ireland Location: Kent. Posted December 11, 2013. Yeah, EGR is becoming more popular on petrols also, as it helps to reduce the pollution further, and bankrupt the owner further, as well as bankroll the manufacturers further! This version came with a 1.3-, 1.4- or 1.6-litre petrol engine, or a 1.4- or 1.6-litre diesel. Three- or five-door versions were available, too, and an automatic gearbox could be specified with The Ford Focus has been a top seller in Ireland for more than twenty years now and with good reason. It is well-built, good value and excellent to drive. There are more of them on the road in Ireland today than almost every other vehicle. By far the most popular Focus is the Mark II. Most of those have petrol aspirated engines (35,656 petrol vs Ford Focus Style 1.6 Petrol 5 door Hatchback. Year:2008 Mileage:31935 Reg Num: NA08 LCN I've had problems with my car whereby intermittently the "Engine Malfunction" warning comes on and acceleration for the first 2-3 seconds is very weak when pressing on the accelerator pedal. The issue can be corrected by turning off and on the engine but the 0Dler12.