2017 Focus SE Sedan Ecoboost

Changing jobs and my commute is going from 30 miles a day to 100...

Considering a 2017 Ford Focus SE Sedan with a 6 speed and the 1.0 Ecoboost engine. What is the hives general opinion of these things?

I just replaced my 1.0 fiesta with a 18 crosstrek since my 1.0 started to burn coolant at 45k miles.

Nothing for the 1.0, but my 2.0 gets really good highway mileage. For a 35 mi commute, it's indicating over 40mpg, which is more 37ish, if you do the fill up math.

MrChaos wrote: I just replaced my 1.0 fiesta with a 18 crosstrek since my 1.0 started to burn coolant at 45k miles.

I really love that motor but I have heard some problems creeping up about that mileage. The high heat in the heads with exhaust manifold built in causing issues? Those little turbos are spooled just about non stop.

These engines are much more popular in Europe but are they not having the same issue with the 1.0s?

I was really surprised by the driveability and the fun factor of the 1.0L Ecoboost but that was in a Fiesta. I know the early ones had a few issues, but most of those have been resolved for years.

In reply to crankwalk:

they are having issues as well at the same mileage just look at the facebook pages and forums. It seems coolant hose/head gasket issues like mine was starting to have.

All I have been seeing is cooling and head gasket issues also, and the cooling tank caps fail daily it seems.

HonestSpeedShop wrote: All I have been seeing is cooling and head gasket issues also, and the cooling tank caps fail daily it seems.

its a pressurized system with a plastic tank and cap in a really hot engine bay it makes sense.

MrChaos wrote:

HonestSpeedShop wrote: All I have been seeing is cooling and head gasket issues also, and the cooling tank caps fail daily it seems.

its a pressurized system with a plastic tank and cap in a really hot engine bay it makes sense.

Not saying it doesnt, just making sure he knows to expect the engine bay to be covered in coolant in any moment.

So they are the suck then? That's disappointing..

Also, while most people think the power output of that engine is adequate in the Fiesta, it's inadequate in the Focus.

In reply to sanyarcosean:

I think the 2.0l with a stick is a better match for a focus and won't see much or any loss in mpgs

For a long soul-sucking commute, a Prius is a great tool for the job. Dead relaible, comfortable, 50 + mpg. I try not to wear out my toys doing long boring commutes every day. Eventually it gets worn out or rear ended, leave that task to a car you don't care about.

If my family's Prius was to get totalled at this point i'd look at it as a great opportunity to buy another one with higher options. Or maybe a newer one!

drdisque wrote: Also, while most people think the power output of that engine is adequate in the Fiesta, it's inadequate in the Focus.

^^ this.

Kreb wrote:

drdisque wrote: Also, while most people think the power output of that engine is adequate in the Fiesta, it's inadequate in the Focus.

^^ this.

^^^ this.

The 2.0 is close enough to being underwelming even with the fancy 6 speed DCT.

Car&Driver tested this same engine/transmission in a Focus and also tested it with a manual transmission, they pretty much said the 1 liter is okay in the Fiesta, but borders on overmatched (especially with the automatic transmission) in a Focus. I found a Focus SE Sport at CarMax (the Sport package is the only way to get a 6 speed manual transmission in the Focus with the 1 liter) and was tempted until reading about the burnt coolant.

Vigo wrote: If my family's Prius was to get totalled at this point i'd look at it as a great opportunity to buy another one with higher options. Or maybe a newer one!

Same here.

I am driving a rental Prius this week. 6k miles and seemed to be in good condition. I don't like the seat, seems like the cushion is too short, and no lumbar support. Not a fan of the touch screen radio. Cruise control seems hard to engage although I think that is the fault of the 'radar'. Steering wheel feels like Rubbermaid. Very quiet and quick enough. Pass.

crankwalk wrote: For a long soul-sucking commute, a Prius is a great tool for the job. Dead relaible, comfortable, 50 + mpg. I try not to wear out my toys doing long boring commutes every day. Eventually it gets worn out or rear ended, leave that task to a car you don't care about.

I do about 250 a day. I used to think just lime this. I have come to the realization that for me, a car i dont hate and that is engaging to drive is much better. It makes my head a better place when i get home at night. Granted, these miles are mostly open road, not the soul crushing bumper to bumper E36 M3 city dwellers do.

I think my least favorite part about 'spirited' driving in the Prius is the huge A-pillar blind spot. It matters every once in a while. I've never bothered to defeat the stability control but it's easy enough to rotate until that kicks in. I think yesterday i got the stability control light to light up just bombing over some whoops. I guess one tire caught air under throttle and started spinning up so the system cut in. I dunno, i was going straight. Just.. with a lot of excitement.

MrChaos wrote:

HonestSpeedShop wrote: All I have been seeing is cooling and head gasket issues also, and the cooling tank caps fail daily it seems.

its a pressurized system with a plastic tank and cap in a really hot engine bay it makes sense.

That describes pretty much 100% of new cars.

MrChaos wrote:

HonestSpeedShop wrote: All I have been seeing is cooling and head gasket issues also, and the cooling tank caps fail daily it seems.

its a pressurized system with a plastic tank and cap in a really hot engine bay it makes sense.

Please forgive the threadjack, but what about the 2.7 Ecoboost in the Fusion? I'm seriously considering a 2018 and I have heard that the plastics etc have a pretty serious failure rate.

Cooling systems have been pressurized for eons. First is was just the radiator, then a recovery tank was added. Then the recovery tank was pressurized. My KJ was like that, my Fiesta is like that. I doubt the one on the 1.0 is any different.

In reply to Duke:

They're putting the 2.7 in cars now? That's awesome!