2015 Focus ST TDCi

[thebigmacmoomin]

I'm going to look at a 2015 Focus ST TDCi for dad. It's an ST3 in blue with approx 18.5k miles.

Is there anything that I need to look out for / make sure has been done?

It has had 2 services already so I know that's ok.

He wants the reversing camera as my 2010 ST has one but this one doesn't have it as it was an optional extra. Can this be added ?

Thanks

Andrew

[Ron240]

thebigmacmoomin said:

He wants the reversing camera as my 2010 ST has one but this one doesn't have it as it was an optional extra. Can this be added ?

Yes it is possible to retrofit but depends on how proficient you are with things like this. It's certainly not a job I would fancy tackling.
There is a full write up on ST Owners Club forum but its in the technical section so you would need to be a member to view it.
Stated price of parts is either £370 or £484 depending on whether a new Power Converter Module is required.
Factory fitted option price is £250.
Would be much easier to find one that had it factory fitted because there will be plenty out there.

Edited by Ron240 on Wednesday 9th August 01:09

[thebigmacmoomin]

Thanks, he will have to put up with parking sensors only. Will be the first car he's had them on.

[RTaylor2208]

Out of interest whats the reg? Might be coincidence but it may be my old lease as I know its up for sale. Same mileage and color so there is a chance.

[thebigmacmoomin]

RTaylor2208 said:

Out of interest whats the reg? Might be coincidence but it may be my old lease as I know its up for sale. Same mileage and color so there is a chance.

It's GD15___ & is in Cornwall.

Edited by thebigmacmoomin on Tuesday 15th August 13:53

[Snowdrop_]

EGR valve.

Faulty batches around that age.

[thebigmacmoomin]

Thanks, will keep an eye on it.

Car's bought now & very happy with it. Didnt realise that it has a sub woofer in the spare wheel well aswell. Does make the boot a bit smaller.

Just needs 2 front tyres soon as they are rather low.

[Dick19666]

If it needs 2 tyres and you have just got it that tells me I would not have bought a car from that dealer.
I just pick up my new Focus st3 mine has the stereo upgrade also rear camera,heated steering wheel rear privacy glass and door edge protectors in tangerine scream it's a great car the steering on the later cars are unreal 1.5 turn from centre I've only got 300 miles on it in 2 weeks so need to get out more.

Hope all goes well with your car and you are enjoying it.

[thebigmacmoomin]

Dick19666 said:

If it needs 2 tyres and you have just got it that tells me I would not have bought a car from that dealer.
I just pick up my new Focus st3 mine has the stereo upgrade also rear camera,heated steering wheel rear privacy glass and door edge protectors in tangerine scream it's a great car the steering on the later cars are unreal 1.5 turn from centre I've only got 300 miles on it in 2 weeks so need to get out more.

Hope all goes well with your car and you are enjoying it.

Dont know why the car needing 2 front tyres would have stopped any deal to buy the car. We did say they needing doing very soon & got another £100 off towards them. New Goodyear tyres being fitted today.

Overall, dad is loving the car. Boot is a lot smaller than he was used to coming from a Mondeo ST TDCi. Doesn't help having premium audio & the sub in the boot making the boot smaller. Didn't realise it had it at the time.