Ford has responded to reports of engine faults as well as white exhaust smoke on early third-generation focus RS designs by providing owners of cars a totally free inspection as well as repair.
Owners can opt in for the voluntary inspection regardless of guarantee or mileage status. Ford is currently in the process of contacting owners across Europe as well as the UK.
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The problem associates with the cylinder head gasket fitted to the 345bhp 2.3-litre EcoBoost four-cylinder system under the bonnet. It’s believed that the warm created by the engine is leading to small distortions in the cylinder block, implying that the head gasket cannot seal the block effectively.
White exhaust smoke is created by coolant leaking into the cylinders, creating misfires on start-up too.
Ford states that dealerships are being instructed to test the car’s cooling system as well as replace the cylinder head gasket, in addition to the cylinder head if deemed necessary, at no expense to the customer. The exact same 2.3-litre engine is likewise utilized in the Mustang, however it’s not presently believed to present an problem here.
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