Ford Focus DA3 Schrägheck
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
224–349 PS
2.5L Turbo Benzin
225 hp Five-Cylinder — a Sound That Gets Under Your Skin
Fun to Drive!101–105 PS
1.6L Duratec 16V Benzin
6 weaknesses
Good Choice150–182 PS
1.6L EcoBoost Benzin
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Ford Focus DA3 Schrägheck is available with 9 engine variants — from 86 to 349 hp.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Rust on sills and wheel arches Despite full galvanising, sills and wheel arches rust heavily, especially at the junctions between the wing and the bumper. The tailgate rusts under the roof spoiler when water ingresses. Symptoms: Visible bubbling and brown discolouration at the sill lower edge, wheel arch, and boot area. from 100,000 km | Medium | |
| Rust at the rear bumper/wheel arch junction Up to model year 2007, water accumulates at the junction between the rear bumper and wheel arch, leading to rust. Ford had to carry out multiple repaints. Check carefully before buying. Symptoms: Blistering and rust spots on the rear wheel arch, particularly around the bumper attachment point. from 80,000 km | Low | |
| Rust on wheel arch edges and boot floor Wheel arch edges are almost universally affected without cavity wax treatment. Water penetrates through rear light seals and spoiler fixings into the boot floor, which then corrodes from the inside. Symptoms: Paint bubbling at the wheel arch-to-bumper transition, damp smell in the boot, rot beneath boot lining | High |
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee