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Ford · Wagon · 2005–2012

Ford Focus DA3 Turnier

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

1.8 / 5.0 · Based on 8 engine variants
Most Fun Engine

170 PS

2.0L Ti-VCT Benzin

EcoBoost with Bite

Fun to Drive!
Most Reliable Engine

101–105 PS

1.6L Duratec 16V Benzin

6 weaknesses

Good Choice
Problem Engine

90–105 PS

1.6L TDCi Diesel

6 weaknesses

Stay Away!

Engine Overview

The Ford Focus DA3 Turnier is available with 4 engine variants — from 60 to 170 hp.

1.6L TDCi · Diesel· 95–116 PS Engine Change
2005 2012
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2006 2012
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
1.8L TDCi · Diesel· 101 PS
2005 2012
Stay Away! 6 weaknesses
2.0L TDCi · Diesel· 110–140 PS Engine Change
2005 2011
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
2008 2011
Be Careful 7 weaknesses
1.6L Duratec 16V · Benziner· 101–105 PS
2005 2011
Good Choice 6 weaknesses

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Ford Focus DA3 Turnier have? +
The Ford Focus DA3 as Turnier has 60 known weaknesses, 11 vehicle-related.
Which engine is recommended? +
Good Choice: HWDA (1.6L Duratec 16V).
Is the Ford Focus DA3 Turnier worth buying used? +
Caution is advised with the Ford Focus DA3 Turnier — 6 of 8 engine variants are rated 'Stay Away!'.

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee

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