[nikpogi07]

Just bought a 2013 ford focus st with 18k miles. It is my third day with it and I am really liking it. It didnt come with the engine cover but it is all good. Liking the way it accelerates, maybe because i came from a kia spectra5 that has no power whatsoever. Looking forward to getting into learning everything about the car. I'm totally new to a turbo powered car but I do know some people that has one. Would be great to hear advices and lessons to the veteran st owners in here.IMG_4620.jpg

 

[elyk864]

Here are some threads to get you started, there is a ton of good information here on the forum. Just use google search to find it as the search bar on the forum blows.

http://www.focusst.org/forum/focus-...ame-one-st-feature-others-might-not-know.html
http://www.focusst.org/forum/focus-st-maintenance/40342-tranny-fluid-change-noobs.html
http://www.focusst.org/forum/focus-st-guides/1021-how-focus-st-oil-change-tutorial.html
http://www.focusst.org/forum/introductions/26359-attn-noobs-ask-anything-not-get-flamed-thread.html
http://www.focusst.org/forum/focus-...t-frankenbrake-larger-rear-brakes-budget.html
http://www.focusst.org/forum/focus-st-appearance/39258-check-your-hatch-screws-pics-inside.html
http://www.focusst.org/forum/focus-st-appearance/8666-2013-st-bulb-sizes-types.html

 

[Unfitproduct]

Props @elyk864 for the excellent starter info.

congrats on the car OP! Any questions? Don't hesitate to ask.

 

[nikpogi07]

Thanks for the great info. Here is a pic of my ST.

 

[selucius]

Make sure the TSB for your motor mounts has been done on your 2013.

 

[nikpogi07]

Make sure the TSB for your motor mounts has been done on your 2013.

Thanks selucius, i will look into that. Actually is there an easy/quick way to tell if it is done or not? Sorry if it is a noob question. Thanks again.

 

[Speedy12139]

congrats on your new st, and welcome!! there's a ton of good info out here

 

[Earthbound]

Thanks selucius, i will look into that. Actually is there an easy/quick way to tell if it is done or not? Sorry if it is a noob question. Thanks again.

As a new owner of used car, might be worth having a Ford dealer run the VIN and verify that TSB/recall items have all been done on that car.

 

[selucius]

Thanks selucius, i will look into that. Actually is there an easy/quick way to tell if it is done or not? Sorry if it is a noob question. Thanks again.

Nobody talks about the 1-2 shift-bang any more because it was only a thing on the 2013 model. I believe if you give it some spirited acceleration from a stand-still, you will find out quickly if it's been done.

 

[nikpogi07]

Nobody talks about the 1-2 shift-bang any more because it was only a thing on the 2013 model. I believe if you give it some spirited acceleration from a stand-still, you will find out quickly if it's been done.

I have been shifting hard from 1-2 and hear nothing bad. I've researched quite a bit about them too. I just found one thing though, when I turn my steering wheel all the way to the left and slowly move forward, I keep hearing popping sounds. I searched in the forums and found out that it might be the strut bearings or something. Gonna look into it this Saturday. Anyways thanks for all the info guys. I appreciate it.