Is a 2014 Ford Focus ST reliable?

The 2014 Ford Focus gets a reliability rating of two out of five from J.D. Power and Associates. That’s the lowest rating available.

Is the Focus ST engine reliable?

It’s a very reliable engine. The biggest issue you should be worried about now is that you’ll have to buy them pre-owned.

Are Focus ST fast?

The Focus ST is a real sports car with a six-speed manual and 154 mph top speed honed on German autobahns.

What’s Better Focus RS or ST?

The ST adds more power, better suspension, and a six-speed manual transmission to the base Focus. The RS takes things even further, with a larger EcoBoost engine, AWD, and track-tuned suspension.

Is the Ford Focus ST a good car?

This, the hottest Focus, will turn any driver, especially one with little to no self-control, into a juvenile neighborhood terror. Of course, it’s the ST’s best attributes that bring out the worst driver behavior, which makes it our kind of car.

Where was the Ford Focus ST road test?

We started a long-term test of a regular SE hatch, but a few months in, it was forced off the highway in rural Colorado and onto an impromptu Baja 1000 stage. The damage was significant enough to abort that test.

What kind of gas mileage does Ford St get?

We averaged 26 mpg overall (right on its EPA-combined rating), with city driving only in the high teens and the most benign highway legs returning 30 mpg. Considering the comfort gripes, limiting the ST’s range to about 300 miles maybe wasn’t the worst decision on Ford’s part. Our first instrumented test returned expected results.

How often do you need an oil change on a Ford Focus?

The four regular stops for fresh oil and inspections totaled $346 and came at nearly even 10,000-mile intervals. The car’s computer advises when an oil change is necessary depending on how the car is driven. The owner’s manual says 7500 to 10,000 miles is the norm.