r/FocusRS

Posted this over at FocusRS forums as well, figured I'd post it here and add to the P0171 repository for those that don't use forums anymore.

So, I reached out recently to my local Ford service center, let them know I was getting a check engine light. When the light was illuminated: battery, RPM, speedometer, everything on the dash flat lined.. The light would go off after a few seconds and once it did everything returned to normal and could drive my car, since I have an extended service plan I took it in a few days later, luckily I only had to pay $100 dollars for what appeared to have been close to a $5000 job.

The service center had my car for about 3 weeks, in the end, they told me the engine timing was off. Looking at the parts ordered and what was done, looks like they damn near replaced the top portion of my engine. I have the notes, luckily seems they were pretty through. After I got the service notes, I sat in my car perplexed on the amount of work they had to do, then later got home and came more to the realization of what work they did..

What the heck happened to this thing? Car has only about 45k miles on it, never launched, never tuned, completely stock, babied the shit out of this thing. I see other recent users implying intake camshaft issues and P0171 codes in this board (and Reddit), which is what the Service center saw was stored in the PCM when they got it, which worries me a little bit.

Guess one other thing I'll point out, is probably around 6-7 years ago I had the head gasket recall work done on it. Aside from that, these are the only two large work items that have ever been done on her.

Still just confused on how something like this could have happened.

Thoughts?

Bought in January of 2024 for $37k, sold today for $39k. I was asking $40k. 45k miles. I didn't really want to sell but life changes and I had to. I'll miss her!

Did a quick lil trip to the wash to get her all cleaned up! 🧼

Full 2 Stage Detail with paint correction.

Full Hi Def pics here

I didn’t know this was possible with our chonky awd system.

Stock suspension, whiteline sway bars front and rear, camber plates/arms front and rear, 18x9 1/2 sticky tires

I love this car!

For those interested in the video

https://youtu.be/O959Leetc64?si=LxRgQoA0NIyZH4NX

Old rotors were worn out so bad , I gave her some love today.

I have been dealing with a squeaky clutch for about 3 months now and its only seeming to get louder as the weather gets warmer. I have tried using white lithium grease, silicone grease spray, and engine oil on all the pivot points connected to the clutch but have had almost no success. I even removed the clutch assist spring, which helped a bit but it was still squeaking loudly. If anyone has any experience with this, please let me know. I am going to throw a new clutch petal at it soon if I cannot fix it with lube. Thanks

Are the turbo flutters normally this loud? I’ve had the car moderately tuned (tuned by Randy at tunewerks), full bolt on (intake, charge pipes, intercooler, wastegate, Mountune recirc valve, exhaust) and it’s been like this since 30k miles , I’m at 92k now. I’ve never heard the turbo make these noises until recently about 80k miles or so. I’m questioning is something going bad with the turbo? Is there something that I should be looking at upgrading or checking in on? It sounds good but idk if it’s normal and healthy for the car that’s all. Thank for any help!

Super excited to be a part of the group!

Installed my DSC today and it really does make a big difference. Makes the suspension more compliant overall crap roads. If anyone is debating on if it is worth it, I will say for a daily driver 100% worth every penny.

Edit: Link to the explanation for those curious on what it does.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0695/8678/0326/files/What_Does_a_DSC_Do__2.pdf?v=1768323662

Removed: Rear smoked LED tail light removed because they were rubbish, originals refitted.

Added: Wheels painted Lambo bronze but not de glossed, Edition centre caps, full centre console in genuine carbon fibre weave (around gearstick), carbon fibre boost pod, fast charge port, wireless charge console, Mishimoto intercooler and boost pipes, Mishimoto coolant tank, 09 designs reservoir and coolant caps, Dark ice bonnet dampers.

To fit: Whiteline anti roll bar kit, Whiteline springs, new bottom arms, alignment, Scorpion sports cat, full service including gearbox oil, PTU oil, rear diff oil, 09 design subframe alignment kit.