Just bought 2017 RS about 2 months ago. Mine has wired AA and it will randomly disconnect from my phone even with the cable still attached. I've done the following troubleshoots:

-New cable

-Cleaned USB port

-Updated software directly from Ford website

-Factory reset car software

Still having the same issue. Sometimes it will disconnect after an hour, sometimes it will disconnect after seconds. I mean it when I say it's random. It's also not my phone since I have no issues with my wife's 24 Mazda. Any help is appreciated.

It was my birthday today and I'm trying hard to save up for a nitrous blue RS 2017, sunroof etc. I have a ways to go, and as a result, my partner has paid for a track day for me to drive the RS and have a feel for it. I'm so excited :D

Has many people used stratified for e tunes ? I purchased one and curious if anyone else has and how the reliability was and if it was over all a better driving experience I needed it regardless and wasnt trying to break the bank. Just trying to have a fun reliable sporty car not going for max power by anymeans.

I haven't driven a manual before, I'm gonna start learning and practicing in this car. What are your recommendations for a new owner?

So I was replacing the new hose and just like everyone says, those clips are a real pain in the ass. Especially the one towards the front on the bottom of the intake manifold. Anyways, I broke it off and as you can see from the video, I snapped the plastic piece that it plugs into on the manifold.

Now I have to get a new intake manifold and replace that. I’d say I’m above average but not great when it comes to working on vehicles.

Anyone replace their intake manifold before and if so how long did it take. Please don’t tell me 30 minutes because it’s never 30 minutes lol that one clip took me over an hour. 😂

What are your thoughts on this?

Will someone actually pay $50k+ for this car?

Looking for a 2017 Focus RS Rear Bumper as mine is now cracked in a few places. The part is difficult to find as used without damage as the car is nearly 10 years old now. I have seen one post that someone paint matched and it was pretty far off for a what I think is a simple stealth gray. I am understanding that the paint can be lightened or darkened to match any sunfading. So, does anyone have experience with sending a gas tank door in to paint matched or does it need to be a fender? I hate to waste my time. I fixed my bumper cracks temporarily. Bought a carbon fiber diffuser as that was cracked a bit too and need to find solution for the rear bumper. Anything helps team! Thx.

I'm looking for a comparison between a GR chassis Subaru Sti hatchback and a focus RS for anyone who might have both, or made the switch. I'm very interested in both, not for power, not for big racing gains, just as a guy who appreciates what both bring to the table as a rally fan and a Ken Block fan.

Points for the Sti for me are:

Parts availability

Stout 6 speed

Unequal length header rumble

Mechanical awd

Hatchback utility

Proven awd

I enjoy watching Smeedia show how easy they look to work on.

I love the orange gauges.

Points for the RS:

I like the awd offering

Torquier than the ST

Stout 6 speed

Stout awd

Hatch utility

Bonus of optional rwd

I've heard they're also easy to work on

Cons for the Sti for me:

Subjective reliability from what I see.

Ive heard they're gas mileage sucks.

Owners can have issues, sell the car and leave the problems for the next guy who wants to take care of one.

Cons for the RS for me:

I hate how the 4-to-1 headifold sounds and I haven't found an exhaust I love. I think ford should've kept the mazdaspeed3 2.3 with uel setup but I'm open to hear exhaust videos that prove me wrong.

I hear parts availability can be tough for the RS specific bits.

I'm not as knowledgeable on the RS and havent found someone akin to Smeedia who goes through engine teardown and repairs in depth to show what it looks like to fix one, again, I'm open to youtube channels that show that.

I'm intimidated by a Getrag 6 speed compared to a Subaru Sti 6 speed in terms of rebuilding one. Ive been restoring my '89 firebird so I'm not scared to rebuild an engine, tranny, etc. Thats actually why I like these cars, because I'm down to do my own rebuilds and learn that stuff.

I'd love to hear your guys' inputs!

Anyone have both the shift knob and reverse lockout from Billetworkz? Wanting to see some pictures of how it all looks in the interior. Thanks!

I have wanted a set of Rally Armor mud-flaps with the white logo for quite a while. I could not for the life of me find mudflaps with white logo besides going for the “universal” set. I am going to keep searching, but for now nitrous blue will do. Super easy install and I’m so hyped with the results. The car looks wider and with the wheel/tire set up this is almost perfect… just needs white!

Hey guys,
Back in 2019 I owned a 2016 Focus RS that I absolutely loved to death. Had it for 2 years before an unfortunate object on the road hit my undercarriage so hard the whole engine dropped to the floor.

Anyhow, I was wondering how has the long term ownership been like?
I have an opportunity to get a 2016 or 2017 with under 30k miles (both) and very clean record/service record.

For those who don’t drive too crazy, has it been reliable?

Thanks for your input!

If anyone is selling let me know.

Hi all, my switch is sticky and does not want to return to the upward position. Any available?

My best lap from Oregon Raceway Park, CCW this past weekend with PCA, chasing down a Weissach GT4RS in B group

2016 Focus RS, Stratified 91 tune, DSC suspension controller, Hawk DTC60, Motul RBF600, 245/40r18 Vitour P1

The gauges in the middle are from the Nutron esp32

Everything else is stock

I bought my 2018 in September of 2024 with 37.3k miles. She just hit 76008 miles, finally got my first p0420 code. Car is currently in the process of being tuned my randy. Im assuming I'll have to get this fixed before we can continue.

Anyone is selling a 17rs2 or 18 limited in nos blue around pa area or is interested in selling pm me I want one.

Hi does anyone know what would cause this rattle sound coming from rear wheel. Only started when coming home tonight. Can only hear it below 10mph

Whats a good aftermarket headlight that retains the eyesight tech