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looks like your stuck for a while

Quote: Originally posted by tango55 on 14/11/2012

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Firstly there are two versions of the 1.6i duratorq which have different engine power output one being 90 BHP and the other being 109 BHP. I towed my caravan with the 1.6i diesel estate 109 version with 177 lbs./ft. engine torque on a 92% which I admit I felt a little uncomfortable with. Now I didn't realise this myself but looking in the Ford Focus MKIII brochure under the section 'weights and loads', the small print reads as follows:  '*ECOnetic and ST models are not suitable for towing'. Apparently both the 1.6i Duratorq  90 and 109 versions both have asterisks by them which means that both these models are unsuitable for towing. However, don't despair as you need to check first which version you have, the 90 or 109 and what the laden weight of your caravan is first then work out what the match is and if it's under 90% I wouldn't worry about it too much if it's the 109 version but you do however need to be cautious as it can be sluggish on motorway inclines and standing starts although the plus side was that I did get 40 mpg. with the caravan in tow and up to 70 mpg. solo.

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