SPECIALISM · FORD (INCL. ST AND RS) · ESTEPONA
Ford mechanic for Estepona, ST and RS included
Ford still does something few brands bother with: small, affordable cars that are genuinely good fun. As a Ford mechanic for Estepona that also does performance work, we see Fiesta STs, Focus STs and Focus RSs in for remaps and exhausts, alongside Mustangs, Rangers and Kugas that just need looking after properly.
The Fiesta ST with the 1.6 EcoBoost or the three-cylinder 1.5, and the Focus ST with the 2.0 or 2.3 EcoBoost, respond well to a map, after checking plugs, coils and the intercooler. On the Mk3 Focus RS, head gasket trouble on the 2.3 EcoBoost is a known issue on early cars, so that's the first thing we check before asking it for more.
On the maintenance side, a lot of Fords with the 1.0 EcoBoost run a wet timing belt that sits in oil, so it needs the right oil and a replacement on schedule. And a V8 Mustang in Estepona mostly wants an exhaust that sounds the part, made to measure in stainless and to your taste, bearing in mind that noise is a matter for the ITV and the owner.
≈ 38 min
by car
≈ 42 km
Driving route to the workshop
Estepona to La Línea in your Ford
About 45 km. In an ST or RS, the A-7 through Manilva is more entertaining than the motorway. WhatsApp us what's fitted and what you're after so we can plan the job.
Common Ford jobs
Fiesta ST and Focus ST
Remaps, intercoolers and exhausts, after checking ignition and boost leaks.
Mk3 Focus RS
Coolant and head gasket checks before any tuning, plus remaps and exhausts.
1.0 EcoBoost wet belt
Replacing the oil-bathed timing belt on schedule, with oil to the right spec.
Mustang exhausts
Valved stainless systems for the 5.0 V8 and the 2.3 EcoBoost.
Models we see
- Ford Fiesta ST
- Ford Focus ST
- Ford Focus RS
- Ford Puma ST
- Ford Mustang GT
- Ford Ranger
- Ford Kuga
Frequently asked questions
How much does a remap help a Fiesta ST?
You feel it most in the mid-range. We don't quote figures without seeing the car, because condition and fitted parts make a difference.
Does my Focus RS have the head gasket problem?
It affects some early Mk3 cars. Losing coolant with no visible leak, or white smoke at start-up, are warning signs. We check before any remap.
How often does the 1.0 EcoBoost belt need changing?
It depends on the year and version. Send us the model and mileage and we'll tell you; it's not a job to put off.
Will a louder Mustang exhaust pass the ITV?
That depends on the exhaust and its homologation. We'll build it to your taste with a valve so you can stay quiet, but keeping the car legal is the owner's responsibility.