![]() ![]() Having previously lived in a climate with extremes of cold and hot temps, I am not surprised that the motor mounts have begun to crack, increasing engine vibration. ![]() The original engine and transmission have served well over the last 7 years, though at 180K the engine has sprung a leak. Other than regular oil changes, fuel filters, air filter, struts and an alternator - all normal wear and tear items - I have experienced no unexpected hard part failures. I don't know what the previous owner did to the vehicle I bought it as-is and immediately had necessary but normal maintenance items performed. Where I live, everything is a long-distance commute. In less than 2-1/2 years I added another 60K, or a little over 26K per year. For example, in October 2015, I changed the timing belt at just under 120K. Given my propensity for clocking what many would call excessive miles per year, it is only understandable I have had a higher maintenance cost. In the 7 years I have owned the car I have added 120,000 miles for a total of just over 180,000 miles on the original equipment. I purchased my 2003 Focus Wagon used with just over 60,000 miles in June 2011 when the car was about 8 years old. ![]()
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