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Review Ford Focus 1.6 Tdci 2005
Submitted by michelle1nall
Key strengths: good drive and handling
Areas for improvement: replace defective component for free
Ihave a 1.6 Tdci just out of warranty and the turbo pipe failed i noticed no drop in performace but the main dealer said it had to be replaced at the cost of £220 and thats on top of a £400 service bill i have only done 30,000 miles since new and ford claim this is normal wear and not a defect i have checked online and 2006 ford redesigned this component to stop this fault occuring but ford still claim that its down to the owner to pay
if you have any problems complaining about ford here is their email address not that their are happy about me posting it online but feel free to contact them via Email
corrospo@ford.com
The running costs for Ford Focus 1.6 Tdci are high
Areas for improvement: replace defective component for free
Ihave a 1.6 Tdci just out of warranty and the turbo pipe failed i noticed no drop in performace but the main dealer said it had to be replaced at the cost of £220 and thats on top of a £400 service bill i have only done 30,000 miles since new and ford claim this is normal wear and not a defect i have checked online and 2006 ford redesigned this component to stop this fault occuring but ford still claim that its down to the owner to pay
if you have any problems complaining about ford here is their email address not that their are happy about me posting it online but feel free to contact them via Email
corrospo@ford.com
The running costs for Ford Focus 1.6 Tdci are high
Safety: 99
Reliability: 30
Equipment: 94
Comfort: 95
Design: 91
Driving: 96
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Review Ford Focus Automatic 2008
Submitted by chelseaboy
Key strengths: Decent handling, good mpg, comfy seats
Areas for improvement: Not thought out well, narrow interior, no better than older Focus
The engine is low tech and does not have things such as throttle by wire, direct injection, VTEC(or similar). While it can cruise at speeds of 80 mph, it feels like you are really having to push it to maintain the speed and feels out of its element. It does not feel as lively off the line as other Ford models I have driven with the same engine; perhaps gearing has something to do with it, It is rated at the obligatory 140hp, a standard it seems in the compact(not economy) market. It is no speed demon, but at the current price of $4.23 for a gallon of gas that has somehow lost all it's importance to me. How times change. Now I worry more about keeping my speed between 60-65 mph without being run over by all the other speed demons. As a side note, in about 85% highway driving I averaged 31 mpg. Not the 35 mpg they advertise so heavily, but I was driving a rental car so admittedly I was driving it harder and faster than I normally would.
No gripes about the suspension. It soaks up bumps without losing composure and has good high speed stability. The steering felt just right. Not to firm and not too loose. Neutral you could say. I did a fair amount of low speed cornering in this car coming back down the mountain from Yosemite and the car behaved well with only modest body roll. The grip was obviously limited by the tires, but still decent for a car in this class.
I almost did not mention the transmission or brakes, because they are so ordinary. Nothing good or bad to say. Performed just as you would expect in a lower priced car. 4 speed automatic and front disc/rear drum brake set up. My preference is the manual transmission, which is an option as a 5 speed.
The areas I feel the car lacking in are attention to detail. It's the little things that were not included or simply left out that really makes me disappointed. After giving this quite some thought I think their emphasis was on the "SYNC" system, which is their audio/verbal command system which is a join
The running costs for Ford Focus Automatic are normal
Areas for improvement: Not thought out well, narrow interior, no better than older Focus
The engine is low tech and does not have things such as throttle by wire, direct injection, VTEC(or similar). While it can cruise at speeds of 80 mph, it feels like you are really having to push it to maintain the speed and feels out of its element. It does not feel as lively off the line as other Ford models I have driven with the same engine; perhaps gearing has something to do with it, It is rated at the obligatory 140hp, a standard it seems in the compact(not economy) market. It is no speed demon, but at the current price of $4.23 for a gallon of gas that has somehow lost all it's importance to me. How times change. Now I worry more about keeping my speed between 60-65 mph without being run over by all the other speed demons. As a side note, in about 85% highway driving I averaged 31 mpg. Not the 35 mpg they advertise so heavily, but I was driving a rental car so admittedly I was driving it harder and faster than I normally would.
No gripes about the suspension. It soaks up bumps without losing composure and has good high speed stability. The steering felt just right. Not to firm and not too loose. Neutral you could say. I did a fair amount of low speed cornering in this car coming back down the mountain from Yosemite and the car behaved well with only modest body roll. The grip was obviously limited by the tires, but still decent for a car in this class.
I almost did not mention the transmission or brakes, because they are so ordinary. Nothing good or bad to say. Performed just as you would expect in a lower priced car. 4 speed automatic and front disc/rear drum brake set up. My preference is the manual transmission, which is an option as a 5 speed.
The areas I feel the car lacking in are attention to detail. It's the little things that were not included or simply left out that really makes me disappointed. After giving this quite some thought I think their emphasis was on the "SYNC" system, which is their audio/verbal command system which is a join
The running costs for Ford Focus Automatic are normal
Safety: 81
Reliability: 75
Equipment: 78
Comfort: 75
Design: 88
Driving: 76
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Review Ford Focus 2.0 2007
Submitted by chelseaboy
Key strengths: Plenty of room for a 6 footer
Areas for improvement: None
This is my first "small car" purchase and I am extremely satisfied with my Ford Focus SE. I am a pretty big person and I have no trouble getting in and out of this vehicle. My gas mileage has been between 24 & 30 MPG. I do not nurse my vehicles and don't like to waste time. This vehicle is used mostly for work (3 miles each way) and shopping. It is used for some of my grandson's sporting events that require some distance in traveling. Vehicle is comfortable with several desired options including cruise, side airbags, and remote trunk release. I shopped several vehicles and for the price and features I think it's the best deal. I don't regret my purchase at all.
The running costs for Ford Focus 2.0 are normal
Areas for improvement: None
This is my first "small car" purchase and I am extremely satisfied with my Ford Focus SE. I am a pretty big person and I have no trouble getting in and out of this vehicle. My gas mileage has been between 24 & 30 MPG. I do not nurse my vehicles and don't like to waste time. This vehicle is used mostly for work (3 miles each way) and shopping. It is used for some of my grandson's sporting events that require some distance in traveling. Vehicle is comfortable with several desired options including cruise, side airbags, and remote trunk release. I shopped several vehicles and for the price and features I think it's the best deal. I don't regret my purchase at all.
The running costs for Ford Focus 2.0 are normal
Safety: 75
Reliability: 83
Equipment: 83
Comfort: 78
Design: 83
Driving: 82
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