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Cougar
1998 to 2002
Coupe 1998 to 2002
Looks stylish, handles well
Lumpy low-speed ride
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Escort
1990 to 2001
Hatchback 1990 to 2001
Easy to drive; cheap to run
Rivals offer more comfort and finesse
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Fiesta
2008 on
Hatchback 2008 on
Drives as well as it looks, good equipped levels, great value, stylish looks, cheap to run ECOnetic version available
Rear headroom is poor, boot could be easier to access
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2002 to 2008
Hatchback 2002 to 2008
Easy to drive, room for four adults, lively engines
Dull interior, not enough luggage space for four adults
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ST 2005 to 2008
Strong performance, sharp handling, involving to drive, neat styling
Frantic on the motorway, lacks refinement, dated interior, only two airbags
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Small cars
1999 to 2002
Hatchback 1999 to 2002
Decent handling, smooth ride, good security kit
Cramped rear seats, poor luggage space
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Small cars
1995 to 1999
Hatchback 1995 to 1999
Lively 16-valve engines; much improved ride and refinement
Not enough room for rear passengers or luggage
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Focus
2005 on
Hatchback 2005 on
Good to drive, smart looking, wide choice of engines and trim levels, comfortable interior, refined ride, low emissions ECOnetic model availabke
Boot and rear passenger space could be more practical
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ST 2005 on
Superb handling, powerful and characterful engine, hugely enjoyable to drive, well priced
Thirsty engine, poor turning circle
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RS 2009 on
Breathtaking performance, everyday practicality
Options can push new price to £28,000, no easy seat-height adjustment
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Saloon 2005 to 2008
Good to drive, robust build quality, comfortable on the move
Hatch and estate are more practical, not an easy car to sell second hand,
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Coupé Cabriolet 2006 on
Comfortable ride, neatly styled interior, available with a diesel engine
Ungainly looks, cabin short on space, wind noise, leaky roof problems on early cars
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Estate 2005 on
Practical and cavernous boot, good to drive, well built cabin, comfortable, excellent diesels
Dull looks, no clever flat folding seat system
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1998 to 2004
Hatchback 1998 to 2004
Good choice of engines and trim, easy to drive, ST170 is cheap, fast and fun
Poor equipment on early models
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RS 2002 to 2003
Attractive, exclusive and exciting
Needs concentration to drive quickly
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Saloon 1998 to 2004
It's like the Focus hatchback
But not as handsome with a boott
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Estate 1998 to 2004
Looks good and drives well, plenty of space, ST170 is brilliant
Pricey for what you get, sales rep image
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Focus C-MAX
2003 on
Estate 2003 on
Superb interior build quality, solid feel, neat styling
No seven seat option, not as practical or flexible as some people carriers
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Fusion
2002 on
Estate 2002 on
Good rear passenger space, decent boot room, comfortable ride
Awkward styling, mediocre equipment levels on base models, plasticky interior
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Galaxy
2006 on
Estate 2006 on
Practical and spacious interior, carries seven in comfort, good to drive, fold flat seating
Boxy looks, awkward handbrake, thinly padded seats
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2000 to 2006
Estate 2000 to 2006
Comfortable, car-like to drive, plenty of passenger space, comes with seven seats
Wind noise, bulky styling, thirsty petrol engines
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1995 to 2000
Estate 1995 to 2000
Excellent all-rounder, plenty of interior space, comfortable ride
Minor electrical niggles, dull styling, thirsty petrol engines
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Ka
2009 on
Hatchback 2009 on
Enjoyable and easy to drive, refined at motorway speeds, cheap to run, plenty of customisation options
Some scratchy interior plastics
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Small cars
1996 to 2008
Hatchback 1996 to 2008
Still looks good, cheap to run, nimble around town, fun to drive
Limited rear space, dated interior, lacks refinement, noisy on the motorway
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Kuga
2008 on
Estate 2008 on
Stylish looks, car-like handling, premium interior, refined and economical diesel
Restricted choice of engines, limited off-road ability, no clever rear seat folding system
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Mondeo
2007 on
Hatchback 2007 on
Huge interior, incredibly comfortable, upmarket styling, great to drive, low emission ECOnetic version
May now be too large for some buyers, satellite navigation isn't standard even on top models
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Saloon 2007 on
Sharp styling, hugely spacious interior, wonderfully refined long distance cruiser, great to drive
Lacks practicality and load carrying ability of hatch, satellite navigation isn't standard on any model, more difficult to sell used
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Estate 2007 on
Enormous boot space, neat styling, roomy cabin, great to drive, low emission ECOnetic version
Sheer size can make it daunting to park, confusing trim levels
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2000 to 2007
Hatchback 2000 to 2007
Spacious cabin, great to drive, comfortable ride, wide choice of engines and trim levels
Heavy depreciation
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Saloon 2000 to 2007
Spacious, good to drive and comfortable.
Saloon has narrower appeal than the hatchback.
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Estate 2000 to 2007
Spacious, good to drive and comfortable
Heavy depreciation
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1993 to 2000
Hatchback 1993 to 2000
Well designed, easy to own, satisfying to drive.
Some shabby cars about now.
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Puma
1997 to 2002
Coupe 1997 to 2002
Fun factor; styling
Go-faster Fiesta
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Scorpio
1995 to 1999
Saloon 1995 to 1999
Affordable luxury; reliability
Styling - unless you like the trans-Atlantic look
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S-MAX
2006 on
Estate 2006 on
Huge cabin and boot, fold flat seats, great to drive, well styled, carries seven in comfort
Stability control not standard, awkward handbrake
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StreetKa
2003 to 2006
Roadster 2003 to 2006
One of the best-looking convertibles on the market.
Ford skimped on the interior.
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