Ford Focus Hatchback 1.8 TDCi Ghia 5d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I paid more than I should,even though a special deal
Costs
Economical. I get 48mpg, but that's mainly motorway
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On the road
Driving
Very easy to drive, handles and corners well
Performance
Lovely surge in mid-range. Acceleration from rest poor, but so what?
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Living with it
Reliability
One fuel injector failed soon after new took 2 goes to sort it. Engine getting noisy after 30,000. Rust spots on tailgate
Image
Looks good from some angles. Looks best in red and metallic grey
Comfort
Heating system complicated and not very good. Climate control Ok, but ordinary A/ C would have sufficed
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm needed. Strange system can open all windows if fob pressed long enough
Service
Part of purchase deal was free servicing and MOT for life. Dealership changed hands and reneged on deal before 1st service. Unlikely to buy Ford again, because of this.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Fuel injector failure. Engine becoming noisy
Other
Rattle from tailgate area
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No