Ford Focus Saloon 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good overall. For the cost of bulbs could use a few nice touches i.e. lights in door trim.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Pretty good when assessed against rivals in class.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Handles well in all conditions.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nippy!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Engine management system has problems: intermittent high revs, cutting out for no reason whilst driving.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The saloon seen a lot less so draws attention.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Front seats could be more supportive.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No issues.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor rating given because Ford reproduced the fault at Christmas and I"m still waiting for a fix.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Revs uncontrollably - cuts out daily without reason.

    Other

    Radio occasionally refuses to enter Bass/Treble control.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes