2004 Ford Focus Flight review from UK and Ireland
"Bag of wet smelly sticky stuff!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
2 weeks old - passenger airbag popped when stopping normally at traffic lights.
4 weeks old - rust spots all over the car.
2 months old - rust spots reappeared.
Would never fire up first time from cold.
6,500 miles - speedo reached 60 mph, and would not change, even when switched off.
10,000 miles - knocking from front wheels when turning hard left.
CD Player started smoking and ceased to be.
13,000 miles - clutch burned out going up a hill.
13,200 miles - clutch cable snapped.
14,000 miles - Car sent back to Ford, never did get full paid amount back!!
General comments?
A very smooth, rapid and quiet car - when it worked and wasn't on the back of a tow truck.
Most people with the Focus are more than happy with it, I think I must have had the Joker of the pack. It has put me off Fords for life though!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Zetec Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 4/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14000 miles |
| Previous car | Suzuki Grand Vitara |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2008 |