2001 Ford Fiesta Zetec S review from UK and Ireland
"A luke warm hatch that's SERIOUS fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The drivers side electric window fell off its runners when I drove it away from the dealer.
The stereo took Ford 2 weeks to fix & make all 4 speakers work.
On both front seats the material is starting to tear away from the seat release clip.
Drivers seat has creasing in the material.
I've gone through two sets of Ford brakes and pads in the first 25000 miles.
General comments?
Despite the build quality and lack of attention to detail from Ford - this car is fantastic.
Best described as a "warm hatch"
Rather than focusing on outright speed the little Fiesta focuses itself on handling and road holding.
If you expect a (very) small fun car without any serious aspirations, then the Zetec S will not dissappoint.
There are plenty of niggles surrounding build quality, but the sheer enjoyment of driving pretty much pushes these to the back of your mind.
When replacing brakes buy aftermarket performance parts as the Ford standard kit isn't up for the job.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2003 |