2003 Ford Focus Ghia review from UK and Ireland
"A sensible, reliable family car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No faults.
General comments?
Previously had the standard Focus Ghia 1.8 TD estate - ran for 45,000 miles with no problems other than casette jammed in stereo which was replaced under warranty (surprisingly). Have had Focus Ghia TDCi since March '03 and am well inpressed. Spec now includes full electric windows and single CD player (Ghia) and performance with the newer TDCi engine is much better. Economy suffers, but it's still better than the petrol equivalent. Handling is great fro an estate, but still missing basiscs from the standard spec like ABS! - unforgiveable on a modern car. Front screen de-frost makes up for it in the UK climate though.
Search for New and Used Ford Focuss available in the UK
Click here to advertise your car
Recommended reviews
  | 2003 - Focus Zetec 2.0 16v petrol Beats the Golf and 307 into a cocked hat! |
| 2002 - Focus LX 1.8 injection petrol Well done Ford!!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 TDCi Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 9000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 9000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Focus |
| Date of Entry | 5th September, 2003 |