2018 Ford Focus EcoBlue Zetec 1.5 diesel
Summary:
Rubbish with the auto box
Faults:
Mostly automatic transmission problems; the car is very hesitant to select reverse and also feels jerky across all changes.
General Comments:
If you are after a modern Ford Focus, avoid the automatics. I have had nothing but trouble with this car since purchase last year and the dealer has been looking at it for the third time now trying to fix the auto box.
It's a shame really - it's a very low mileage modern car and I thought I was getting a good deal. It's a very comfortable and economical car when running correctly.
Nice to drive.
Lots of space inside, Zetec model has plenty features for a middle of the road spec.
Would like another (been with Fords forever, usually they are OK), but a manual transmission only next time!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 17th December, 2025
3rd Jan 2026, 16:46
You must drive super economical to get 50 mpg from petrol. I only ever got 38 - 45 mpg at best from mine on the 1.0 eco-boost. But that is the least of this car's worries - I believe this engine has the dreaded "wet belt".
Thankfully mine was a company car for only a year so I never had to replace it at my cost!