2000 Ford Fiesta Zetec-S review from UK and Ireland

A slight mishap with a kerb left it in the shop with four flat tires, four cracked rims, one broken rear axle and a dent in the bonnet for over 5 weeks (the wheels were back ordered).

The airbag warning light came on after 2500 miles, a quick trip to the dealer found a faulty airbag module, this is also on back order (for over 8 weeks now).

They also discovered the front suspension bushes have gone. The car is booked in 2 weeks from now to have these faults rectified.

There is an annoying "knocking" when driving at slow speeds along bumpy roads, I have been informed it is the rear wheel carrier, however I have a suspicion it is the exhaust knocking on the tunnel.

Great car, I love it to pieces, everybody who's driven it comments that the handling is second to none (well, in the same price bracket). The performance is also just right, not too quick, but fast enough to not be too much of a beast!

I would recommend anybody buy one of these, whether you are just looking for a run-about or if you want a serious fun car, the Zetec-S lives up to expectations!

One thing I would note however, FORD DEALERS, their performance is abysmal, first I had to wait 8 weeks for my car (a financing issue apparently). I've been waiting nearly 8 weeks for a replacement airbag module and some suspension bushes, during this time I've managed to have an accident! Which took five weeks to be repaired!

The car would be perfect, if the dealers were not so poor!