2002 Ford Focus Reviews - Page 5 of 27

Test drove a 2002 Ford Focus Wagon with 72,000 miles. The car drove well. I then took the car to a mechanic for a pre-purchase inspection. He noted the following: rear main seal leaking oil - 600.00 to repair, oil pan gasket leaking, front brake job required. He also told me that most of the lower part of the engine compartment and much of the front end suspension area was coated in fan belt dressing, and that he could not do a visual inspection because he simply could not see the parts that needed to be inspected. He surmised that the dealer was trying to hide something. His verdict was to not purchase the vehicle. I handed the keys back to the dealer and walked away.

Been through quite a few sets of tires.

On its second battery.

A few sets of brake pads in the front.

On its second set of brake pads in the back.

Belt - 470000. The first one was starting to slip.

Tune up - 82000.

Transmission - 96000.

Another belt - 105000.

Thermostat housing - 109000.

Ball joints - 118000.

Tie rod ends - 132000.

Water pump - 137000.

Don't remember the exact mileage, but a couple of the power window switches failed.

This is a good car for what it is. A 4 cylinder front wheel drive. I know Ford had a bad run of making some poor cars a few years prior like the Taurus, and Escort, and Contours. They seemed to have a lot of problems; so I have been told from people who have owned them.

My grandfather bought me this car brand new, and now he's passed on. One of the reasons I'm holding onto it is sentimental value cause of him. Also it gets good gas mileage. I also have a 2005 Dodge 3500 diesel pickup. This is like my economy ride.

Faulty alarm system from date of purchase... often when there are high winds.

Water in front passenger foot-well after heavy rainfall.

Both may be linked to air intake fault?... any ideas?

GREAT HANDLING!!! A 45 minute drive to work in this baby is worth getting up for.

A pleasure to drive!! Keep your Porsche, Type-R or Evo.

When you pay under 6k for a Ford ST 170 52 reg, with only 52000 miles on the clock, it makes me laugh when I read comparisons against the above.

The stiffer suspension gives a more sporty ride, but not so good with the speed humps popping up on every road I drive in the south east.

Buy this car!! After all is said and done it's cheap on parts, great fun and spoken about in the same breath as a Porsche!!