2001 Ford Focus SE review from North America
"Great ride, mediocre reliability - new versions should be better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine emissions sensor went bad at about 24,000 miles, and again at 50,000 miles.
Trunk wiring broke and had to be replaced at around 40,000 miles.
Steering column replacde at around 50,000 miles.
Rear right power window went bad at around 55,000 miles.
Clutch had to be replaced at around 70,000 miles.
Engine, engine mounts, and other surrounding parts replaced at 78,000 miles.
Clutch cables replaced at 81,000 miles.
General comments?
The car handles great on curves and had a comfortable ride.
I have a manual and it accelerates great.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Zetec 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 524 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th August, 2007 |