2001 Ford Focus review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the car at 103k miles, and it is now at 140k miles after 3 years.
I have had to replace my thermostat housing and two hoses that the coolant runs through.
My alternator twice, and almost a third time.
My transmission!!! My rotors and drums.
Now my driver side door will not open from the outside, under the glove box it leaks, and the radio turns on and off because the face plate is loose and it is the stock radio.
My rear struts when I first got the car. But one good thing is I do get good gas mileage, but I also use premium because it gives me more mpg.
I'm taller, so I fit comfortably in the driver's seat, which is good for me.
I have had to do a lot with the car, but it still gets me from point A to point B.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 103000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Neon |
| Date of Entry | 14th September, 2008 |