2002 Ford Focus ZTS review from North America
"I would not buy it, I'm not buying anymore Fords because of this car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car is small, but not entirely cramped.
The back and trunk of the car are very high compared to the rest of the car, and this makes looking out the back window a little difficult; it's do-able, but not for smaller people.
The car will leak. There is a problem with something under the cowl by the wiper blades, and rain water drips through into the passenger seat floor.
I've had the car for almost a month, the car is 6 years old, and the back passenger side door is jammed. The automatic locks don't unlock and it can't be done manually. It's a real pain for the people in the back.
General comments?
The car doesn't accelerate very well, but can go fast.
Good steering.
I'm not a fan of the brakes, I feel they're too stiff and I have to actually put some force into braking.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th October, 2008 |