2002 Ford Focus review from North America
"Good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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.
General comments?
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.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9 miles |
| Most recent distance | 139000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Topaz |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2008 |