2001 Ford Focus SE review from North America
"Good overall"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New front rotors @ 80,000 km.
Fuel pump sprang a leak and had to be replaced @ 110,000 km.
Front coil springs and struts @ 110,000 km.
Lots of tires (they last about 40,000km).
Lots of rattles and squeaks.
Ignition switch @ 70,000 km.
Heater motor @ 90,000 km (still squeaks).
General comments?
In spite of the problems I have had with it, it is a good car. I live in a place where it gets to be -45c, the roads are terrible and I drive the hell out of it!
I have had GM's and Chrysler's, and FORD has treated me the best out of all of them. This little car has been a work horse for me, and still continues to start if I can't plug it in, in the winter. Remember, this is the cheapest car they make.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Zetec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 170000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford F150 |
| Date of Entry | 18th March, 2009 |