1999 Ford Focus Ghia review from UK and Ireland
"Build quality niggles and so-so engine let down an otherwise excellent car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver's electric window stopped working.
Knocking sound from inside the dashboard.
Intermittent squeak from rear seat-belt housing.
Exhaust rasping under acceleration.
Steering wheel not correctly aligned with driving wheels, when steering wheel dead-centre car moves to left.
General comments?
Nice styling.
Lots of interior space and comfortable place to be.
Great steering and handling.
2.0 engine rougher and less rev-happy than 1.4 in previous 1996 Fiesta.
After owning for two weeks build quality is not instilling confidence.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 11500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2001 |