2000 Ford Focus SE review from North America
"Overall excellent car that needs to reviewed with the Transportation Department"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I turn on the air conditioner, water comes from the vents.
The trunk does not open from the inside, I need to use the remote control for it.
The reverse in the car does not work the way it should.
The car is too light to be driving in the rain, snow, etc.
Door sticks consistently.
Too many recalls already, etc... wheel bearings, seat belt won't release.
Water is getting into the lights making it hard to see at night.
The ignition sticks when you take the key out.
General comments?
The car itself is great. I love it, but I could do without the problems...
The maintenance that is required is crazy.
There is no way a new car should have had as many recalls as this one did.
They should have recalled the entire car and given the customer the option of keeping the car or getting something else.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 9 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15800 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 28th August, 2001 |