2000 Ford Focus SE review from North America
"Extremely dangerous"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The back wheels started wobbling shortly after buying the car. I thought it was going to fall off. It happened a second time a short time later. I was then told that there was a problem that was caused by road salt.
Fuel mileage was not even close to what I was told to expect.
Needed new brakes that to this day still squeal.
Wiring was changed because the car started stalling.
Fuel pump replaced for same reason a few days later.
Engine light came on. I was told that this was their fault as they forgot to put some gasket back on.
Same thing happened a few days later. No explanation for that.
I can't drive over 55 km because it shakes so bad. They say it's the tires that are bad.
I've had to replaced the tires at least 3 times since I've owned the car.
General comments?
I am extremely upset with this car. I do not feel safe driving it and will never purchase another Ford again.
If I had the money it would be gone by now.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 126000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 24th June, 2002 |