1999 Ford Focus SE Comfort review from North America
"A great economical vehicle with a sporty side"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Stabilizer bar link on the right front was broken at 16K miles and was replaced under warranty.
Driver's door handle broken at 23K miles and was also replaced under warranty.
General comments?
I've been nothing short of proud of this little road warrior. I make frequent long distance trips and it has been a treat to drive. I have been really impressed with the sound system and after adding a new CD player and XM satellite radio the long trips seem to just fly by.
The only problems I have noticed are some loose screws in the console and dash and a squeaky blower fan. The number of recalls is slightly concerning but I have never worried about my safety in my Focus.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Zetec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61500 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
| Date of Entry | 28th March, 2003 |