2001 Ford Focus review from North America
"Everything about it is horrible"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Things falling apart everywhere.
General comments?
Used as a rental car for one week. Horrible, horrible little monster.
Everything is made at 90% cost. Holes and spaces everywhere where elements should be flush. Cover for the emergency break came off.
Water empties into the trunk after rain.
Lots of lurching.
Can't see the front of the car unless you're 7 feet tall. Kind of upsetting only to see the windshield whippers.
Dashboard juts out too far, making the front seats feel small.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 7500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2003 |