2001 Ford Focus zts review from North America
"Spends too much time in shop"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My four brake pads and rotors were replaced at 12,000 miles.
Both trailing arms were replaced at 13,000 miles.
Alternator replaced at 14,000 miles.
Battery cable burned at 14,500 miles.
General comments?
I purchased this car used. It is a so called certified used vehicle. When I bought it it had 10,000 miles. As soon as I drove it off the lot problems began to appear. The Ford dealer has been very good with fixing the various problems the vehicle has had. It currently has 15,000 miles and seems to be running good for now.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Zetec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Sunfire |
| Date of Entry | 27th June, 2003 |