1999 Ford Focus Ghia Estate review from UK and Ireland
"Excellent car with more conventional looks than the hatchback"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Main side and tail light fuse blew at 1200 miles, reason not known, fuse replaced and no further problems.
Tailgate refused to open at 8700 miles, spent 2 days in dealer for rectification. Part of catch assembly had broken, the biggest problem dealer had was getting it open to effect a repair.
General comments?
Engine noise greater than previous Peugeot diesel but performance on par with Peugeot 306.
If you get the TDI Focus be patient, after 3000 miles the car really comes into its own.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 9600 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 306 D Turbo Estate |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2000 |