2001 Ford Focus review from North America
"Price is high and quality is low"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front passenger tire split after 600 miles.
Refuses to start on cold (30 degrees or below) days. Battery is new.
ERG had to be replaced after 25000 miles.
Passenger side rim had to replaced after we hit a small pothole.
Brake pads and rotors replaced twice.
Fan belt squeals, even after tightening.
General comments?
This car is fairly economical as far as gas mileage is concerned.
The trunk is very roomy, great for shopping sprees.
It handles well in snow and rainy conditions.
However, the engine is too small for the body size.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 11 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Geo Metro |
| Date of Entry | 29th September, 2003 |