2001 Ford Focus SE review from North America
"Very nice car for value and money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery cable severely blistered and need replacement.
Excessive brake dust on front wheels.
Rear drums make strange noises.
Idle is a bit erratic when car is in neutral or parked - could be problem with fuel pump or possibly MAF sensor.
Car chokes and shuts off when making hard right turns up hills on 1/4 tank of gas.
Automatic shifting is not very smooth.
General comments?
Great handling, very nimble.
Good gas mileage.
Nice clean look and design of interior and exterior.
Build quality is somewhat better than most.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L 16v Zetec Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 14000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 43000 miles |
| Previous car | Citroen ZX |
| Date of Entry | 25th February, 2004 |