2001 Ford Focus SE review from North America
"A pile of crap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My rack & pinion steering had to be replaced at 25,000 miles.
The fuel pump went bad 32,000 miles.
The 50,000 mile tires Ford put on the vehicle needed replaced at 33,000 miles.
The alternator went bad at 33,000 miles.
General comments?
The car has been nothing, but trouble since I purchased it.
I wanted a reliable car because I was going back to school and would not be working. Although Ford has been good about replacing the parts under warranty, I do not like to be stranded when something goes wrong with the car.
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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 | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 33000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 15th March, 2004 |