2000 Ford Focus ZTS review from North America
"The quality is just not there"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Firestone Fire Hawk tires had to be replaced at 44,000 kilometres because they were not suitable for Canadian winters and very noisy.
Rear brakes noisy at 43,000 kilometres, replaced under warranty.
Steering rack and pinion assembly had to be replaced at 50,000 kilometres because of noise and fluid leaks, $900.00.
Ignition key jammed at 67,000 kilometres, leaving us stranded, car had to be towed and lock cylinder had to drilled out and replaced, $430.00.
Front rotors had to be replace at 62,000 kilometres.
Interior trim parts fall off.
Paint is flaking off.
Alloy wheels are rusting and discolored.
General comments?
I would never buy another Ford or any other car from our local Ford dealer.
I would recommend finding an independent mechanic to service the car and staying away from the Ford dealer.
My 1987 Cavalier was more reliable when I traded it in for this Focus in 2002.
Handles well, nice leather interior, but reliability and rapid depreciation are a problem.
This is the most unreliable and disappointing car I have ever owned, and I can hardly wait to replace it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 43000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 67000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 4th July, 2004 |