2005 Ford Focus SES from North America - Comments

Fuel pump, brake and suspension / steering problems.

Took the car to Ford service within a week of buying it and they found nothing wrong.

Took it in again a week later as it was becoming worse (and dangerous) and they found... nothing wrong.

Nearly rolled it yesterday doing 25mph (on a 50mph slip road) on a dry surface as there's something wrong with the suspension and or steering column.

It feels like I'm driving on ice and the thing's a death trap. Literally.

I've never done anything wrong in my life before, but I'm seriously considering driving it into a wall and using my GAP insurance to pay off the loan. The car (and Ford) are a waste of time and money as once they sell the car, they leave you high and dry. Get something else.

Wow, it sounds as if you just don't like Ford that much at all. Why don't you just sell it out-right, instead of scamming your insurance company? You DO realize that when you scam companies, it not only hurts everyone else, but will hurt you as well, don't you?

Amazing that 99% of reviews, by Professionals no less, are in a very favorable review of this vehicle. I suppose tho that you are indeed the 1% left.

Wish you well.

Wow! That is a long list of problems in two weeks! Maybe it was the terrain and, or, condition of the motocross jumps you were using, I tend to only jump cars no more than 5 (FIVE) feet in the air, any higher, and the problems you experienced could happen. Sorry about the lime you bought, better luck with your specific dealership next time.

I would speak to the sales person or new car sales manager, take them for a drive in the car, and let them see the problem, then they can tell the service manager and this will be now 2 against one.

But don't do the car in, that's the dumbest thing I have heard, I have a 2000 Taurus SEL, have had it since new in December 1999, have not done one thing to it other than the oil change maintnance I am 20 years old. Ford has been and always will be my # 1 choice, family has owned a fords since the 60's.

Actually you should drive up to the dealership in a full faced driving helmet and toss the keys to the manager. Tell him he doesn't get the helmet and "good luck." He might just decide to really take a closer look at the problems.