2001 Ford Focus ZTS review from North America
"Not very impressed with Ford!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
- 2 recalls in 6 months time!
- 1 month after the car was bought I had to change the fuel line.
- 5 months later had to change the fuel pump.
- The car stalls on occasion. Every time I get out of work I pray that I get home safely! and without stalling.
General comments?
I bought this 2001 Ford Focus used in May 2004. It is now December 2004 and I've brought it in for 2 recalls and have had other problems such as stalls!! I find the Focus a very nice car to have as a first car. It drives well and it is confortable, but with all the problems its been giving me in the last 7 months its just not worth it!
Even after the recalls the car still stalls on me. Every mechanic seems to see a different problem with the car (from spark plugs to the battery) I've brought my 2001 Focus to the garage more than my '89 Aerostar we used to own (up until 2 years ago!!)
I used to drive a 2001 VW Jetta and even after 3 years it still ran very well! as soon as I'm done selling this problem I'm going back to VW or at least a car that's German or Swedish made. Yes you do pay more, but its very worth it!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 665412 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd December, 2004 |