Only thing so far is there are 2 rattles coming from the rear of the car.
One is the rear seat mount. The other is the rear hatch.
I had to think very long and hard before buying another Ford POS.
The last Escort I owned was brand new and was rusty on delivery.
Twelve months later Ford were still refusing to fix it and never did.
Against my better judgment I bought a Focus, mainly due to price.
So, did I do the right thing or get ripped off again.
Well, so far so good, apart from rattles, this is a good all round family hatch.
The 1.8 engine just gives that little bit more power than the 1.6 with similar MPG.
It handles very well with a good set of brakes.
The seats are not that comfortable.
They could be better with adjustable lumbar support as standard.
The heated front screen is great in the winter, clears frost in seconds.
I think after 3 months ownership I made reasonable choice.
The rattles in the back are because the rear end is not lined up properly. I have 51k on mine and have gone through 3 sets of rear tires, it started with rattles coming from the back. It could have been avoided if I would have known they rigged the car straight out of the factory.
Go back to the dealership and ask them to look up the correct alignment specks on the rear end. Don't let them try to sell you struts either because that is not the real problem. If they are anything like the dealership I bought mine from, they will try. Goodluck.
OH Yeah, get 2 thin pillows, foam works the best, and seat covers, slide the seat cover over the pillows placed on the back of the seat. That will cure the numbness in your elbow and the pain in the middle of the back. ;)
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