2002 Ford Focus SVT review from North America
"A lot of bang for the buck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
On 2 separate occasions I've had complete loss of coolant. I had the cooling system pressure tested at 2 different Ford dealerships and the tests showed absolutely no leaks. This one still remains a mystery. I had the ECU updated by Ford which solved a known engine hesitation problem at around 40 mph. The car does have some rattle noise. My bald head has worn some of the leather off headrest.
General comments?
Despite the negatives this car is never boring to drive. It has a lot of bang for the buck. Very comfortable and roomy inside. Fantastic handling, breaking, and performance. The car has a power-band that reminds of riding a 2 stroke dirt-bike, step on the gas and the powerband kicks in. I commute about 70 miles a day in this car and would recommend it to anyone looking for a very affordable fun to drive sport compact.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranger |
| Date of Entry | 9th July, 2005 |