2005 Ford Focus ST review from North America
"Vast improvement of the Focus!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The shock tower was bent and making a horrid squeaking noise at only 2,000 miles. This was fixed quickly and for free at the dealership.
My 6 disc changer quit reading my Cd's. This was also remedied quickly by Ford and wasn't their fault, it was Sony's. Also taken care of at no cost to me in a timely manner.
General comments?
This car definitely packs more power than the 2000 Focus LX I had previously and definitely handles well.
The ST is the definite way to go, it has all the perks of a luxury car (leather, moon roof, 6 disc Cd changer..) for a lot cheaper.
It's very fuel efficient.
The one downside is the traction control will kick in around turns if you're going too fast and will drag you down.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 DOHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 122 miles |
| Most recent distance | 6187 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Focus |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2005 |