2000 Ford Focus Ghia review from UK and Ireland
"A quick, reliable family car, with just a few minor faults"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing too major has gone wrong with my Focus. I am pleased with its overall reliability. However the following has gone wrong:
Water was getting in the drivers side front and rear foot wells after heavy rain.
Rear near side wheel bearing went at 96000 miles.
Light bulb on the dash that illuminates the mileage and trip display has blown.
The fuel low warning light doesn't seem to work.
Rear tailgate has started to rust slightly just above the chrome strip of the number plate housing. The car is only 6 years old.
General comments?
It took my local Ford dealer three weeks and a new windscreen to sort the water leak problem. It is now cured.
The drivers seat is quite comfortable on long journeys thanks to adjustable lumbar support, however the passenger seat is not.
All four electric windows make a loud thump after they go up into the door frame. Seems like there is no cushioning.
There is an irritating vibration noise from the steering column at 3000rpm.
The tailgate seems very weak and flimsy.
The parcel shelf rattles.
This is the Ghia model, but the plastic wood effect trim is very poor.
When driven hard, mpg can be as low as 20.
The interior cabin seems to steam up easily.
On the plus side, the car is very quick. The 130bhp 2.0litre engine pulls very well up to 6000rpm, but after this, the engine just seems to scream without pulling.
The car rides well on the motorway.
The boot is nice and big. When the rear seats are folded, there is a load of space.
There is plenty of room in the back seats for two adults.
The cabin controls are well laid out.
My car is 6 years old now with 100,000 miles on the clock and it still has it's original rear brake shoes that don't need replacing!
Insurance is low for a 2.0litre car with this much performance, only group 8.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Corsa |
| Date of Entry | 17th January, 2006 |