2006 Ford Focus SE review from North America
"Poor performance combined with luxury"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The air conditioner works poorly. Acceleration up hills and on the highway is very sluggish.
General comments?
Although the car has a smooth ride for a small sedan, acceleration is poor when going up hills and when merging onto the highway.
The trunk is very large for a small sedan, however the seating is uncomfortable and too low to the road. Visibility is poor from the front and rear of the vehicle.
The power windows, sunroof, and locks work well. The audio system is outstanding. However, the air conditioning works very poorly and the car has even less power when the air is running.
Although the 2006 Focus SE has many nice features, the overall performance of this vehicle is very poor.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd September, 2006 |