Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 115 Zetec 5dr Review

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Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 115 Zetec 5dr
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Patricia Collins.'s Review of Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 115 Zetec 5dr

15th Sep 2002

Overall Rating

2.5 stars
  • Value for money
    2.5 stars
  • Practicality
    2.5 stars
  • Performance
    2.5 stars
  • Reliability
    2.5 stars
Good Points

I really like the body style and the way it drives.


Bad Points

Gas mileage,
squealing brakes,
check engine light,
running rough(cutting out).


General Comments

My Ford Focus only had 10,000 miles on it when the check engine light came on. I took it and the company replaced it and it lasted for about 3 weeks and now it is back on again. My brakes also squeak. The car runs really rough. How can I get Ford to replace it with another car or give me a deal on another kind? Any Ideas?

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Members' Comments onPatricia Collins.'s Review

  • John Norman Smithe. on 20th Nov 2002

    Umm... yes ... I had a Ford Focus once.... I was so vexed when at 93,000 miles, the parcel shelf clip came out.

  • Wendy. on 6th May 2003

    My Focus has around 28,000 miles. Problems thus far:3 out of 4 wheel barrings went out.
    sticking throttle that had to be replaced,
    unusual wear on all 4 tires and NO explanation as to why,
    2 sensors to be replaced, and
    car would not crank at all at one time (apparently bad sensor)
    These problems don't even count the service problems I have had with the dealership. I can definately sympathize!

  • Chris2007 on 4th Apr 2004

    I've had a Focus for just over a year (02 reg) and it has recently begun playing up, so I have been looking at some of the Internet sites and amazed how many problems people seem to have with their Focus. - One of my problems is engine warning light, see my review.

  • loovloov Rank: Lance Corporal on 28th May 2004

    I wish I knew the answer to your question. I'm at home now after having my 2000 Focus towed to the dealership for probably the 12th time since I bought it new. It has 70,000 miles on it and the brake pads and rotors were replaced two years ago and I now that's what needs to be done again. Now it's not even starting. They are going to have a huge fight on their hands because I am refusing to pay for the brakes this time. This car is a lemon and I don't know if the lemon law still applies or how to go about doing that.