Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 115 Ghia 5dr Review

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cartersaurus's Review of Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 115 Ghia 5dr Estate Car

7th May 2009

Overall Rating

3.5 stars
  • Value for money
    4 stars
  • Length of ownership
    2 years
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    2.5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    2003
  • Doors
    3
  • Practicality
    4.5 stars
Good Points

Fun to drive
Comfortable
Economical
Cheap on 2nd hand market


Bad Points

Fuel pump wear problems on some 2003 models
Flywheels and clutch wear out quickly


General Comments

I bought a 2003 Ford Focus TDCi sport in the hope of keeping a reliable and cheap to run motor. After 8000 miles it required a brand new flywheel and clutch ( £1200) ouch. I have been lucky in that the fuel pump seems to be OK, but I gather that some of the 2003 models suffer with wear and breakdown of the fuel pump, ultimately leading to catastophic engine failure and the need for a whole new fuel system (injectors, pump, etc).
Other than that, it has been reliable, giving excellent fuel economy and has an enormous amount of space for a 'small family hatchback'. I decided to have the ECU remapped and it now produces 260lb of torque and yet wills till do 45mpg+

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