Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 115 Ghia 5dr Reviews

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Average Ratings for Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 115 Ghia 5dr

  • Performance4.2 stars
  • Practicality4.3 stars
  • Reliability3.2 stars
  • Value for Money3.4 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.4 stars
  • Overall Rating3.7 stars

10 Reviews For Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 115 Ghia 5dr

  • cartersaurus 7th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Good Points: Fun to driveComfortableEconomicalCheap on 2nd hand market


    Bad Points: Fuel pump wear problems on some 2003 modelsFlywheels 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+

  • tractor lad Rank: Captain 28th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    THE CAR- We have a 2004 TDCi focus estate (124,000miles), It is a ex-lease car and as a result hasn't received the kindest of treatments! However, It has faired very well. I have the full service history, this which shows it has had a blown turbo at 70k (no fault of the car) a new clutch, flywheel and slave cyl at 120k along with other things ie. Starter, several sets of brake pads 'all work was carried out by a ford garage and all past problems where reflected in the price. USED FOR - Althou ...

  • madmacuk Rank: Sergeant 18th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    The steering wheel is too far away from the driver if you have long legs.
    With only 43,000 miles on the clock (04 reg) I require a new flywheel (common fault with the diesel according to some forums I have read), possibly clutch, slave cylinder and starter motor. Approx cost £700 to £1200! Last time I buy a Ford.
    With diesel so costly, it is not worth getting another so any petrol car is now better.
    I had a Vauxhall Astra 1700TD for 12 years with no problems. Seats were comfortable ...

  • Geoff 2 26th May 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I own a Ford Focus 1.8 tdci ghia estate 115 and the design always looks up to date and looks better than the new one. The interior is superb and dosen't look cheesy like more recent cars. The engine is very smooth, quiet and has the punch of a kick-Boxer, but still giving excellent mpg, even with the air-con on.
    You don't get to buy many new cars in your life, and like a house you expect it to be sound. We the consumer, will in future, have to push even harder for a much better deal where warran ...

  • Jagbuff 28th Jul 2006

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I used to work for Ford on the design of the Ford Focus
    I now work as a consumer, driving this car in very demanding conditions day in day out at high speed.

    There are a few weak points, such as the stalling issue when pulling away. This is to protect the dual mass flywheel from being damaged by going to too low rpm. The engine backs off the fuel (and therefore the amount of torque available to pull away) when the engine speed drops below idle speed, and cuts the fuel below a certain rpm le ...

  • Clive Baldock 16th Jun 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Completed 25500 miles in 20 months without a hitch in my Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi 115 Ghia. Have been very pleased and impressed with the overall package.

  • Moof101 18th May 2004

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    I have a T reg 1999 Focus TDi Ghia, ride and handling very good however.....The turbo charger clip broke, new clip £2.00 labour £75!!. Next Air-conditioning went, I had it readjusted at Ford main dealer (£90). It still does not work, so I had new internal switch (£15) but they did not charge me labour this time. The wheel bearing is on it's way out, cigarette lighter now not working.
    I will be choosing a Lexus next time, Ford dealerships are hopeless.

  • JR2002. 17th Oct 2002

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I am now on my second Ford Focus (the new 2002 Model 1.8 TDCi). I had my first focus for 3 years (45,000 Miles) and had no problems, the only time it went to the garage was for normal servicing, when I changed the car the original tyres and brake pads were still on (although now needed changing). My new focus in even better. Looking at the reviews it appears that the UK spec Focus was fine, the bad reports appear to have come from the American spec cars.

  • Rob. Rank: Lance Corporal 19th Sep 2001

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    This review is based on UK-spec 1.8 TDi CL, but this is the same Focus as in the US. I have driven several examples of the 1.8 turbodiesel engine. The engine may be the weakest point. It's a bit noisy and rattly compared to petrols, but the torque means you leave petrol cars for dead. Hit the gas at 2000rpm and it will leave most petrol cars standing. Can expect 45 mpg, even with aircon, more than 50 with it switched off. Ride and refinement are superb. It's hugely comfortable to drive lo ...

  • Ken. Rank: Lance Corporal 28th Jun 2001

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Ford Focus is a real nice car with some great features and is fun to drive. It has a lot of get up and go for a small four banger.It can hold four to five people pretty comfortably. Has a great ride for a small car. Rolls over some bumps that some bigger, much more expensive cars, would toss you about in. Has a radio with CD player that you can adjust to play louder as the car goes faster to make up for road noise. Both rear seat backs drop down to put longer objects in. Has a hook on the th ...