Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec 115 3dr Reviews

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Average Ratings for Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec 115 3dr

  • Performance3.9 stars
  • Practicality4.3 stars
  • Reliability4.4 stars
  • Value for Money4.2 stars
  • Overall rating4 stars

9 Reviews For Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec 115 3dr

  • Guest 12th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I've always had German or Swedish cars up to this point so it was a bit of a change I guess. The handling is really good and takes corners well, the brakes on the other hand are pretty poor compared to my Golfs etc but I'm looking at some better pads (the fitted ones were brand new with new discs and replacement fluid at Ford) to see if I can improve the feel and stopping power. Talking of power, not much, then some at about 3.5K rpm, I dont tend to "rag" my cars so this came as a bit of a shock but may be due to it being a 16v? Common faults - wiper not reseating itself properly is a £5 fix but is a swine to get to the relay behind the gloebox, haynes manual helped though, heater fan only working on position 4 is a ballast resistor change. Heated front screen is great, for the passenger on mine as it doesn't seem to work my side that well. Why no ABS and drum brakes at the rear? Bit odd that, especially on a newish car. Would I buy another, probably would to be honest but it would be a 2.0 or event he St170 next time.

  • Guest 16th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Great all round car, great ride, great drive, another great car from ford, 10/10

  • skeelsie 3rd Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Airbag light came on but otherwise fault free with 35000 miles on the clock. Lovely lift off oversteer and a willingness to rev, slick gear change and nice ride quality.

  • Manney 23rd Sep 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I've had mine since new, and I cannot fault it at all. I have now clocked up a respectable 167,000 miles, and the car has had no problems at all. The car has been regularly serviced. In seven years I have only replaced the front disc and pads, rear drums and shoes, the two front wheel bearings and a couple of sets of tyres. It was also recalled back for a speed sensor problem in year 2. I cannot praise it enough. To me the car still looks as good as any small car on the road today. It's comforta ...

  • mickyhilton 19th Sep 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Well, it's been a year since I bought my Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec, and I still love it. When I turned 25 I always wanted a Golf, but when searching I found them far too expensive and overpriced. The Ford Focus saved me over a thousand pounds when I purchased it instead of a Golf, and I am so glad. Cheaper to run, and when I change my brake pads and discs it costs much less than a Golf (bonus). Don't get a golf, get a Focus! Yipee!

  • Brooner Rank: Corporal 25th Jul 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I bought my Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec 115 3dr about 2.5 years ago with 37000 miles on the clock and have done another 30000 with no breakdowns to speak of.

    The handling of the car really is superb, and the steering feel is excellent. It has a slight split personality, where you can get in and drive from one end of the country to the other where it does all that is asked of it, but you can take it onto your favorite back road and pretend you are Colin McRae.

    My car has required little maintenanc ...

  • ianjamesanderson Rank: Corporal 22nd Dec 2004

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Bought a Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec 1 year ago, it's a 2000 model and has done quite a few miles (74,000). It's a good car to drive and the performance is more than adequate. The steering has quite a lot of feedback and the gearbox is the best I have ever used.

    The focus has been reliable, nothing at all has gone wrong in 12,000 miles. Although, the 1.8 means it is not particularly economical.

    I just had it MOT'd today and it only required a number plate bulb to pass.

    The bad points have ...

  • loovloov Rank: Lance Corporal 20th May 2004

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    My Ford Focus is a lemon. However, people tell me so often how great they hear the Focus is. I don't get it. Did some of us get a lemon and some didn't? I will never buy a Ford again and I've had Fords for most of my driving life.

  • ian. Rank: Lance Corporal 6th Feb 2002

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have a 3dr 1.8 zetec Ford Focus which has been very enjoyable to drive over the last 22,000 miles. The roadholding is excellent and the performance impressive especially towards higher speeds. The car is also a competent cruiser providing plenty of cabin space compared to vw golfs for example. The large doors and high roof line also allows easy buckling-in of young children.