Ford Focus 2.0 ST 170 3dr Reviews

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Ford Focus 2.0 ST 170 3dr
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Average Ratings for Ford Focus 2.0 ST 170 3dr

  • Performance4 stars
  • Practicality4.1 stars
  • Reliability4 stars
  • Value for Money4.2 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.1 stars
  • Overall Rating4.2 stars

25 Reviews For Ford Focus 2.0 ST 170 3dr

  • Guest 4th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    ITS JUST A SEXY CAR.

  • Guest 20th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Over all the Ford Focus 2.0 is a very good car I like it a lot, nice 17" alloys, mine has the heated front seats very nice on cold mornings. The car does everything you ask of it very well, last car was a bag of nails the Focus makes a nice change.

  • Guest 16th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The Ford Focus 2.0 drives like something that should cost way way more. Plenty of power on tap, the car loves to be revved but will also drive with perfect manners around any town centre. Some say they are very thirsty but mine returns 360 miles on a tank full of super unleaded and I don't exactly drive like a vicar. Make sure you use super unleaded the car runs much better and returns more mpg. This car IS a true performance hatch back and therefore DOES qualify for hot hatch status but I don't ...

  • Guest 21st Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Fantastic shape and design and great fun. Highly recommended good value for money.

  • james7595 31st Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    It fits a push chair in back, and when you have to get rid of a fast car is perfect for the family and when you want a race you can.
    Grate car all around for what I want and the family.

  • Guest 9th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Fantastic car all round. Takes time to pick speed but when it does it flies. Top class car and buy one with full spec eg full leather heated seats etc

  • Guest 1st Jan 2008

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    It needs to be beautiful.

  • dirtwinger 20th Nov 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I love the car but it does drink even when you drive like a fairy. but whenever I look at it I think why didn't ford put a spoiler on the boot? Cant afford to get an after market spoiler cos it is all spent on fuel. nice 17" alloys though

  • Justin Nichol 2nd Aug 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    For the Ford Focus ST170 I part-exchanged my 2002 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI Ghia which I had for 3 years, this was a very good all round car that was a treat with the TDCI engine, lots power when the turbo kicked in! The only down side was the uncomfortable seats with the dull grey fabric trim. The problem I had was that I liked the car as an overall package and fuel economy but wanted something more sporty that could still have the kids in the back. I tried a Hyundai Coupe which was OK but cramped an ...

  • sleiper 19th Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I love it though, I've been a ford man for years and owned sierra Cosworths and series 2 rs turbo's, this focus is better than them all, I think when I can afford to change it I will buy it's big brother, the RS! Look out for future reviews on that one!

  • milly moo 6th Mar 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Handles like a dream you would need something wrong with you if you couldn't keep it on the road flies when you hit every gear - just great fun!
    I love it.

  • reidst170 30th Jan 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    After 2 years with this Ford Focus ST 170 I am still in love with it which is something which has not happened to me for 10 years. It looks great but not silly like some of these max power efforts that are on the road.
    The main thing I have noticed compared to some of the Fords I've owned in the past is the build quality which is on par (if not better than) its rival VW. The drive is excellent whether it's being driven hard our softly. On the horse power side it's OK and doesn't really go until ...

  • steveelkin Rank: Lance Corporal 25th Oct 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I've never been a fan of Fords apart from the biblically fantastic Escort Cosworth. I have only owned the Ford Focus 2.0 ST 170 3dr for a couple of days and must say what a piece of kit!!! Having just parted with what I think is one of the most aesthetically pleasing motors ever (Mazda rx7 Efini), I decided to act like a bloke of 30, which I am, and go for practicality with a bit of performance. After test driving the car and getting 90mph of it in 3rd, at about 4500rpm, I instantly fell in love ...

  • zharca Rank: 2nd Lieutenant 2nd Oct 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    This is a goodbye message to our Ford Focus 2.0 ST 170 3dr, after 48,000 miles, and we'll miss it. Let's get one thing straight first, this is not a "hot hatch". If you want a wheel-spinning, redline-revving spoiler and body-kit special, look elsewhere, like buy a Type R Civic, a Vauxhall or Ford's own rather hideous ST replacement. If, instead, you're grown up enough to want a car that inspires absolute confidence in its road manners, that's capable of very swift yet relaxed cross-country journ ...

  • Bradsyerbud 15th Jun 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I thought that having owned BMW's in the past that buying a Ford wouldn't be that much fun. How wrong was I, the Focus drives and handles as well as any other car I have driven. And that includes the rear wheel drive that I have become use to. Acceleration isn't the cars strong point but is still no let down. People keep going on about how important 0-60 is, what a load of rubbish. You need a good mix of speed handling and comfort. Oh and you also needs to watch MPG which when all siad and done ...

  • neilr123 22nd May 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Had the Ford Focus 4 months, no problems yet. Performance is ok for the weight of the car (1300Kg) (not the firebreathing dragon I had hoped for, but still quick enough to make me smile). However the fuel consumption is very similar to my 2003 mx-5 (the 1.6!) so I would have to say for a 2.0 it is quite good. Also the insurance, for a group 15 is cheap (again it's cheaper than my 1.6 MX-5 which was a group 11!). It is also a very practical car, and does not have the "come and steal me/carjack ...

  • arodgers 11th May 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Accelaration is unbeleivable for a Focus. It holds the road well wet or dry. Sports seats a great extra. I don't know about fuel consumption yet can't take my foot off the gas,the ultimate hot hatch,well pleased with it.
    Great value for under £9000

  • Finnsdad Rank: Lance Corporal 7th Sep 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I am collecting my Ford Focus 2.0 ST 170 3dr in a couple of days, and will comment further at a later date.

    The reason I am buying it, is that it is replacing a 1.6 Zetec that I have been more than happy with for the last 4 years. The basic Focus handles like a dream (best in class).

    The ST170 is fast, smooth, and practical. Insurance is cheaper than most other cars in the same class, and it is not too thirsty if driven "sensibly". The low down torque means you don't have to thrash it t ...

  • PhilST Rank: Lance Corporal 27th Aug 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    To clear up a common misconception, the Ford Focus ST170 is quick - I can leave BMW 325's hands down. Its reputation for being sluggish probably comes from the linear power curve; the Focus just dosn't FEEL quick. It's not quite as spicy as an Impreza WRX or a Civic Type R, but damn close.

    Handling is where the Focus really shines, the ST has even more grip than standard models and isn't easliy unsettled by lumps in the road. It outhandles Civic Type R's (i've driven both) and i've yet to com ...

  • kingoftheroad 21st Jun 2005

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    The Focus ST170 is overrated and over valued. There are better cars out there. It doesn't sit firmly between a ordinary 2 litre Focus and a RS. The engine produces good power high up in the rev range but has flat spots from about 2000 rpm up to 4500. Generally unrefined lump. Returns good MPG. Gearbox changes are far from slick although ratios are good. Sixth could of been longer. Handling is stiff but ride is over harsh. Steering is too easily affected by road surface. Seats are terrible and im ...