Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec Reviews

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Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec
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Brand: Ford
Engine Size: 1.8 Litre

Average Ratings for Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec

  • Performance3.7 stars
  • Practicality4.2 stars
  • Reliability4.3 stars
  • Value for Money4 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4 stars
  • Overall Rating4.1 stars

21 Reviews For Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec

  • Guest 26th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec is a little bit hard and not precise turnig in back gear,
    and I have a question: is it save for engine (1.8 zetec)to drive on tng?

  • Guest 24th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Probably the best handling car I`ve ever owned. The Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec is great to drive once you get used to the Turbo lag.

  • motamoa Rank: Lance Corporal 20th Aug 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    OK, its not a Roller or BMW but this is a great car. I use my 2001 1.8 Focus Zetec 3dr for the 40 mile B road thrash to work.
    I bought this car with 90k it now has 128k and the oil is still clear 10k after a service! Cheap to buy, cheap to service, 40mpg driven properly), cheap parts, easy to fix, uber reliable, no issues with high miles, no rust, interior still looks new, great handling, 4* NCAP crash rating.
    The steering can feel heavy after driving other cars but this doesn't bother me. ...

  • Guest 17th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    Leaks like a sieve
    Ford don't care
    32 mpg at best?
    drags itself - my wifes 1. CMax focus out runs it?
    car 'wobbles' when accelerating like its misfiring
    a dreadful, dreadful car!

  • Guest 3rd Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    i have got a nice Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec similar 2 the 1 in the pics really like it

  • ABateman Rank: Lance Corporal 11th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec is very well built and as a natural sporty feel when driving especially the cars handling. The fuel consumption is also very good averaging around 37 on urban combined to motorway on way to work in the morning.

  • Guest 1st Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought the Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec with 65K on it and have had no problems with it at all. Great power and handling is outstanding. Fuel consumption is great too, get jus about 100 miles from a quarter tank.

    Recently since I've hit the 75K mark, little things are arising. My coil unit needed replaced as the car lost all power and jumped constantly. Breaks are starting to lose it a bit. But not bad considering they are the original discs that are on it. Rust under the arches is a biggy, So mud fl ...

  • Guest 13th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    These cars are probs one ov the best day to day cars made. there reliable, comfatable, good handeling and by the looks of things its a safe car. no slipping or sliding when the brakes are pressed hardly.

  • Guest 10th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Very comfortable and quite like the performance, as I am a fan of the higher performanced motors, feels like your in total control all the time and everthing feels together.
    Overall the car is brilliant absolutely love it and always feel safe in it.

  • Guest 9th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I got a Ford Focus 1.8 for the winter after taking my 280bhp 1992 JDM Honda prelude 2.2 si-vtec 4ws off the road for winter, as the focus doesn ' t matter if I have an accident. I ' ve had no end of problems from a car with an fdsh. It ' s only done 70000. The electrics are shocking & all you people thinking the car is coming alive at 4'000rpm beware, this is your egr valve on its way out. What I don ' t understand is my prelude came standard with (this is no joke) E/W, Auto climate control oppo ...

  • Guest 1st Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I've gone from a Ford Escort mk7 to my focus and all I can say is wow its like there chiped to 4000 rpm its takes off like a rocket and the inside is just perfect realy can adjust just about every thing no going back now plan to put strut braces on front and rear and you can imagine it only gets better // also noticed that the stereo is also quite good well havent rushed to put my own it yet and the kids love it.

  • Guest 2nd Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Having been my first car I've actually owned (all others were either my friends, family or rented) the ford focus 1.8 Zetec was my first car I've owned. Having read the reviews about it, the sight of it and what others say about Fords generally I wanted the Ford Focus to be my first car. I had an impression that they were fast (which is what first attracted me to it) easy to handle, easy to get repaired and reasonably priced I had to have a focus. I wasn ' t disappointed. The car in my view look ...

  • Guest 11th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    Used to drive a Vauxhall Cavalier SRi 2.0 16v which was far more powerful and yet used less petrol! Don't mind the car itself but the engine is pathetic. Overtaking on any kind of uphill gradient or in a headwind isn't worth trying cos you just won't make it. My dad drives a 1.6 8v focus and I can't tell much difference apart from my car uses more petrol.

  • wihcar Rank: Corporal 15th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I bought my Ford Focus Zetec 1.8 petrol in 2002 it has been one of the most reliable cars I have ever owned, the equipment level is excellent, CD, Air conditioning, heated front and rear screens and mirrors to name some, it handles well and drives superb and it has never let me down. The gear change is smooth and the engine is quite powerful. There are a couple of bad points to mention, firstly around town it is quite thirsty but overall not too bad on fuel, the suspension is hard and you can fe ...

  • mrpiesxrayeyes Rank: Lance Corporal 29th Nov 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    After only having the car a short while I thought it best to give my "first" impressions.

    Prior to this I owned a 1998 Puma and I have to say this is a massive improvement in many ways, the ride quality is far superior and also the road noise despite still being high is much reduced.

    This car handles superbly and is a great town car whilst offering sufficient performance to cope with the motorway/twisties, I use this car everyday and find the seats to be a little bit on the uncomfortable s ...

  • jonlumb 24th Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Wow. I bought my 3 door Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec in June 1999 and was amazed by the grip and roadholding. Engine really comes alive after 4000 rpm and I find that you can embarass more powerful cars round b-roads if you know how to drive it well. I would certainly recommend one to anybody out there but not driven the new shape so I cannot comment on these. I'd get another old shape one given half a chance.

  • hemelaces Rank: Corporal 27th Nov 2005

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec is very underpowered on motorways, although it is nippy around town.

  • Ross Graham Rank: Corporal 5th Oct 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I bought my Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec family car as a second car, mainly for my wife to use, as unlike most females, she likes a car with plenty of power! I chose a 3-door model as I think it is better looking than the 5-door. The car is great to drive with its superb balance of steering, handling and ride. However I find the performance for a 1.8 is nothing to write home about and the engine is noisy and course when worked and at high cruising speeds, although An average of 34mpg is okay for this si ...

  • chris 1984 Rank: Corporal 10th Sep 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have a 2002 Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec family car, when choosing a new car there was only this and the peugeot 307 that interested me. I was put off the 307 due to several reports saying how poor the build quality of the 307 was with several sources saying that things just drop off.

    I learnt to drive in a focus so i knew how easy it was to drive. That focus was the 1.6 zetec, I opted for the 1.8 zetec, people informed me you wouldn't notice the difference but believe me you do.

    Although not ...

  • SeattleSue 30th Jun 2004

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I bought my 2003 Ford Focus Family Car used 7 months ago with 20,000 miles on it. It has been a great little car and gets excellent gas mileage - to the point where I nearly forget to stop at the pump! There are some draw backs (no real pickup to speak of, road noise, etc.) but for its price range I think that overall it was a good buy and I readily recommend it to anyone who needs a nice dependable little car on a small budget.