Ford Focus C-MAX (2003 - 2010) 2.0 Zetec 5d (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Sensible & practicable

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Neat and Tidy - Modern

Would you buy this car again and why?

No... Do not buy this car – if you are unlucky enough to own one – get rid of it before it kills you, your family or an innocent third party. Strong words, why so damming you may ask? Last week, my wife was driving our children home on a dark country road when without any warning what-so-ever, her C-Max power assisted steering and ABS brakes simultaneously failed. I am not talking about heavy steering here – the brake peddle went hard and the steering wheel would not move more than 10 to 15 degrees from centre. Fortunately my wife was cool headed enough to eventually bring the car to a halt from around 35mph before careering into a ditch or having a “head-on” with an on-coming articulated lorry. She re-started the engine and managed to limp the car home the last half mile.

What are you likely to buy next?

Anything but Ford.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£14,500

When did you buy the car?

August 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, fair price, a few extras and a good trade in on old car.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Safety reputation, utility design, ecconomy, styling - value for money - good reviews.

What was the dealer like?

Polite, honest and helpful.

What's it like to drive?

Best part - very satisfying to drive, good performance, handling, high position for driver.

What's it like to park?

Not bad - similar to most large hatch-backs.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes, Electrical problems, Recall on Brakes, Rattles - trim comming loose and most seriously complete steering failure and barke assist failure.

What's most practical about your car?

5 doors - lots of space.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

nothing in particular.