Ford Focus Estate 1.6 Zetec 5d (98) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Efficient relatively cheap main dealer servicing. No expensive repairs yet. Modest depreciation.
Costs
Some repairs due no doubt to being a high mileage vehicle.
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On the road
Driving
Occasional front wheel spin from rest: probably my driving!
Performance
Estimate 30mpg short runs/town, 42 motorway.
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Living with it
Reliability
See 'problems' below: has never broken down.
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Fine for a family.
Comfort
Fairly spacious and good access. Pleasant interior. Head-rests and windscreen side pillars restrict visibility.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser and central locking.
Service
Efficient. Good continuity from other dealerships if there is Ford SH. Can also price via Ford website.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
New engine at 80,000 before I had vehicle: don't know why.
Other
Self-cancellers on indicators needed part replacement. Speedo briefly dropped to zero three or four times!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes