Ford Focus Estate 1.8 TDCi Ghia 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Managed major discount.
Costs
Good, but fuel economy is disappointing (43mpg at very best). Dealers simply state "no fault found".
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On the road
Driving
Like on rails - very chuckable.
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Living with it
Reliability
Nearly 3 years, & almost nothing wrong.
Image
I think the ghia tdci estate has a more upmarket air than the other versions.
Comfort
Good driver's seat, uncomfortable passengers. Too much road noise from rear, even with "quiet" tyres.
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Security and Service
Service
Generally OK, but too instantly dismissive of fuel problem.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Occasional starting problems when warm (do not wait for the glow plug light to go out).
Other
Rattle from passenger seatbelt door mounting (fixed), tailgate catch rattles (needs adjusting?).
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes