Ford Focus Estate (1998 - 2004) 1.8 TDCi Ghia 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It says that I'm an idiot
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think I should sell
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Numerous and serious faults and a complete lack of interest from Ford Motors and their dealers. The three year warranty is not worth the paper its written on.
What are you likely to buy next?
Vauxhall.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£140,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
Ordinary
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Pushy
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
OK, however it will belch exhaust smoke under moderate acceleration. My car is not the only one, I have seen lots of other Ford diesels do the same.
What's it like to park?
Rubbish. visibility front and rear is difficult to assess the full width/length of the car because you cannot see the bonnet and the rear pillars imped vision
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes, plenty. Smokey exhaust (egr valve replaced twice) CD player has never worked properly Turbo charger failed 4 weeks after the warranty expired costing me £500 in repair bills. Computers have failed eight times.
What's most practical about your car?
Its bigger than my previous Escort
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
None, because they don't work!
