Ford Focus Hatchback 1.6 Ghia 5d (98) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Extras, like ABS, push up the price.
Costs
Upper 30s mpg. Reasonable servicing costs.
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On the road
Driving
It's all been said. The best hatch I"ve driven.
Performance
Slowish until 4500 rpm. High 5th gear.
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Living with it
Reliability
Several manufacturing faults. Exhaust pipe problems.
Image
My teenage daughter says it's got street cred!
Comfort
A very comfortable car in town and on the motorway.
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Security and Service
Security
No standard alarm, but otherwise good.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
"Whistle" at 2000 rpm from cold.
Other
Exhaust silencer box failures (2). Faulty instrument cluster.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes