Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive for standard equipment available.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap to insure and run.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Steering feels very light and car sometimes feels unstable.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Feels very sluggish at low revs and motorway inclines.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Remote key fob failed, rattle from behind speedometer, engine cuts out regularly when hot.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Anonymous, join the crowd.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good seats and adjustments.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not been stolen yet.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Local dealer unable to cope with untoward problems, can only carry out routine servicing.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cuts out when hot.

    Other

    Various rattles in cabin.

    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