Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A/C, ABS, traction control, side airbags, CD player, heated front windscreen, alloys. What more could you want!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    £200 for 40,000 mile service, including 2 tyres. Pretty good.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic handling for a family hatchback. Positive turn in and good feed back. Plenty of feel in brake pedal.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not much in gear go but keep it in the right gear and it will shift.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No major problems yet and have had it for 3 years, strange noise coming from suspension while cornering but garge tells me there is no fault

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Face lift freshened it up, even now it is still a good looking car (a lot better than the new one).

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Only downside is slightly choppy ride, it is a Zetec though so can't really complain.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No break-ins yet, lack of alarm is a bit worrying though.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have heard bad things about Ford service so i always take it to a local garage.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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