Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent value.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fuel consumption decent, servicing ok.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent low to mid-speed, but gets a bit fidgity on the motorway or bumpy roads. Cornering gives lots of grip.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Needs a bit more power when loaded or with air con on.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Clutch went, knocking noise up front that dealer cannot trace, central locking and window winder mechanism broke.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cool, but common.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok so far, although not crashed it yet.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Nearly charged us for a new central locking chip when it was a fuse gone.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Clutch went. Knocking noise at front end when turning.

    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