Ford Focus Hatchback 1.8 LX 5d (AC) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought as a one-year-old model - much better than new.
Costs
A few faults but fixed under guarantee.
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On the road
Driving
Handling, ride and comfort are all superb.
Performance
OK but has horrible tendency to hold high revs on gearchanges - a common fault I understand.
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Living with it
Image
Great shape - though too common now. Streets ahead of the incredibly boring new Civic.
Comfort
First class.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser and alarm; the usual stuff.
Service
I don"t trust main dealers and use an independent garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Surges on gearchanging and won"t slow to idle until car is completely stationary.
Other
Hate the ridiculous heater recirculation system. Defaults to ON. Why? I hardly ever need recirculation…
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