Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fairly expensive as it is Ghia spec and the diesel always has a higher list price.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent fuel economy from 1.8TDCi diesel engine, costs lower than normal.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very nice to drive.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very nippy as this is the 115bhp version of the TDCi engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    This was not the best Focus off the production line! Numerous problems with overheating and the battery.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a Ford so it's never going to be brilliant on image, styling is futuristic still, but the alloy wheels are rather dull.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Seats are very comfy, lots of equipment, interior is average, some plastics are cheap in the back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Security is above average.

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Poor dealerships.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Overheating

    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?

    No