Ford Focus Hatchback 1.8 TDCi Ghia 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Brilliant Spec for a cheap price! What more could you want?
Costs
Very few running costs, excellent fuel economy (43mpg town, 52mpg motorway average, 62+ if driving at 70mph).
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On the road
Driving
Good power, acceleration and handling. Sticks the to road well.
Performance
Solid performance from a diesel.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only fails to score a 5 due to suspension problems. However all fixed under warranty, and slight noises around corners were the only noticeable problem anyway.
Image
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Comfort
Excellent for comfort. Lumbar support means even on long journeys I never get a backache or go numb.
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Security and Service
Security
Good spec security.
Service
Competitively priced for a dealer, but obviously still too expensive.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Suspension. Anti roll bar, nearside rear trailing arm. Only caused minor noises around corners.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes