Ford Focus Hatchback 1.8 TDCi Ghia 5d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Best diesel I could buy for 11000pounds (Spain).
Costs
Some parts are very very expensive for a Ford.
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On the road
Driving
Best Ford chassis EVER!! Good power from engine.
Performance
Very quick for a diesel that gives 50mpg +.
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Living with it
Reliability
Turbo, intercooler and oil pipes all went in 16,000km/5months.
Image
Quite a stylish little hatch, especially with the RS Kit (Limited Edition of 1500).
Comfort
Very comfy. I regularly do 700km without stopping (autonomy of 800km+ per tankful).
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Security and Service
Security
Has standard immobiliser. If I was still in the UK I'd get a CAT1.
Service
Didn't expect a TD to go boom in six months!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Turbo + Intercooler + Oil pipes all damaged (factory fault).
Other
Alloy wheels very expensive from Ford (£177 each + VAT) in Spain and damage easily.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes