Ford Focus Hatchback (1998 - 2004) 1.8 TDCi Zetec (100ps) 5d (2003/03) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
OK
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Far too many faults on this car. I have now decided not to buy Fords in future. My previous car was a KA which was excellent but was so rusted after 9 years that needed £1000 of welding
What are you likely to buy next?
Honda civic - more reliable
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£5,999
When did you buy the car?
January 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not bad deal. Part exchanged MOT failure
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Good reviews
What was the dealer like?
Good
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Great
What's it like to park?
OK
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Intermittant ECU problems with engine warning lights and dials going up and down. Changed battery and cam-belt sensor but this did not fix. Later more serious problems with fuel pump and cam belt tension bracket. In total estimated repair at almost £3000 (£1000 for new ECU, £1600 for fuel pump and £3oo to sort our cam belt problems. Decided to trade in at a large loss. Garage told me they refuse to sell Ford TDCi cars because of fuel pump problems.
What's most practical about your car?
Nice to drive
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