Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent build quality.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Average fuel economy. Don't know about parts yet.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    One of the best handling road cars Ive driven. Well balanced.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A bit slow as standard, but once modified it goes very well.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Pretty good. Only one overheating problem.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    They look very pretty with the full kit (17" alloys).

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable on the Long journeys (aircon is useful).

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Could have done with an alarm as standard.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Local dealers are very average.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Cooling fan didn't work after recall, soon fixed.

    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