Ford Focus Hatchback 1998

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Alarm and cd player would have been good. Better drive and value than a Golf.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    New tyres all round - fronts at 25,000, rears 55,000. Car had been driven hard in 1st 6 months though.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Rewarding driving experience.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good performance without sacrificing fuel economy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fair amount of car to go wrong, but after 66,000 still reliable.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Could do with more lumbar support on front seats, but firm and supportive otherwise. Good driver set up. Plenty of headroom for the tall driver.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Deadlocks and immobiliser. Tricky bonnet to get in to. Who pays attention to alarms anyway?

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Reasonable, but had to work hard with them to make sure they fixed everything. They honoured the warranty with no qualms.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Radio suppressor, rear wheel bearings, hatch closing mechanism and increased noise from silencer.

    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