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Chris Benson, England

Ford Focus 1.6 lx 1999

2 star review

I’ve got a Focus 1999-2000 reg, petrol, five door 1.6lx, but it seems to be having problems because dark grey smoke is coming out of the exhaust and manifold under the bonnet. To be honest I’ve been looking this up on the internet and can’t seem to find advice why this is happening. I would say it’s a pretty annoying problem. The Focus is an ok car, this is the first one I’ve had. I only got it today and I’m having this problem already so it’s kind of put me off the Focus, even though I like the look and how comfortable they are.

Submitted: 01/07/2011 10:05:50

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Jen, Lancashire

Ford Focus 1999

5 star review

Bought ours 2 years ago (T reg) from local guy with full service history. It has been the best car ever! When this one finally decides to give up, we are definatly getting another. Only thing I can fault it on is the window misting up but that’s not the end of the world : )

Submitted: 28/01/2011 11:27:24

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Jessica Wilson, England

Ford Focus 1999

2 star review

I bought a Ford Focus and wish I never did. It’s been nothing but pay, pay, pay since I got it. Before I had a little Fiesta and regret letting it go. The Focus has had new speed sensor, new air flow meter, new spark plugs and leads basically new everything and it’s still losing power. I would never ever buy a Focus again, nice car but burns a hole in your pocket.

Submitted: 05/09/2010 20:33:26

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Chris Turner, Scotland

Ford Focus 1.8TDDi Zetec 1999

5 star review

My car is actually a 1999 Ford Focus (2000 is the earliest choice for leaving a review?! On a car that was launched in 1998...). Anyway, it’s a 1.8TDDi-powered 5-door hatchback with Zetec trim. I have owned it for almost six years now, And I love it! I should state that I am a mechanic, so I do all of the servicing and repair work on my car. I change the oil at 5,000 mile/ 12 month intervals, I clean the K&N air filter every 2 years, I change the fuel filter at 15,000 miles or 2 years, and the timing belt at 50,000 miles (or I may give it five years depending on usage) The Focus has always had a reputation for being a bit heavy on wheel bearings, and mine is no exception. I always have a spare brake drum in my lock up with a new bearing fitted - although my current set have actually lasted me quite a while this time! The TDDi’s Achilles heel is the fuel injection pump electronics. The Bosch VP-30 fuel pump, and the similar Bosch VP-44 (as fitted to Audis, and some Vauxhalls, among other things), both have a reputation for failing without warning, and sadly my Focus suffered this fate last year. However, because there’s a lot of sentimental value attached to my car, I went out and bought a reconditioned fuel pump from a Bosch approved service centre, and fitted it myself along with all new gaskets, pipework, and a new timing belt kit along with new camshaft and fuel pump gears. Beyond that, my car has only suffered the normal wear and tear items: Brakes, tyres, a couple of bushes, the occasional ball joint, and a steering rack at 160,000. And over the past 2 years I’ve gradually replaced all the brake pipes with new copper replacements. Given that it is knocking on for 11 years old, and it now has over 200,000 miles on the clock, I can’t really complain I love driving my car. Even with over 200,000 miles on the clock, the suspension feels nice and tight, and it is a confidence inspiring car in the corners - the harder you corner, the more it grips! The engine is sweet as a nut, and besides my fuel pump problem, I’ve only had to replace a fuel injector pipe (£25 for a set of four in 2005) and a turbo boost hose (I paid £60 for a set of blue silicone replacements), and just today, the oil pressure switch (£15). Again, on a car with over 200,000 miles, that’s very good going! The engine still pulls like a train, and still returns an easy 50MPG. There is only one downside to owning a pre-2001 TDDi, and that is the road tax. Pre-2001 cars fall into the "over 1549cc" tax band and pay £205 for a year (2010 rates), whereas post-2001 cars have 143g/km emissions and currently pay just £125 for a year. However, that is not the fault of the car, but the fault of the government. Everything else about my car - the way it looks, the way it drives, the easy maintenance, the reliability, the fuel economy, the comfortable interior (which is still looking new) - I just love. Back when I bought the car, my dad was adamant I’d be disappointed and want to replace it within 12 months. 6 years on, and I want to keep it for another 6 years at least!

Submitted: 22/07/2010 08:02:55

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