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Ann Moore, Devon

Ford Focus Estate 2005

1 star review

The worst car I ever owned. I bought it second hand from the local dealer. Electric problems just inside 3 year guarantee, and Ford refused to accept liability saying that the car doesn’t like driving in rainy conditions! Clutch failed; AA came to my assistance and said they had seen it all... Before then the air conditioning failed. Two days ago there was a total loss of gears - good old AA to the rescue again!! I can’t wait to get rid of it. Ford’s customer service is hopeless. All we want is a decent fairly modest estate car. Any ideas?

Submitted: 05/08/2009 08:37:44

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CAB Sanders, Yorkshire

Ford Focus Estate 1.6 TTDCi 110 2005

3 star review

"The Ford Focus is defined by its attention to detail. The exterior of the vehicle has a look that is sporty and refined, whilst the interior is thoughtful in design and high in comfort. Whether you choose the sporty 3-door hatchback, refined 5-door hatchback, sophisticated 4-door saloon or the stylish and practical 5-door Estate, the Ford Focus takes the best possible care of you and your passengers whilst making no compromise on the excitement of the drive." OK - that`s the official blurb, and I bought a `55 Diesel Estate 2 years ago on the basis of this kind of puff. Don`t get me wrong - the Focus is not a bad car - just do not believe the puff. The attention to detail (see above) falls way below what Ford were achieving 20 years ago. Items include switchgear, headrests, seats, pedals, visibility, storage, door pockets, the list goes on. Did you know that if you cannot put a child seat in the rear without pushing the front seats too far forward? Or that turning out of a "T" the hopeless headrests combine with the 20cm wide "B" post to create a dangerous blind spot? Or ---- The list goes on. It`s said Ford hired designers from VW/Audi Group to really buzz up the design of the Focus. If true, then VAG must be laughing all the way to the Bank ,to have got rid of their duds. And these idiots spoiled what could have been a very good car indeed. The Focus is "exciting to drive" - true - but it is neither stylish (sort of egg blob), "thoughtful in design", nor "refined". This is one of the noisiest cars I have ever owned - not engine (quite good) - but road rumble. It`s like being rolled down the gravel on Brighton Beach in an oil drum. And as it`s also one of the heaviest (same as my old Rover V8) - one wonders at 1.4 tonnes, (for a "small family car?") why there is no sound proofing? It`s bad enough you cannot have a conversation on most motorways, or listen to the radio, and after an hour or so, it really gets to you. I` d like to like the Focus it`s been bog reliable over 30,000 miles, - and buzzing 4 miles into town, it`s very nice (if you like heavy metal music -I don`t) - but on a long journey it becomes miserable. Only 3 1/2 years old - but it`s got to go. I`ve had enough of it. Badly designed, un-refined, bumpy, rough, noisy, and hard to live with. AS

Submitted: 23/06/2009 09:09:23

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Roy Hague, Fife and Kinross Shires

Ford Focus Estate 1.6 Ghia auto 2005

5 star review

Purchased my 1.6 Ghia auto estate in January 2009 - what a pleasant surprise! Excellent drive, comfortable, very roomy, auto box superb, good performance for a small engine, could extol it’s virtues for ever... superb.

Submitted: 14/04/2009 10:13:35

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Daniel Holmes, Sussex

Ford Focus Estate 1.6 Petrol LX Trim 2005

4 star review

Overall, this is an excellent car. I was a little surprised by the comment from Ian Jones as the Focus feels incredibly solid, particularly when compared to rivals like the Citroen C4. In my variant, the engine is quite noisy at motorway speeds but the car always feel nimble and up to pretty much whatever you throw at it. The seats stain with water marks very easily, but realistic family buyers usually accept that small children will always find a way to ’customise’ your cars interior. This might have been improved with the 2008 models. I totally recommend this car.

Submitted: 07/04/2008 16:41:56

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