2000 Ford Focus from North America
Summary:
23 years & 2nd generation Ford customers with 6 cars and 5 different models. No more Ford!
Faults:
Water pump.
Thermometer.
The ignition lock 3 times.
Battery was continuously draining and Ford dealer/maintenance could not find the source.
6 recalls.
General Comments:
This was the Ford experience that broke the camel's back. It cost a lot of time and money to keep the car going. We received another note for a water pump maintenance compensation 2 years after we had sold the car. Originally Ford denied responsibility, then the problem was admitted. Unfortunately, we had no proof to claim our compensation since we had given the service history away to the buyer once we sold the car.
We used two different Ford dealerships, one in the Bay area, the other one in Southern California. Both were condescending when we questioned certain repairs, e.g. the third ignition lock replacement and the second water pump replacement. We had at least one recall per year.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 12th October, 2014
18th Jun 2010, 08:45
Pretty vague review here. What has started to fall apart on your car? Did you keep taking it to the same dealer or shop for analysis of the sluggish running problem? You should have tried multiple places to get that problem fixed when the car was new, and not just let it go over the years.
Plus you gave 0/10 scores for most of the categories? Running costs a 0/10? C'mon, I have a Focus and I would give it a 8 out of 10 as it is really good on gas. 0/10 for performance? Why did you even buy this car if you feel the performance is that bad on it. I'd give mine a 5/10 but it is adequate.
I know you are annoyed with your car, but you should give more accurate information that would help potential buyers instead of just ranting about how bad Ford is and giving "0"'s for all the scores. Be more specific with your "falling apart" issues as well, which will help others.
Hope you have better luck on your next purchase.