2000 Ford Focus ZX3 2.0 ZETEC from North America
Summary:
Drives very nicely, but is a piece of junk.
Faults:
I had a wheel bearing recall twice.
I had a trim item recall.
I had a recall on the fuel pump sender unit.
The dealer had to replace the clutch and pressure plate at 22,000 miles.
They had to replace the ingnition switch, as it would not turn with the key inserted.
I have had to replace the tires twice, but I drive aggressively.
The steering wheel came loose at 24,000 miles and had to be tightened up.
I have two bent rims so now it vibrates at speeds over 60 mph.
The cigarette lighter power socket has never worked.
The rear center seatbelt only can pulled out when it wants to.
I hear a strange clunk when I turn the wheel full clock when I am not moving.
The lever to push down the passenger seat broke off.
General Comments:
This car is a piece of junk.
I will never, ever buy another American car again.
The car has been pretty good for the last 30,000 miles, but the first 20,000 were hell.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 6th September, 2002
24th Apr 2003, 20:39
My last two cars have been Mitsubishi products and have been wonderful cars. I was in the position of buying a new 93 Shadow instead of my first Mitsu, but thankfully I made the right decision! As for my second Mitsu product, I didn't even give the "big 3" a second thought. It was either the Mitsubishi or a Civic. I got the Mitsubishi for far less than the Honda. No Neons, Focus, or Crapaliers for me!! It's a shame that the US car makers still haven't gotten the message with their small cars... GM has been trying since Corvair... Ford since Pinto...
16th Nov 2002, 23:06
Did you ever figure out how to fix the seat back recliner handle? Mine snapped off too and I don't want to pay an arm and a leg to get it fixed.
- jholman56@hotmail.com.