Faults:

So far not too many thing have gone wrong. I do have a leak in the right wheel well, but that only happens when it rains very hard.

Other than that the rest was just been general maintenance.

General Comments:

My 2001 Ford Focus has been a great car even though it does not really fit me. I am a big guy (bout 6'2" and 250lbs) but I still fit in the car just fine.

The seats are very comfortable over long distances, I have to drive a lot for work and school that means 12 hour trips every couple of weekends.

The car is zippy, but not fast. The handling is great I really enjoy pushing it in the turns.

Over all I really enjoy the car and I think it does what it is made to do very well.

Faults:

Nothing major - the 2 faults that have occurred are apparently common on many Focuses.

Firstly, the engine fan runs constantly, apparently it should only do this if the air con or heated screen are turned on, but in mine it kicks in as soon as the engine starts.

Also, a spring which returns the gearlever to the neutral position between 3rd and 4th has broken, meaning that the lever sticks and 3rd is sometimes difficult to engage.

Both these problems I haven't got round to fixing and are easily to live with.

General Comments:

I have only had the car for 2 months, but already it has won me over.

The driving position and visibility are excellent, and of course the legendary handling will impress anyone coming out of an Escort. There is a feeling of secureness and stability that has you flinging it round corners and roundabouts, making it great fun to drive.

The ride on the Zetec is quite firm because it has sports suspension, but it never feels harsh.

Delighted with the looks, the Focus has really grown on me, particularly with Zetec alloys, fog lights etc and I quite like the Aquafrost colour, although wasn't sure about it at first.

I would recommend the Focus to anyone - it is just a fantastic car for the money. Try and get one with Climate pack if you can - the heated windscreen is a godsend in winter.

Faults:

There was a recall on the fuel filter, which was too fine a filter, but I took the car to the dealer and had no problem replacing said filter.

My only other issue with this vehicle was the fact that the back end seems to be so much higher, whether or not I have boosted my seat up. The spoiler does not seem to help with this issue. However, I have learned to work around it, and it is no longer an issue for me.

General Comments:

I got this car for a reliable ride to college classes, and the Ford Focus has delivered exactly that. As an added bonus, the Focus is a sedan that's really a sports car in disguise! It is quick, very playful, and extraordinarily fun to drive, each and every day. Driving to and from class has never been boring with this car. I could never trade it in! This car is my baby!

Faults:

Nothing at all.

General Comments:

A supreme driver's car. Handling is superb and I run out of nerve before the car runs out of grip on a bend. Everything just feels right. The steering is precise and not over assisted giving real feel of what is happening under the wheels. Te driving position feels right and you get out of this car with a smile on your face. It is for driving so go and driver one!