Faults:

Apart from normal ie battery replaced 2009.

Can anyone tell me why genuine Motorcraft Oil Filters have disintegrated (2 in a row, causing the engine to lose oil rapidly)?

The car has been serviced all its life, including a new filter each time at 10K miles instead of the 12.5K recommended by Ford, by Ford dealerships.

So much for having to use Motorcraft genuine parts, never again.

They must be made from crap metal; I've never had any make of filter in any car ever do this before.

It has a Unipart filter fitted from today, and no more dealership servicing either; typical of FORD to not want to know.

General Comments:

Ford has the worst record of customer care! And not only in my experience, Google it.

They have the cheek to say you have 3 years warranty, when in reality years 2 & 3 cover very little.

"Sorry, that's not covered" seems to be the well rehearsed response at dealerships.

Faults:

Starter, changed ignition twice, multiple tire blowouts (not from operator error), belt, alternator, three new batteries, etc...

General Comments:

Finally I had to sell it for $200 to a junk yard with only 72000 miles. There were so many little issues with it. I had two different mechanics look at it; something happened that it would need a new engine (approx $1800), which it wasn't even worth. They said it just happens with the model & there was nothing I could have done to prevent it.

My boyfriend had it the first years, and I drove the last two years & hated it, thank god for AAA. I do have to say that we drove San Diego to Miami with no problems in route! I won't buy Ford again, that car was such a headache!

Faults:

First to go was the air conditioning.

Required the rear lock to be replaced on the rear hatch.

Persistent knocking sound, as if something was loose, even though it was serviced regularly at the dealership.

This Ford Focus was too low to the ground in front.

When traveling on the highway, we felt as if we were going airborne.

Now we have to replace the engine, which blew on us. After checking the Internet, only to find this was a common complaint with many users, making it deserving of a lawsuit, which I want to be a part of if there is one.

We are sticking with Ford, but checking the Internet first for reviews.

General Comments:

Otherwise it is very comfortable and roomy.

Very good on gas mileage.

Faults:

Where do I start..

Everything has gone wrong with this car. And by everything, I mean everything. Don't get me wrong, for 5000 or so miles there will be nothing but annoying little problems.

Front brakes are crazy. i.e. ABS works all the time, and I mean all the time. Not only on a snow covered road at 4 below, but also on the hot pavement backing out of the garage at 99 degrees in the summer. And it's always off and on. Replaced ABS sensor, and also replaced pads calipers and rotors at least 3 times each, problem won't stop.

Replaced springs and struts twice. Once was the recall (which ended up going bad in 2 months).

Currently experiencing half shaft problems.

Replaced valve cover once, the seal twice.

Drivers seat held up with a board.

Passenger door handle on outside shot. Never even use it.

Nothing with the front end of the car ever wants to sit right.

Replaced heater core and water pump twice each, and ended up getting a new radiator once.

Always rattles underneath the car when stopped at a light, unless I put it in neutral.

Replaced fuel cap 7 times. Yes 7 times in 4 years.

General Comments:

Aside from all of the problems, I love this car. I really like ugly cars, and this one fits the bill.

The Focus was not my only option when buying, but I had to have it. The car gets up and goes, even at 141000. But the crap you deal with is not worth it.

I don't want to sell this when I get a new vehicle (which is tomorrow) just because I love it so much. But, I have never dealt with so much heartache from a single car, and my last one was a '90 Dodge Daytona. I know what crap is, and this is it. I can't tell you how much I wish this thing was made in the 70's. A Focus made of steel, sounds like an absolute dream.