2009 Ford Focus CC 2.0 TDCi turbo diesel from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Scrap, not fit to be called a convertible, the roof might as well not be fitted to the car

Faults:

Convertible with electric folding solid roof. Would have made an expensive aquarium.

Water flooded into the interior every time it rained. Ford Dealer couldn't fix it, Ford UK couldn't fix it and both tried to wash their hands of it. But google it, you'll find this is par for the course for the CC Focus.

Finally got my money refunded after 7 heartbreaking months.

I'll never buy another Ford because of their total couldn't care less attitude. Take them to court, I did. It's the only way, or better still avoid like the plague.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 20th March, 2010

16th Oct 2010, 08:58

Got to say that I am a little surprised by it flooding, but I hate convertibles; they lose rigidity, and affect the handling of a car.

In reply to 16th Oct 2010, 08:58

7th Sep 2022, 13:26

Also not unique to Ford, pretty much everyone I know who has had a soft top car has had leaking or mechanism problems, from Ford to Mercedes, even Porsche!

I do agree with the reviewer however it is shocking he bought new or nearly new and the dealer had a not caring attitude, I would expect them to at-least honor a warranty.

2009 Ford Focus 2.0 petrol from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

I won't buy another car with a space saver spare wheel from any manufacturer!!

Faults:

Disappointed with the use of a space saver spare wheel; this has given a larger boot space, but I would have rather had the regular spare wheel size.

Black door handles on black door trim make for finding door handles at night; very difficult.

Electric windows on the rear windows and controlled from the front would have been good.

Handbrake is on wrong side for right hand drive vehicle.

General Comments:

Comfortable, reliable car with great motor/weight ratio.

Lots of headroom, stylish.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th December, 2009

30th Dec 2009, 08:09

You are not going to buy a car, that you obviously like, again because of a spare tire that you'll probably never use anyhow? I can't think of any manufacturer here in the U.S. that puts a full size spare in any car. Many are going to the inflator sealant kits even, and doing away with the spare all together. Only trucks seem to have a real tire for a spare these days.

You could pick up a full size steelie with a tire for around $100, so I wouldn't pass on a car I liked for $100. Really the spares that they use are just temporary, and you are meant to drive to the nearest service station and get a tire replacement. They aren't meant to be driven on for two weeks until you get time to change them out. If you had a full size tire and blew one of the regular tires, most people would likely drive around for months with a flat tire in their trunk. How safe and secure is that?

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2009 Ford Focus SES 2.0 from North America

Summary:

Fun, reliable and fuel efficient..

Faults:

Nothing so far is wrong with this vehicle.

General Comments:

I recently purchased a used 2009 ex-rental, and I have to say I am impressed with this car.

It drives very solid, sits up high, and the leather seats are a dream (with heated seats function too).

The car is quiet (for this class of vehicle and price) and it's fun to drive.

I traded in my 2009 Honda Civic for a FULLY loaded Focus SES with all options including leather, upgraded sound system, sunroof, mood lighting, spoiler and more!

My brother and his girlfriend also have 2009 Ford Focus, and after driving theirs, I decided to buy a Focus as well. Test drive and you will see why...

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th December, 2009

25th Dec 2009, 02:12

I also love my 2009 Ford Focus, and only problem I have is the 17 inch tires in the winter. They are no good. I had to go out and buy 15 inch rims and winter tires just to get around. Beside that, I cannot complain about this car.

14th Apr 2013, 14:33

How does the Focus compare to your previous car: the Honda Civic?