Faults:

The all plastic oil stick snapped, had to open the oil sump to get the piece out.

The air bag light went on, bad connector under front passenger seat was replaced.

General Comments:

The car is very cheap to own. Consumption is around 4,5l/100km. You have to remember to check the oil level because it seems to use it quite a bit.

Performance isn't so good, but is enough for a little diesel car. The boost starts just before 2000rpm and below that the power is quite poor. You can tow a cart with it, but it's a bit of agony.

Interior is a bit on the cheap side, but not the worst out there. There's no squeaks or rattles, but the road noise is quite loud. The engine however is very quiet for a diesel. Seats are firm and give good support. Everything is simplistic, but in a good way. The dash look nicely muscular. Big windows give excellent view to every direction.

The drive is firm and stable. Steering is superbly responsive. The car is quite high so there is some movement when cornering in higher speeds. For a small car it is surprisingly comfortable on highways.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong as of yet.

General Comments:

I was a bit wary of buying a Ford, as the last one I had was an XR2, and it very noisy and poorly put together, but with a disabled wife I chose what I thought I needed, and boy was I impressed.

The Ford Fusion 1.6 16v is quick, heavy to drive with great steering, and best of all, has seats that are easy to get in and out of.

The air conditioning is the first I have had, and does the job superbly, and what with CD player, electric windows, and heated front and back screen, I am nothing but impressed, and would recommend this car to anyone.

Just another point that I found useful - Ford sales team were helpful in every way.

Faults:

Poor fuel consumption.

Flat spots on acceleration at 1300 and 3000 RPM, engine would die on move off.

New engine management system computer.

Clutch replaced.

New rear wheel bearing.

New steering wheel, cover wearing.

Headlights replaced, beam adjusters would not work.

Blown Turbo.

Fuel leak from from hand primer in engine compartment.

Power assisted steering belt tensioner replaced, knocking.

Flywheel and clutch replaced.

Noisy rear dampers.

Electronic accelerator control failure.

New accelerator fitted.

New battery fitted.

New fuel rail fitted.

General Comments:

A good vehicle spoiled by unreliable components.

I think thirty five visits to the dealer in twenty two months is a poor reflection on the quality of this particular vehicle.

Faults:

Performance and fuel economy are erratic (no fault found by dealer).

General Comments:

The quality of materials used for the interior is fairly poor. The upholstery and carpet is difficult to keep clean.

Handling is very good, steering very responsive with an excellent turning circle which, along with superb all round visibility, makes parking very easy.

Extremely spacious inside considering it's based on a Fiesta.

Faults:

Needed a new clutch.

Needed a new exhaust.

Have trouble starting the engine.

General Comments:

The seats are very comfortable.

Easy access to seats, ideal for disabled passengers.

Fuel consumption is extremely poor, average of 21 mpg rural and 40 mpg motorway driving.

The dials and clocks on the dashboard is clearly visible.

Road holding is not too good.