The latter was diagnosed at a regular garage. Also wish 6 th gear was higher so that it would get better highway milage. The all round abilities of the Ford Focus are what has made it so popular and as a result there are no shortage of examples on the second hand market, so you'll be spoilt for choice. Access, rear seat room and trunk space belie the fact that this is a small sedan. We've owned a Ford Escort, a Dodge Daytona, a Pontiac Grand Am and a Ford Focus. Now that the 2012 Focus is about to launch globally, I would doubtlessly buy a third.
It has the winter package with heated seats, they need a low setting they get too hot. A four-speed automatic is standard, with a five-speed manual optional. Cost of Ownership- Bought it with 65k on the odometer, and have put 6k on it. This Ford Focus moved the game on even further with improved refinement and quality, while the cabin has a more upmarket feel. The plastic parts are a poor design. A solid-state temperature and pressure sensor improves precision of air mass calculations, which are constantly relayed to the electronic powertrain control module to maintain peak engine efficiency. The best part is waiting for the gas to run out.
And for the 4-banger, this car has a fantastic exhaust note once you cross 3000 rpm. The rear-facing four-into-one tubular steel exhaust manifold heats up more quickly than a cast-iron unit, which helps reduce cold-start emissions, as does the very close proximity of the high-density catalysts to the manifold. Faults: License plate light housing completely rusted out. General Comments: Having been given a budget for a new company car I was not really keen on getting a Focus as there are just so many on the road. The only thing that is nice is the steering.
Faults: Stereo did not work from new. Just did the brakes for first time, Nothing else on the whole car replaced. I can't really comment on dealers as the car still hasn't had it's first service. I've installed four new tirees and complete rebuild of the brakes, which are excellent. This is the first Ford I buy and so far so good despite the jokes people make about the Ford quality.
The three-door hatchback, five-door hatchback, four-door sedan, and five-door hatchback all ride on the same 103-inch wheelbase and offer similar driving characteristics. This European-developed car offers ride comfort and agility on par with respectable sport sedans. The seat doesn't go back far enough for tall guys. First introduced halfway through the 2003 model year as standard equipment in California, New York, and Massachusetts, the great thing for gearheads is that the new mill ups the performance ante over the base 2. A structural ribbed aluminum oil pan and cast alloy front cover further stiffen the block and reduce engine noise. Its just a compact sedan.
Anyway, on icy roads I found that the rear of the vehicle wants to sway back and forth. But whichever model you opt for, you'll be rewarded with a car that's enjoyable and easy to drive, whether it's in town or on the motorway. Had the Ford dealership in a town we passed through been open, I would have dumped that car for something else; perhaps the Escape Hybrid. For 2004, Ford has revised the steering and suspension to further improve the ride and handling. I still have the original disk brakes on the front, amazing! Bog We were initially disappointed to see our Egg Yolk Yellow Who thought up that name? Overall I love my car. However, I have the 130hp 2.
The battery sits near the center of the engine compartment, crowding out major engine components. I do have some minor complaints. I was a little disappointed with the performance of the car when I first had it, but as the engine has loosened up it has become more responsive. The seats are supportive and the driving position in near on perfect. I've hauled nine hay bales and 10 50-lb bags of concrete mix in the trunk in this car. Competition Orange and Screaming Yellow are among the new colors.
Nothing else combines practicality with such a fine driving experience. It does handle very well for an economy-class car, and I received almost 50,000 miles out of my last set of tires. The engine has alot of power and shifting through the 6 speed transmission is fun and sporty. An all-new intake manifold is fully symmetrical and made of friction-welded plastic to reduce flow friction and operating temperatures. I only wish the brakes were more powerful and the steering was softer. For 2004, a larger, 2. We have not had to do much for repairs other than regular maintenance.