The center console is far too shallow to fit all the junk I usually keep in my car consoles. Second generation Ford Focus models incorporated dashboard designs with ambient lighting, Ford's Sync computer system, and a variety of trim options. Fit and finish isn't as good as the subaru I traded in. On this tenth day of the tenth month of the year, we've gathered 10 cars that would easily get a perfect 10 when it comes to good design,… Ever since last year's gas-price crunch, there's been a lot of talk about the potential growth of small-car sales in the U. Although the line is going to be discontinued after 2011, the Focus was a trailblazer for Ford as the company attempted to counterpunch European and Japanese manufacturers putting out cost-effective, compact cars.
The dealer replaced them, but the new ones turned yellow 3k miles after that. How much extra have you recently spent to shrink your cell-phone, iPod, or laptop computer? In addition to the awkward placement of the cup holders, they are also very awkwardly sized. I have had Focus' from 2000-2007 All with the 2. A symmetrical instrument panel greets the driver. Large doorways ease entry and exit. The cabin vibration is a little excessive at times, mainly after it's been running a while, there's an unidentifiable squeak when I hit a bump, the aftermarket cruise is intermittent at best, and it suffers from a stuck blend door actuator in layman's terms, the vent is stuck in the forward position , but aside from those few annoyances, it runs great.
This thing's been put through the wringer and still runs strong. Comfortable for long trips and decent mpg 28+. This truly is a great little car, I love it! Interior styling is nice, engine performs well. My best friend had a 2000 focus with the same problem, he traded it in for an '03 focus and still had the same problem. Reworked for 2005, the front-wheel-drive compact comes in four body styles.
Car has been good for me. But I also only have 75K so we'll see. Focus sedans have a 14. On the other hand, I've found the interior to be somewhat uncomfortable and somewhat cheap-feeling. Reliability History Reliability History The reliability charts are based on responses on hundreds of thousands of vehicles from our latest Annual Auto Survey. The Focus has received many awards over each of its three generations.
But the quality of interior materials is low grade. In states with strict emissions requirements, a 130-hp version is installed. Also, fuel economy is unimpressive. In addition, respondents also rate their cars in six categories: driving experience, comfort, value, styling, audio, and climate systems. Production of the first generation began in 1999 for the model year 2000, and lasted until the second generation debuted at the 2007 North American Auto Show.
The backseat folds down to expand cargo capacity. To think the insurance company wrote this little baby off because of some hail damage. My brakes started squealing after only 5k miles. Also, fuel economy is unimpressive. I did keep very good care of this car, all preventative maintenance, always got alignments when needed to which aren't cheap, flushed steering fluid, brake fluids etc. Focuses were able to sustain their appeal to a wide audience in large part due to their seating capacity for 4 or 5 passengers while claiming about 30 miles to the gallon.
The results are presented relative to the average model that year. I plan on getting another car in the next year or two, but I'm keeping this Focus as well. It accelerates eagerly from a standstill and is quite spirited for passing and merging. I have had some repair work done, but the noises are still there. But that's not the point.
It was a good value for the money, maybe not as good a car as a Honda, but then again it didn't command the higher price. Ride comfort is firm but above par, and the suspension deals competently with urban bumps. The headlamps have clear lenses, and the grille displays a diamond pattern. I travel long distances quite often and it always gets me there with no problems. I never really considered buying a Ford I've owned mostly Hondas in the past , but I needed 4 doors. Units Affected 1921 When new car shopping, it can be difficult to balance front-of-the-valet style with working-at-the-valet prices, but it turns out there are plenty of attractive cars that satisfy the emotional and sensible arguments. A compact, efficient vehicle, the Focus has appealed to a wide demographic of buyers ranging from eco-conscious young professionals to families and travelling business professionals.