Production was ultimately consolidated at the Wayne Assembly plant in 2006. Granted, a large part of having a lasting car is taking good care of it and this I have done. Driving Impressions The European heritage of the Focus reveals itself mainly in the car's crisp cornering ability and its roomy, upright, ergonomically oriented interior. It wouldn't engage, I would back off the gas, let it settle down and it would stop doing it till the next time. But the quality of interior materials is low grade. Ford Focus models are reputed to be among the top 50 models of automobile sold worldwide.
But when the inevitable does happen, parts are abundant and cheap Focuses turn up in salvage yards all the time , and just about anyone can work on them. The Ford Focus combines a roomy, ergonomic cabin and easy access with a comfortable ride and sporty handling. In states with strict emissions requirements, a 130-hp version is installed. I have had them changed out on several of my Focus'. I've found that cans and narrow bottles like water bottles will slide or flip out of the holder entirely while taking corners, and larger drinks think a gas station 44oz are too tall to fit comfortably, but it will work if you don't mind the cup in your leg, and if you're very careful moving moving your legs in the cramped quarters. The sedan and coupe models were accompanied by hatchback and wagon configurations following a redesign for the 2005 model year.
In addition to the awkward placement of the cup holders, they are also very awkwardly sized. It's perfect for city driving and decent for highway travel. 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. Or if they are second-hand owners, the first owner didn't take care of it? Another thing is that I believe all standard trans vehicles should be equipped with a tachometer. . But I also only have 75K so we'll see.
Interior The Focus' seats are relatively high — part of a long, tall interior that's designed to accommodate taller and older people, despite Ford's emphasis on the youth market. Despite thick pillars, the long side glass helps visibility in the hatchback. Higher gas prices in Europe are just… All 2007 Ford Focus models sold in California with the 2. I travel long distances quite often and it always gets me there with no problems. I only wish Ford had made better engine -transmission mounts as excessive engine vibration can be an annoyance. To think the insurance company wrote this little baby off because of some hail damage.
There are a few things that need improvement. Must use key to open latch. Maybe other owners who have had bad experiences haven't?? Recent losses by Ford prompted discontinuation of the model after the 2011 model year, although the international Mk3 model will take over. 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.
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. 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. Repair shop reloaded computer codes. The Focus was designed under the leadership of Richard Parry-Jones with design language oversight from Jack Telnack and Claude Lobo. What I like about it is pretty much what has been said - handling, power, good gas mileage. 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. Hatchback models look sharper than the sedans.
The Focus has received many awards over each of its three generations. Got it on a friend's recommendation, had to have a car immediately so I didn't spend more than a day checking out whatever I could. The backseat folds down to expand cargo capacity. A symmetrical instrument panel greets the driver. I like the earlier styling of this model, large trunk, and comfortable interior seating.
The Focus was designed under the leadership of Richard Parry-Jones with design language oversight from Jack Telnack and Claude Lobo. The Focus has grown from first generation sedan, hatchback, and wagon models - using the same C170 platform as the international Focus - into second and third generations offering coupe configurations and additional trim options. It was a lease car. Outside of America, small is more than beautiful; it's a way of life. It's now late January 2019, I'm just a few miles short of 220K, I've gone on a couple longer road trips, and I've been out of state once with it, and I've had no issues with it. Also, ford needs to work on the braking system. The front end of the Focus echoes the look of Ford's larger Five Hundred sedan.
The dealer replaced them, but the new ones turned yellow 3k miles after that. 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. It is a wagon and only had 19. So far the car has been very reliable. 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. Oil leak from axle shaft seal. 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.
Wind is whistling from the front passenger side. Two annoying little things though. Focus sedans have a 14. The lcd display in the radio fades out after it's on awhile. This truly is a great little car, I love it! The Ford Focus is a model developed with an eye to the changing habits of consumers in North America and abroad. Production was ultimately consolidated at the Wayne Assembly plant in 2006. 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.