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Also known as "performance enthusiasts"
"performance enthusiasts" just doesn't ring though.
Of course! now it is out of warranty. My wife is urging me to trade it in for a Toyota. This car has left a sour taste in my mouth and I will never buy another Ford again. I wake up each morning wondering if it is going to start. I have sent off for a obd2 scanner 'just to see if I have any codes that will help me address the problem, and will write back with the results in three weeks time as of May 1st 07 :mad: Martinturner
I've had a problem with my 05's starter, but only once and never really resurfaced. The Focus has a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty so I'd recommend that you take it back to the dealer and demand it get fixed. Sounds like you have a pretty lousy dealer.
I saw why it was the best wagon for countless years. everything in that class is to expensive or underpowered since I pull a 1000 pound pop up camper with it. I hate SUVs and mini vans.
Totally by mistake I found a wagon they classified as a suv and because of its maker it is easy to see the mistake. When a wagon owner looks at it it is a great wagon but a ok suv. I got a 07 Jeep compass with a 170hp 2.4, 17' tires and double the focus towing at 2000 pounds. Just like the focus you need a 5 speed and stay away from AWD.
I have shown to other upset focus owners and reviews are great in the focus replacement catagory. Priced at about 16,000 it is in the price range.( cheaper than what ford would sell me a 4 door focus for. )
Judge for yourself
kevin
I have put on 25K miles since needing to replace original Front rotors / pads and Pirelli P6 all seasons. I was not completely happy with FORD on this account. The replacement equipment (not Ford parts) seem to be performing and wearing alot better than original equipment.
With nearly 50k on the odometer today I am fortunate that I migrated to the dedicated winter tire and wheel set-up. This really enhances the Focus fun-to-drive character to even a higher level, especially when the High performance summer wheels and tires are in place.
The PZEV 2.3 is a very responsive power source for this car and clean as anything except maybe a Hybrid.
In my opinion Ford is making a mistake in the marketing strategy for this car. should it not be emphasized that this is a car for the environmentalist that also enjoys the drive ?
Ford is not going in this direction though. First the SVT, than the ST is gone, performance does not seem to be in the equation.
Looking at the 08 model, this is more than apparent.
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Not to mention those cheap side view mirrors that break off instead of fold.
Just about every other car now has rear head restraints or at least a hump on top of the rear seat. Just because the government does not require it here, doesn't make it right... it makes Ford look CHEAP!!!
Mark.
Wrong. I lived in Japan for 8 years and owned a couple real nice cars with folding mirrors NEVER to be exported out of Japan (and thus never to be put on a boat).
Limited parking and narrow roads are the root cause for folding mirrors; the result of the folding mirror is to keep them from getting snapped off.
They are also cool and have utility.
Wish I had them on my ZTW (knock on wood) and will have them on my C30... :shades:
but what about all the cars made in this country that are not exported out?
Like my Subaru Outback... or a Buick Lucerne or an Accord?
The '03 had everything! It's the only one w/ available AdvanceTrak (ESP) &, at least in California, the macho-size (PZEV) 2.3 4-cyl, which rest of world can't even get!
But why should buyers in this country deserve the best? They are the biggest cheapskates that forced this poor German-engineered Focus to be sold at the lowest price in the world.
The ESP (stability program) is more effective than any other safety device when comes to saving lives. The Focus gave us a chance, but the low demand screwed it. Now it's discontinued. & my Focus ST cannot be equipped w/ it thanks to you! :mad:
I only wish there's a mechanic out there to retrofit this Euro-tuned non-intrusive ESP into my Focus ST.
Copy that. My ZTW had EVERY option except the sun roof. Dropped in value so fast it was amazing. You know what you gotta do when that happens...KEEP IT :shades:
FWIW, I've had ZERO issues with the car, it sticks on curves as well as my '86 GTI (It's shod with Falken's), constantly gets called a Volvo, and looks pretty sweet with a nice dark tint.
Matter of fact, Momma decided NOT to get a Lincoln MKX, so she could drive it...(oh, I'm getting a Volvo C30, hoo ya!) OK, she's getting another piece of jewelry and I played the guilt card on her...
The Fiesta may have a slim body (& yes, we'll get the new one w/ beautiful styling, too.), but it's just a low-tech vehicle w/ torsion-beam rear suspension so you'll never get both ride comfort & handling.
So we are still the only lucky ones getting the 20th-century Focus, which got both a slim body & the comfy multi-link rear suspension. :P
It was on the strength of my experiences with 2 other Euro-fords that I bought my current Focus. Both of these vehicles were driver oriented and fun to drive and comfortable.
The first of these was a 1967 Cortina GT, the other car, a 1978 Ford Fiesta was bought used in the early 1980's. The Cortina was far superior to the Pinto which replaced it in the U.S. market.
In a former lean business period for Ford it was their European operations that kept the company afloat. It appears that it will be that way again according to reports that I know about. The Europeans see a quality performance vehicle for a lower price than the Mercedes or BMW., and they purchase it . I don't think that they believe it is a cheap American product.
It was the Focus w/ the Control Blade 4-link rear suspension introduced in Europe during the late '90's that wowed BMW, who was then immediately interested in buying the whole C-170 Focus platform. BMW changed its mind later, possibly for image reason, but ended up applying the similar principle as the Focus suspension in the new 5-link suspension now used in the new 3- & 1- series.
But look how over weight these new 5-link RWD Bimmers are -- several hundred pounds heavier than the 4-link FWD Focus!
Mondeo is in a different catagory than the BMW 3-series. What that statistic shows is that people who have the money to afford the European taxes on that size of a car want a more expensive car.
Mark.
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but not cramped rear leg room like the V50.
The issue has been ongoing since Feb 2009. I noticed a strip of rust along the passenger door at the bottom. I took the car to my local Ford Dealer in Andover Hampshire for a Path test whereby the technicians and Manager deemed this to be a manufacturing issue and should be fixed through warranty.
I tried on numerous occasions to get this put right and was told it was through my neglect (the driver side is completely clean so am I only neglecting one side of my car!!) I then took Ford to court for this cost of approx £340 to put right.
We agreed eventually March 2010 through mediation that Ford would pay 50% and I would pay the remainder. I took the car to the local franchise and was told the rust had penetrated too far and the car would need a new door costing approx £1100, they told me this still should be covered under the warranty. I was told and have since been told by Ford in Andover, off the record of course, to keep pushing as "The Warranty Department" are not doing anything in this current climate.
I went back to the warranty department to explain about how the rust had got worse and they still would not help me saying they agreed to pay what they had agreed through mediation even though they agreed that they didn’t think the rust would have evolved as far as it has in a year, they still were not going to help me. I even asked if they could pay me the original 50% so I could try and find a second hand door and replace this myself, but no chance. I then explained that I would take this back to court to claim for the full amount of replacing my car door, I have to start from the beginning again which is looking at another year or so.
So I don’t feel that I have been treated fair at all and I recently saw a quote from a guy call Scott Monty - Fords big twitter on a website and I wonder if Monty could put his spin on this as to why I am left not a happy bunny. He quotes - "If the brand is well established and has fans, nine times out of 10 that community will defend your brand." - well there is a Ford Car Sales in Andover and I wonder how many times out of 10 the community will not defend the brand if I visit and voice my opinions on a busy Saturday morning, there will be no come back on me as mine is a factual statement. Ford may stand to loose a few thousand pounds so what is £1100 to a European multi billion company like Ford I ask myself and anyone else who has an opinion.
The facts are warranty means nothing as long as you buy the car the rest goes out the window come on Ford help me and bring back my faith in you
You can call me with these issues anytime or email me at adunne45@hotmail.com if you really care about these issues.
Thank You,
Amy Hendricks