hoping to get a 1.6 or 1.8 focus zetec in the next few months. can anyone give me some feed back on common problems, drivability etc. had a test drive but not really much can be gained from ten minutes. it will be a model between 1999 to 2003 price dependant.
2007-03-04 03:33:58 · 13 answers · asked by martinsmithdunbar 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Go for the 1.8 Zetec, preferably with the reflex and climate packs. That gives you disc brakes all round, traction control, multiple airbags, heated screens and air con. I had a 2001 (X) plate as above. Best car i ever had, mechanically solid and sticks to the road like s**t to a blanket. Now got the new shape 2006 1.6 VCT zetec and it's not as good :(
2007-03-05 10:27:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had both a 1.6 and 1.8 focus as a company car and found that the 1.8 is defiantly the one to go for. It has a more powerful engine and you will feel the difference on the open road.
The old style focus is much better than the new style focus and from a reliability stand point the early new style cars seamed to be dogged with electronic problems.
My 1.6 did 130,000 miles before it was traded in for the 1.8 and I had no mechanical or electrical problems.
The 1.8 did about the same mileage and other than having the wing mirror replaced due to a motor problem was again fault free.
2007-03-05 07:42:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 2001 1.6 LX which has a Zetec engine of course. With the Reflex pack, which is ABS, traction control, and side airbags.
It's done 64000 up to now, and has had no electrical or mechanical problems. Just had a new starter motor fitted, that's all.
Handles very well, power is a bit down on the 1.8, but still pretty quick with one or two on board.
It's well screwed together, no rattles or squeaks, and seems to be durable.
2007-03-05 09:08:20 · answer #3 · answered by Ian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a Ford Focus Zetec 1.8 with climate pack and a Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCi with climate pack and I have to say that we have had absolutely no problems with them. Our Focus is a 2004 model (pre facelift) and it's done 30K miles with absolutely no problems, our previous Focus did 37K miles with no major repairs either. Servicing is cheap, ride is comfortable, and handling is good. I would recommend getting one with a climate pack if you can, it's great to be able to pop a switch and watch the ice melt off the screen and then in the summer get in and in minutes it's cool.
2007-03-04 05:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by Jojotraveller 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the zetec is a 2.0 dohc used 1999 to 2003 after that it turned to the 1.8. no known motor recalls except the IAC which 99% of the fords have.
2007-03-04 07:40:06 · answer #5 · answered by I race cars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to WHICH the Ford Focus 1.6 is a very good car and highly recommended. All the ones I have driven, and I don't like Fords were very good. The new one is a awful car. Very poor visability when reversing.
Go for a 1.6 Ghia with service history.
2007-03-04 05:39:45 · answer #6 · answered by charterman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a focus 1.8 zetec with the climate pack w reg 2000, i bought it new it has full service history and 22k, it is 7 years old in june and i havnt even needed to change a brake light, the car still drives like new best car i ever owned, i dont think you will have any probs
2007-03-04 03:39:59 · answer #7 · answered by Tony T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change your mind get a astra sxi 1.8 or a mondeo not the focus we have had a escort for eight years with no problems but the focus we had was a 2002 and wow what problems it had ?
2007-03-04 07:44:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mileage is a bit higher than average for a car of that age. Potentially an ex fleet car, but if it has an FSH no real worries, just push the price down. It's a buyers marker for used cars, take full advantage of it.
2016-03-28 23:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by Beth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the 1800 the 1600 is gutless, rear wheel bearings can be noisey but aside from that pretty bulletproof
2007-03-04 07:21:52 · answer #10 · answered by chunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋