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Ford Focus Reviews

Ford Focus (New)

Owner verdict (Driver Power 2010):

All things considered, these are disappointing results for the nation’s best-selling compact family car.

Having finished 19th just two years ago, the Focus’s slide down the Driver Power 100 will give bosses serious cause for concern.

Despite posting great results for ride and handling, the Focus suffers in running costs, reliability and general build quality.

Overall owner rating :
84.7% (51st overall in Driver Power 2010)
Owners who would buy a Focus New again:
90%
Owners who would buy another Ford again:
93%

Ford Focus (Old)

Owner verdict (Driver Power 2010):

Driver Power often paints a picture of a brand’s strengths and weaknesses, and this year is no exception.

Once again, Ford owners have informed us that when it comes to braking systems, the old-shape Focus, Mondeo, Fiesta and C-MAX underperform. You also told us that the first-generation Focus has lacklustre performance, poor comfort and below-par build quality.

Overall owner rating :
79.8% (89th overall in Driver Power 2010)
Owners who would buy a Focus Old again:
78%
Owners who would buy another Ford again:
93%

Disagree? Tell us about your car in Driver Power 2011
Reviews News Videos Specs Reliability Costs Performance Comfort

NEW REVIEWS (7 results)
Ford Focus
The latest Focus is still the best to drive in its class with lots of 'big car' gadgets, but a small boot holds it back		 Aug 2011
Ford Focus Estate Aug 2011
Ford Focus May 2011
Ford Focus Sep 2008
Ford Focus Jan 2008
Ford Focus CC Apr 2007
Ford Focus ST Dec 2006

FIRST DRIVES (46 results)
Ford Focus Zetec S 2.0 TDCi
The Focus Zetec S has impressed in petrol form. Is the diesel version just as good?		 Dec 2011
Ford Focus Zetec S 1.6 EcoBoost Nov 2011
Ford Focus Estate first drive Jul 2011
Ford Focus Estate 1.6 Zetec Jun 2011
Ford Focus Estate Jun 2011
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost Mar 2011
Ford Focus 1.6 Ecoboost Feb 2011
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Jan 2011
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi diesel review Jan 2011
Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost review Jan 2011

USED CAR HONOURS 2007 (2 results)
Used Car Of The Year 2007
How good is the Focus? Well, all of our judges wanted one to take home themselves...		 Apr 2007
Best Compact Family Car Apr 2007

LONG TERM TESTS (17 results)
Ford Focus: Third report
Five-door Focus has won over our family man with its entertaining drive as well as its gadgetry		 Nov 2011
Ford Focus: Second report Sep 2011
Ford Focus: First report Aug 2011
Ford Focus RS Sep 2009
Ford Focus RS: 5,450 miles Jul 2009
Ford Focus RS: 2,670 miles May 2009
Long term: Ford Focus ST-2 Jul 2007
Ford Focus ST-2 Oct 2006
Ford Focus ST-2 Aug 2006
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec Mar 2006

CAR GROUP TESTS (12 results)
Ford Focus Zetec S vs rivals
The new Zetec S models turn up the heat on the Ford Focus. So is the flagship turbo the best warm hatch? We hit the track to test it against its VW and SEAT rivals		 Jan 2012
Ford Focus Estate vs Skoda Octavia Jul 2011
New Ford Focus vs rivals Jan 2011
VW Golf R vs Ford Focus RS Jan 2010
Mazda 3 MPS vs Ford Focus RS Oct 2009
Ford Focus RS Vs Rivals Jul 2009
Used car test: Dacia Sandero vs Ford Focus Jun 2008
Peugeot 308 SW vs Ford Focus Estate Jun 2008
Face Value Mar 2008
Champing at the bit Dec 2007

USED CAR TESTS (7 results)
Best Compact Family Car
Years built: 2004-2011
Prices: £3,000-£14,000
Our pick: 1.6 TDCi Zetec		 Oct 2011
Buyer's Guide Ford Focus 2004-2007 Mar 2008
Ford Focus Nov 2005
Ford Focus C-MAX Feb 2005
Ford Focus Oct 2004
Ford Focus Buying Alternatives May 2002
Ford Focus 1998 to date Apr 2002
 
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