Ford Focus 1.6

****Specifications**** The Ford Focus 1.6i Zetec is a five door hatch back with a 1596cc fuel injected petrol engine. The engine makes 99.2 bhp and 106lbs of torque at 4,000 rpm. It is 4,152mm long, 1,998mm wide and 1,430mm high. I have not bothered to list the full specifications since these can be obtained from many different websites. ****Looks**** I actually like the look of the Focus, although it is down to personal preference and I appreciate ...
...more. ****Problems**** The ford Focus has a massive flaw with the speedo and dash and it seems exceptionally common throughout the model range. Those that have not experienced any problems with this should count themselves lucky since they are in the minority. Coming form a ‘Ford’ family both of my sisters, and myself have a Focus and we have all experienced the same issue. Whilst driving there are times that the speedo needle will drop to zero, ...

yackers1 26.02.2009 · Read full review
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...do it justice. The Ford Focus Zetec is in the higher end of the model range and often comes with uprated extras over the base models. My particular car came with what Ford call the 'Climate Pack'. This is a handy combination of air conditioning, heated front windscreen, heated mirrors and heated washer jets. These gadgets can seldom be appreciated in the warmer months, but are an absolute Godsend in winter. If you are looking to buy a focus, make ...
...covered by a twelve year Ford Warranty in case anything should go wrong with it. The Zetec models came equipped with fog lights and electric headlight levelling, so you can change the height of the beam from the inside whilst driving. This is particularly useful if the environment you're driving in changes. The front windows and wing mirrors are also electric and are operated from a button on the driver side door. The Zetec model came with fifteen ...

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...said I wouldn't touch any Ford with a barge pole. That was until I was looking for a new car recently. For the money I had to spend (around 10,000GBP) it was a question of balancing getting a nearly new car against a couple of years old car which would have had a higher list price when new. I decided to go for the option that will (hopefully) cost me less money. I now have a 9 month old Focus 1.6 Zetec with Air Conditioning pack (which includes ...
...I would never touch a Ford was the sloppy way the old Ford's went round corners and the whole lack of quality in the switchgear and in the gear change. They really were awful cars. This car corners like it is on rails. The only downside to the handling is that you do not get a lot of feedback through the steering wheel to tell you how hard the front wheels are working. Finally the gear change is lovely with the gear stick moving with a lovely notchy ...

mufc-number-18 27.10.2002 · Read full review
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Driving this car today for the first time, I must say that it is a very good car. This car has a few extras some which are good and some that you could do without but I will explain that in more detail later on in the review. This car is very popular so the style must be good, as a lot of people have decided to buy this car. This cars handling is very good and drivers smoothly at slow speeds and really sticks to the road well at fast speeds. The ...
...parking can easily be done with one hand. I found this very good. This comes in a cheap insurance group for the1.6 engine. Interior CD player as standard, this is a good sound system with 6 speakers and can really do the job if you want to listen to some loud music, it has a handy control column behind the steering wheel for the songs you just don't like and this keeps the hands and eyes where they should be. The front seats have lots of leg and ...

lukemillo1 14.03.2008 · Read full review
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I bought my Ford Focus Zetec as I needed a family 5 door car. The zetec is in the higher end of the model range and often as mine does, comes with uprated extras over the base models. My car came with a 'Climate Pack'. This is a combination of air conditioning, heated front windscreen, heated mirrors and heated washer jets. These are excellent features in the winter months and save valueable minutes in a morning defrosting the car. I personally ...
...not for you. The Ford Focus Zetec model cames with front and rear fog lights and electric headlight levelling, so you can change the height of the beam from the inside whilst driving. The front windows and wing mirrors are also electric and are operated from a button on the driver side door. The Zetec model comes with alloy wheels and a spare space saver wheel in the boot. The seats are grey with a basic pattern on them. They are extremely comfortable ...

nicolabarker 27.12.2006 · Read full review
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...informative reading. Anyway, Ford Focus! If you read my opinions, you will know I actually own a VW Golf, which is one of its main rivals. I had a choice between a Ford Focus and a Vauxhall Astra. I’ve driven both before but I simply prefer the driving dynamics of a Ford Focus. I had to get an estate version because I was accommodating for 4 passengers and luggage. The model I rented was a 1.6 Zetec. Features that came with this model included ...
...you have to admit the Ford Focus body dynamics are different. Even to this day after 4 years since it came out, opinions are still very divided about the Focus' looks. It dares to be different with its combination of round moulded shell and angular lines. You can tell other manufacturers are following suit as well with this line of peculiar (if not ugly) styling. Just look at the recent Honda Civic, Peugeot 307, Fiat Stilo, and Toyota Corolla. Most ...

rayliu 15.01.2002 (07.02.2002) · Read full review
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...called the Zetec engine. BUT, Ford also do a model option called a Zetec. Let me explain. You can go out and buy a Focus Zetec with a 1.4, 1.6, 1.8 and 2.0 engine. So thats a Ford Focus Zetec model with a Zetec engine. You can also but a Focus Zetec with a diesel engine. The Zetec model gets you- alloy wheels, air con, electric windows, cd player, sports suspension, sporty seats, twin air bags and a patridge in a pear tree. The benefits of some ...
...is probabley the most important. Ford use a semi-synthetic, 5/30 grade oil, so just remember, even if you use Castrol or Duckhams or any other good quality make of oil, if its the wrong grade you may have problems. Modern cars are very sensitive to things like that, and its not just Fords. That said, I was told by a mechanic at my local Ford garage that the dealers hate the Focus.. why? Because they just dont go wrong. Which of course is good for ...

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kmc25_1 06.12.2005 (11.03.2007) · Read full review
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...which seems to be a Ford hallmark. With a little juggling I was able to get all my tools and spares in. It is pleasant to drive but unremarkable performance. I often feel that I am driving in third gear when in reality I'm in fifth. It will park in a fairly tight space but you have to be careful as the rear view mirror is deceiving when trying to judge distances. There is a lot of unnecessary road noise which gets annoying on a longer run. Some extra ...
...roomy and comfortable, the Ford needs to improve, especially as it is more expensive to buy. I found the light switch a bit quirky, if you turn it two clicks to the right it brings on the headlights. Pull and turn again brings on the foglights. return it to the vertical and pull again, turning to the left and you will activate the parking lights. totally pointless and a great way to inadvertently flatten the battery overnight. Good points? The level ...

JeffFromPoole 20.04.2008 · Read full review
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...be my fault. The ford focus zetec 1.6i is the best car I have ever had which is only 4 but I have drove a lot of cars in my time and in my opinion the focus is the best by far I first chose the focus because I and my wife had another baby and needed a larger car and a boot to fit a pushchair into and my old car just was not up to the job. I had a Vauxhall corsa 1.2L.S only three doors so it was a bit of a pain keep getting out to let people in ...
...do not get in other ford models i.e. The fiesta or fusion the seat seams to just grow around your back which in my case is just great. Every thing else on the inside of the car is to your own personal taste if you buy from new but comes with cd player which is a must. The styles of the interior are all nice so even if you buy second hand I think you would like it.They now have air conditoning which mine hasn`t but with electric windows i do not feel ...

roddaz 20.03.2004 · Read full review
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The Ford Focus is the daddy of all mid-size car handling in its price range. What else can you buy for 10-12K that drives as good as this? 0-60 in around 10 seconds and a top speed of 115 mph so the magazines say, but it's pretty responsive. It's also insurance group 6 to 8, and on these two factors nothing compares. The nearest you will get to a car this price, with this insurance group is a Fiat Bravo. I test drove several Ford Focuses and I would ...
...too given it is a Ford and parts are cheap. If you're going to go for a Focus, go for the 1.6 Zetec or above, and make sure you get some extras! The heated windscreen is well worth the extra as it will save you scraping the ice off in the winter. Just flick it on and 2 minutes later the ice just slides off! Plus, go for a 5 door, the 3 door is too much hassle getting in and out of, and the two models are exactly the same size. You do not benefit ...

symmonds 19.06.2003 · Read full review
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Ford Focus 1.6 With the Zetec engine you can't go wrong. A great family car, although if you have two child seats it doesn't leave much space for a third person in the back. Excellent handling in all conditions. My one concern is the electrics which seem to sometimes have a mind of there own, the central locking somtimes kicks in and the display sometimes goes off. Although there is always some luck in the reliability of a car in my experience ...

GBunner 21.02.2009 · Read full review
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...is very much the generic Ford layout, not much of a problem having had a Fiesta beforehand, but I’m not too keen on the main beam lighting controls, but its not used that often so I can live with it. Features. My favourite toy has to be the radio/cd control stem on the steering column especially when the wife turns up awful songs. Seriously though, there’s not huge amounts of extras here, generic Ford radio/cd player, electric windows, electric ...
...to!), heated winscreen (a godsend on cold days, either that or my heating is very efficient), and air con (a godsend on warm days). Space. For a car of its size its amazing how much you can fit into the Focus, easily managing to take the family (Me the wife and the baby plus trappings) on a two week holiday to Wales. For those of you that know the Mamas and Papas travel system it fits easily into the boot, with either the pram top or pushchair ...

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We recently bought this car after trailing round many car salesrooms and test driving almost every possible car within our price range. It's closest 2 contenders on the market at the time were the Vauxhall Astra and the Vauxhall Corsa. Many people might not agree with that but they were main contenders to my husband and I. After driving all three, it is very clear to us that the over all experience of driving a Focus is much more enjoyable than ...
...and the space in the back seat is unrivalled. Friends of the family who are taller than average found that there was plenty of leg room for a comfortable travelling experience. This was also useful for the point that we now need to get a car seat in and out of it regularly. The low insurance band on this vehicle also makes this and ideal buy for both older and younger drivers alike. My husband bought this car when he was still only 19, and the insurance ...

clare_col63 06.03.2007 · Read full review
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...the proud owner of a ford focus 1.6 zetec and for the first time in many years I have actually found a car that pretty muc suits all my needs. I have spent many a time in cars that are too big, too small, not suitable, not comfortable etc but this is everything I could ask for. I own the three door version but the doors open widely and when the front seat is moved forward there is plenty of room to get anyone in the back, even my mother in law who ...
...really go wrong with a Ford. Reliability is excellent and if anything does go wrong then you know Ford parts are pretty cheap to get hold of. Im personally really pleased with this car for the money. Cheap to run, insure and tax. Great reliability and a lovely drive. ...

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