Best cars & vans

Ford Focus (Old)

by: Auto Express team

7 Apr 2009

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Overall Average Rating - 81.22%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 95th

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.

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 82nd
Build Quality: 90th
Running Costs: 56th
Performance: 96th
Braking: 100th
Ride Quality: 68th
Handling: 47th
Practicality: 58th
Comfort: 96th
Ease of Driving: 93rd

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 21st)

Having made progress in 2008, Ford has dropped back again this year. It’s 12 places higher than rival Vauxhall, and its cars are rated for practicality and handling. Yet owners’ main gripe is reliability.