Common questions

Can You insure a Ford Focus at Evans Halshaw?

Can You insure a Ford Focus at Evans Halshaw?

Entry-level and mid-range models are also very inexpensive to insure thanks to their low insurance groups. The ST model will of course require higher premiums due to its increased performance. Servicing is also very reasonable and can be completed at many of our official Evans Halshaw Ford dealerships.

Is the Ford Focus a good family car?

It has developed itself a reputation as the textbook hatchback, perfect for family and daily driving duties. Ford has managed to give the Focus serious appeal too, with cutting-edge technology and a driving experience that is sure to impress even the toughest of critics.

How many generations of Ford Focus are there?

There have been three generations, the first was built until 2004, and was available in 1.4-, 1.6-, 1.8- and 2.0-litre petrol guises, or as a 1.8-litre turbodiesel. An automatic gearbox was available on the 1.6 petrol. You could also have your Focus as a five-door hatch, three-door or estate.

Are there any problems with the Ford Focus?

Hatchback and estate 1.6 TDCi Ford Focus models, manual and automatic, built between January 2006 and January 2007 may have a risk of fire unless they’ve had their cooling fans checked. Salty roads could lead to corrosion, overheating and fire if not sorted. On second-generation cars, some owners have reported water leaking into the cabin.

Entry-level and mid-range models are also very inexpensive to insure thanks to their low insurance groups. The ST model will of course require higher premiums due to its increased performance. Servicing is also very reasonable and can be completed at many of our official Evans Halshaw Ford dealerships.

It has developed itself a reputation as the textbook hatchback, perfect for family and daily driving duties. Ford has managed to give the Focus serious appeal too, with cutting-edge technology and a driving experience that is sure to impress even the toughest of critics.

What’s the new look of the Ford Focus?

The new Focus brought sleek new looks and the return of the hatchback body style. New technology options, like a self-parking system, Sync connectivity and the MyFord Touch multimedia system, were also offered.

When did the Ford Focus get a refresh?

A mid-cycle refresh came in 2005, bringing updates to the interior and exterior, plus a sporty new ZX4 ST sedan to replace the SVT model. Another refresh came in 2008, along with the debut of a coupe body style and the dropping of the hatchback and wagon. Stability control and antilock brakes became standard on all versions in 2010.

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