Common questions

Is the Ford Focus Mk2 a good car?

Is the Ford Focus Mk2 a good car?

We now have a 1.6 zetec, 60 plate, it’s a nicer car than the earlier mk2 versions, although road noise still intrudes at motorway speeds. Performance is perfectly adequate for normal use. Check the boot for rain water leaks, not serious but a pain to fix, otherwise a perfectly functional car and good value used.

Is the Ford Focus 1.6tdci a good car?

The 1.6 petrol in a Focus works well, I had a hire one for a week, many years ago and really enjoyed it. Petrol. Had a 55 plate 1.6 TDCi 110PS for 5 years, great car, no problems at all. Only parts replaced in that time were a slightly cracking alternator belt and tyres. Ours was a late Euro 3 model thus did not have a dpf.

What’s the top speed of a Ford Focus?

With a fuel consumption of 6.8 litres/100km – 42 mpg UK – 35 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 11.2 seconds, a maximum top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h), a curb weight of 2573 lbs (1167 kgs), the Focus 1 1.6 16v has a naturally-aspirated Inline 4 cylinder engine, Petrol motor.

What kind of engine does Ford Focus 1 1.6 have?

The Ford Focus 1 1.6 16v has a Inline 4, Petrol engine with 1596 cm3 / 97.4 cu-in capacity. How many horsepower (hp) does a 2001 Ford Focus 1 1.6 16v have? The 2001 Ford Focus 1 1.6 16v has 100 PS / 99 bhp / 74 kW.

We now have a 1.6 zetec, 60 plate, it’s a nicer car than the earlier mk2 versions, although road noise still intrudes at motorway speeds. Performance is perfectly adequate for normal use. Check the boot for rain water leaks, not serious but a pain to fix, otherwise a perfectly functional car and good value used.

The 1.6 petrol in a Focus works well, I had a hire one for a week, many years ago and really enjoyed it. Petrol. Had a 55 plate 1.6 TDCi 110PS for 5 years, great car, no problems at all. Only parts replaced in that time were a slightly cracking alternator belt and tyres. Ours was a late Euro 3 model thus did not have a dpf.

Is the 2005 focus still a good car?

While it’s true that the 2005 model year Focus no longer enjoys the huge gulf in capability over its rivals that its predecessor could indulge in, it’s still one of the very finest family hatches around and, from a driver’s perspective, is still the one to have.

What kind of petrol does a Ford Focus use?

You’ll get a more recent or better spec petrol for your money too. The 1.6 petrol in a Focus works well, I had a hire one for a week, many years ago and really enjoyed it. Petrol. Had a 55 plate 1.6 TDCi 110PS for 5 years, great car, no problems at all. Only parts replaced in that time were a slightly cracking alternator belt and tyres.

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