1935 Ford Focus Hatchbacks ( Automatic ) for sale in South Africa | Auto Mart (2024)

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What is the best year for a used Ford Focus hatchback? ›

There's not much to dislike about the Ford Focus. It's stylish, comfortable and the upgraded infotainment system has brought the cabin up to 2022 standards. The fact it's decently practical while also being fun to drive helps seal the deal.

The Ford Focus is reliable car, albeit petrol models slightly more so than diesel ones. In our 2023 What Car? Reliability Survey, the Focus came ninth in petrol form and 11th in diesel form – the total pool was 29 in the family car class.

2000–11 Focus

Initially offered in sedan, hatchback and wagon body styles, the Focus was a small, affordable, practical and spacious car.

The Ford Focus' dual-clutch automatic transmission often causes problems. The most common Ford Focus problems include fluctuating engine revolutions per minute (RPM), pre-ignition at low speeds, and engine stalling. Many issues can also develop in the exhaust, fuel system, transmission, steering, and ignition key.

As thousands of consumers who have purchased or leased a defective 2011-2015 Ford Fiesta or 2012-2015 Ford Focus have discovered, their transmissions and clutch assembly may contain a defect that causes, among other problems, transmission shuddering, slips, bucking, kicking, jerking, harsh engagement, premature ...

If you want a hot hatch to track, then the Focus RS is the clear winner here as it's got quicker acceleration and its AWD system is ideal for getting up to speed and cornering. However, if you want more of a fun hatchback to take out for a quick blast at the weekends, the ST is the one for you.

As with most vehicles, the Ford Focus can last a lifetime of around 200,000 miles. That being said, many owners have reported their Focus lasting 250,000 miles. If you drive an average of 15,000 miles each year, your Ford Focus can last around 13 to 16 years if maintained.

What's the best Ford Focus engine to get? For its blend of performance and economy, and its sheer availability on the used market, the 1.0-litre EcoBoost petrol engine is our pick of the range. Halfway through the car's life, mild-hybrid technology was added to the range to marginally improve fuel consumption.

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What is the recall on the Ford Focus hatchback transmission? ›

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission assembly and possibly a transmission fluid leak.

The Focus is generally a reliable car, but that only applies if it's been taken care of. If it's not been serviced for a while or has warning lights on the dash that haven't been attended to, you probably want to look elsewhere. Make sure you check the fluids and give the engine bay a thorough once over.

As a dependable choice, both the 2007 and 2009 models earned a perfect score from J.D. Power for predicted reliability. Consumer Reports also gave these years an above-average rating and indicated few reported problems by vehicle owners.

It was created under Alexander Trotman's Ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize model development and sell one compact vehicle worldwide. The original Focus was primarily designed by Ford of Europe's German and British teams. Production of the fourth generation Focus began in 2018 in Germany and China.

Ford Focus Is One Fuel-Efficient Car

Looking at the two main trim styles for the Ford Focus, you can't go wrong with the SEL hatchback trim style. Sporting a 2.0-L inline 4-cylinder engine that puts out 160 horsepower, this car gets an EPA-estimated 26 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway for a combined MPG of 29.

The 2012 to 2015 models turned out to be the most problematic years for Ford Focus. The 2012 model had the most complaints registered against a model year in Focus' history. With over 5k complaints, Car Complaints gave it the “Avoid Like the Plague” badge.

We'd recommend buying the Focus RS if you're a petrolhead who wants a fun hatchback with a manual gearbox to take on long road trips or to the track. It's got everything you could ever need and has a bulletproof engine.

As with most vehicles, the Ford Focus can last a lifetime of around 200,000 miles.

Depending on where you read it, some recommend the 1.5 diesel engine over the Ecoboost 1.0 petrol engine, some recommend the 1.6 Ti vct or whatever is called, over the newer 1.5 one.