Ford Focus 2004-2010 used car review

The Ford Focus is a practical hatchback, with one of the best ride and handling packages available in a family car.

Richard Edwards
Richard Edwards
Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group
Exterior , 3 out of 5 Drive , 3 out of 5 Safety , 4 out of 5 Value , 3.5 out of 5 Interior , 2.5 out of 5

Overall score , 3.2 out of 5

The good
  • Excellent ride and handling, with sports car-like steering
  • High safety ratings – though carefully check which version you are buying
  • Cheap to service and insure
The not-so-good
  • Engine and transmission are a little sluggish and thirsty
  • Prone to more reliability issues than Japanese competitors

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2007 Ford Focus (base)

Price

$5,300 to $24,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre four-cylinder, 107kW/185Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

20,000km or two year

Spare wheel

Full size steel wheel

Fuel economy

8-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4340mm

Width

1840mm

Height

1500mm

Towing capacity

600kg (unbraked), 1000kg (braked)

Turning circle

10.7m

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