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steve 50, East Midlands
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2005 - )
2.0 TDCi Titanium 5dr [Euro 4] [Non-DPF]
PROS: plenty of pull through the gears 4th gear being the best good fuel economy if...
CONS: rattling interior can cause annoyance engine noisy compared to some rivals... more

bilal, London
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2001)
1.8 Zetec 3dr
PROS: everything...
CONS: everything... more

McKenzie, North East
DIESEL SALOON (2005 - )
2.0 TDCi Ghia 4dr [Euro 4] [Non-DPF]
PROS: Safe,very economical and cheap to buy and service. Good performance....
CONS: Engine a little noisy compared to some more modern ones.... more

Gwyn, Wales
DIESEL ESTATE (2005 - )
1.6 TDCi Studio 5dr
PROS: Economy, performance, handling, practicality, driving position....
CONS: No separate lock for tailgate. Unable to check level in screenwasher bottle.... more

pmw, South West
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2005 - )
1.6 TDCi Zetec 5dr [110]
PROS: Sports kit added attracts attention drives well...
CONS: bought new 2009 disappointed with the ford audio cd... more

jake72, North West
HATCHBACK (2005 - )
1.6 Zetec 5dr [Climate Pack]
PROS: cheap to buy,good to drive,...
CONS: slow , gears like shotgun , everywere... more

sprint64, East Anglia
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
2.0 ST170 3dr
PROS: makes a nice noise when reved hard,handles nice at speed,aircon is very good....
CONS: it drinks fuel like a much larger car-the gearbox is not very good especialy when... more

STEVEBPD, South East
DIESEL ESTATE (1998 - 2001)
1.8 TDi Zetec 5dr
PROS: a very good all round family car, bought mine second hand and so far no...
CONS: my only gripe is that it could do with a bit more oomph on hills... more

stoney, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (2005 - )
1.8 Ghia 5dr
PROS: Reliable,54,000 on clock only 18 months old had from new and no real problems,usual ford...
CONS: Can kick out a puff of smoke when in high revs and changing gear, windscreen... more

abrodrick, North East
DIESEL HATCHBACK (2005 - )
1.8 TDCi Sport 5dr [Euro 4]
PROS: Nippy, frugal (managed 68 M.P.G. on a long run)cheap to run, exceptional handling and brakes....
CONS: Seats a tad on the hard side.... more

Jase, South East
HATCHBACK (2005 - )
1.8 Zetec 5dr [Climate Pack]
PROS: Drives alot better than any vauxhall, VW or similar, looks good in aquarius blue, comfortable,...
CONS: Drivers seat does not go low enough, best MPG in town is 30 MPG, fuel... more

tatt169, North West
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2001)
1.6 Zetec 3dr
PROS: 3 door looks great,drives well,nippy...
CONS: endless problems with the car ever since the day i got it.... more

scampiron, South East
HATCHBACK (2005 - )
1.6 Zetec 5dr
PROS: great restyling ,really impressed with the quality...
CONS: seats a little firm thirsty... more

robygerrard, North West
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 Ghia 5dr
PROS: Really good to drive. Responsive steering. Comfortable & easy to find driving position....
CONS: Ford dealerships!! Too many "little" faults, leaks. Clutch problems & breakdown caused by faulty water... more

joshua1, East Anglia
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 Zetec 5dr
PROS: A good second car. I bought it 3 years ago and never had any problems...
CONS: cant think of any... more