Welcome to drive the debate

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

robertm, Wales
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2001)
2.0 Ghia 5dr
PROS: been owner for last 5.5 years,no big issues,goes well,drives well,average fuel consumption about 34-37mpg,bit more...
CONS: goes through brake discs and pads.bodywork not best.two doors and tailgate changed through warranty.RUST,RUST and... more

streetraker, South East
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.8 Zetec 3dr
PROS: Excellent car not one fault in 32000 miles...
CONS: none... more

clyde, South West
HATCHBACK (1998 - 2001)
1.8 LX 5dr LPG
PROS: great engine,very reliable,comfortable...
CONS: no cd player... more

mknott1, South East
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
2.0 Zetec 5dr
PROS: Good looking car with a good level of standard equip'. Has been totally bullet proof...
CONS: Fuel economy could be better, roughly 30mpg, and boot is not big enough.... more

Richfaeaberdeen, Scotland
HATCHBACK (2005 - )
1.6 Titanium 5dr [115]
PROS: Brillaint to drive, never had any problems at all in the year and a half...
CONS: Looks could be improvewd slightly.... more