17.07.2008
Father bought the new 2008 Focus model from me. Volume 2 liters. Well, the interior is certainly very good comfortable, the only thing I did not like is the high seating position of the driver, like on a stool (I just got used to the VAZ 21083 there, count lying down). I overclocked to 160 on it for oil, even more than half of gas probably did not press. Of course, the 2-liter engine makes itself felt, you always leave for overtaking and at traffic lights 1, well, unless there is a beha with 3 liters there you can’t argue. she picks up speed quite dashingly - once I was driving for another car the speed was 40 km in 2nd gear, went to the right lane and overtook her and 2 more tachiles, having driven 20-30 meters speed from 40 to 120, I jumped in 2nd gear, I didn’t even I managed to plug it in, the music was loud, and I did not hear the roar of the engine.
The only thing that I didn’t like was the expense. Well, in principle in the city, if you go 60 km / h and you can not gas too much, you can also 9.5 - 10 liters per 100 km in the city, but I couldn't get less than 11.7, and then I didn't gas too much, and if I show all 145 I think about 14 will definitely eat. Upset the visibility of the car in rear glass, you don't feel the dimensions and all the time you have to think so that no one can be taken down with an ass, because the car is considered 4 and a half meters.
There are a lot of seats in the cabin, even in the opinion of my friends, 4 men 70-80kg in the back can sit in the field, the same for convenience, if in a VAZ 2110 there would be 3 back, then in a Ford it is 4 people. The air conditioner works superbly at +35. Not a lot of harsh suspension for the city, but on the highway like on rails. The machine cost 605 thousand rubles, of course for this money it was possible to take a German 1-2x one-year-old behu there or a pass, but the efficiency of the engine is 100% from Fords is the best. Right now, I myself want to take a FORD fiesta either 1.6 volume or 2L ST complete set. by the way, a very dynamic machine.
07.08.2008
My father has a 2 liter sedan, I already wrote about him, here are some additions.
1) I rode it to the dacha, full trunk and 4 passengers in the cabin. The weight of these passengers and products, by the way of which there were 6 full carts of food and drink, in my opinion, somewhere around 150 kilograms was exactly, does not affect the dynamics in comparison with VAZ. Behind me was driving a new build Lancer 1.5 in 2008. Well, he had the same 4 passengers + fishing tackle and 2 inflatable boats. We tried to start at traffic lights, so Ford made it stand-up (drove at 5 am). True, I zeroed the average consumption before that, and after we drove 40 km to give 30 of them on the highway, I almost lost my voice. Since I pressed the gas as much as possible, the average flow rate was 16 liters.
2) Due to the fact that the Ford is more than 2 meters wide, in my opinion 2020mm, the driveways between the summer cottages became difficult. He clung to any branch near the fences and even to the fences it was possible to fall by hand. Neither I nor Lancer succeeded in driving into the summer cottage itself from the road, because the cars are 4.5 meters long. But on the VAZ 2106, a friend all the same stopped even without straining.
3) If it is raining on the street, and puddles have accumulated on the asphalt, then when you drive on them, you can very clearly hear how the water hits the bumper and in the wheel arches.
4) I drove around the city, there was little gasoline and there was no money, so I started to drive quietly, everything was coasting and downhill to neutral, it turned out 8.5 liters of consumption after a 30 km segment of the journey.
5) I didn't need to adjust the height of the chair at all, in my mind it was 185-186 cm, that my father sat down -179, that I was a friend of 90 kg 185, only the chair was moved away and the height was not touched. I just lowered the races to the very bottom when I had to go 250 km along the highway, so it's more comfortable for me.
Well, the most important thing now I have a focus of 1.6 (115). GIA complete set but without all additional options, so that the father has everything in his 2 liter, but except for the skin. The dynamics, of course, is not like 2 liters, but the machine rides faster than for example the Lancer 109 cabyl, or other similar engines. What do I have that my father did not have any crickets and nothing has yet broken. Father passed the first MOT (4700r).
I'm still on the run-in, the flow rate is 9.4, just like on the passport, but it will probably be in the region of 9. I have not traveled on the highway yet.
By the way, about the Lancer. The old Lancer where there are 98 cables according to the passport, I saw the start with the Prior also 98 cables (but according to the Prior's passport, in fact, at least 105 is 100%.) So the Prior lost only 2 meters for a quarter of a mile, I stood at the finish line, and then it was a hatchback and not completely run in. And in the new Lancer, I was sitting. The advantages of the new Lancer, in comparison with the FF, can only be in one, the Mitsubishi has a more aggressive body and a dashboard somehow more fun. And the suspension on the Lancer is worse, the efficiency of the engine is worse, the dynamics of the engine is also worse than on similar FORDA models.
The only drawback of the FF hatchback is the small trunk. Such a feeling that the sedan has it 2 times more. BUT the dimensions on a hatchback are 100 times better than on a sedan, and so it seems that a sedan is a groove and a hatchback is a Gazelle (if you understand me).
But I still regret that I took 1.6 (115) and not 2.0 (145). All the same, at 2 liters, any Mitsubishi Meren 2 liter and Avdotya remain behind well or on a level, but at 1.6 it will not work out (so that I drove a traffic light that is crazy for me, this is a go-ahead as on F1 from the start, the cars go, and any look from other cars or pushing a traffic light from the side is a personal challenge for me. I'm just a fan of pouring 5-10 liters into the gas tank and driving around the city with friends at night, they are drunk, but I have fun)
Sales market: Russia.
Ford focus belongs to the middle class, but the top-end configurations are distinguished by a very high level of comfort and equipment. The expressive body has excellent aerodynamic properties. The salon is functional and ergonomic. The car is very popular in Russia: in 2010, the second generation became the best-selling foreign car in Russia. There were good reasons for this - in comparison with the first generation (1998 - 2005), the second generation car added in size, increased wheelbase, which affected the spaciousness of the cabin, the interior design and the quality of materials have significantly improved. The Ford Focus II has an incredible variety of body types and trim levels. The car was produced in the following types: sedan, station wagon, three-door and five-door hatchback, convertible.
The most inexpensive version of Ambiente offered power windows for the front doors, an immobilizer, and central locking. Unlike previous generation, wheels measuring not 14, but 15 inches with 8-spoke decorative caps. There are additional interior light shades, a touch-sensitive trunk lock; driver's seat - with height adjustment. However, for buyers accustomed to the option of modern cars, the Comfort equipment was of greater interest, which is equipped with air conditioning, body-colored moldings, door handles and mirrors, and improved interior trim. For a surcharge in the Trend configuration, you could get fog lights, chrome grille, on-board computer, three-spoke sports steering wheel, leather-covered... Top-end Focus Ghia - electric drive of mirrors and all glasses, glove box cooled, 4-spoke wheel leather-trimmed, leather-trimmed gearshift lever, footlights, etc. In 2008, the model was restyled, a number of complete sets were repeatedly updated later. For 2011 cars, it included LE (Limited Edition), Comfort, Titanium modifications, and in the top version, such options as cruise control, leather or combined interior, heated seats, separate climate control, etc. will not be surprising. ...
The Ford Focus is equipped with 1.4 to 2 liter petrol engines or 1.8 liter diesel engines. If the power of the base 1.4-liter engine is frankly small - 80 hp, then the two-liter 145-horsepower engine gives the Ford Focus excellent dynamics. Versions with 1.6 (100 and 115 hp) and 1.8 liter (125 hp) engines should be considered as the "golden mean" in terms of power, fuel consumption and driving performance. Focus, on the other hand, with a 115 hp diesel engine. due to objective reasons, it was not in high demand, although due to its high power and elasticity of work, which allows not resorting to frequent gear changes, this is an interesting option. Gasoline engines were offered with a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission, while diesel engines were offered only with a manual transmission. All vehicles are front-wheel drive.
Thanks to the extended wheelbase, the car has good stability, easily and confidently turns. Suspension Ford Focus (front - MacPherson, rear - multi-link) provides sufficient comfort, swallowing flaws well russian roads... It is important to add that cars in other parameters are initially adapted to Russian operating conditions: they are equipped with protection engine compartment and an enlarged washer reservoir, a powerful battery, a full-size spare wheel, rubber mats, sill protection, mud flaps.
Least of all, the Ford Focus raises concerns about safety. It is one of the most reliable vehicles: the Euro NCAP test carried out in 2004 showed a very high level of passenger protection, including child protection. The list of available equipment includes front and side cushions security, anti-lock braking system brakes (ABS), brake force distribution (EBD). In expensive trim levels there are: a rain sensor, a self-dimming rear-view mirror. For an additional fee, you can equip the car with a stability control system, a tire pressure monitoring system.
Ford Focus has always been characterized by reasonable prices, which initially made this model one of the contenders for the title " people's car". Even the first Focus served as a starting point for many of those who first decided to change from domestic models that were outdated at that time to a more modern one. The second generation continued and built on the success. These cars are distinguished by the most favorable price / quality ratio, and they are represented on the market by a very diverse and wide group.
Read completelyThe Russian Focus II was equipped with 1.4 liter (80 hp), 1.6 liter (100 and 115 hp), 1.8 liter (125 hp) and 2.0 liter gasoline engines. (145 hp). Dealers also sold versions with a 1.8-liter turbodiesel with 115 horsepower. In the standard, a five-speed manual transmission of the IB5 series was combined with the 1.4-liter, 1.6-liter and 1.8-liter engines, and with the 2.0-liter - the same "five-step", but with the MTX75 index, capable of "digesting" a larger torque. For all gasoline engines, except for the 1.4-liter, a four-speed automatic was offered.
In 2008, Ford presented the updated Focus, which many even called the third "Focus" - so radically changed the car. But it was a classic restyling. The car now has different fenders, hood, bumpers, headlights, exterior mirrors, sidewalls - without moldings, but with more dynamic stiffeners. And the most noticeable innovation is the radiator grill in the form of a huge inverted trapezoid. For all versions, except for the sedan, they began to offer rear led lights... There is one more luxury grade Titanium. In the cabin, the climate control unit has been updated and dashboard... Finishing materials have become even better. But in technically Focus has not changed. It is the restyled versions that are preferable for the purchase - most of the congenital ailments in such "Focuses" have already been cured by this time.
Ford Focus II modifications
Ford Focus II (2004-2011): case history
Body
As a rule, the inspection of the vending specimen begins with the body. We are still greeted by clothes. And if Focus hasn't inspired you with its appearance, do not rush to refuse. Burnt paint, sills sandblasted in the lower part and darkened decor details on cars with high mileage - these are, rather, signs of natural aging, rather than barbaric exploitation. Particular attention is paid to the chrome trim on the trunk lid: corrosion in the place of its contact with the body appears after two or three Russian winters. It costs about 5,000 rubles. At the same time, check the license plate light - its wiring quickly gives in to corrosion. Moreover, in to a greater extent hatchbacks and sedans suffer from this. Repair - 1500 rubles.
In winter, due to moisture ingress, the sensor buttons of the trunk lock often freeze. In addition, the "Focus" from the first generation has preserved a proprietary sore - a sour hood opening lock. In order for it to open easily, it is necessary to lubricate the inner surface of the emblem that covers the lock cylinder. Better yet, change the standard plastic lock (3000 rubles) to a metal one from Mondeo. Often, the central locking fails, which is why not only the doors are blocked, but also the gas tank flap. Therefore, an attempt to refuel with a faulty central lock may fail.
Salon
The interior of "Focuses" is assembled accurately and conscientiously. Even with age, squeaks and crickets, he does not annoy. And fabric upholstery lends itself well to dry cleaning and is durable. True, it happens that the salon equipment and the electrician are moping. There were complaints about the failure of the seat heating. And for the original "hot water bottle" will have to pay about 10,000 rubles. There are known cases of whims of climate control due to the failure of the cabin temperature sensor (2500 rubles). Therefore, it is advisable to check the functionality of the air conditioner before purchasing a used Focus. Also drive the “stove” on different fan modes - the “whistling” of the motor will indicate its imminent death. The new electric motor will empty your pocket for 7,500 rubles. True, a burnt-out resistor (900 rubles) can often be the culprit for the sudden "death" of the fan. Often, low beam bulbs and dimensions burn out, to replace which you have to remove the headlamp. And in winter you need to be ready to replace the faulty elements of the side mirrors. New amalgam is estimated at 2,000 rubles.
Engine
The basic 1.4-liter engine is praised by mechanics - it has practically no congenital ailments. The main thing is not to forget in time, every 80 thousand km of run, to update the timing belt (timing). True, due to its modest volume and power, it is usually "twisted" to the fullest and it works for wear and tear, falling into second hands already at the limit of its resource.
1.6-liter engine (100 hp), which was installed on the first "Focus", rightfully bears the title of the most massive and reliable. It accounts for more than a third of all "Focuses" presented on the market today. The South African motor is designed for use in third world countries. His simple construction determines excellent maintainability and low cost of ownership. But even this unit is considered by many to be rather weak for modern car... Especially when paired with an "automatic".
Whether the case is its 115-strong counterpart, equipped with a variable valve timing system on the intake and exhaust shafts. The engine thrust is already quite enough in all modes, and it gets along much better with the “automatic”, and in terms of efficiency it is not inferior to the 100-strong version. Only this modern motor quickly "runs out" of the phase-shifter clutch (11,500 rubles). True, the unit became more durable on the modernized machines.
Modifications with "fours" of 1.8 and 2.0 liters are second only to versions with a 1.6 liter engine (100 hp). Both engines are identical in design and suffer from common ailments. The resource of the motors is 350 thousand km. And in the timing drive there is a durable chain, which is usually replaced after 200 thousand km. But in order for the motors to live safely to old age, after the first "hundred" you should pay attention to the gasket valve cover (1,000 rubles), which begins to poison the oil. However, at first, you can limit yourself to tightening the bolts weakening due to vibrations. And then just a replacement. By this time, as a rule, the upper hydraulic support of the engine wears out (3500 rubles).
Unreasonable blues of a 1.8-liter engine (less often on a 2.0-liter) - poor traction and cold start, ragged idle speed and increased consumption fuel - was associated with unfinished software electronic unit engine control. Therefore, dealers changed its firmware depending on the malfunction, although these measures were extremely reluctant. Ignition coils and high-voltage wires, fuel pumps are also short-lived. The throttle valve block and the EGR valve become dirty quite quickly. Neutralizers (34,000 rubles) do not differ in their "mileage", the life expectancy of which depends on the engine oil consumption. If the appetite of the motor increases to 200 grams per 1000 km, you need to sound the alarm and contact the service. Otherwise, expensive repairs are guaranteed.
It is advisable to change the oil in a 1.8 liter turbodiesel after 5-10 thousand km, and refuel only at proven network gas stations. And then fuel pump high pressure (Injection pump) will overcome the bar of 200 thousand km. Repair - from 30,000 rubles. You will have to spend money on new injection nozzles (12,500 rubles each), flush the exhaust gas recirculation valve. After 100 thousand km, the dual-mass flywheel wears out. A similar problem, by the way, occurs with the 2.0-liter gasoline engine. If you feel jerks when starting off and a characteristic rattling, urgently change. The detail is expensive - from 25,000 rubles, but the consequences of the destruction caused by the flywheel will be even more noticeable.
Transmission
On the manual transmission IB5, after 50-80 thousand km, second gear "departures" are known due to weak synchronizers. And when working with an increased load, the axle of the satellites in the differential may burst, which threatens a hole in the crankcase and repairs for 100,000 rubles. If, when making a test drive, the box "screams like an animal", then the bearing is worn out input shaft... And it urgently needs to be changed. Otherwise, the consequences can be depressing.
But the "mechanics" of the MTX75 are more durable. True, over time, oil seals and seals of the gear shift rod are leaking in it, and due to low level gear oil shafts and gear rings of gears wear out quickly. The clutch can last 100 thousand km or more, if not for a weak release bearing, made in a single block with a clutch slave cylinder, which wears out after 50 thousand km.
But the "automatic" is as simple as five kopecks and as reliable as a tank. The 4F27E box was placed on various ford models back in the late 1980s, so today it is almost completely devoid of childhood diseases. After 150 thousand km, only the valve body repair (22,000 rubles) and the replacement of the pressure regulator solenoids will be required.
Suspension
With its driving characteristics, the Focus II has everything in all right thanks to the finely tuned independent suspension... Its main elements are long-livers. Idyll is violated thrust bearings racks, "nursing" an average of 40-70 thousand km. About the same amount was released and wheel bearings, which change assembled with hubs. When replacing, do not forget about the ABS sensors - they are often damaged during dismantling. With light knocks in the suspension after 40,000 km, the stabilizer struts will make themselves felt. But the bushings withstand almost twice as long. Simultaneously with them, at 80-110 thousand km, the turn will come to renew the ball joints assembled with a lever and silent blocks. And then on the way and shock absorbers (4200 rubles.).
In the rear suspension, stabilizer struts are updated every 60–80 thousand km. The bushings hold on average one and a half times longer. To "hundred" the lower levers wear out. Shock absorbers (3800 rubles each) have a slightly longer term - they often reach 110-140 thousand km.
In the steering, the tips with rods are enough for 50-80 thousand km. And the rail itself on the first machines even changed under warranty, but by 2008 it had become more durable. Moreover, the versions with 1.4 and 1.6 liter engines were equipped with a traditional hydraulic booster, and more powerful modifications came with an electro-hydraulic power steering, which could "burn out" the pump control board. Usually you have to change the entire node for 28,000 rubles.
Outcome
Finding a technically sound Ford Focus II will not be difficult. If you are not satisfied with the modifications with reliable engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters (100 hp), you can find a "Focus" from Europe with an equally reliable 2.0-liter turbodiesel. True, we have few such versions. And it is better to opt for post-styling machines - they have already had childhood illnesses.
06.09.2016
The Ford Focus 2 was one of the best-selling golf cars from 2005 to 2008. The second generation Focus was expected to be sold in the same quantities as the first generation, and today we can safely say that the developers did not lose and the car became very popular among motorists and fully met their expectations. Ford Focus 2 is available in three body styles - sedan, three and five-door hatchback and station wagon. Mainly on secondary market there are Spanish, German and Russian cars.
Ford Focus 2 began to be produced in 2005, and almost after the start of sales, the car became one of the leaders in sales due to the adequate price, high-quality assembly and a large selection of trim levels. In 2008, the manufacturer carried out a restyling, after which the car acquired a more charismatic and modern design... In the secondary market, the second-generation Focus can be found in various configurations from the basic " Ambiente"To top-end" Titanium”, All in all, the buyers were offered five configurations. 
Disadvantages of components and assemblies Ford Focus 2.
The Ford Focus 2 had four gasoline engine volume 1.4 (80 HP), 1.6 (100 HP), 1.8 (125 HP) and 2.0 (145 HP), as well as diesel versions 1.6 (90 and 109 HP), 1.8 (115 HP) and 2.0 (136 HP). Power unit 1.4 is quite rare and only on cars in basic configuration, most of the cars with such an engine have practically exhausted their resource today, since such cars were mainly bought in a taxi company. Motor 1.8 can present a lot of negative emotions, the main problem lies in throttle and the control unit, because of this, the motor may stall and will not start the first time, but on idle speed swim constantly. This problem is treated by installing firmware from two liter engine ... Also, when choosing a car with a 1.8 engine, you need to look so that it is dry, since it often breaks through the gaskets of the valve cover and cylinder head in it.
All engines except 1.4 could be equipped with an automatic transmission or a manual transmission, with a 1.4 engine they installed only mechanical box gear. All Ford Focus 2 engines working in tandem with a manual transmission provide a good dynamic ride, such words, unfortunately, cannot be said about the automatic transmission, since it works quite slowly. Engines and transmissions have a considerable resource of work and are considered one of the main advantages of the second generation Focus, even cars with a mileage of more than 150,000 km do not cause any particular complaints in this regard. 
A manual transmission can bring an unpleasant surprise in the form of a difficult reverse gear shift, which is accompanied by a crunch, this problem is explained by the lack of synchronizers, therefore, after constant mishandling reverse gear starts to fly out. It is this drawback that should be paid attention to when choosing a used Ford Focus 2.
During operation Ford Focus 2 s gasoline engine you need to be prepared for high fuel costs. So, for example, a 1.6-liter engine paired with mechanics in a city consumes 10-11 liters per hundred, and in a two-liter engine with an active driving mother, the consumption can be up to 15 liters per hundred kilometers. Diesel motors demonstrate not whimsical work, excellent high-torque performance and moderate fuel consumption ( 6 - 8 liters per 100 km), but remember that diesel engine sensitive to the quality of diesel fuel.
Suspension Ford Focus 2.
If we talk about the suspension Ford Focus 2, then first you need to mention that its design is quite unusual, as for a golf class car of that time, here a MacPherson strut is installed in front, and a multi-link in the back. This layout gives the car excellent handling and a good ride.
Front suspension parts resource:
- Original struts and stabilizer bushings have a resource of 50 - 70 thousand km.
- Silent blocks are capable of serving 90 - 100 thousand km.
- Support bearings run up to 90,000 kilometers.
- Ball joints 100 - 120 thousand km.
- Hub bearings will last no more than 100,000 km.
- Shock absorbers 120 - 150 thousand km
Rear suspension if you drive in big city on a good road and occasionally drive onto a country road, it will last up to 100 thousand km, and if on a bad road, then there will be no more than 70,000 km of service lines. And if rear suspension required repair, it is better to do overhaulif you don't want to visit the service station once a week.
Salon.
Salon Ford Focus 2 is aesthetic and laconic, and a driver of average height will sit comfortably enough, however, there are many reviews of tall owners (185 cm and above) that there will be not enough legroom, and there will also be little space for the passenger sitting behind the driver. On the forums, the owners in their reviews claim that in the Ford Focus 2 are collected on russian plant over time, many crickets settle, and cars brought from Spain or Germany do not have such a disadvantage. But as domestic operating experience has shown, cars that have assembled in the European Union really have better interior materials, but they also appear in them over time. extraneous sounds and the older the car, the more sounds.
Outcome:
Ford Focus 2 has a small number of shortcomings, and in terms of value and quality, the car remains the most attractive in its class. Most likely for this reason this car quite popular in the secondary market to this day. When choosing a used Ford Focus 2, you need to be extremely careful, since cars of this brand serve in taxis and rentals, and there they are exploited mercilessly.
Advantages:
- Reliability of engines and transmission.
- Controllability.
- Vinous and comfortable suspension.
- Roomy salon.
- Not expensive to maintain.
- There are a large number of non-original spare parts on the market.
Disadvantages:
- Weak paintwork.
- High fuel consumption of gasoline engines.
- Noisy salon.
- Small trunk.
If you are or have been the owner of this car brand, please share your experience, indicating the strengths and weaknesses auto. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help others correctly .
FF2 REST (Henry) my first A.M. Chose between Mazda, Mitsubishi, Skoda and Toyota. The choice fell on the Ford focus of the Vsevolozhsk assembly. my priority is motor power (145hp), which is not available in European assembly. At the same time, the design, price and legend of the brand captivate. I took it from a dealer (Ford Center Irkutsk). The first impressions while driving can be called euphoria in which you do not notice any shortcomings, except perhaps irregularities road surface... When he took Heinrich, the sales manager indicated that the first 1000 km to drive no more than 90 km / h. We drove from the dealer to the house (650 km) in almost 12 hours. At that time my driving experience was the time of driving a car in a driving school (10 hours) for 2 weeks, therefore, in Irkutsk and other small settlements, he asked his Kent to drive a car, whom he took with him for this purpose. His feelings: "1000 times better than Logan", soft gear shifting, soft grip, comfortable seat, pleasant suspension stiffness. In the area of \u200b\u200bZima, Zalari, the asphalt surface was "not so good" in the car there was a hum from the vibration of the body, such that it was necessary to increase the volume of the radio. Even then, I definitely decided that it was necessary to install vibration and noise isolation, which kept it from a 2-year warranty. For 3 years, he taxied 4,500 thousand km, was on Lake Baikal, in Novosib, Irkutsk. Basically, the car is operated on country roads at a speed of 80-120 km / h. I note useful options: instant fuel consumption and rain sensor. The first allows you to significantly save money. I fill in the 98th so the thrust is better, taking into account the 2-liter fool in my city I drive almost on the same neutral train with a flow rate in the region of 7-8 l / 100 km. In Irkutsk and Novosib traffic is much more intensive and the consumption is more extreme, 10-12 liters. On country roads 5.3-5.8 l / 100km. I think on the 92nd the consumption would have been higher, but for the money "that's what it takes", but on the 92nd you still get a bunch of problems with the engine, the fuel supply system, warranty service... In addition, this option allows you to warm up the car well before driving. I usually warm up Henry to a fuel consumption of 08 min1.0 litas / 100 km. I think if you do not do this, but navigate by the temperature arrow, the car does not warm up well enough. Then the motors get up, the clutches, incl. fly. The second benefit, for me, consists in the automatic operation of the glass wipers when flooding windshield water from puddles from oncoming cars. Overall happy with the car. Very manageable especially for a beginner. Enough for me driving performance... If everything is in mind excellent reliability (in any case, it did not let me down), an aggressive look (like me). However, it is not very adapted to our conditions. First of all too small ground clearance... Because of this, I already peeled off all the paint from the lower surface of the front bumper on the curbs. On the tailgate, the handle with the Ford logo was made of fragile plastic. In this case, it is fastened with bolts and nuts. Bolt holders are so fragile and small that they fall off a little. Once he left Heinrich in the courtyard of the house, probably the guys wanted to remove the emblem, hooked and pulled on the rubber gasket so that half of the holders broke off. Then I had to glue them and strengthen them with cold welding. The new one costs almost 15 thousand and there is no guarantee that they will not climb again. You could have made it out of duralumin. In addition, one of the drawbacks is the insufficient temperature range of operation, -25 degrees for my habitats, this is a thaw. Therefore, it is mostly not used in winter. On rear seats cramped for passengers.
