Richard Hammond Reviews The Ford Focus (2000)

[@shellcoast0796]

This Ford Focus will always be my favorite Ford Focus

[@ClearlyTony]

It’s even your profile picture! I also love this style of the Ford Focus because it’s not just a plain sedan. It’s also a coupe.

[@lovefordgalaxie]

I own one, a five door hatchback,it has the 1.8 liter Zetec. 23 years on the road and going g strong.

[@massi3376]

I have a focus 1.8 tdci 115hp zetec since 2004 when I bought it new, what to say is an absolutely great machine with a great reliable fast engine and everything works as well as 16 years ago, I love this car and I will not change it for a long time yet.

[@cartninja6479]

I just bought one with 66000miles .for 2500$

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

My Mark 1 2003 Ford Focus still looks great.

[@markthompson62]

Used to own a 2002 1.6 Ghia. Bought it in a hurry after seeing my Golf written off by a bus and what a car that Focus was! Smooth driver and with the seat and steering wheel adjusted to my requirements THE most comfortable car I have ever had(and I've had loads) . Can't say a bad word about it.

[@manofweed1]

I share a similar scenario. My wife's Fiesta got written off by a 30 ton tipper truck ! We then bought a Focus. As you say 'what a car' especially for the £450 it cost !

[@eliotmcnamara3190]

bought mine a year ago great car

[@thephilpott2194]

Can't really argue. Bought a 2000 model a few months ago and i haven't noticed the driving position at all....which must mean it's ok. Change all the bloody stoopid ford wheelnuts, check it's got oil and coolant and drive off into the sunset. I'm not looking forward to changing the cambelt admittedly (but then again, who does.)

[@eddiejones.redvees]

My wife’s 2003 ebony which she has from new is still running great the only problem it has leather sets which are heated but she would turn theme on in the cold whether don’t ask me why

[@ShanesAutos]

Buying one of these. Drove 2 and loved them.

[@hyperlitestud]

+Shane Earley I bought one myself, amazing performance for what it is.

[@manofweed1]

I've heard that mk1 Focus cars, will become as collectible and valuable as early 911's very soon.

[@manofweed1]

You'd be lucky to purchase even a clapped out one for 10k in a couple of years. Think 30 - 50k.

[@greasysteve5671]

I learned to drive in a 1st Gen focus

[@warriorharj79]

@@manofweed1 where you heard this?

[@lovefordgalaxie]

I own a 2001 Focus MK-I with a 1.8 liter Zetec. The car has 160.000 kms from new, and other than brake shoes and discs, I only had to replace a water pump, a IAC sensor, and the engine mount under the radiator expansion tank. Really reliable car, comfortable, nice looks, great ride quality, and all the factory suspension parts are still on the car, and no strange noises come from anywhere. The front shocks are getting tired tough. This one is a car I will never sell.

[@adday.]

So comfortable to drive.

[@zurcherzurich213]

Still on the road?

[@mamory3791]

Still up and running?

[@johntoohey2354]

I’ve a 2005 1.8 TDCI 240000kms, it’s a brilliant car, braking, road holding and change of direction absolutely super. Just passed it’s contrôle technique. Work needed? Front tyres, rear discs and pads. I think that I’ll keep it forever.

[@lovefordgalaxie]

Still on the road and looking like new.

[@judeberard1069]

Love my 2003 Focus Ztech HB. Went from a Ford F250 4x4 to the Focus. Took some getting used to. In 14 years of owning it, only 1 thing had to be repaired. The ignition lock would not allow the key to turn in order to start it. Inconvenient. Fixed for $225. Still runs perfectly and the body is perfect.

[@Jambax]

Just sent mine off to the scrapyard after 16 years in the family. Awesome car. Sad to see it go, would have kept it in a garage and restored it if I had the space. Upgraded to the MK2!

[@jahdroy9595]

What happen to it ? (Damaged?)

[@MTLbigJ]

Will there be another focus? Yes...yes there will be. There will be A LOT as it turns out.

[@xsbgtr]

MTLbigJ Nothing like the first one!!!!

[@MTLbigJ]

xsbgtr still have my 03 :)

[@ewaf88]

And now it's 2019 and there's another one

[@MrThegenral1]

ewaf88 and its shit too.The mark 1 was the best

[@ethanhills5634]

I love Richard Hammond my favorite TV presenter from top gear and grand tour and I am massive fan of Richard Hammond

[@Solo-vs2vk]

I have a 03 zx5 and she still looks great and drives amazing. I love the design, driving experience, and story behind this car. Truly a great car through and through. I’m so happy that I ended up with this car because it was not on my radar at all when I was looking for a car. I remember when I sat in my car and turned it on for the first time I thought to myself “this is the car for me. I’m buying this car.” I’ve had it for about 2 years now.

[@michael5089]

Have you still got it?😊

[@Solo-vs2vk]

@@michael5089 yes sir!

[@keithparker8052]

'02 Mk1 here with a 2.0l Zetec, still running like a Champion at 250k with routine maintenance 👌

[@bowlingaz]

Not a fan of Ford but this is one of the iconic cars. It was revolutionary at the time and looks striking and contemporary even today.

[@zexxx2600]

It is 2024 and I drive mu focus mk1 1.8 tddi as a daily city driver. It is economic, it is fun to drive and it still has that wow effect of people on the street when they see it. Untimely design. In fact I love it so much that I gave my Audi S4 to my wife.

[@gello88]

This is great! Jeremy's original review from Top Gear was the only one here until this. Thanks a lot! Also, I own a 2000 Ford Focus hatchback and I love it! I spent quite a lot on repairs but its mostly because of neglect from previous owners and the fact that it's 14 years old now. It's going strong still! :) I plan to replace it with a Ford Fiesta in the near future

[@DJCrisisUK]

No matter how old this is, damn Hammond it's an auto 😂😂😂😂 love my focus ❤️

[@ericgeorge5483]

Great review of a FANTASTIC car. I have a 2009 mk 2 Econetic and I just love it. over 70 mpg, £30 a year to tax and wonderful to drive. I am hanging on to this car as long as I can.

[@7Denial7]

Eric George do you have any problems with the car? i have a 2008 focus mk 2, i love it too. Why don't you sell it? it's almost 8 years old, why don't you want to buy a new car?

[@mikesalami7]

This really was the best Focus in my opinion. Still love the European design of it tail lights definitely the best parts.

[@americo_san]

I still got my 2005 4-door saloon. Great car, indeed!

[@mikeb6385]

I had a 2001 2.0 zetec for 12 years and put 120,000 miles on it, in all that time only issue was a failed alternator and a split water pipe, you can keep your BMW or VW, That Focus was just great, shame the build quality dropped with the mk 2 and even further with the mk 3..

[@RennieAsh]

"Will there be another Focus?" - lol. I thought he was going to do a roll-back burnout in the gravel for a sec ;-)

[@skyzonenaudreybanakas5920]

I have 2003 Ford Focus 198;000 ztec engine for 7 plus years and I plan on keeping her a long time ! Amazing engine!

[@michael5089]

Still got it?😊

[@rushy0157]

The mk1 Ford Focus was a revolutionary design and a great family hatchback! The vehicle still looks/drives relatively modern to this day! Also the value of used examples are really low in the UK at the moment with many advertised for under £1000 so know is the time to grab a bargain!

[@dungareesareforfools]

I reckon the early models will become sought after classics within 10 years or so. They represent the best of the typical cars of the late 90s. Just try finding a low mileage immaculate example even now.

[@rushy0157]

dungareesareforfools Yeah the RS and St 170 models are definitely going to be very desirable before long and this generation itself has depreciated to its lowest point making it an ideal investment car

[@dungareesareforfools]

+1 for the ST170 especially. They're an absolute bargain.

[@dazspurs9899]

These cars won’t go up in value,it’s like saying a mk1 mondeo is a future classic,only the best examples of RS and st will be sort after the rest wont be missed at all

[@dungareesareforfools]

Daz Z are you sure about that? Take a look at prices now of any bog-standard 70s Ford compared to what they were 10 years ago. And the Focus was revolutionary in its sector.

[@Corpst]

I am buying a 2000 Focus Sedan tomorrow :)

[@andrejkrnjovsek8543]

Lionheart im buying 2000 hatchback 1.6 ghia :D i cant wait.. first car tho :D

[@Corpst]

Andrej Krnjovšek Nice, I ended up not getting the Focus because it ran bad. I got a 2003 Chevy Impala instead :)

[@RedDrackon100]

+Lionheart Nice choice

[@alansmilealot]

@@Corpst how's that Impala now?

[@Microjoey02]

I live in the States, I have a 2002 Focus estate with a standard transmission with a Zetec 2.0. SUPER RARE here in the states!

[@MrThegenral1]

Microjoey02 super rare because its shit

[@gustavrohde8557]

tought the 2.0 Zetec only came in europe

[@Microjoey02]

@@gustavrohde8557 nope U.S and Canada as well

[@gullyrounere]

Picked one up for me missus for £700 50k on the clock..that was 2 years ago..all I've had to replace was a rear wheel outside of general servicing.. bought a tomtom and a £89 stereo with all the bluetooth mp3 usb etc (frankly better than most modern factory fitted sh*te they charge £300+ optional!).in a word a brilliant little blighter

[@ashleywhiteman2684]

When this came out I saw it as a good copy of the Fiat Punto and Lancia Delta, with a borrowed V-tec.. Zeetec engine name from Honda. It was overdue to update their line alongside the Ford Ka.

[@dungareesareforfools]

I don't think this car was a copy of anything. In fact other manufacturers clearly copied the Focus when they saw how successful it became. The Zetec engine name was applied to at least two completely different engines in the Focus; the 1.4 and 1.6 were co-developed with Mazda whereas the 1.8 and 2.0 130PS were the older design from the Mondeo and Escort which was completely Ford.

[@-BuddyGuy]

I'm not into Fords at all but this is one of the best cars ever made

[@petertoth3477]

Last year I got my first car, a 2002 Focus limousine. It's come in the years, has its little problems, but it drives nice and I like it. Originally I was looking for something to drive d for the next 2-3 years, until I could afford something better and the old one probably wouldn't be roadworthy anymore, but now I think, I'll probably keep it at least as a project car

[@ricardomoreno9894]

i have an ford focus 2004 since 2017 and still going strong pass mot and few fails on very simple things to fix and cheap too , love my focus great car and cheap to run too.

[@michael5089]

I still have a 2004 as well!!😊

[@Beth9228]

I used to have a 2005 Ford Focus ZX5 SES. That car was very easy to drive from a 1998 Ford Contour. I was in a bad accident in the Focus. The other driver wasn’t paying attention. He was driving a bigger car. My car got hit on one side and rolled over the belly side up. The impact from his car is when I broke my left ankle. I also have little bruises and one little bump. I was wearing my seat belt at that time, too.

[@scottykilmer1094]

Strong build car ! i also had a accident with this car. The other car was a brand new Volvo totally damaged. The focus had only scratches.

[@r.r.2735]

​I bought a 2004 mk1 1,6 aut 5d hatch, silver gray, a couple of months ago. It had run 171,000 km, I don't think that number was fake, lol, it's really good condition. Very hard to find a used car with automatic transmission in Denmark but well, I was sick of manuals and finally found this. Fell inlove with it fast, the 4 automatic gears shift like a dream, it drives very smooth. I wonder where my car was assembled?

[@michael5089]

I have a 2004 auto. Love it!!

[@adday.]

@@michael5089 Happy to hear that, wee.

[@YOCOSMINMAX16]

Decode the VIN.

[@adday.]

@@michael5089 A couple of years later unfortunatly my car had a sudden motor failure on the highway and it was not worth it financially to repair. It went to the junk yard 😪

[@benburkhardt1385]

I reckon Ford has succeeded with the Focus. It was - and still is - a great car.The MK1 still compares favorably to brand new cars in 2014 (in the C segment class). Chevy Cruze? What's that?

[@benburkhardt1385]

I love my US-spec ZX5 with the 2.3-liter PZEV Duratec. It has plenty of power.

[@LGaragem]

Yeah, I think early 2000 hatchbacks are so much better than some today's hatchbacks. We had the Focus Mk1, the Corsa C, Golf Mk4, which are infinitely better than Chevy Aveo, Cruze or Dacia Sandero!

[@RennieAsh]

Chevy...eh-hem you mean Holden ;p ALthough their Barina is a Daewoo as is the Craptiva...oops did I spell that wrong?

[@LGaragem]

Rennie Ash. In some countries, they sell the Daewoos badged as Chevrolet. Daewoo is now Chevrolet Korea.

[@RennieAsh]

ClanTKillers I think any "Holden" vehicle seems to be badged as Chevrolet or it is in America anyway.

[@coreyswan5690]

As an owner of a focus wagon with the ZTECH motor i love my car compared to the chevy aveo I used to own

[@scotty87able]

Still so many around still see quite a few s t v and w reg and no doubt still in the top ten most common cars I'm gonna get one 2

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Stateside I have a nice 2003.5 2.3 Liter it hauls ass and handles great. Reliable too.

[@00kirbyd]

I think he meant the Mk5 which was criticised at the time for being dull. The Mk4 was really just a facelifted Mk3.

[@dungareesareforfools]

Plus the mk3 /4s were really pretty good. They had independent rear suspension 18 years before the Focus, and before the mk5 reverted to the older, inferior Fiesta setup.

[@guitarguy7847]

My mum has one of these, it was built like a tank!

[@grassighassen6508]

well Richard......ford has just introduced the 2016 focus rs

[@velkovskinikola2]

And Richard is still 38

[@woodrowwilson4126]

The focus RS has been axed as of the 4th gen

[@MRJWC2332]

Till this day we have our ford focus 1.8 zetec ghia saloon 2002, with my own oil & filter change every year, plugs and filters every 4 years she still going with 49,000 on the clock.

[@politicalspider8175]

Spare parts are very difficult to find. I have a Focus 2005. Where can I fund spare parts? I am based in Zambia, Africa.

[@ericgeorge5483]

One of the GREAT cars. I have been fortunate to have been a Focus owner (mk 2) and I loved mine.

[@Aaronhouston33]

I drive a 2001 ford focus 2.0 I love that damn thing we go fucking every where even though it does have its transmission barring noise in Natural it docent seem to effect the shifting

[@kamalsinnofilms]

hello guys, i need to ask you, im about 190cms in height, can i fit in a 2000 ford focus? does anyone recommend any 1.8 liter engines or less that i can fit in easily? much appreciated, thx

[@LGaragem]

Yes you can! I have 187cms and I can fit just fine! Even in the back seats where space for legs is a bit more limited. Also, I would recommend the 1.2 Corsa C or the 1.4 Golf Mk4, which, like the ford focus, are very cheap! You can also get a Mark 2 Clio, but the space in the back seat is a joke, you can fit easily in the front, tough.

[@kamalsinnofilms]

ClanTKillers thanks man, ill go for the focus then or the golf mk4, however here in lebanon we dont have the mk4 in 1.4 liter engine, just 1.6, 1.8, & 2.0, i drive the family's 2012 chevy spark. the designer must love sardine, because its a sardine can on wheels

[@LGaragem]

Kamal Sinno Yeah, Chevy Spark is really small and unconfortable. I'd say go for the Golf MK4 because it comes with a lot of equipment than the focus and it is a cheap and reliable car. Also, the engine is your choice, but you can pick the cheapest you find.

[@RennieAsh]

Kamal Sinno Chevy Spark is that a Holden Barina Spark? It is made by Daewoo afaik ;p

[@wassssaaap3334]

is this video based in the early 2000s late 90s because it says 2013 and this car looks kind of old for 2014

[@SIMcityplayer2002]

Car is from 1998, video is from 2000 but uploaded on KZbin in 2913.

[@SIMcityplayer2002]

*2013.

[@paweszetela7741]

SIMcityplayer2002 the focus in the video is actually from 2000

[@RennieAsh]

Focus! It says 2000 in the title ;p

[@ceiranz8138]

Noah Yaworowski read the description

[@Jeronimo.67]

Hey Richard, Did they take everyone else off the road so you wouldn't kill anyone whilst gawping at the camera?

[@petepesina9787]

So far i Love my ford focus ...

[@ahtoh1]

I have one in 2020. Happy with it in general. Basic repairs. Wish that reliability was closer to Toyota (bench mark)

[@Sseltraeh89]

The things Richard Hammond says about Escorts kinda fit the Focus family too, Mk1 being great and good looking car for its time, Mk2 boxier ,somewhat more modern and not as good looking, Mk3 loosing the edge allready and Mk 4 being watered down far cry of its now 20 year old predecessor. For crying out loud, the Mk1 was first in its segment featuring multilink rear suspension, while Mk. 4 reverts to simple twist beam for the less powerful half of engine portfolio, not to mention all the engines (except ST) are three cylinders. It's like someone mixed up next-gen Fiesta concept with gen4 Focus concept and decided to launch it anyway as not to make an ass of himself...

[@sergiogianini8362]

I have one with 190000km and it is excellent in everything.

[@eddiejones.redvees]

My wife’s 2003 ebony is still going strong

[@michael5089]

Still going?😊

[@eddiejones.redvees]

@@michael5089 yes she is still running around in it 67.000 on the clock now she has had it for new I have had 3 cars now mine are the do all the work

[@youtubeanimals8590]

I have a ford focus 2002 1.8 tdci turbo omg

[@johnknight9150]

Am I vulgar if I didn't really like the styling of any of the Escort models except the 4th?

[@benmarley3086]

I like the 1st and the 4th

[@LukeGB003]

Richard Hammond looking like a Chav 😂

[@spacex2323]

Focus is top

[@schiml258]

Cooler Typ, Lg Olaf aus Hamburg!!!

[@davidmathews8697]

Nothing like before it? What about the ford Ka or even the ford puma!

[@jamesboy19731966]

The Mk4 Escort was great!

[@catmobile20]

I want one, Lol

[@anthonygavalas841]

Mark1 from 2004

[@barryjohnson5126]

my focus has been in the garage for the past eight months with warning light problems which they seem unable tofix....2008 model needless to say i will not be buying another one.

[@jahdroy9595]

Yours are 2008 model?

[@yurboi698]

dang its shame 2021 and ford is gonna stop makin cars this is a great car

[@shanepatrick641]

Only in America, because they aren't selling enough of them. They're still making them in Europe.

[@calvingaudette]

Interesting he mentioned that he felt gloomy. I've owned ford focuses for years and i agree.

[@7Denial7]

Calvin Gaudette why do you think it's gloomy

[@sharonec5419]

Not as gloomy as a VW Golf do.

[@dejanmarkovic3040]

Those fuckin advertisements were impossible to avoid...in the middle of the clip, I went to a review for a FUCKIN HONDA CIVIC FFS....cause I couldn't hit the "x".....I hate verizon:D

[@thegoaheadmpire7825]

theres alot of these in this country just as much as the prius

[@leorickt.9604]

So funny to me the difference in perception of ford between europe and north america. Europeans (brits especially) LOVE ford and regard them highly, while in North America ford is now synonymous with poor quality and breakdowns

[@pipeqez911]

The 2020 focus is so sexy

[@dazspurs9899]

Ford should have kept the escort name it was iconic focus doesn’t do it for me and I own. 2015 focus

[@ChrisSmith-kg3ce]

I had w232yan lol

[@muzictherpy]

don't wanna see this hammond but the car..

[@ewaf88]

Yes Richard you short sighted muppet - the Focus did continue and long may it do so.

[@fruitpunch5260]

This is the best Focus but that interior is horrendous

[@PumaSpeedster]

It's really off-putting to see him keep turning his head 90° to the camera

[@kazoo2710]

The focus replaced the Sierra

[@teatimetel174]

nope..mk1 mondeo replaced the sierra

[@the-boring-car-guy]

Man that engine sounds awful

[@Mary-ml1ep]

S G it is:)

[@vegaa25]

this model focus, was the most unreliable car I have own.

[@khart0126]

Odd, love my 2000 Focus. No issues really.

[@cryinglaughter6792]

Really. I know someone who has one that is still running strong at this age.