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Anyone out there?

Was thinking of getting some of these fitted. Are they worth the price premium over cheaper models i.e. Steel mate and Veba? Thanks

what did you go in for though? You must have needed something correcting.

darks ones therefore Moondust Silver? Was only looking at fronts, cannot imagine they would really be need for the rear windows.

Was going to order a set of these from Allen Ford and noticed that there are transparent and dark sport. Which to get fo you think? I guess park sport to stand out more or transparent if you don't want to be noticed too much.

I enquired with my Ford dealer regarding if there was a software update for the 2.0 tdci, I was told that there might be but you'd have to book the car in, its then plugged into the machine and if there is an update it would cost £50 plus VAT. Does this sound right? I guess it is the dealers time up update the PCN as a labour charge would be justified I suppose. Anyone went ahead and done this? My enquiry was from an MPG aspect as it could be better in the 2.0 tdci.

Overall Very over 12 years (6 with each) very reliable - did not break down once. 1.6 engine is not at its best on the motorway, but was okay. Handling very great, you can really have driving fun in a Focus. Ride a bit firm but okay. Too much tyre noise though. Towards the end the ownership experience deterioted somewhat though have to say. Ford's stone thrash on the lower front sill and bottom of rear door area was a £350 bodywork repair bill.I really don't think that their paint protection is very good. Front wheel bearing noise sounded like an aircraft about to take off.

Thank you. how stupid of me. Me and new technology !!!

Hi I've been reading the manual in terms of accessing the Sync menu system and turning on the ambient lighting - all to no avail. I do not appear to have a 'settings' in the menus system. Can anyone help?

Just been doing the maths (taking into account a Ford Ambassador voucher) £850 off petrol and £500 of diesel. Will will take a good while (6 years at average mileage assuming diesel / petrol prices remain differential remains) to make up the difference

give it a couple of months and it will be replaced by the 1.0 ecoboost anyway.

Driven the ecoboost in a Focus - very nice. With discounts have got difference down to about £700. Also I plan to keep it for 6 years or so. My thoughts are with the tdci at the moment. And it can be chipped too. The 140 tdci csn ber taken up to 170 ps

Finding it difficult to decide - what do people think?

Thanks everyone. I nearly fell off my chair at £75.00. As people point out I though it would be a few squid. Am going back. What's the Finnis codes for the Mk 2.5 or MK3 replacements?

Ford dealer told me today that parts only is ----wait for it £75!!! then about 30 minutes fitting. Over £100 just to replace 2 washer jets

What kind of MPG are you getting from your 1,6 tdci?

Minsterman. Really like the look of the Focus estate. Saw a white one with 18" alloys and it looked great. What engine do you have?

just had a major 75,000 service and the plugs were full of water. Garage is saying that its a known fault on the MK2 Focus. Is this right? Thanks

meaningful discussion would be good. am bored out of my mind with endless modding of an old model focus

Seriously is FFOC worth it, certainly not if you are a new Focus or Cmax owner

What's the ride quality like on those 18s?

Come on - there must be people out there. Say something positive.

Is the 2.5 better built than the MK2, I might change to a 1.6 or 2.0 tdci

My 2005 Mk 2 is showing signs of age. It's now reached 78,500 miles and it beginning to annoy me. 1. Air conditioning not working - looks like condensor 2. Wheel bearing rumble (presume off side now as nearside was done 6 months ago) 3. Water leaking into boot 4. Lots of rust under the sill and at the front base of the wings on both sides. This is Fords "stone thrash" as the call it. Rust that should not be happening to everyone else. 5. nasty flat spot below 2,000 revs You don't notice it at the time but you begin to think that back in 2005 yes the Focus was better built but still pretty

I suppose from the point of view of cars improving, technology etc then all round the new focus will be a better car. I think the intent has changed, ford believe people want more refined, safer transport for their families. It will result in a loss of the "traditional" focus fans as it were.