Ford Focus Active hatchback owner reviews

"The Ford Focus Active brings crossover appeal to the Focus range and teaches SUVs a thing or two in the process"

Carbuyer Rating

4.1 out of 5

Owners Rating

3.0 out of 5

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Common Problems

  • Engine (1 case)

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3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

Fiesta active 1.0 140

Year

2018

Avg annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

1800
Tell us what you think about your car?
Haven driven Ford's since the age of 18 and now that I'm in my 50s, I decided to treat myself to a brand new car - the new Fiesta Active 1.0 Ecoboost. After only 5 months, I noticed an oil drip so I took to a main dealer who said the head gasket needed replacing. Then two months later another oil leak and the oil pump was found to be faulty. 1 month later and surprise another oil leak. I'm not sure yet what this is as Ford can't look at the car for a least two weeks. I've never had a problem ever with every Ford I've ever owned. I had my doubts about the new ecoboost engine and this has put a massive dent in my confidence in these engines. So now I'm considering changing it for another manufacturer.
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