Ford Focus 2011 – 18 Child Safety, Parts & Repair Review

Ford Focus

is a responsive, yet fun, car to drive. It’s clean look and enhanced quality combines into a dynamic vehicle. Compact with class-leading character and appearance, there is plenty to admire inside and out of this Ford.

This radical front-driver allows for a firm, yet supple, ride. The steering is coupled with the fabulous poise and handling.

It goes to show that even small cars don’t have to be banal. Instead, their charisma and luxury can provide fuel-efficiency and a satisfying ride.

To test its durability, Euro NCAP ran a frontal Offset Crash test on the Ford Focus and it received a 5-star rating based on its performance and protection in high-speed front and side crash tests.

Watch the Crash test video here.

Child Safety

When riding the Ford Focus, children less than 18 month of age should be facing the rear. After that age, it is advised that children be forward-facing. This is to avoid the impact on the chest.

POOR

WEAK

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ADEQUATE

GOOD

Safety may be of concern. In a frontal impact collision, the driver only has adequate right lower limbs. Protection for the rest of occupants and the driver is good. The Focus provides weak protection for the chest, abdomen, and upper-lower body when in a side impact collision.

Whiplash in a rear impact collision is good and pedestrian protection is adequate. Despite this, through rigorous testing, safety in the Focus received a 5-star rating for crashworthiness and safety.

Maintenance & Repair Costs

Repairs made to the Ford Focus won’t require high quality parts. The great news is that the high quality parts can be found at many dealers within the same price range and time commitment of any normal car.

Service parts: £130 – £170 (MANN, German)

Oil filter, Oil, Air filter, Fuel filter, Pollen filter

We recommend Genuine or similar, such as Mann filters & Ford Genuin oil for Ford.

Brake Disc & Pads ch.: £250 – £350 (Pagid, German)

Cam. belt change: £350 – £450

Cam belt kit: £100 – £140

Diagnostic: £40 – £120 depend on the local garages

Labour rates:

Independent: £65 – £125 / hour

Main dealer: £155-£215 / hour

The Service & Repair Process made to the Ford Focus comes with standard equipment, which means that these parts can be found at many dealers for a cheap price. Service and repair are not difficult and should be fairy standard.

Safety Features:

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Anti-lock brakes, or ABS brakes, will automatically sense when a tire has abruptly stopped rotating and modulate the brake’s pressure to allow the tire to continue rotating safely. With ABS brakes, the vehicle is capable of turning while in brake mode.

STABILITY CONTROL

Stability control will sense when the vehicle has reached or exceeded its limit. It will reduce the engine power and/or apply the appropriate brakes. This feature helps prevent the driver from losing control of his or her vehicle.

FRONT, SIDE, AND OVERHEAD AIRBAGS

The vehicle is loaded with airbags for protection of its driver and passengers. Front airbags protect the head in a frontal crash. If the vehicle experiences a side collision or rollover, the side airbags protect the torso and the overhead airbags protect their heads.

PRETENSIONERS

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to secure the occupant and ensure minimal injury.

SEATBELT REMINDER

Pre-tensioners on the seatbelt automatically tighten the seatbelt to The seatbelt reminder monitors whether there is an occupant in the seat and communicates this information to the seat restraint system in the vehicle. If the seat belt is not buckled, it sends a reminder to remind the occupant to put the seatbelt on. Seatbelt reminders are available front seat passengers.