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Overall: 8.5
Critics' Rating: 9.1
Performance: 8.4
Interior: 7.7
Safety: 9.0
Reliability: N/A
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Attractive, high-quality interior
Superb handling
Good fuel economy

Confusing tech features

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The 2014 Ford Focus ranks 5 out of 41 Affordable Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Ford Focus, as well as reliability and safety data.

The 2014 Ford Focus SE is ranked:

#5 in Affordable Small Cars
#3 in Affordable Compact Cars

Nimble handling, good fuel economy and an upscale interior are just a few of the reasons why the 2014 Ford Focus ranks a notch above most other compact cars.

The 2014 Ford Focus is powered by a four-cylinder engine, which most reviewers say provides adequate power. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automated manual transmission is optional. The EPA reports that the base 2014 Focus gets 26/36 mpg city/highway, which is good for a compact car. An optional SFE package boosts fuel economy to 28/40 mpg. Test drivers agree that the Ford Focus is one of the best-handling cars in the class. They say the Focus offers precise steering, as well as a well-tuned suspension that provides great cornering ability and a comfortable ride. Additionally, many critics note that all of the Focus' performance attributes are amplified if you opt for the Focus ST. They say that the Focus ST combines a powerful turbocharged engine with exceptional handling, which makes it one of the best performers in the class.

Auto writers say that the Focus' cabin has an eye-catching design, and that it's built with nicer materials than many affordable small cars. Most reviewers agree that the Focus' front seats are comfortable, with plenty of head- and legroom. However, one test driver writes that you'll find a more spacious back seat in cars like the Volkswagen Jetta and Honda Civic. Additionally, some critics note that optional tech features, such as the MyFord Touch infotainment system, take time to master. The 2014 Ford Focus comes with standard features that are typical for the class, and a four-speaker stereo with an auxiliary input jack and CD player. Options and features on higher trims include leather upholstery, heated front seats, satellite radio, rear parking sensors, and Ford's Sync system with Bluetooth phone and audio streaming and a USB port. MyFord Touch is available with or without navigation, and includes a 10-speaker stereo system, dual-zone automatic climate control. I am the Original owner - the first owner. Purchased the car from Ford Motors.

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How Ford plans to handle insurance and repair questions surrounding new aluminum-bodied F-150

Tue, 21 Jan 2014

Building a car out of aluminum has a number of benefits - the lighter weight allows the vehicle to be more agile, more fuel efficient, make better use of its power and be more resistant to dings and dents. The downside to the advanced construction, though, is that repairs are both challenging and expensive. That's troubling for the new, aluminum-bodied Ford F-150, because it's kind of made a name for itself as a rugged, durable work vehicle.
How will the legions of Ford buyers cope when it comes time to insure and repair their new trucks? Well, according to Ford, it's expecting a ten-percent jump in insurance costs for the aluminum-bodied F-150, although Ford's truck marketing manager, Doug Scott, was quick to point out that the F-150 is generally cheaper to insure than its competition from Ram and General Motors. "At the end of the day, that's sort of a wash," Scott told Automotive News at last week's Detroit Auto Show. "We've spent a lot of time and feel very comfortable that that's not going to be an inhibitor."
The other issue facing Ford is the distinct lack of body shops that have the training or equipment to repair aluminum-bodied vehicles. AN cites an estimate from the Automotive Service Association claiming that of the 30,000 independent body shops in the US, less than 10 percent are able to work on aluminum.

Ford Transit production fires up, American Pickers among first takers

Wed, 30 Apr 2014

Not long ago, the History Channel showed a seemingly unending stream of World War II documentaries, but it made a switch a few years ago to include an increasing mix of 'reality' programming. American Pickers was one of the early attempts at this new formula, with cameras following hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz around the country in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter as they tracked down collectibles and "rusty gold" for their Iowa shop, Antique Archeology. The show has since gone on to become one of the channel's most popular programs.
Starting in the new episode airing tonight, the affable hosts will swap their Benz for a 2015 Ford Transit, a nicely timed bit of marketing to coincide with the launch of the model's assembly at the Blue Oval's Kansas City Assembly Plant, which also kicks off this week. Ford is touting 2,000 new jobs created as part of its $1.1-billion investment in the plant.
No strangers to product placement, the guys from American Pickers say their switch away from the Sprinter is because they wanted to balance cargo capacity and fuel economy to make the most of their cross-country jaunts. They opted for the largest Transit available with a long wheelbase, extended body and high roof, giving them 487 cubic feet of cargo room. Hauling power comes from a 3.2-liter, five-cylinder diesel engine with 190 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque and a six-speed automatic transmission with rear-wheel drive. Fittingly, the van wears the same Antique Archaeology logo over white paint as their old Sprinter.

Camaro SS, Hellcat Widebody, and an Airstream camper | Autoblog Podcast #545

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