User Reviews Ford Focus

= 74%* = 89 km/u = 11%

The car and caravan combination is quite a good match, the car will happily tow at 60mph on a straight motorway although the caravan isn't the most stable in any sort of wind. As soon as you hit a hill or see a hill approaching you really need to think whether or not you need to drop a gear to maintain your speed. For the most part it will cruise happily between 50-60. Fuel consumption I find isn't affected to badly and the car still returns a very good mpg. If you can afford to get a bigger engined car or insure one then I would advise that you do but, it does ok and will tow it fine just lacking on power at the sight of a hill, but wouldn't put me off.

= 85%* = 86 km/u = 9%

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= 103%* = 81 km/u = 9%

The caravan is too heavy for the car. On a flat road it can maintain 80 km/h (the speed limit in Sweden) but as soon as it goes uphill we're soon down at 55-60 km/h to prevent the temp to go into the red field. Last summer we blew the waterpump, probably due to the heavy load.
Overall, the car can't nearly take the 1200 kg it's spec:ed for.

= 97%* = 88 km/u = 8%

I tow a Dart 475 y200 at just under 1200 MTPLW with my 1.8 zetec ford focus mk1 without any major problems although i do try to avoid starting on steeper hills and have to work the gears a little when going over the penines (england).

= 105%* = 86 km/u = 7%

We used are fucus 1 time only to collect the van which unfortunatly was 200 mile away .. we new it was a bit underpowered , it was a nightmare. we now have a multipla 115 diesel and all is well..

= 97%* = 93 km/u = 17%

Car is fantastic. Towed through France (A75 to South) to Spain (also in Pyranees) 5 years in a row (14,000 towing in total), no problem what so ever. Plenty of torque, 26 - 32 mpg, depending on severity of hills. Totally reliable so far (can't say that for caravan!).

= 103%* = 92 km/u = 16%

Car brilliant, tows van no bother, always carefull on weight distribution done several long runs without problem. Sits at 60 no bother and returns 30ish mpg when towing.

= 63%* = 112 km/u = 18%

My Focus is actually the 115bhp Mk2 ('56) version it tows the Puck L 230GT very well indeed and returns around 38mpg (has been as high as 40+) it is possible with remapping to go to 150bhp with a nicer spread of power/more torque (Celtic Tuning)
The combo handles extremely well on narrow roads and motorways alike

= 95%* = 84 km/u = 11%

Dont use this towing combination . The Focus struggles like mad .

= 80%* = 84 km/u = 12%

Tows very smooth - avg 33-35 mpg.

Traction can be tricky when wet, but easily assisted with careful loading!

= 83%* = 89 km/u = 12%

all good even climbs inclines well

= 64%* = 90 km/u = 16%

ifind i have not got any problems at al only long hills do i have to go from 5th to 4th and fin it a good tow car

= 89%* = 87 km/u = 12%

I have a 56 plate focus and a 2001 Ranger. The tow match is superb, outfit is stable and there is plenty of power. The car will cruise at 60 on the motorway with no problem. Fuel consumption is reduced to 32mpg. Watch the clutch when reversing.

= 85%* = 90 km/u = 14%

The Diesel engine works well pulling along all roads.

We have travelled overed some rather steep hills and had to lower gears, but still managed to maintain acceptable speed. Fuel economy is reasonable when towing.

One concern, hill starts. On pulling away from a T-Junxion on a hill, both front tyres had no traction and clutch very quick to burn. After several attempts managed to pull away (good job the road was quiet at the time !)

= 87%* = 90 km/u = 16%

This car is a great tow car for the bailey, hill climbs a breeze as car has great torque, very easy to exceed speed limits, and fuel usage is not that bad low 30mph if driven well. I doubt a smaller engined focus would be much good but the 1.8lt oil burner hits the spot for both tow work and as a day 2 day tool.

= 94%* = 94 km/u = 20%

the spec is spot on as regards 5th and 6th gear work I run heavy in the summer to italy plus motor mover

= 78%* = 89 km/u = 9%

Just returned to N.Wales from Provence with my 1.6 Focus Estate and Lunar Clubman 400-2. Cruising at 60 mph. on level motorways in fifth gear, sometimes changing to fourth or third on inclines. Very stable outfit, fuel economy about 30 mpg. towing. Steep climb from Le Luc to La Garde Freinet (comparable to an alpine pass) was no problem. I would recommend this towcar for vans up to about 1000 kg. MTPLM, no need for Chelsea Tractors!

= 97%* = 91 km/u = 9%

The car will tow on happily on normal roads, comfortable at 60 mph. Lower gears on necessary on hills, where it does seem a little more power is needed.

= 61%* = 108 km/u = 23%

i have recently bought a 2003 focus estate tdci. great on it's own but towing my microlight the fuel consumption is horrendous, possibly as low as 20 mpg and struggling to keep 60 mph. any ideas?

= 91%* = 98 km/u = 23%

the PERFECT MATCH - towed 180 miles mostly in 6th
in 3 and half hours. Leicester A46 M1 M25 to Brighton.
Steady as a Rock - Plenty of acceleration - even in 6th
for overtaking lorries. Hills outside of Brighton no problem. Convertable enjoyable ride throughout. Still
got 38mpg average according to Fords computer!

= 94%* = 99 km/u = 22%

Have towed my 2009 swift charisma on six occasions uptill now mainly to east yorkshire from birmingham and I have found the focus rock steady with plenty of power to spare which all goes to make pleasant towing, and it returns 37mpg whilst towing

= 105%* = 120 km/u = 19%

No problems towing and would you beleive the fuel consumtion is slightly BETTER at 22mpg, must be my diving!
Get some strange looks pulling a caravan wit an ST
Due to size of engine no issues pulling or stopping. Turning cycle limited as sterring is for sports set up. Fitting removalable tow ball limited impact on the visual appearance at the rear

= 89%* = 81 km/u = 12%

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= 76%* = 86 km/u = 14%

In ny opinion Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 TDCi 90 CV can tow a Burstner Premio 435 TS in almost every conditions, performances are not like a Formule 1 but I've never had problems of power lack. As weight the train is well combined.

* Calculated weight ratio according to the British Towing Code (loaded weight caravan / kerb weight car)